welcome to mayfield: day 3

[mayfield_mods]

[Those who wake up in the town on the third day will soon notice that something's definitely off. The cracks in the sky are appearing more frequently and lasting for minutes at a time, and there's a strange white fog drifting over the clouds.

For those who've just arrived, welcome to our new little town! We're sure you're glad to see your missing friends again; nothing to worry about here, they've just been too busy enjoying the upgraded carnival to go back home. Any bleeding limbs or serious wounds you may spot are obviously just a sign of how much fun they've been having.]

OOC: If your character damages or affects the carnival or town in a noticeable and normally permanent way, please comment here.

Comments

[adventurerextraordinaire]

"No, nothing happened to me, other than my heart dropping into my stomach."

[Cade looks her over.]

"Where does it hurt, exactly?"

[queen_of_swords]

Everywhere, inside. I think the milk might have had acid or something similar in it.

[She grits her teeth at having to admit she drank the milk. The milk of all things.]

And thank you, but you should make sure not to act too rashly in the future just to save someone.

[Even though she would have done the same had he been in trouble.]

[adventurerextraordinaire]

"Yes, clearly I was the one acting rashly."

[Cade observes her pained expression and starts unbuttoning her jacket.]

"I'm going to give you some more healing, okay? Just relax."

[queen_of_swords]

I was investigating.

[She's quiet a moment.]

And maybe going in alone was stupid, but something was in there. I am quite capable when it comes to fighting, but sometimes, I forget to remind myself that this is Mayfield and it does more than play dirty.

[She tenses up a moment when he starts unbuttoning her jacket, but relaxes at his explanation.]

I guess I look like I still need it, huh?

[adventurerextraordinaire]

[Cade pulls open the jacket and pulls her shirt up a bit. (Not enough to be immodest, just enough to see her stomach.)]

"Well, honestly on the outside you look fine, but I can tell you're in pain, which probably means I didn't heal all of it. I already used the Majestic Word on you, so any toxins should be taken care of, but maybe you're a bit more torn up inside than I realized."

[Cade's hands glow with a golden light as he puts them on Olivier's stomach and uses his Lay on Hands, channeling a sensation of warmth and pleasure into her and the magic mends any damaged flesh inside her.]

[queen_of_swords]

She nods, and lets him work his magic. She shivers at the sudden warmth a single giggle escapes her mouth before she can stop it.]

Thank you, but what else does that healing of yous do?

[Her tone is more inquisitive than the usual snappy one would get with that sort of question.]

[adventurerextraordinaire]

[Cade looks slightly shocked at the giggle. He'd never heard Olivier laugh before, even her smiles were usually either controlled or grimly satisfied. If someone would have told him that she was incapable of laughter, Cade wouldn't have been terribly surprised.]

"Uhm, well it just channels the power of the White Well. Some also call it positive energy, or life force. I can use it mend wounds and purify poisons and diseases. And I guess it just feels really nice, too; they call that the 'healing euphoria'."

[Cade looks her over again as he continues.]

"There are people much more skilled with it than I am back home- some can even bring back those who died recently. And not as zombies or anything, they revive them in perfect health!"

[queen_of_swords]

Euphoria is usually only something I experience after a particularly demanding battle from which my men and I emerge victorious.

This is too strange for my liking.

[adventurerextraordinaire]

[Cade quirks an eyebrow. Only after a demanding battle? Man, her sex life really must be tame.]

"Not liking euphoria is definitely strange, but at any rate you must admit it is better than being cut open by a field surgeon."

lol

[queen_of_swords]

I wouldn't really call it strange. Even though women are able to do far more back home than they are in this place, men still hold most the power, and letting emotions and feeling take over is not the way for a woman to advance in the military.

Though, I will agree that you're right about it being better than having to be worked on by a field surgeon.

Re: lol

[adventurerextraordinaire]

[Cade smiles.]

"You know, there is a difference between letting emotions 'take over' and letting yourself enjoy things from time to time. You really think anyone who matters would dare think you any weaker because of it?

It was nice hearing you laugh."

[queen_of_swords]

I know how to enjoy things, but having a good poker face makes life much easier. People that matter do make those assumptions, but they are people that matter in terms of my career. Friends and family don't care.

Although, I do assume that once my country's government is changed and settled, I may have to win over the people, and I'm not much of a people person when it comes to the average citizen.

[She is glad he called it a laugh, and not the giggle it was.]

I do laugh every now and then.

[adventurerextraordinaire]

"Alright, well if anyone knows about being a people person it's me. So feel free to use me as practice."

[queen_of_swords]

[She eyes him for a moment, not sure if he's joking or serious.]

I don't know if it would be any useful in the end. We may not even remember this place once we do get to go home.

[adventurerextraordinaire]

"Maybe so, but what do you have to lose?"

[queen_of_swords]

Maybe we should talk about it later. When we're not in this strange version of Mayfield.

[adventurerextraordinaire]

[Cade smiles.]

"I'll hold you to that."

[queen_of_swords]

I'm delirious, you can't hold me to anything.

[adventurerextraordinaire]

"Are not, liar."

[Cade's tone is slightly playful.]

[queen_of_swords]

Yes I am, I would never agree to that in my normal state.

[adventurerextraordinaire]

"Maybe you just like me?"

[Still playful.]

[queen_of_swords]

[She rolls her eyes.]

I do consider you a friend, if that's what you mean.

[She starts to get slowly to her feet.]

Now, I think we should both get some rest, or something of the sort.