broadcast to investigators;

[blackhand]

Seems like the Trumps already want us back to work. [Oh, look, it's that one asshole everyone was probably warned about talking in your head. Congrats, Travelers, he'll make this quick.]

Those of you that are new, this is a Jaunt. We're here to investigate and fix something, so first thing's first- you need to blend in. If the people here get suspicious, we'll get blocked out of opportunities to find something, and sometimes they might even take our presence around here negatively.

[That's Garrett's way of saying "don't be an idiot and play your part or I'm going to call you a moron beyond this Jaunt." There's a sigh, but he continues.]

I'm not one for leading, someone else is going to have to take that job. Might want to sound off, just to see who all we have for this round.

Garrett, Investigator. Your turn.

Comments

[notinthecards]

Remy LeBeau, Investigator. Nice of the Trumps to give us some threads this time.

If anyone gets to cold, I can open us a portal back to Liminal Space. Assuming I can find anyone. I don't see any familiar faces from here.

I'm standing beside a stable right now. A new one, I think. I can still smell the paint. The gentlemen in front look like soldiers, but they're relaxed. Not ready for a battle. There's a camp nearby - tents, other wooden buildings. I'll head that way in a minute.

[hakodate]

Hijikata Toshizou, Investigator.

Seems pretty busy around here. People might have too much to think about to notice us unless someone does something monumentally stupid.

[Though there is definitely an undertone of so don't do anything monumentally stupid, dammit to that thought.]

[blackhand]

I'd say it was a ball, but it's outdoors and looks like everyone's here. It's not limited to certain people.

[For the world that he's from, this seems familiar, if only slightly. And he sounds amused with Hijikata's unspoken addition.]

[hakodate]

Festival of some kind, seems like, but the local culture doesn't look much like home so don't take my word for it yet.

[quoted]

Nilin, Investigator.

[ Deep breath, Nilin, you'll need to get used to these voices in your head. But not too deep because corsets do seem to pull in with each breath. ]

I'll just put it out in the open that I'm not entirely sure what is expected from us; no matter how enlightening you think you were, Garrett. Exactly how will we know what we're looking for? Will there be clues somewhere, or is it all about intuition?

[blackhand]

[Hah, a sasser. This'll be fun.]

Most of the time it's something that involves the other Travelers with us. Remember the people you saw in the place before- the exhibit? Some of us here are like this, Investigators. We remember everything about ourselves. The others are brainwashed into thinking they've lived in this world their entire lives. They'll hold the clues we need.

[wantedittobeagame]

Er... Adachi here, In...vestigator?

[Last time he blended into the world, with no idea of his normal self. He wished he had that right now, because he feels really out of place in his suit.]

I'm near a tent right now; gonna see if I can get some clothes so I don't stick out like a sore thumb.

[Stealing was totally justified in this case, right?]

[blackhand]

Can't exactly say the City is built for something this "joyous" anyways, so we're in the same boat.

[Hahahaha puns.]

[clownage]

[ oh it's this guy!!! ]

Allen Walker, Investigator. [ aka that one person who was missing and just got back ] I saw a few entertainers earlier, so I'll try and blend in as one of them.

[ he makes an excellent clown tbh ]

[hakodate]

Well, if frolicking isn't dour enough for you, looks like there're some sword matches going on over here.

[blackhand]

No familiar faces yet. Usually we're thrown right into the fray. Little odd for the Trumps to change it.

Most people here seem relaxed, so that's a good sign compared to the last Jaunt. If you see anyone, let us know.

[blackhand]

[The snort of amusement on his end is loud, as if he's trying not to actually laugh.]

I'll do just fine doing my normal job. There's a lot of opportunities here.

[hakodate]

Think I'm hearing something about gambling, too. I'll stay over here and see how that's working out; it might be our other fast track to staying funded.

[canbebrave]

If I may-- I believe it's a tournament. The best in the land come together and fight for fame and the king's honor.

[blackhand]

[You're talking to a thief, Adachi. Stealing is always justified.]

Do that. The better we blend in to this place, the more likely we can figure out what's going on.

[inexecution]

Souji Okita, investigator.

I'm afraid none of this looks familiar to me. [But nothing that wasn't a high-tech bubble city was, so he wasn't particularly surprised by that]

I'm going to do some looking around. Maybe I can find out what everyone's gathering for.

[hakodate]

This look similar to your world, then?

[canbebrave]

So much that until I saw the beasts in the sky, I believed perhaps I had finally come home.

[canbebrave]

Sansa Stark. Investigator.

I'm going to speak with those around. It appears I won't need a costume change to do so.

[blackhand]

One of the new ones, right?

[Not that he really cares, just make sure you don't screw up, Allen.]

Good. Previous Jaunts can be either slow or fast, depending on how quick we find what the problem is. Or isn't.

[blackhand]

That sounds completely pointless.

[Don't mind him, Sansa. Different time period.]

[canbebrave]

No, it's wonderful. The knights are ever so brave and gallant. These are the ways that men can gain higher status.

[hakodate]

[Ouch. This girl needs a hug.

Hijikata is not the one to give it to her, nor is he one to show much in the way of pity. Pity, most of the time, comes across too much like an insult. So he pushes straight on to practicality.]

You might be the best one to help the rest of us get our acts straight, then.

[canbebrave]

I can try, if m'lord thinks it's a good idea. I might actually be useful this time.

[clownage]

[ wow rude garrett?? HE REMEMBERS YOU ] I was around until the Bell Jar, but I missed Brooklyn. [ aka he was a moron and got lost ]

Where will you be?