oo1: actual intro!

[cursedtolive]

[action - around town in the afternoon]
[There's a small little boy walking around town. A flat cap pulled down over his eyes, and a brown jacket even in the middle of July. His outfit choice looks a couple decades out of date, too, although the clothes are definitely from the right era. Fashion statement?

Seemingly lost in his thoughts, Czeslaw Meyer-Stanfield is not paying much attention to where he is going. He passes by houses, by shops, by people. He might accidentally bump into people, at which point he will blink the surprise away and smile sheepishly, with a natural-sounding]

Oh...! Oh, I'm sorry [mister, or miss]. I guess I wasn't watching where I was going. I didn't mean to run into you. Good afternoon!

[action - 459 Stone Street]
[Nope. Nope. Nope nope nope. He can't handle this family arrangement. His "mother" won't let him hole up in his room, though, so he's sitting in a chair in the corner of the front room watching the door so he'll never be surprised by his "father"'s homecoming.]

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[pseudohistory]

Oh yes, I am fine, thank you.

[ She nods down to him, her smiling softening when she notes his age. He reminds her very vaguely of her students back home. ]

Are you on your way somewhere, dear, or out for a stroll?

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[cursedtolive]

I was taking a walk. The lady... my "mother" said I could, so. [A small gesture. He's not entirely comfortable with that family (if at all), but it seems to be that it's a normal thing around here.]

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[pseudohistory]

Arah~. A drone mother, I take it, perhaps? Are you being treated well? [ Her drone kids are kind of mean sometimes... She isn't sure about the parents, though. ]

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[cursedtolive]

Uh-huh. Her, and the other kids, too. I only got here a few days ago, but they're... friendly. [His father? No comment. Yet.]

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[pseudohistory]

Oh, I see! You're new! Well then, I'm Keine Kamishirasawa. Are you familiar with this town's layout yet, dear?

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[cursedtolive]

It's nice to meet you! My name's B-- [... If his "father" found out, he might get in trouble for lying. He'll get called out on it, and maybe worse.] Czeslaw. You can call me Czes!

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[pseudohistory]

Czes? It's lovely to meet you, Czes.

[ She smiles and looks ahead. ]

If you don't mind the company, may I join you for your stroll? Have you tried the milkshakes at the diner yet?

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[cursedtolive]

I don't mind! Do you want me to help you carry those? They look kind of heavy. [He shakes his head at her second question, though, answering in a chipper manner.] I haven't! Are they good, Miss Keine?

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[pseudohistory]

Oh no, I'll be fine. I'm quite tough! [ She giggles and motions down the street, prepared to lead him. ] And yes, so I've heard. They're some of the only safe milk to drink here.

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[cursedtolive]

Safe milk? What do you mean?

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[pseudohistory]

I have been told that the milk delivered by the Milkman is poisonous. You should therefore do your best to avoid it... But the malt shop is safe.

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[cursedtolive]

Pois-- a-all right. I'll remember that! I guess this city isn't as peaceful as it looks, huh...?

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[pseudohistory]

Not all of the time... oh, but do not be too worried. There are enough kind people here that you shall certainly be kept very safe.

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[cursedtolive]

That's a relief! Thank you for telling me though, Miss.

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[pseudohistory]

It's no problem at all. And it'll be my treat, okay? May I ask what street you'll be living on, by the way?

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[cursedtolive]

I live on Stone Street. What about you?