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[rebornmother]

[ Eileen stands in the middle of the lawn, wrapped in a bathrobe and looking very distressed. From the way her eyes sweep up and down the block, taking in the eerily similar houses, one can guess that she's a new resident to Mayfield

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[foureyed_lawyer]

[Oh whoops, Atticus totally didn't notice the running girl and bumped right into her. A few of his already used post-court papers go fluttering to the ground and he takes her shoulder apologetically with a smile.]

Oh, goodness--forgive me, I was too lost in the clouds. Are you all right?

homg Atticus! <33

[rebornmother]

[ She freezes for a second, surprised by the sudden impact with another body and then nods emphatically. ]

I'm fine, I-- Oh, damn.

[ Drops to a knee and gathers the fallen papers. ]

I'm so sorry.

lol, everyone needs to be literally bumped into by Atticus. It's good luck!

[foureyed_lawyer]

[He kneels as well, smiling and waving his hand at the papers.]

Don't worry about it, miss; you don't have to trouble yourself with those chicken-scratch notes--I'll get them.

[After he scoops up a few he stands and offers her a hand up.]

You seem lost. Are you new here?

Better than a rabbit's foot!

[rebornmother]

[ Hands the few sheaves she's already picked up to Atticus, allowing him to help her stand afterward. ]

I'm afraid so. Last thing I remember is falling asleep in my own bed, then this morning I wake up in a town I've never heard of before.

A rabbits foot WITH RABIES. 8U

[foureyed_lawyer]

[He rubs the back of his head, relating to her situation.]

Yes, that's how this place works. I'm not entirely seasoned when it comes to the world of Mayfield, but what I do know if that there's no discovered way out of this town yet.

That, and it's all been orchestrated by shadowy people we've yet to entirely uncover.

NOOO!

[rebornmother]

[ Grimaces. ]

Please tell me there is such a thing as good news here.

YESSSS.

[foureyed_lawyer]

Haha, well, there is plenty of food and lots of kind people from other worlds to speak with. I think you'll find that while this place has it's dangers, you'll have a lot of people there to help you.

*SOB*

[rebornmother]

[ Jokingly gives him a baleful look. ]

You'd better be right about that.

[ Sighs. ]

No way out, huh? I wanted to start my life over. Guess this is one way to do it.

[foureyed_lawyer]

[Atticus tucks the papers under one arm, smiling.]

Well, that is certainly right, I guess. Though I would personally would rather be kidnapped to a place with a nice beach-view.

Forgive the late reply!

[rebornmother]

That would be a dream come true. I haven't been to the beach since--... since my dad died.

No prob! XD

[foureyed_lawyer]

[Atticus smiles.]

I haven't got to visit much myself. I'm hoping we can find the way out of here and return home--maybe I'll take my kids to the beach as a way of celebrating.

[A sad, soft smile plays across his strong features.]

[rebornmother]

Your kids are here with you or...?

[foureyed_lawyer]

[He smiles.]

I'm afraid they're back home; which is probably a good thing, considering this town isn't proper for raising adventurous kids.

[rebornmother]

Still... I'm sorry you have to be separated from them. It's hard enough not being in contact with my mom or my sister. If I had kids -- real kids, I mean -- I'd be going nuts.

[foureyed_lawyer]

[He continues to smile despite himself.]

It's tough, but I know they're being looked after by Mrs. Maudie and Calpurnia. I'm sure they're worried, but healthy. That's all that matters, right now.

[rebornmother]

...I'm sorry. This must be the last thing in the world you want to talk about.

[ 'Smooth, Eileen, real smooth.' ]