mayfield_rpg | Observation 1 - This is not the inside of the Key

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Observation 1 - This is not the inside of the Key

[(A) Prose/Action - 630 Topper - Locked to residents]

Perhaps most others would have given more reaction to waking up in a location and wardrobe entirely different from the one they 'slept' in, but Astral for his part seems to simply be staring at everything. He opens his eyes and immediately makes note of the fact that he's in a bed- like the one Yuuma has in the room below the attic (but never uses), though more...

Simple? Standard? Basic?

Immediately after realizing he's in a bed, he comes to another conclusion.

He's solid. And sitting up, the fact that he's wearing clothes is put to the back of his mind as he inspects this new 'solidness', tapping his hand on the bedside table, on the bed, making the bed (it's supposed to be made right?), marveling at the fact that he can make a bed...

But as he walks out of the room and into the hall he looks around, confused.

"...Where is Yuuma..?"

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[(B) Prose/Action - Elementary School Halls]

Alright, so this is school, the thing he is meant to attend for five days of each week here. Okay then.

It doesn't look at all like Yuuma's school, but then again nothing in 'Mayfield' has looked at all similar to 'Heartland' thus far. As it is, he's at the lockers right now, and organizing things neatly inside before looking at one of the books with a somewhat blank stare.

"...'America'?" Oh. Um.

He's never heard of 'America'..!

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[(C) Voice - Phone]

...Hello? Is this working?

This is my first experience using a 'phone' for myself... So I'm not entirely certain. I would like to ask if there is anyone who would happen to have additional information on what this 'Mayfield' place is, and how I came to be here. It is... More than confusing, as I was not aware that anyone other than Kaito or Yuuma and his friends knew of my existence.

[Well, at least he's calm about it...]

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[That voice sounds way too calm to be new. Varon is suddenly suspicious, not sure if he should trust the voice or not but hey, he needs answers himself.]

How did you know this place was called Mayfield?

Ah-

One of the photos depicts a building of sorts with the word 'mayfield' across it. Additionally, there were bottles of 'Milk' in the kitchen labeled 'Mayfield Dairy'.

It would seem natural to assume that 'Mayfield' is the name of this place that I have come to.

Gah, you opened up THAT bag o' gas! I can't say openly what I know other than don't drink the shit! I don't know if it's what they put in it or what it's made from but I do know the machines needed human body parts to keep it goin'.

[Blink. Blink.]

...Actually, I have not opened any of the bottles.

I appreciate the warning however. ...

There is a machine that runs on human bodies..!?

I'll put it like this; what I was told there's a machine in the dairy that is used that could've brought us here and anyone that got near it got harvested. I'll rip anyone's head off if they come near my house in any threatening way. Be on guard for someone called Mrs. Johnson. Apparently she's been part of it.

Those drones, the smiling ones, they're part of it. If you wanna make it to your next birthday, keep it to yourself.

[He'll be keeping all that in mind- and while Varon obviously can't see him nod, he's doing that with fairly wide and horrified eyes.]

'Mrs. Johnson'... ...Understood. [...Though would he get a name?? Ah...]

...Birthday? [Astral this is not the time to be clueless.]

[He can hear the cord shifting over the phone and he lets out a sigh.]

It's a day where people turn one year older. Mine's in December. Listen, I'm not gonna patronize you but it's not somethin' normal when a displaced soul acts calm. I've seen the wall. It's fear that's trapped the most and the quickest. Be on your guard. That's all I ask.

Ahh. So it's a human celebration of growth then- I see.

[Erm...] ...Would it not be better to approach things with a calm and rational outlook however? I do not seem to be in immediate danger, giving me time to consider what has brought me here and why... I-

[...Wait.]

What do you mean by, 'the wall'?

Yeah.

[He shifts to one subject and sticks with it.]

Let's stick to what Mayfield does first then I'll talk about the wall. Apparently there's a cloning chamber that clones all of us which is why death isn't seemingly permanent. Each one of us that dies, we're cloned, droned and then our memories come back as if nothin' happened. The freaky part is that if we step outta line, we're droned.

So for now, until we know exactly what we're up against, it's good to play by their rules until we have an opening to strike.

[Lots of unseen nodding going on- and now, worried as he is, he's quite glad Yuuma ISN'T here right now.

Who knows what would happen then.] Mmm... So they have reasons to keep our memories 'alive', but otherwise little else...

[More nodding.] A wise decision- it would be fatal to attack without full knowledge of what is occurring and how.

Heh, you'd be surprised of how many that know about it clam up. This place'll split wide open if there was a means to gather those that wanna do somethin' about it than whinge about it.

If 'death' or the loss of will is the cost, that is no surprise...

Yeah, now on that subject of the wall I mentioned. Back home, I was hired to collect souls. Not that it wasn't a bad idea at the time, but the more I did it, the more I began to loath his plan. You see, I see Mayfield a lot like that wall. Each person froze in fear. It's that fear that cripples anyone. Once you see it, you'll never forget it.

You seem like the cool headed type so I'll be straight with ya. I do what is necessary. Whether it's good or bad in the eyes of those that see it, that's on them. I could care less who's in charge. I care about those that I ally myself with and if you're one of 'em, I'll watch your back.

