First Order

[sacred_thunder]

...So. I have awoken in a house that is not mine, next to a woman I've never met, with pictures that were never taken and a town that I've never seen, let alone lived in, and all of my possessions on my person gone.

If this is a practical joke, I am not amused. I'd almost think Sol is responsible, but I know the man would never plot something this

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[spacepeach]

It's not a joke, sadly. This is Mayfield. You've been... kidnapped, like the rest of us.

[sacred_thunder]

They're even taking children? What sort of sick-minded individual is masterminding this?!

...Yes, I have gathered as much from speaking with some of the other people here. How long has this been going on?

[spacepeach]

Oh, good. So you know about the town, then?

I don't know how long the others have been here, but for me it's been a little over a month.

[sacred_thunder]

Not as much as I'd like to know.

A month...and people have been here longer...this is not good.

[spacepeach]

None of us know as much as we'd like, honestly.

We're trying to find a way out, but... it's not easy.

[sacred_thunder]

Yes, I was informed that there is some form of resistance. I intend to ask the purported leader for further information.

[spacepeach]

You may not have much luck with that, I'm afraid.

[sacred_thunder]

Nevertheless, I will not be deterred from trying. If I give up, then nothing will ever be accomplished.

[spacepeach]

Please don't do anything rash. We're all trying to figure out a plan. If you attack Grady blindly, you'll just end up brainwashed.

[sacred_thunder]

Grady?

[spacepeach]

The police chief here. I haven't met him myself, but... I've seen others after they've fought with him. He brainwashes them, turns them into a drone. It's temporary, thankfully, but the fact that he can do such a thing is really scary.

[sacred_thunder]

...Drone?

[spacepeach]

You haven't met any yet? They look like normal people, but... they're not. They can't be. It would be too cruel...

[sacred_thunder]

...In the house where I awoke, there was a woman in the bed next to me. But I didn't stick around -- I got out of there as soon as I could. I don't know if she is one of these "drones" or not. Is there any way to tell?

[spacepeach]

Aside from talking to them? They all seem to look alike, I think. They look like they belong here.

[sacred_thunder]

Like they belong here... Yes, they would stand out -- if only a little -- if that were the case.

Thank you for the information. What is your name?