day zero

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dreamland day zero 42 players remaining. [You wake up in a temporary barracks set up behind an amusement park. The weather is chilly but pleasant, and there aren't any lines for the rides - in fact, it seems you have this place to yourself. The entire park appears to have been abandoned some years ago, and though everything is in working order, it is overgrown with plants and seems rusted and unsafe. As for you, something has happened, though you aren't sure what. There's a throbbing pain in your head, and you can't focus, as though you're coming off heavy pain medications. However you think you should look, you look like a human now. Under the bandages wrapped around your temple, old and smelling like blood, you'll find a recently stitched up scar wound and the inability to focus on your memories. You have no knowledge of how you came to be here; you may even have forgotten certain aspects of your life, or feel confused about them. The fact of your missing memories is obvious, a dark blank spot. Under the bandages around your wrist, you'll find a brightly colored bracelet, decorated with the face of the smiling cartoon animal on your wall, embedded into your flesh. It beeps a merry tune and welcomes you to DreamLand Fun Park. Just then, a voice comes over the loudspeaker.] "Good morning to all of our new guests! The park is now open! We'll get started later, but for now, have a magical day with your new friends! Oh, and there may be a few nasty side effects to your medical condition. If you meet someone having trouble adjusting to reality, please be polite!" [In your room, you'll find a small box containing several personal items - no weapons, magical items, or technology advanced beyond the early 21st century, and nothing dangerous, but otherwise anything you would ordinarily find on your person is there. Of course, nothing with cell reception or internet connectivity can manage to pick up a signal. If you swipe your bracelet against the steel door, it unlocks. You may now explore your accommodations, or venture out into the park.] profiles character statuses setting This is an IC mingle covering the first day! Night roles will go up Monday at 4 PM EST, but you are welcome to continue to thread here once that happens. Make sure to follow any updates on plurk!

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[loveisanopendoor]

H-hold on...I think I need to get my balance first, I'm feeling a little woozy...

[Sure enough, poor Anna can barely move straight...]

Y-you said there was some kind of a coaster..?

[mediumburgers]

[ Oh no he just keeps getting cuter how is this possible. ]

All right! I'm Maya Fey. Most people call me Maya. It's nice to meet you, Honey! [ She'll give a bow of her head in return.

And then they presumably start walking towards where the bunnies are. ]

[sparklyrichbastard]

If we must be in such a situation, I am glad we're in it together.

[poyoyon]

[ There is absolutely no time for serious questions, although there's fleeting and real surprise at the sight of the scar. Because it makes absolutely no sense for Kuzuryuu to have a scar, when he definitely hadn't had one earlier that morning...except that she has a scar she hadn't had, too, on her head. And whatever-that-was embedded in her wrist.

But it's eyepatch time and she has exactly one minute and so Ibuki will jam the eyepatch on and stand proudly with her hands on her hips.

DO SOMETHING COOL, she said. ]

AVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAST! [ Hope you prepared for sudden shouting, Kuzuryuu. Because it's happening. ] CAPTAIN IBUKI IS SETTING SAIL!

[ There, that was totally cool.

...

Okay she can't resist the urge, so she hooks the finger of one hand like, well, a hook, and balances on one leg. Like Captain Hook! ]

Arrrrrrrr! Mateys! Shiver me timbers!

[ how many piratical terms can she fit into one minute let's find out ]

[sparklyrichbastard]

You may think of me as a prince if you wish! I'll be your knight in shining armor.

[mediumburgers]

[ What if the poison is slow-acting, what will you do then Anise. ]

Hmm... the soft pretzels are good and soft, and the soda's pretty fizzy. Especially the cherry vanilla one! The french fries aren't too bad though there's a few duds in them-- a little over cooked or under cooked. The onion rings are better. The pink cotton candy is better than the blue, also, I think.

[ Maya. Did you eat some of all those things already. It hasn't even been a full day. ]

petting zoo

[murimurimuri]

[A monkey rides by on a sheep, and is shortly chased after by a man.]

Money! Come back!

carnival

[sparklyrichbastard]

[Tamaki lights up like Christmas on fire]

Oooh! Aren't you a cute little puppy? Are you hungry?

B.

[terci]

[Dipper had been wandering for a couple of hours, looking for a way out but more importantly looking to see if his sister was around. For whatever reason, he was sure she was here with him. Call it a special twin thing or someone already told him in a currently nonexisting thread set prior to this meeting.

So he searched, and searched, and searched. He checked inside of old buildings, inside the seats of some of the rides, just about anywhere he could search. And he was about to give up when he spotted a big mess of brown from afar, and he immediately recognized it as Mabel's long hair.

