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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

[dragonlitany.livejournal.com]

Well... I'm not entirely sure. I have a friend from home who has been here for a few months... but from what I can tell, there are others who have been here much longer than that.

[justdumbluck.livejournal.com]

Months?

But I can't be here! My Family needs me back home!

[dragonlitany.livejournal.com]

I know... I have important people waiting for me back home, too... [She hangs her head sadly, sighing.] I'm sorry. I wish there was something I could do.

[justdumbluck.livejournal.com]

[Seeing her sad reminds him that he's not the only victim here. He mirrors her posture.]

N-no, don't be. I-I'm sorry for yellin'.

[dragonlitany.livejournal.com]

It's all right... It's a troubling situation, for all of us.

The people I've met so far have been very kind and helpful, though... so that's something, I guess. We may as well make ourselves comfortable here...

[justdumbluck.livejournal.com]

..."Make ourselves comfortable?"

[He shakes his head]

I plan on findin' a way out if it kills me.

[dragonlitany.livejournal.com]

Oh, don't get me wrong...! I'll do whatever it takes to get out of here. I just-- Well... it seems like that day may not come for some time.

[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.

[dragonlitany.livejournal.com]

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

[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.

[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.