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[justdumbluck]

 

[The residents of 1246 Williams Road, if they are home, may hear a thud as a very startled someone falls out of the bed that is most definitely not his. After a moment wasted sprawled on the floor and gaping at his surroundings, Firo dashes out of the bedroom to find roam the house and search for his captor(s).]  

Hey! What's goin' on here?!

[He moves through the house throwing open doors willynilly.]  
 

[Action]

[Firo's wandering Mayfield, alternating between a frantic trot and a dumbfounded stroll as he tries to get his bearings. Numerous times he attempts to confront a drone for more information, but quickly leaves each one after a frustrated and confusing conversation. After one such talk, he stomps away from a cheery neighbor and imploringly asks the heavens: ]

Is there anybody who makes sense here?

[Growing steadily angrier, he stalks about the town, not noticing that he's walking in circles. 

Point that out to him? Point and laugh?

And because finding yourself in a strange place eliminates any need for manners, you also may find him peering in the ground floor windows of various homes to try and find out just what in the world this place is.]

Comments

[miriaaaaaaaaaaa.livejournal.com]

[He smiles as he rushes out to give Firo a brohug]

I'm not actually sure if this is California or not... it very well could be a part I've never been in! We did go to California, and all sorts of other places too!

Ah, Miria and I have been doing well! This place apparently gave us both families to take care of! It's been great! My family can train animals and fight in big robots and all sorts of stuff you only see in the movies! It's incredible!

Though this place gets a little scary at times, I've been well!

[justdumbluck.livejournal.com]

I don't get it. How is any a' this even possible?

[justdumbluck.livejournal.com]

What do you mean? This place can only be so big, right? So it's not like it'll take forever ta' find some way out.

[justdumbluck.livejournal.com]

[Firo laughs and braces himself for the hug.]

...What? Robots?

Wait, wait, slow down! What do you mean they gave you families?

[justdumbluck.livejournal.com]

[He sighs]

I see.... Anything else I should know?

[dragonlitany.livejournal.com]

I suppose... But if the people who have been here still can't find a way... What hope do we have?

[pseudoll.livejournal.com]

Our captors are beyond powerful. [Twisting time and space and messing with death aren't things normal people can do after all.]

[kuichigiru.livejournal.com]

Don't cause too much trouble or you'll get droned. Try to have some sensibility. Don't take any offers the people in charge give you. Don't drink the milk.

[justdumbluck.livejournal.com]

[He falters when faced with her logic.]

But-

...I guess you might be right. But I'm still not lettin' anybody keep me here.

[justdumbluck.livejournal.com]

What do you mean by that?

[justdumbluck.livejournal.com]

I'm not gonna sell out ta' these people.

...Milk? Why not?

[kuichigiru.livejournal.com]

You'd be surprised how many people would.

Just take my word for it. Unless you want to try it yourself.

[justdumbluck.livejournal.com]

...Alright.

Thanks for your help. Um, what's your name?

[kuichigiru.livejournal.com]

Hibari.

[justdumbluck.livejournal.com]

I'm Firo.

[He sighs]

...I guess I'll probably see ya round.

[pseudoll.livejournal.com]

They have the power to bring the dead back to life.

[justdumbluck.livejournal.com]

...Bring the... What? How?

[dragonlitany.livejournal.com]

[Frown. She didn't want to mean his hopes like that. It makes her feel more than a little guilty.]

No... we can't be made to stay here. Surely... surely there's something we can do. I don't know...

[justdumbluck.livejournal.com]

[That perks him right back up and he smiles, though with a little less confidence than he had before.]

Yeah, there's always somethin'. It can be too hard ta' figure it out.

[pseudoll.livejournal.com]

I don't know. But they can.

[justdumbluck.livejournal.com]

How often do they do that? Have you seen 'em do it?

[eatinurpudding.livejournal.com]

Maybe you should just try asking different people, then.



Hmm? Oh of course.

[pseudoll.livejournal.com]

Any time someone dies. [a beat] Not exactly, but...

[miriaaaaaaaaaaa.livejournal.com]

Yes! This town likes to place you with a family that's not really your family, but is at the same time! They could be from anywhere and anywhere ever! It's really weird, but they're usually nice people.

My "daughter" Fought a giant milkman in her own robot! It was like watching a sci-fi movie!

[justdumbluck.livejournal.com]

That's what I'm doin' now!

Oh. Alright, thanks. Do ya know where Manhattan is from here? ...I think I got lost.

[He looks around.]

Really lost.