A Joyful Mystery
Fort Canning, Singapore
Madame Black Rose.
What brings you here, Salem Saint Magdalene?
Shalom aleichem. I am honoured to be in your presence. Thank you for acquiescing to this secret meeting.
Black Rosary grows with each passing day. You have tended the flock well in my absence.
Madame, your approval means everything to me. But while I’m privileged to be given this duty, all of us wish that you would return to Black Rosary.
Sir Uno, most of all.
… Uno?
Please, accept his gift.
He would like you to know this:
No matter where you go –
I will be with you.
Forever and ever.
Amen.
The Official Fanclub of Mistula, Black Rosary, was founded in the month of the Holy Rosary, October of 2005 by the mysterious lady in leather, Black Rose. Last year, she passed on her task of tending the flock to Lugosi’s private secretary, Salem Saint Magdalene. Her reasons for leaving remain a mystery.
To join Black Rosary, CLICK HERE. Remember: your application will not be approved without a valid email address.
The special Manikako Uno was created by the Goddess of Small and Soft Things, Gabie Osorio.
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January 7th, 2008 - 06:44
aaaaaaaw, the uno plushie is soooo cuuuuuute *grabby hands*
January 9th, 2008 - 03:12
He’s very huggable, too! If plans push through, you should be able to have your own Uno.
January 7th, 2008 - 07:42
MAGPIE-SAMAAAAAAAAA!!! Its good to see you again. ^^ Hey… and its a year since i become a member of the flock also (iirc, since I remember that its January..or was it December) yay!
this is the first time i noticed Magpie’s eyebrows. kawaii desu.
January 9th, 2008 - 03:18
Happy Black Rosary Membership Anniversary, JayJay! (Wow, that was a mouthful.)
Sadly, Magpie doesn’t understand Japanese. (She’s Israeli.) Worry not, I shall give her the proper subtitles.
January 9th, 2008 - 21:01
Thanks much Uno-sama *bows* … ara, hebrew… *lost for words* errr… shayn?
January 7th, 2008 - 09:04
I don’t know how loudly I can say “awwwwwww.”
)))
I love the framing of all of the pictures in this set – the stark black and white is so striking, especially in an outdoor setting, where it seems so unexpected. I like Magpie’s little hairband, btw!
January 9th, 2008 - 03:19
Why, thank you, Emera! The cute little hairband is the Work of Mae. It’s originally a bracelet but I thought it looks better that way.
January 9th, 2008 - 05:26
Actually is the Work of Djinn, heh. She does the jewellry. XD
January 9th, 2008 - 06:11
I REPENT, O GREAT DJINN!
It’s Mae’s fault! She only revealed this important fact now!
January 7th, 2008 - 11:31
Now, I really want a Manikako Lugosi.
@ Lord Lugosi: Can I ask Manikako to make a Manikako in likeness of you?
@ 3rd pic: I got a sort of computer dimensiony feel out of it even if the setting is very organic. ^^;;;
I didn’t know Black Rose is that smexy
January 9th, 2008 - 03:27
A Manikako Lugosi you shall have. But you have to wait for February.
Oh yes, if she wasn’t so elusive, she’d easily replace Manx!
January 7th, 2008 - 12:18
Joey, ur back in Singapore? *.*
BTW, that Manikako Uno is soo cute! :3… galing talaga ni Gabie! [~fanboy~]
I want 2 more Manikako guardians for my new babies! ^^
January 9th, 2008 - 03:31
Haha, no, Almark. These pictures were taken during that time when we were not able to meet up. Uno’s blog has its own timeline.
There’s a huge Manikako event this February. If you want to order some more dolls, I can set some aside for you! Or you can come over and get them yourself!
January 9th, 2008 - 12:12
Oh, I see… cool! And they never grow old.
– YAY, FOREVER YOUNG! XD~
Hmmm… I’ll PM you regarding this– my family will visit me here mid-Feb, so maybe I’ll ask my bro, Albert to get some stuff from you?
January 9th, 2008 - 21:05
PM where? I’d rather have you can email me at webmessiah(at)mistula(dot)com.
ManikaManila is part of the affair so unless Albert has a valid reason for absence, he’s obliged to attend! (Note the amount of pressure I’m exerting here, haha.)
January 7th, 2008 - 13:06
Ah, Uno. The Manikako is adorable.
Magpie is adorable, too.
Black Rose… very sexy!
January 9th, 2008 - 03:38
… Am I that plump? Hmm. I should exercise more often.
Ah, maybe I should have a Manikako Black Rose made.
January 7th, 2008 - 14:07
Aww… kinikilig ako! :3
The Uno Manikako looks so much like Uno! *bows down and worships Goddess Gabie’s doll-making skills*
January 9th, 2008 - 03:43
Hey, I’m not that short and fat! Then again, for someone who’s 60cm tall I do weigh a hefty 3 kilos. Hmm.