If that is the case, then I will gladly 'watch your back' as well- if what you are saying is true, then it is better to be allies and friends, correct?

I am Astral- I do not know much about myself or about this world, but I will offer assistance where I can.

I'm Varon. I'm more of a face to face person myself. These phones have all sorts of weirded out.

You mentioned somethin' earlier. It's got my bells ringin'. What did you mean about birthdays bein' only a human celebration?

I am not from this world. [...Er...]

Nor am I from the human plane of existence I was in until recently- however, I cannot recall much of my time before existence there either...

It's fairly complicated, in a sense.

Kinda like Dartz livin' between two planes. I guess that makes some sort of sense to me. I don't know why I'm not unfazed by it. Probably from exposure I guess.

If you're an alien, are you green?

I have green markings, but no.

I am an extremely light shade of blue in colour. Ordinarily, I was noncorperal, and invisible to most as well... However, I appear to have become solid, and additionally, no longer give off the bit of light I seemed to before.

[He takes a moment to think on this.]

I'll take your word for it. Everyone here that once had powers have been forced into bein' normal. Seems like that's how this town likes to control people.

Could that perhaps be why my deck is also missing?

[Deck? ...Ohh, Varon, have you found a duelist?]

[Now his smile is heard.]

Mine too. I'm wantin' it back. Are you a duelist?

I am! [Ah, good!]

You also duel then? [Wait.]

...Does this mean you are also missing your deck and duel-disk..?

Yeah, I duel! They took my disk, my deck an' my Doc Martins with my bike! I better get that stuff back! I want my gear. What kind of deck do you use?

Ah-

Yuuma and I utilize what is called a 'Syllable Deck'- each of the monsters names include repeating syllables.

However, we recently added others to strengthen it, and to support the Xyz cards.

[Oh and perhaps Varon, you should know that Yuuma and Astral are from the future.]

Since I've never heard of this Yuuma here, sounds like you blokes were pretty close mates. Can't say I can return that brand of loyalty to mine. We just worked together but we still sorta saw ourselves as brothers.

Been everywhere, done everything, it'd be nice to kinda just settle...maybe I'll try a li'l here and see what that's like. I'm still gonna be on my guard.

The deck sounds complicated. I use a more straightforward one. I use an Armor Deck myself.

Ah- Well, Yuuma was the only one able to see or hear my presence in most cases... As such, we duel as partners, offering each other advice.

[And... Oh?]

An armor deck? I haven't heard of suck a deck before.

It's a rare deck.

[Not to mention illegal.]

So, isn't giving advice even as a spirit against the rules? Not that I care 'bout out, just wonderin'.

Mm- I typically reserve my advice for duels containing 'numbers' cards now. In those cases, it would otherwise be fatal.

[...Um. How..?]

Huh. I'll log that away. Never heard of anything like that before.

[It's a physical force deck that is against the sanction rules. Even if it was created by Pegasus, there are some cards that just shouldn't be played.]

Ah.

Well, the Numbers cards do not originate in this world; it would only be natural to be unaware of their existence.

[Astral that does not explain why loss means death for you.]

Huh, guess it's better to have some sort of ace under your hat.

[There's no need to explain it. Varon has his hands dirty anyway and he's not naive enough to ignore the implications. He smirks.]

Guess there's only one way to find out how it all works, right?

So there is.

Though I would hesitate to duel you using the Numbers cards. Numbers can only be killed by Numbers- moreover, they typically draw the darkness from the hearts of most who try to duel with them...

Huh, now why am I not surprised. Ever heard of the Orichalcos?

I have not.

Is it similar to the Numbers?

I suppose. I hadn't seen the Numbers to know what it does.

Ah. Well- Numbers are a type of Xyz monster- the card is black. Additionally, the text will be in a language foreign to most.

A black card? The Seal had some ancient writing on it too but we knew what it meant. The Stone showed us how. I don't know if the Numbers would be compatible with the Stone, to be honest.

Since I have never heard of the stone, I doubt it...

Yeah, thought that would be the case.

As it is, there are none here for the moment...

And as I have no way of retrieving them, it is hardly something to worry over.

What information do you have so far?

Very little.

I have only been here for a small number of hours.

[...And you haven't freaked out yet?]

Did you read the pamphlet? It doesn't have much information but it's a good starting point.

Ah- I was not aware there was a pamphlet.

...Where would I find it?

It should be in your dresser drawer. Have you looked there?

I haven't- hold on for one moment.

[The sound of the phone being put on the counter as Astral runs upstairs can be heard. And in a few moments, he does return.]

Is the 'pamphlet' this folded paper?

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[private] Sounds like the seal for some reason. 8|a

[private] It does! I think there's a connection.

[private] :0 Zexal. 'Shout-Outs' the series. :0

[private] Ha ha! Yeah.

Re: [private] It would suck if Varon found a Number before Astral. 8|a

[private] Yeah, no kidding. He wouldn't know how to control it like he could the Seal.

[private] If Shark is any sign, it's a matter of willpower.

[private] He'll figure it out and might master it.

[private] I'd love to see that~ ...Wonder what numbers suit him though...

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