01 | Awake

[nirvananation]

[It's another peaceful morning. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping...

And a tired nation is tumbling down his stairs.

He ends up crashing into a small, decorative table--One that was conveniently located at the end of the stairs--and sends whatever was on the table flying. This happens to include the phone.

So, everyone in Mayfield gets to

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[fuelefficient]

Ah...Thailand-san?

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Kuhn Japan! [Scrambles to the phone.] I do not recognize this place, ana...

[fuelefficient]

This is...America-san's house. But not.

[nirvananation]

But...not? Ah! Is it part of Disney world? Ana! I have always wanted to go to Disney world!

[fuelefficient]

Unfortunately, no.

[nirvananation]

Then where is it, ana?

[fuelefficient]

Another dimension, I suppose.

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Ana...sounds like a tricky situation.

...Is the rest of the family here?

I WILL GET THIS RIGHT I SWEAR

[fuelefficient]

China-san, Hong Kong-san, Vietnam-san, and Taiwan-san are here. Korea-san is.....thankfully missing.

YOU CAN DO IIIIIIIT

[nirvananation]

Mị̀, Kuhn Korea should be with us as well...Because it is best we remain together, Chı̀? For together we are strong.

[fuelefficient]

I-I mean it is best that he is back home so he does not have to experience the trials here.

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There are trials?

[fuelefficient]

Death is...very common here.

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[He's silent a moment. He's seen a lot of death in his long life, but...]

Has the family been safe?

[fuelefficient]

So far, I do not believe there have been any untoward problems in that area.

China-san and I have agreed that if there are any issues in the future, the family should be with him for protection.

[nirvananation]

Good. I hope it will remain that way.

Mm. We will all be together, and protect each other, ana. It is what family does.