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010 Omens of Crusnik
[A: Elementary School (OPEN)]
[What is that sound floating out over the playground at lunch? It's piano music, just basic tunes being repeated over and over again from the open window of the music room. Cain has retired there to study the books that Charles gave him, tireless in his pursuit of being the very best at whatever task was set to him.
Every time he makes a mistake, he repeats that part of the piece over and over again until it's flawless. Anyone at all is free to hear his attempts or tell him to shut up.]
[B: Around Town (OPEN)]
[Tis the season, and all that... It's Cain's first Christmas where he'll actually get to celebrate, instead of watching all the colonists exchange presents while never being part of it himself. He's been saving all the pocket money that his drone not!mother had been giving him (until she got replaced yesterday), as well as the money he got for doing odd-jobs for his friends. So now he's out and about shopping for gifts.
Do you work in any of the stores? Then this blond haired boy might just be peering over the counter with a bright smile. Are you wandering down the street aimlessly? Feel free to bump into Cain as he carries a stack of boxes too high to see over... because clearly that's just asking for trouble.]
[C: Phone (OPEN)]
[Did you order a rousing pep talk by a ten year old today, Mayfield? No... shame, because it's coming anyway.]
Christmas is coming soon... Maybe you celebrate something else in your world, or maybe you don't celebrate anything at all, but here... I think they'll have Christmas. I don't know if anything will happen, but...
Even if it does, and even if it hurts us, we can't let it break us. We have to keep our eyes forward, and we have to stick together. As long as we look out for each other, then we can change the future to whatever we want.
[D: Home (Locked to Housemates)]
[It seemed like he was the first one home, which was a little odd after the drone!Esther housewife who had always been there to welcome him in and tell him to do his homework before dinner. Which, consequently, led to the thought that there was no dinner... Astha didn't seem the type to make a meal for the family based on what he had seen, Rachel had already shown she believed cooking beneath her, and he didn't want to die so Abel was out.
Therefore, whenever anyone else gets home, they might find the youngest non-drone member of the household stood on a chair by the stove. He's pouring over one of the recipes Esther had left behind, not being allowed to go and find any more of his own, and is carefully adding things to a big bubbling pot.]
[What is that sound floating out over the playground at lunch? It's piano music, just basic tunes being repeated over and over again from the open window of the music room. Cain has retired there to study the books that Charles gave him, tireless in his pursuit of being the very best at whatever task was set to him.
Every time he makes a mistake, he repeats that part of the piece over and over again until it's flawless. Anyone at all is free to hear his attempts or tell him to shut up.]
[B: Around Town (OPEN)]
[Tis the season, and all that... It's Cain's first Christmas where he'll actually get to celebrate, instead of watching all the colonists exchange presents while never being part of it himself. He's been saving all the pocket money that his drone not!mother had been giving him (until she got replaced yesterday), as well as the money he got for doing odd-jobs for his friends. So now he's out and about shopping for gifts.
Do you work in any of the stores? Then this blond haired boy might just be peering over the counter with a bright smile. Are you wandering down the street aimlessly? Feel free to bump into Cain as he carries a stack of boxes too high to see over... because clearly that's just asking for trouble.]
[C: Phone (OPEN)]
[Did you order a rousing pep talk by a ten year old today, Mayfield? No... shame, because it's coming anyway.]
Christmas is coming soon... Maybe you celebrate something else in your world, or maybe you don't celebrate anything at all, but here... I think they'll have Christmas. I don't know if anything will happen, but...
Even if it does, and even if it hurts us, we can't let it break us. We have to keep our eyes forward, and we have to stick together. As long as we look out for each other, then we can change the future to whatever we want.
[D: Home (Locked to Housemates)]
[It seemed like he was the first one home, which was a little odd after the drone!Esther housewife who had always been there to welcome him in and tell him to do his homework before dinner. Which, consequently, led to the thought that there was no dinner... Astha didn't seem the type to make a meal for the family based on what he had seen, Rachel had already shown she believed cooking beneath her, and he didn't want to die so Abel was out.
Therefore, whenever anyone else gets home, they might find the youngest non-drone member of the household stood on a chair by the stove. He's pouring over one of the recipes Esther had left behind, not being allowed to go and find any more of his own, and is carefully adding things to a big bubbling pot.]
