Question marks floated above the players' heads, their confusion palpable. Fun? What kind of theme was that? Wasn't this supposed to be an elimination game? So why were they having a tea party instead?!
Meanwhile, the skeleton guests collectively showed a look of relief mixed with excitement. "The moment I've been waiting for the longest time—!"
"Ah, it's my luck to receive the invitation to tonight's tea party. I can finally rest in peace in my graveyard later!"
"Excellent choice of theme, Mad Hatter!"
"Thank you, thank you for your compliment," Mad Hatter gave a theatrical bow. "Your joy is my utmost priority!"
But then, among the players, there was one who matched the skeletons' excitement with equal fervor, if not more.