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

[spitefulvitae]

Perhaps if we eventually resort to cannibalism...

[Fuck it. She doesn't need to sugarcoat it with him. They've already done this dance before, and she's not in a dancing mood.]

[kinship]

[He knows her nature and he'd be stupid to think she might not act on it, especially when things were so stressful.]

I think I'm more concerned with what the town might do at the moment.

[spitefulvitae]

There are the moment-to-moment concerns, and then there are the concerns that come to you on the cold, rat-filled nights when you wonder if you might ever be free of this hellish place...

[It's said quite airily, and finished with a shrug.]

[kinship]

[As disturbing and ominous as her words had been, Cain only reacts with a self-confident smile.]

I never wonder that, I know I'll get out one day.

[spitefulvitae]

I admire your calm and confidence. I think it's a sentiment shared by many of those that have been here much longer than I have. "Oh, don't worry, it'll be over soon!"

What if it's not?

[kinship]

I never said we would be home soon, just that we would be.

[The determination in his eyes says that he's in it for the long haul. Even if he has to wait for decades, he will get his victory.]

[spitefulvitae]

And you're confident that you'll endure. Mm...

[His expression said more than his words. This boy held more determination than someone of his age normally possessed. No need to prod him further.]

Alas, I'm not sure how "together" I'll be able to stick with everyone...

[kinship]

[He appreciates that she seems to believe him somewhat, most people just roll their eyes at his optimism.]

It's safer. If you can try it, then please do, I'd rather not see anyone hurt here at all.

[spitefulvitae]

Safer? [She laughs dryly.] Not so much for them. The rats are only going to be satisfying for so long... so I think it would be best to not keep too close to everyone, hmm? Especially if you don't want to see anyone hurt.

[kinship]

Ah.

[He frowns for a moment, he doesn't want her to have to fend for herself, but perhaps it was for the best.]

You can always come back to the church if you need to, Miss Waters.

[spitefulvitae]

I'll keep that in mind. I do plan to check back now and then...

[She smiles and lets her head slowly tilt to the left.]

It seems like a good way to judge how many people are left.

[kinship]

[That's a rather morbid way of looking at it, but she does have a point. Shame he won't be there after tonight.]

Hopefully we'll see each other every night then.