January 10th, 2008 - 09:45
Well you feel much lighter to carry than Lugosi. Does that cheer you up?
January 7th, 2008 - 15:33
I love this set! Magpie and the Black Rose’s outfits lend a futuristic feel to their setting. Wonderful photography, Joey!
January 9th, 2008 - 03:47
Thank you very much! The contrast was a lovely surprise for me, too.
January 7th, 2008 - 16:08
@o@ Magpie’s adorable widdle headband! *grabby hands* Much love to Madame Black Rose this time around, though. The black against white and the vividness of her colors are really beautiful. Now, it kinda makes me miss her being around.
But Magpie’s still much much love XD
And so is widdle plushie Uno XD Sigh~ I agree with the general populace that goes “awwwwwwww” over this photostory.
January 9th, 2008 - 04:03
Thank you! Much love to Mae and Gabie for making this photostory aww-worthy!
January 7th, 2008 - 19:51
I gush, I gush! *___* The two Black Rosary ladies are made of awesome! And the adorkable Uno plushiiiie is absolute wuv. Me waaaaants X33
January 9th, 2008 - 04:04
Uno shall be yours in February!
January 9th, 2008 - 06:40
SQUEE~ I can’t wait! Can my Uno wear dorky jammies? X3
January 8th, 2008 - 05:56
Awww, Manikako Uno is so adorable!
I love how Magpie looks in that cloak. It’s just perfect for her
January 9th, 2008 - 04:12
Thanks, Nadia! I bet Magpie hides weapons inside that cloak. Hmm.
Isn’t the Manikako Uno a darling? Too bad he left us for love!
January 8th, 2008 - 07:21
I LOVE it when you take pictures outside in such lush and dramatic environments! Magpie and Black Rosary just look so perfect in with all the stones and rustic looking architecture.
It is also wonderful to see a resurfacing of Black Rosary, and her flock is praying for her return! Also, plushie Uno is made of win, and I’m sure has many of his fangirls squeeing (myself included…)
PS. Both these ladies have absolutely amazing outfits as well! ♥
January 9th, 2008 - 04:15
TERRANOVA!!!
Isn’t here yet. But I hope she arrives soon! Can’t waaait. X3
Ah, life isn’t complete without Molly’s heartwarming messages. Thank you so much! It’s great to know that someone else is enjoying this as much as I am. *hugs*
January 8th, 2008 - 18:35
Magpie is sooo lovely!
But I’m kinda sad about this photostory…I’m a Veritas-Uno fan.
January 8th, 2008 - 23:15
I’m a Veritas-Uno fan too. ^^;
January 9th, 2008 - 04:18
Don’t despair, Veritas-Uno fans! Since the Black Rose has her own Uno now, I can have the other Uno all to myself! Mwahaha!
January 9th, 2008 - 06:15
But does the other Uno want you? That is the question.
January 9th, 2008 - 07:43
I think he likes Veritas too…remember when he went coma, Veri was the object of his fantasies *kilig*.
January 9th, 2008 - 21:00
I wouldn’t trust Uno’s subconscious. It has questionable content. No wonder even he doesn’t trust it that much.
January 9th, 2008 - 23:38
Veritas! Don’t worry, Uno will someday realize that you’re the one he truly likes…
January 10th, 2008 - 13:32
you’re right but don’t you think Uno is too old for Veri?
January 15th, 2008 - 18:52
Uno’s only 7 years older than I am! The late Anna Nicole Smith’s husband was more than 50 years her senior!
January 8th, 2008 - 23:09
Wa~h… It’s the Manikako Uno! XD So cu~te… Haha…
Ditto on Kishi’s comment. I didn’t know she was that sexy. Haha… In Black Rosary, I usually just see her face… XP
January 9th, 2008 - 04:21
That’s because I refuse to share.
Then again, she isn’t even mine. Life is a tragedy.
January 10th, 2008 - 13:35
i want an uno plushie too!
Magpie is sooooooooooo lovely here and Black Rose is so sexy!
January 11th, 2008 - 12:46
I really like Magpie’s eyes. Gives me inspiration for my artwork. Hmmm…..
March 13th, 2008 - 10:24
Kawaii~ Uno is so cute~ And now, Uno has a chibi~!
Chibi-cuteness~!
I hope I can have one just like it, but I know that that cute chibi doll is especially made for Madame Black Rose… :3 *Hugs Chibi Uno while no ones looking :3*
In terms of pairing-up Uno, all I can say is that: “May Uno find happiness with whomever he chose to be with~!”
(I’m well aware that this is a very late comment… I’ve just joined The Black Rosary about a week ago, and sadly I haven’t received any confirmation nor updates yet…
But then at least, I’d always remember to drop by
if my schedule would permit it)Keep up the good work~!
December 23rd, 2008 - 09:28
Uno, you’re such a flirt with Miss Black Rose.
“I will be with you”
Tsk, tsk, tsk.
Playboy alert.