I. What world is this anyway?

[as_iif]

Action [730 Anderson Lane]

[Xigbar slowly comes to consciousness in what he now realizes is not his bed, wearing what is not his sleepwear.  He doesn’t recall drinking at all last night… probably a sign of the severity of the problem.  He gets out of bed and makes his way to the bathroom, taking in his surroundings as he goes.  He looks in the mirror, and sees two eyes on a scar-less face looking back at him.]

Just what kind of world did I wake up in anyway?  Doesn’t matter, I’m outta here.

[He puts up a hand to open a door to darkness, to no avail.  This sends a slight surge of panic through him, further amplified after failed attempts to teleport and call his arrowguns too.

Not wanting to be caught at a disadvantage (which he already has been), he takes to the nearest closet and throws on one of the many bland suits in there.]

These duds are pretty tacky.  Guess it beats running around in pajamas.

Phone [Open]

Hey, whoever listening here, someone mind letting me know just where the hell I am anyway?  Is this some kind of bizarre 1950's amusement park?

Action [Around town]

[Looking to get an idea of what he’s up against, he wanders the town, spying in on passers-by.  Man, this walking stuff is for the birds…]

Comments

[PHONE]

[thepurpleway]

You're in a simulation, last I heard.

Not one of those dating simulations, unfortunately.

[as_iif]

That's a shame, I was really hoping to take a special someone out to split a shake and catch a movie. [he chuckles to himself]

A simulation eh? [Like the world they put Roxas in?] What's it we're simulating anyway?

[thepurpleway]

You might a chance for that later. [He chuckles as well.]

From what my friends have told me, it's more or less a nightmare.

[as_iif]

Well this is the first nightmare I've had where I've gotten my eye back. Though I have to admit, not having my guns isn't exactly what I'd call a pleasant dream either.

730 Anderson

[wrench_and_ruffles]

[Kaylee smiles at the confused looking man in her house]

Oh, you ain't the drone. You must have a whole buncha questions right now.

[as_iif]

You're looking awfully chipper for finding a stranger in your house. [Damn, what are these people up to? I hate being played...]

Okay, for starters, what's with this Leave-it-to-Beaver house anyway? How exactly did I get here? And who's clothes am I wearing?

[wrench_and_ruffles]

It's somethin' that happens now and then. No one's quite sure how we get here when the town kidnaps folk. The clothes... well, that's where it gets a bit weird. Been a few folk that lived here before you, guess they woulda belonged to the first drone. They're the only ones that think any of this is normal.

[as_iif]

Can't say I've been kidnapped by a town before; this is kind of exciting. Not looking forward to having my wardrobe decided by drones though. Do they call the shots around here or something?

[Around town]

[eyesofaserpent]

[Birds you say? Meet Crowley, a demonic flash bastard in a nice suit, sunglasses, and giant white wings on his back. He's just getting out of his Bentley over at Olney's Tavern about to go in for work.]

Er, you look a bit lost.

[as_iif]

Yeah, I guess you could say that.

[he eyes the wings for the second, then leans in so he isn't easily overheard.] I take it you're not one of the drones then. Mind pointing me in the direction of the fastest way out of this town?

[eyesofaserpent]

I would if I could, mate. But I'm afraid you'll just find yourself back here and possibly droned yourself if the powers that be feel so inclined.

[He looks over at the bar.]

Fancy a drink?

[as_iif]

[This could be a good place to hear the pulse of this eerie town. And since Xigbar's pretty sure at this point this isn't the aftermath of some excess consumption...]

Sounds good to me.

Around Town

[stupidsexydate]

[Date's just finishing up his shift when he notices Xigbar there.]

Yo, brochan!

[as_iif]

[That doesn't sound like drone lingo. Xigbar looks around to see if he's addressing someone else.]

Me? [he points to himself]

[stupidsexydate]

Yep! You kinda stand out from the drones so I figured you were a normal guy.

[As normal as Xigbar gets anyhow.]

Welcome to the crazy town.

[as_iif]

[Crazy town... starting to feel almost like an understatement]

So I stand out even with this ugly suit? Any chance you might know a tailor around here? The fine gentlemen drones here seem to be impartial to good taste.

[Phone]

[fineinthefire]

Oh yeah, definitely a 1950's amusement park. If amusement parks were made to make you miserable and try to kill you.

[as_iif]

You know those are my favorite kind. [he chuckles]

I know that voice... Axel, they got you too?

[fineinthefire]

Of course they would be. Try enjoying one when you're not pulling the strings and get back to me.

[He gets a chuckle in return though. He doesn't trust you Xigbar, but he'll be damned if he's gonna let you know that.]

So it seems. Looks like they're starting a little collection.

Around Town

[surf_n_makai]

[Kono's noticed this guy walking and watching her. She's finally had enough of it, so she turns around.]

Can I help you with something?

[as_iif]

[It's hard to spy on people when you actually have to walk around; no good vantage points]

Don't mind me, I was just passing by. But since you offered, I could use your help with something. Mind pointing me in the direction of City Hall? I need to have a word with the mayor of this place.

[surf_n_makai]

[Kono blinks at him for a moment. Newbie.]

You're new here, aren't you? There's no way you're getting in to see the Mayor. It's locked up tight.

Around Town

[hasitmemorized]

[So. For the last half hour Xigbar? Roxas has been tailing you. He's getting better at his stealth-checks. Till that twig. Crap.]

[as_iif]

Well, if it isn't Roxas! You don't need to sneak around me, Tiger.

[He actually snuck up on me... that kid...] So, you're trapped in this weird little world too. Did you also just get here?

[hasitmemorized]

[Crap. At least he didn't seem to be hostile...]

Actually, I've been here for a couple months...

You... been figuring out how this place works?

[Maybe he'd get lucky and Xigbar was from before he left the Organization.]