2.1 (first.)

[nurture]

A:) early morning - Hastings Blvd; open.

[there is a woman with a light coat pulled up over her nightgown taking a few bewildered steps from her front door and toward the street. perhaps you're used to the sight of someone waking up in Mayfield for the first time and want to help? or, maybe she accidentally bumps into you where she's staring at 'her' house as she starts down the sidewalk?]

B:) late morning - phone; open.

[there's a slight and hesitant pause before Trisha starts speaking.]

Edward? Al? [a beat...] ...Winry?

Are you still-- Can you hear me?

C:) early evening - around town; open.

[having gotten her bearings and taken the time to check up on old and familiar faces, Trisha is back in her own clothing and has taken to the streets for some air. she's trying to feel out what's changed from the last time she walked the likes of Mayfield; the bitter chill of winter has gone and it seems summer is here in earnest. had it really been so long...?

she seems a little confused-- stopping to look at building storefronts before continuing along. maybe you bump into her? or are you a kind soul who cares to ask what she might be looking for?]

Comments

C

[bailedontheempire]

Are you looking for something in particular?

[nurture]

Oh--

[she looks a little surprised to be addressed, like someone startled out of a daydream, before she smiles in warm greeting.]

I'm sorry... Was I in your way? I'm looking for the hardware store but... I seem to have forgotten where it was exactly even though I'm sure I've seen it before! I feel a little silly...

[bailedontheempire]

No, you just looked a bit lost. The town's layout can get a bit confusing.

[nurture]

It all looks the same, doesn't it? It's far too easy to get turned around!

[bailedontheempire]

Yes. And the fact that sometimes the town itself turns you around doesn't help.

[nurture]

I don't suppose you could help point me in the right direction, could you?

[bailedontheempire]

[He has to think a moment. He's really not the hardware store type]

The fastest route to downtown from here is back that way.

[He gestures eastward]

[nurture]

[but you're so rugged, Bail...]

I was going the complete wrong direction, wasn't I? [at least she has a sense of humor, because she's laughing at herself a little.]

[bailedontheempire]

Well, the town would have looped eventually, but this route is faster.

[nurture]

Looped? [nope, she's never checked out that little detail herself, personally.]

[bailedontheempire]

If you keep walking long enough in any direction, you eventually find yourself back where you started. One of Mayfield's peculiarities.

[nurture]

I had no idea...

[it's a little disconcerting, hm.]

Then, I would have ended up even more confused, wouldn't I?

[bailedontheempire]

It's extremely disorienting even with time.

[nurture]

But you came to point me in the right direction. Thank you.

[bailedontheempire]

It was no trouble.

[He extends a hand]

I'm Bail Organa.

[nurture]

[she'll take that hand for a gentle shake.]

I'm Trisha Elric. It's nice to meet you, Bail!

[bailedontheempire]

A pleasure. Mayfield can be quite confusing in general.