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It's... a bit complicated, actually, but yes, there are magi who practice thaumaturgy, while priests draw their powers from faith through the use of Sacraments and prayers. The two are different in theory and practice, but both do generate what ordinary humans would call "magic" - "miracles" even, in some cases. Aha... Normal people don't usually know about these things, magi tend to try keeping their works secret from the rest of the world anyhow, but there's not much point in hiding our abilities in Mayfield. Whatever that could be useful should be used, you know? So I'd like to help as much as I can. If you ever get hurt or know someone who got hurt, please don't hesitate to let me know?
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Mayfield really is a fascinating place, isn't it? There are so many different people, that it can give a lease of freedom to just about anyone, without the need to hide at all.
[If he sounds like he's speaking from experience, it's because he is.]
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SHE CAN STILL CHEW HIM OUT ON YOUR BEHALF if this ever gets out...]
Mm, it's really a mixed bag. [She does hum in acquiescence, recognizing the tone of his voice and the look in his eyes, as faint as they may be.] A lot of horrible things happen and ultimately this is just a mink-coated prison, but it does offer some people incredible chances that they would otherwise never be able to have. Some here have already died in their worlds, and others may have a fate worse than death waiting for them once they return. It is very much like a new life, in every sense of the term.
[She takes a beat to consider bringing up the other side of the coin: this place would also be a big hindrance to people with fulfilling lives and important objectives to accomplish back home who'd love to return as soon as possible.
But taking another glance at Cain, she chooses to skip that in favor of asking him something else, her expression calm and cheerful as usual.] Have you been enjoying life here, Cain, if we don't take in account of the things that the town does?
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Yet, at the same time, he wished he had never come here. He missed the way his brother used to behave, if only because it was... familiar, it was his. And what he had learned of the future still frightened him beyond belief, even despite his determination to change it. He was destined to... die, to leave Abel all alone forever.]
...It's certainly an experience, Miss Ciel. There are a lot of good things about being here, like meeting friends like you.
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Aha, thank you, but I can say the same to you too. People tend to complain about things being boring and not having anything to do, but that's still a good change of pace for others. Speaking of which, have you tried doing new things and visited more places in town since the last time we met, Cain?
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Hm, I haven't managed to get to the cosplay cafe yet, but I have been snowball fighting and explored more of the town by the school.
[He grins at her, shifting the bags in his arms.]
And visiting the church with you will be another tick on my list.
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There's no rush, although miss Taiwan is doing themed decorations for Christmas, so it could be nice to take a look sometimes during the holidays. ...Aha, is that so? How's your aim, and did you find anything interesting?
[How can you react to that any other way than giving a smile just as wide?]
Hehe, that's flattering, but I will have to ask you to not get your hopes up. [Though her smile will turn a bit embarrassed.] It's nothing really special of a building. The denominations change each week, and so does the inside of the Church along with what the drone priest preaches. That makes it hard to redecorate anything, but I do my best to always keep it tidy. Although on a brighter note, I just got the list that I promised you last time ready there today! [please don't question how. this is clearly god's will! 8X;] Would you like to have it once we get there, Cain?
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[There's a note of surprise in his voice, he would have imagined that Mayfield would pick one and run with it. Something like a clean-cut Christian image to go with the rest of the era.]
Oh... ah, yes, I would like that very much. Thank you, Miss Ciel.
happily rolls in classic style and subject lines shh i take solace in small comforts--!
[She'll perk up at that though.] Mm, it's no problem, so you're very welcome. [And as she say that, the building is going to come into sight.] We're almost there, would you like to rest for a bit before we head off towards the library?
hahaha everyone has custom layouts now, it's so pretty
I'd like that... we could sit together and go over this magnificent list you've done, Miss Ciel.
yes *^*! ...Also ffft sorry for the stupid late, I got on an unplanned hiatus myself looks like ;;
The insides are fairly basic. This is no historical building, it's a church built in more recent times. The rows of pews are there as well as the altar up in the front, but nothing fancy like stained glass or grandiose statues.]
Would you mind if we take a small break by the common kitchen in the back? I could brew some tea too, if you'd like?
<333 backtags are the lifeblood in my veinssss
[This isn't strictly true, he has no need of one, but he's being polite so that she doesn't feel like she's putting him out by needing to stop for a while.]
this is me forever yes THANKS orz
In other words, the Church's kitchen is not very much used, but it's still there so might as well! The large table can come in handy, too.]
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Either is fine by me, Miss Ciel, honestly.
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That said, she will throw another curious glance at the mountain of boxes and bags that they've left at the table.] Mm, were you out shopping because Christmas is nearing, Cain?
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That's all I have so far, but I need to get presents for my friends too.
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