Without hesitation, he began walking towards her, which turned into jogging, which turned into sprinting. And when he was close enough, he threw his arms around her neck, which may or may not cause her to fall over or at least stumble a bit from the force.]

Mabel I can't believe I found you! [As someone who's usually the one receiving hugs out of nowhere instead of giving them, Mabel can easily guess that Dipper was worried as hell about her.]

[ineptus]

Okay, I'll give you that. Buuut what if this baby woodchuck also had braces?! How much wood could it chuck then, huh?!

[Spoilers Mabel is pretty sure the answer is not much. She just has this nagging feeling.]

[ineptus]

Oooh!! Do you want to go on one of those with me maybe?

[Mabel lights up like a Christmas Tree, bouncing on her toes a little. Free rides? Hell yes! Nothing is better than free rides she's pretty sure.]

[ineptus]

[Dipper!!! She has food in her arms! You are making a big mess and there is ice cream on the ground and cotton candy stuck to her face and probably yours now too and--oh she's laughing.]

Wow Dipper! I figure I wouldn't be that hard to find, you know? What with my long flowing locks, dazzling smile and winning personality?

[Just going to grin and bat those eyes of hers. Yes, while there is sugary strands stuck all over her face.]

In all seriousness though have you seen this place?! It's so cool! There are free rides and free food and I'm pretty sure the carnival is all free too!

[Yeah this place is the coolest. Nevermind the kidnapping and cutting them open and all that.]

[godwhisperer]

Something of that nature. But you see, it is only because I am used to my transdimensional travel being unfettered by the laws of causality.

[Still on board.]

If you pledge your assistance to me, I will not take it lightly! I am a dangerous master!

[godwhisperer]

Hmm, yes. That will keep you alive...for now.

[godwhisperer]

If they begin eating properly and have more space, they should do well. I'll make it my goal...

[ineptus]

That makes sense!

[LOGIC.

Mabel slips into the teacup first, but this shouldn't be a problem with how small she is. She eagerly waits Ibuki, kicking her feet a little and looking around to see if anyone else is going to join them.]

Hey how do we know when it's starting? If there isn't any operator?

[godwhisperer]

Dizzy, indeed...with power! It grows to dizzying new heights, for now I am able to commune even with those who have departed this plane.

What are you doing here? How did this come to pass?

[glasshole]

Well, it might take more than just the one. I'd prefer you not run, if you can avoid it.

[terci]

[He let's go and laughs a little himself, while wiping the sweets off of his face and vest.]

You'd think I'd have an easy time finding you, but I've been looking for hours! I almost thought maybe you didn't come here with me... [That would've seriously scared him, if he was in this weird place all by himself.]

I guess this place is kinda cool, but aren't you at least a little worried? I mean, do you even know where we are?

[He rubs the back of his head, looking around for a moment.]

I think someone would've told us about a huge, abandoned amusement park around Gravity Falls... [This smells like something Gideon related.. but then again, Gideon was in jail...]

[glasshole]

Very little worthwhile. If I'm familiar with any operation similar to this, I find myself unable to recall.

[ineptus]

Awww. [Now it's her turn to hug him, dropping one of her cotton candy sticks to the ground but not seeming too broken up about it.]

Well don't worry! Mabel is here! So there's nothing for you to be scared of. I'll protect you!

[Don't mind the giggles and snorts.]

And I don't know. I guess I'm a little worried, but you're here with me. So I think I can worry considerably less! What can this place do to us that gnomes, lake monsters, triangles and a giant ugly robot couldn't?

outside, in the central area of the park!

[terci]

[Dipper was in a slight state of panic himself, looking around here and there. He noticed Kaoru seeming the same, and he got a little curious. Was this person missing someone or something important?

After watching him for a few more seconds, he hesitantly approaches him.]

Uh, are you okay...?

hamsters!

[terci]

[Dipper, having woken up himself recently, was startled at the sound of Tamaki's voice. He stood still in place, looking at the other for a moment, before realizing that Tamaki was most likely just as confused as Dipper was.]


Uh.. h-hey.. [Though that didn't change how awkward he felt talking to a complete stranger.]

Are you.. one of the other "guests" here or something....?

[terci]

[He lets her hug him, but looks a little annoyed.]

I don't need protecting, and I'm not scared! [Gosh Mabel he's not five.]

...I guess you're right though. We've faced things worse than waking up in a B-rated horror film setting, right?

But I kind of wish we knew what the deal with these weird bracelet things and stitches on our heads is. It's seriously creepy.

[sparklyrichbastard]

I suppose I am.

[He crouches down to Dipper's level and puts on a smile. Gotta be brave for the kiddies!]

My name is Tamaki. What's yours?