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

[doesnotgetit]

... But how can you know that? For all we know, something bad could be going down back in Mayfield while we're stuck here.

[answerer_sword]

...

[She does not know how to reply to this.]

E-even if she is in danger, Tohsaka has her father to care for her and her Servant to protect her. I think she will be able to handle herself as long as she is careful.

[doesnotgetit]

Yeah, you're right...

[Wait. What?] ... Did you say Rin's father is here?

[answerer_sword]

Yes, Tokiomi Tohsaka, current head of the Tohsaka family.

[doesnotgetit]

Oh... [She files that name away in her mind for later.] Between here and back home, I've known Rin for a while... but I never really asked about her family.

[She knows some things, like the sister who's in town with her, but she never asked for details. That's not something you can just ask someone about.]

[answerer_sword]

I only know about her family because the Association has files on such a prominent clan.

[doesnotgetit]

... It's important to keep track of mage families? [Coming from a world where magic is dying out, Hakuno doesn't really know anything about mage politics. Lucky girl.] Seems kind of weird.

[answerer_sword]

I mentioned previously that the Association functions as a form of law enforcement for magi. Therefore, we like to keep tabs on the number of magi in the world. Also, prominent clans like Tohsaka are closely watched due to the value of their bloodlines. It would be a shame if their arts were to die out. Even if they go rogue and must be eliminated, there will usually be some attempts to preserve their knowledge.

[Her own clan would have gotten this treatment if they still functioned within magi society.]