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!

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House 2

[doesnotgetit]

[It figures. There was no sign of serious trouble the first few days the carnival was in town. So the time Hakuno finally decides to investigate? This happens.

But... there was no turning back now, was there? The only thing she can do is move forward. So, like the good information gatherer that she is, she begins investigating the small street outside the Carnival, starting with the nearest house. She's cautious as she walks inside, refusing to call out in case she's bringing any danger right to herself, choosing instead to quietly creep through the house on the lookout for clues to what the hell is going on right now.]

Re: House 2

[answerer_sword]

[Bazett had already entered the house and is currently examining the stove. She turns around when she notices something shuffling from the corner of her eye.]

Who's there?

[doesnotgetit]

[Hakuno tenses, but relaxes almost instantly when she recognizes that voice.]

Don't worry, Bazett! It's me.

[answerer_sword]

Kishinami? You were teleported here as well?

[doesnotgetit]

[She sighs.]

Seems like it. Do you have any idea where exactly "here" is?

[answerer_sword]

No, no idea at all. I do know that it does not seem to be Mayfield.

[doesnotgetit]

Yeah, I figured so. It looks like Mayfield, what little there is, but they couldn't just... get rid of the whole town like this.

[She pauses for a minute, then pales a little.] ... Right?

[answerer_sword]

I have only seen things being created, never things being destroyed. At least, not things in the town proper.

[doesnotgetit]

[She sighs in relief.] That's good... I still worry for everyone else, but now I won't have to worry as much.

[answerer_sword]

They are probably safer in Mayfield than we are here.

[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.]

[the_girl_who_waited]

[ The last thing Amy was expecting was another girl creeping around. So when she turns a corner, she gasps out in surprise at the sudden person. ]

Hey!

[doesnotgetit]

[Hakuno jumps a little, whirling around. Her hands are raised, probably in a futile attempt to defend herself, but she pauses when she notices the new girl. She doesn't look hostile...]

... Hi. Are you another one from Mayfield?

[the_girl_who_waited]

[ So she's not a native? That doesn't stop her heart from racing, but it does stop it from leaping right out of her chest. ]

Yes, I am.

Why are you wondering around on your own? [ Amy is doing the same, but let's not state the obvious. ]

[doesnotgetit]

I haven't run into anyone else yet. [Duh!!] You're the first person I've seen since I made it out of the funhouse. It's kind of eerie.

[the_girl_who_waited]

There's not a lot of us here, but there's enough to run into them once or twice. [ Maybe it's because she was sneaking around... Well, Amy's not going to think too hard on it. ] I'm Amy.

[doesnotgetit]

I don't really have the best of luck, so maybe that's why I haven't run into anyone else yet. [Can't be worse than a Lancer's luck, girl.]

Nice to meet you, Amy. I'm Hakuno.