Colorful tea sets, scones and treats, everyone in wonderland sitting at one table socializing; this was the typical tea party put on by the Mad Hatter. Edward was seated next to the Hatter who was at the head of the table, after Edward were Mallynkum, Nivens McTwisp (White Rabbit), the March Hare, and at the end of the table: the White Queen Mirana. Next to her were Tweedledee, Tweedledum, Cheshire Cat, and an empty seat where Alice would sit. Even before Edward came along there was a respected place for the dear Alice. As usual this tea party was going to be maddening and enjoyable. Edward definitely could see this by the company he was with
Those who didn't know Edward now had a chance to meet him. The ones such as Mallynkum, Nivens, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, and the March Hare all took turns exchanging greetings with this unique fellow. They all had something they like about him including the condition of his hands. They didn't see him as a harmful monster. Rather they saw him as an appreciative creature that Wonderland was in need of. Besides, he and the Hatter were the most unique people they had ever saw in their entire lives. The Jabberwock didn't count because it was a bloodthirsty, ruthless beast. As everyone got to know Edward conversation started to come about. Queen Mirana entered the conversation with an announcement. "Excuse me, please. Today I was told that our dearest friend, Alice, is very missed. A suggestion was that part of Wonderland should have an Alice theme." Of course everyone at the table knew because Cheshire had appeared to all and told them of the idea. Everyone loved the idea and wanted to hear more about it. The Queen continued her news-giving and assigned each person a way to help out with the Alice-Memorial.
Edward was left in charge of turning the bushes and trees, into works of art that were in the form of Alice and, things that reminded everyone of her. Hatter would sketch out designs of what Edward would need to make of the garden around him. Cheshire, Nivens, and Mallymkum were to paint the walkway to Mirana's castle. They were to create a figure that resembled Alice herself. The Queen along with the March Hare and everyone else would write a poem that described Alice. This would be written or painted next to the Alice-painted figure on the castle walkway. Everyone believed that this memorial for Alice would be one of the best accomplishments in all of Wonderland.
"When should we get started?" asked the March Hare to the White Queen.
"We should start tomorrow at mid-morning if possible. However, the plans for how the garden work will look shouldn't be rushed. I suggest that Hatter gets ideas for this by thinking of Alice's personality. Perhaps Edward would be able to think of putting this into designs. Everything will take teamwork so ask for help from anyone, including me if necessary." replied the Queen. With this being said everyone found the idea reasonable and were willing to participate. Mallynkum then shouted,"For Alice!" Her friends joined in afterward with the chant. They all cleaned up the table after the tea party and went back to their living quarters in the Queen's castle. The next day awaited and much more could be accomplished.
The hardest part about hiding the Alice-themed memorial was that Alice, herself, lived in the castle. She had went back to her world when she first left Wonderland but came back to live secretly. She did this in order to think over the Hatter's proposal. But why wouldn't she think it over in her own world? The reason was that she may have been married off to a gentleman she didn't prefer. Oh, that would be the worst of all! Alice always wondered why a woman should be married to someone she didn't approve of? After all, it would be her wedding day.