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

[perfectsymmetry]

[Crowe stands at the entrance, looking unsure and doing his best to peer down the tunnel.]

This is the creepiest thing yet.

[kyrannical]

I think what was here before was far worse.

[though he does also look pretty unsure]

[perfectsymmetry]

Ah. That was pretty bad, yes. But this is all so near-perfect that I'm waiting for it to all go terribly wrong.

... I'm also waiting for nameless horrors to come crawling from this tunnel.

[kyrannical]

You're right. It's a shame when things looking normal make us the most suspicious.

...I wouldn't put it past the town, but... [and he glances down to the water] Do you suppose anyone human is in there?

[perfectsymmetry]

[Crowe sighs.] Only one way to find out.

[kyrannical]

[He nods briefly, semi-consciously shifting to brush against the sword he got from Hiccup-- it wasn't the same as his usual one, but at least it was something.]

I've got some means of defense, if it must come down to that.

[perfectsymmetry]

[Crowe swings his backpack around, and takes out a pistol, reluctantly.] Me too. I'm used to these sort of events by now to know how to be ready.

[kyrannical]

[He smiles firmly, almost apologetically]

Then I suppose we're as good as any to investigate.

[perfectsymmetry]

[Having no where to holster his gun but his waistband, he does so, and also takes out a flashlight from the bag next.] Guess so. I'm Crowe, by the way.

[kyrannical]

Ky Kiske.

[and after glancing at the flashlight, he holds his hand out with a crackle of blue electricity, contained like a ball]

If you'd like to conserve power.

[perfectsymmetry]

Oh. [Blinkblink] That's handy. After you, then.

[kyrannical]

It does have its uses.

[and he creeps forward, holding his hand out into the darkness, reaching out from the edge of the platform]

Can you see anywhere for us to walk? I'd rather not be stuck on the boat.

[perfectsymmetry]

Looks like there's a service walkway to the sides. We can try using that, as I'd rather not use a boat either.

[kyrannical]

Taking the transportation they provide us with only means we're where they want us to be.

After you.

[captainofthe10th]

Why? I mean specifically. I cannot feel fear or horror because of my alterations, so I depend on people like you to explain why this should disturb me.

[ Garviel, at least, is unmoved, looking at the tunnel as just another installation he needs to assault or inspect. ]

[perfectsymmetry]

It's... hard to explain. It looks so innocent, but it's a dark tunnel, too. There could be nothing down it, o-or their worst horrors yet.

[captainofthe10th]

IF you wish to face it, I shall protect you. [ If nothing else Garviel is very willing to die for you, Crowe. ]

[perfectsymmetry]

I-If you want to investigate. I don't mind going alone.