One Knitted Sweater

[grimmdark]

A. Phone. Early Morning. Unfiltered.

[It's not that Rose is an early bird. She's a rather regular bird, if the metaphor lends itself for such uses, but she wasn't supposed to be sleeping. Dave was supposed to be sleeping and waking up later, as per the effect she expected to cause after that yarn ball throw. Still, she was the one waking up in a

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phone;

[cueballer]

Oh, you're asking for help. I can be of assistance, Seer.

phone;

[grimmdark]

[He said what?]

That is a very bold way to make introduce yourself...Scratch? The surprises just keep pilling up. If this is your doing, then I am forced to let you know such boldness has only been detrimental to our agreement, unless you had a so called change of heart. Then I wonder if your Daddy Complex is finally wearing off.

[Also hi Doc.]

phone;

[cueballer]

This is not my doing in the least, nor is it my style to imprison young girls without purpose. At least give me some credit where it is due. Do you want my help, yes or no?

phone;

[grimmdark]

Alright, some credit has been issued. Use it properly and responsively.

[Which is to say, she doesn't trust him entirely.]

Why yes, your help has always been of great value to me.

phone;

[cueballer]

Naturally.

I have been located here for long enough to provide sufficient information. However, I am asking for something in exchange. Nothing you can't provide without walking outside and just glancing with your limited eyesight.

phone;

[grimmdark]

Equivalent exchange...I demand to hear what is that you want in exchange. Am I looking for something?

[Why can't she have handsfree :(]

phone;

[cueballer]

I want your address.

[Not creepy at all.]

Outside the house you are in, there should be some indication of where you live in Mayfield.

phone;

[grimmdark]

[UH

A few seconds pass.]

311 Miller Street is the address.

[WHY SO CREEPY.]

phone;

[cueballer]

[NOT CREEPY AT ALL OKOK]

Thank you. I live at 916 Bilko Boulevard myself. Someone else you are well acquainted with lives with me too, but you can have your revelation toward that on your own.

Shall we begin the explanation?

phone;

[grimmdark]

You are luring me in there.

[DUDE]

...I'm listening.

phone;

[cueballer]

Your suspicions are adorable.

[with an added 'hee hee' at the end.]

You're in a town called Mayfield, an alternate universe pocket in paradox space designed to snatch people from their dimensions and place them into this one. That house you are in is where you have been assigned to live - there are other people with you I'm sure. Some of them are prisoners like us, others are "drones" designed to play a role in a human family. Mother, Father, so on. Are you following so far?

phone;

[grimmdark]

[GDI SCRATCH.]

[While Rose had heard a number of the things he mentions, the fact Doc Scratch is saying them is the definitive prove that they are true; the man can't lie, powers or not, she knows this well. It doesn't make things any less inconvenient for her though.]

Following and walking in stride. Anything else?

phone;

[cueballer]

Yes. As you noticed I'm sure, your belongings did not follow. You will be returned them overtime, but for the time being you are back at square one. Like starting a journey anew. There are other people you will be familiar with here, such as the Witch of Space. Mayfield periodically has little 'episodes' that cause chaos through the living area, and the occasional death. Death is not permanent and a corpsesmooch is not even necessary. Good news, given your suicidal tendencies.

phone;

[grimmdark]

Jade is here. Why I am not utterly surprised.

[Eyeroll, eyeroll.]

Death is barely a concern to me. I wouldn't stick a needle knowing it will lead to my demise. [Which is not a terrible metaphor to drive a satellite towards a Sun of sorts nope.]

But I will let you know if I ever feel like doing something stupid.

phone;

[cueballer]

She has already experienced her first death if I heard right. How nice for her.

But you would stick a needle to save others, even with the added bonus of a demise. I'm sure you will let me know, just as you have before. As always, I am gracious to all.

phone;

[grimmdark]

I will have to talk to her about getting herself killed in senseless ways, just in case.

Of course I will, it was pretty much my set course of action before I ended up here. You'll be the first to know if I find a worthy cause to throw my life away for, of course.