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[kingofhero]

[ This morning, Keith was woken up from a blissful sleep by a ringing phone asking him why he wasn't at work.  After double-checking that he was still in Mayfield, and double-checking that he was still without his powers, he'll reply.]

I'm sorry, but . . . what?

[And get an ear-full, possibly a few threats.  But Keith was a patient man, and eventually he got the message that he was expected at the police station.  

Still . . .he just wasn't sure why.]

A - Mayfield Police Station

[The answer comes to him when he's staring at a desk with a name-plate on it.  

Officer Goodman.  

There's also a metal foot-locker on the desk with his name on it, containing a full uniform, a pistol and holster - and a badge. 

Officer Goodman.

It wasn't as though he weren't qualified for it; he was, most likely.  He was even happy to serve, and he got happier the more he thought of all the people he could help!  But there was still a very small and very confused part of Keith that was hoping he would wake up at home after going to a bar with Tiger, Fire Emblem, or Bison and this was all a strange dream.]

I don't remember applying for this job at all.  But I also don't remember coming here at all, not one bit. . .

[He's mostly talking to himself.  He could probably use a little help.]

B - Mayfield Elementary School

[Oh no!  That was really unsafe!  Little kids crossing the street all by themselves with no adults in sight!  This road was so busy, there was probably a car driving down it right this minute --

--it was probably just a few miles away, is all.  Nevermind, he's just going to make sure that all the little ones get across the street safely.  Extremely friendly Officer Goodman will just be stopping any kids before they go out into the street and making sure it's safe for them to cross.  Are you going to listen?  Are you driving?  Are you going to stop?  ]

C - Anywhere in Mayfield

[Okay, well, patrol.  That was something he knew how to do!  Sure, he'd patrolled from the skies, but Keith was not one to be defeated by the details.  You might catch him in the patrol car, walking about, or maybe writing a ticket.  Have a concern?]

Comments

B

[encored]

[HE'LL STOP but he looks a little confused about it...]

You do know that the streets in this area are generally free of heavy traffic, yes?

[kingofhero]

[Hello charming child!]

Are they? I guess it does seem a little slow. . . today.

[encored]

Today and every other day, I'm afraid. I'm sorry for you, if this is the task you've been assigned. [such a look of pity from this particular charming child... that's practically a death sentence! death by boredom!]

anywhere

[lovepowered]

[Have a wave.]

Hi!

[kingofhero]

Hello, and again, hello!

It's nice to see you again, I have to say.

[lovepowered]

[Laughs!]

Is it? I'm glad to see you, too! So many of the people here are so... strange.

B

[tsunmuse]

[That was a first, seeing a non-droned officer playing crossing guard. Ako's going to pause for a moment before stepping up to him.]

Traffic is pretty light around here.

[kingofhero]

So I've been told. . .

[Wow, he should really cheer up. He'll give her a smile anyhow.]

But as they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

[tsunmuse]

That's true. And it's not like I don't appreciate it.

C

[icyidol]

[Hey, Karina's patrolling as well. Granted, it's not the same in Sternbild, and besides, Mayfield is rather idyllic, but there's no harm in it. And she doesn't have anything else to do at home.]

Hey, Keith.

[kingofhero]

Oh! Karina!

It's very good to see you as usual, again, very good to see you!

I have a job now.

C

[strike_you_out]

[Thanks to the Major and Officer Grady, Slugger is wary whenever he sees a police car cruising around. But when he spots who it is behind the wheel, he simply can't help himself.

The front passenger seat is suddenly occupied by the boy who calls himself a monster and he looks amused.]

[kingofhero]

[It definitely takes him a bit to notice; he's gone a block or two before he suddenly slams on the breaks. If he weren't used to NEXT, he might be a bit freaked out. Right now, though, he's more confused.]

I don't recall stopping for you! Are you enjoying the front seat?

[hisnameisthecaptain]

[Walking down the street.

Yes, that is a bottle of whiskey in his hand.

Yes, he is glaring at the new cop.]

Oh, great. So, are you the new sheriff or did you just give him a ☠☠☠☠ hand job?

[Yeah, those are the only two options.]

[kingofhero]

[He's not really smiling so much right now.]

Really, that was uncalled for.

[And then that reek of alcohol. . .]

But I see that you aren't yourself at all right now, are you? I'd be happy to take you home.

B

[charming_freckles]

[Sue normally objects to being treated like a child, but anyone doing good deeds in Mayfield is alright in her book.]

Thank you very much, sir!

...but hey, aren't you kinda... bored? There's not a lot of traffic around here...

[kingofhero]

Not at all!

[Ever vigilant! ]

A

[freakinblur]

[One of your fellow cops approach! According to his badge and nameplate, he's Officer SCOUT. That's only because he covered up his last name on them with duct tape, and wrote that on there instead.]

Me neither, pally, but we are. Bein' a cop is tha absolute last thing I woulda signed up for.

[kingofhero]

It's not that, rather, I just honestly don't remember at all! I don't mind helping.

[And now he's introducing himself with a friendly smile.]

My name is Keith, Keith Goodman. It looks like we'll be working together from now on!

[He'll be offering a handshake.]

B

[corrodes]

[The Handmaid works at the elementary school and doesn't know how to drive, so she sees the police officer on her way back home.]

What are you doing?

[kingofhero]

[A smile, and a wave.]

Only making sure everybody gets across the street okay!

[1st_superhero]

[Gilgamesh grins at the cop as he sees the man writing his fire engine a ticket.]

Anything the matter, officer?

[kingofhero]

[He'll look up from writing!]

Oh, hello there! Is this your fire truck?

B

[kinship]

[Oh hey, it's the guy that lost his dog. Unfortunately Cain isn't paying much attention, as he's already practically jogging towards home.

He's not paying much attention to the street, mainly because there's never really any cars around to hit him if he does run out.]

[kingofhero]

[And he'll suddenly stop Cain, just with an arm in front of the boy to get his attention and kindly block the way.]

It's dangerous to rush into the street, now.

[And then sudden recognition.]

Oh! Cain! How are you today?