welcome to mayfield: day 1

[mayfield_mods]

[As you step out of the funhouse, blinking against the strong sunlight, it may seem at first that you've wound up back where you started. The carnival with all of its joys and wonders still stands, the Ferris Wheel looming majestically over Mayfield...

...except, did it always look that new and shiny? And it's not the only thing that got a makeover either; it seems like everything in the carnival has been fixed up from its previously rundown state. Fresh coats of paint gleam from every stand and every ride, and there isn't a spot of rust or a broken board anywhere in sight. At the entrance of the carnival hangs a large banner that reads:

Welcome to Mayfield - the Happiest Town on Earth!

Just how long were you exploring the funhouse for, anyway?

And as you start taking in the changes, you may notice one other minor difference: there are no drones to be found anywhere. It seems like the only other living beings in this place are your fellow townspeople who also entered the funhouse...well, that and the large, vicious looking rats that scurry around from place to place. But don't worry, there aren't that many of them and they only come out at night! So go ahead and enjoy having the carnival all to yourselves; after all, with all those minor safety issues fixed up, what could possibly go wrong?

The back exit of the carnival leads to a small street with four standard Mayfield houses and its church at the end. Attempting to leave the carnival via the entrance (although we can't imagine why you would) will only wind up looping you to the end of this street. Where the rest of Mayfield has gone, well...who can say?]

OOC and extra information about this town can be found here - please read it before you start tagging! Remember, only those in the first group should be in this post!

Comments

[thenewnancydrew]

I'm sure that's all they need to be happy. [ Such an 'ugh' look right now. ] That aside, you've got any theories?

[soveryhuman]

No, I don't. I'm not the best at falling into alternate dimensions and everything. Mostly I'm just trying to keep people alive.

[thenewnancydrew]

Can't say I make a habit of it myself. [ A beat. ] I guess I should go check out the funhouse again. Maybe there's a way to get back into Mayfield through it.

[ It makes sense, logically speaking. ]

[soveryhuman]

You'll want to be careful if you do. Not that you couldn't already guess that, I mean. It's kind of how this place works.

[thenewnancydrew]

At this point, breathing might be a safety hazard. [ Grumble grumble. ]

[soveryhuman]

No more than usual, eh?

[thenewnancydrew]

Same old, same old. [ She puts on a small smile. ] I'm Bella.

[soveryhuman]

I'm Rory. Rory Williams. [ Yep. ] Are you newer to all the Mayfield... stuff... or have you been in town for a while?

[thenewnancydrew]

I've just been here a couple of months. But I adjust fast.

[soveryhuman]

Good skill to have. Not everyone can manage.

[thenewnancydrew]

Yeah, well. I've had practice.

[soveryhuman]

Not your first time in a creepy ghostly carnival town?

[thenewnancydrew]

Not my first time dealing with a creepy carnival. Or psychopaths out to kill people. [ A beat. ] Wow, my life has taken a total nosedive.