One Mistake

[indirectcause]

[Ben hasn't heard yet that the roof is the prime spot for brooding. Even with brooding a stable part of his usual state of being, he hasn't headed up here to do that. He's been the lookout for the group for so long, it's almost automatic for him to seek a high spot and keep an eye on things whenever they got down time, which was rarer and rarer before he arrived here.

Still, things ARE quiet here, as he watches the expanse of the castle grounds and below stretched out before him. It's an uneasy feeling. What are you supposed to do when you're finally able to stop running? When you get to a place where the things that chase you can no longer follow. He hasn't worked that much out, yet.

He flicks through his journal, watching words scribble themselves onto the pages, listening to the voices of the castle residents going about their day. It's a weird contraption, but it's not that different than the iPad he had before everything happened. Where was that thing even now? Probably back in his room in Stone Mountain, where his mom made him leave it behind before he left for Macon. He shakes his head, shooing away those thoughts of home as he finally dictates into the journal]

So, I know this place is filled with people from all kinds of worlds which still sounds pretty freaky, but fine, so I was wondering what was with the light show last night? Does this place have an independence day, too? Or was it just super random? I saw a bunch of townspeople setting fireworks off, and if they're not even from Earth...well, I just thought it was pretty weird, is all.

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[wolfchild]

What independence day? [ guess who has no idea the significance of july 4th. or that it's even july. ]

[indirectcause]

[Oh hey, it's that girl again]

America's. It's when it gained independence from Britain.

[wolfchild]

Which one is America again?

[willrememberthat]

Ben! Do you know where the library is?

[Other people can answer his question, this is more important.]

[indirectcause]

[Uh oh, this could mean anything when Clementine was concerned]

Sure, Clem. I know where it is.

[willrememberthat]

Are you busy?

dictated for all of one comment probably because bros

[hard_talker]

Somebody from America probably decided they wanted fireworks and just made it happen... Which is good, because I have a feeling people wouldn't have liked my backup plan. It's amazin' how little people give a shit about things exploding until a teenager's responsible.

Where you at, man?

best bros B)

[indirectcause]

Huh, I didn't realise we'd have that much sway over the townspeople. [That gets a dry chuckle] When an adult does it, it's entertainment, when it's a teenager, it's vandalism.

On the roof.

[hard_talker]

Oh no, vandalism. Society is doomed! The self expression must not be allowed! Fuck the first amendment, full speed to the censors!

[various exploding noises and siren imitations abound as he's making his way upstairs. you haven't just pinged a favorite topic or anything, Ben. he shows up shortly with a can of pizza Pringles and a six pack of cherry Pepsi in hand.... And then realizes he probably should have asked if he wanted the company. Cue one awkward grin.]

Uh, hey.

[shizue]

[Guess who's exploring the castle still! This gal. She's cute and small and... yep, she sure is a bright yellow shih tzu wearing clothes. What will you do?]

[indirectcause]

[Kind of stare for a moment, before glancing around for her owners]

What are you doing on the roof all alone up here?

[shizue]

[She's smiling at this guy. SUPER KAWAII.]

I just wanted to see the view from the roof! I've never been this high up before...

dictated

[not_mafia]

It may be the influence of the castle. It seems to have take a particular delight in "celebrating" Western holidays. To be honest, I'm surprised the only thing that happened were fireworks. Paradisa is usually much more... creative with the way it celebrates holidays.

forever!

[indirectcause]

That's pretty weird. I wonder why it shows favouritism.

[No. Back up] Creative how?

[not_mafia]

I think someone once theorized that it was because a lot of residents had come from America, but I'm not too sure.

Oh, you know, it just likes to add fun little twists in. Poisoning the chocolates it gives us on Valentine's Day to make people do things like flirt with or kiss the next person they see, or even serenade them... and then on Christmas it likes to enchant certain objects to make people kiss one another.

[originalcopy]

You know, it's not just Earth that celebrates Fireworks day. Most people love an excuse to set of explosives.

[indirectcause]

Really? I've never even heard of other worlds before coming here, so it's all news to me.

...Yep, people sure like explosives.

[originalcopy]

There are dozens of worlds that celebrate it from where I'm from.

[silent_guardian]

[The roof is also the prime location to spot one (1) golden haired dude flying a golden cloud around the castle. He sees the boy and flies closer to take a look.

Do you believe, Ben?]

[indirectcause]

[No, no he does not. Any innocence he's had has been justly torn to pieces a while ago. Believing in good things just isn't on his agenda any more. He makes no sign that he's noticed Sandy at all, still watching the horizon]

[silent_guardian]

[That just makes Sandy all the more determined to give the boy good dreams... he looks like he could use them]

dictated;

[rightchoices]

Thought it was gunfire at first.

[ He doesn't sound bothered or upset or worried. Just vaguely irritated. ]

forever!

[indirectcause]

[These people and their festivities]

Yeah, I can get that. It's really weird, isn't it? Seeing life just go on as normal for some people. Where it never happened for them.

[How are you supposed to do normal any more?]

Dictated

[schrodingersghost]

Actually, this place seems to celebrate a lot of holidays from back home.

forever!

[indirectcause]

It's kinda nice. In it's own super weird way.