[60] there's no room for innocence

[buildstherobots]

[Phone 1]

I suppose it's that time again, isn't it? New people everywhere, and a census to boot? You'd think they would know exactly how many people are here, seeing as they brought us here individually, but I digress.

For all of our newcomers, my name is Dist. Many of you have been here for a week or so and have likely come to understand the basics of Mayfield already. I'm here to expand your working knowledge, being the gracious neighbor that I am; I've written up a letter just for you, detailing the most important information you're likely to need, as well as a timeline of events that are significant to our understanding of the town.

Anyone may come by the Mayfield Library to pick up a copy, or multiple copies, for themselves; ask a drone where it is if you don't already know. I will be the man with pale hair and glasses; you'll know it's me because I happen to be gorgeous.

[Action]

[And, like always, Dist can indeed be found in and out of the stacks, mostly keeping himself busy out of boredom. This job? Not the most exciting.]

[Phone 2]

[Later in the evening, and filtered from the usual suspects.]

I have realized that I cannot continue to be effective in my investigations without a more thorough working knowledge of this world and its history. Since the library has a notable lack of history books, I will need someone to inform me. Even after being here as long as I have, all I've gleaned is that America is apparently amazing and Communists are bad. This is, you understand, not enough.

We will not be going over all of this on the phones. We will arrange a time and a place and meet up then. Don't disappoint me.




(ooc: like before, if you're just interested in the letter and not CR with Dist, you don't need to go through the motions of threading to get one. ^^ He'll be handing them out to everyone, so if you would prefer not to thread it out you can just assume your character was given one and sent on their way.)

Comments

Action at the Library

[ooeeooahah]

[ Ilsa normally waited until Wednesdays to make the trip to the library, but today, she has a specific task. ]

Mr Rose? My name is Ilsa Higa. I wanted to thank you for the letter.

It's been very helpful, especially explaining things to new residents, especially since I haven't been here long.

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

Of course it has; it's undergone several revisions to hone it down to a fine point. I also happen to be a genius, so I'm very good at compressing information. I'm thrilled that you found it useful.

Phone 2

[after-thesky.livejournal.com]

I was born in this era and have a substantial knowledge of history.

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

Excellent. I am not from this world; my planet is called Auldrant. I quite literally only have what Mayfield has given me.

[after-thesky.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid that's not a planet I'm familiar with. I can fill you in about Earth history and what deviations I've noticed so far.

Phone 2

[bedroombattling.livejournal.com]

I'm not very familiar with America, either. Sorry.

Re: Phone 2

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

I think a lot of people are unfamiliar; it almost seems like that was their goal.

phone 2

[flameyedhunter.livejournal.com]

I can help you.

Re: phone 2

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

Good. How much do you know?

A

[jaws5sonofjaws.livejournal.com]

[Mart approaches Dist, an annoyed look etched upon his face.]

You that Dist guy.... or girl?

Re: A

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

I happen to be a man, thank you very much! What do you want?!

[Probably a letter, but someone who insults him right off will have to ask for it specifically.]

B.

[greatestmanll40.livejournal.com]

Dist, as a former President of these United States I would gladly like to help.

Re: B.

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

I was hoping you would say that. Come to my house? You've been there before, and the phones aren't safe.

Action

[elevatoravatar.livejournal.com]

[Elizabeth is also in the library, at a random part, slowly taking the books out of the shelves, looking over them, sighing a bit and putting them in a neat pile on the floor]

"Does not a single one of you contain anything but deception?"

Re: Action

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

No, sadly to say they're pretty much all useless.

[What? Dist likes to keep tabs on obvious non-drones coming into the building.]

1)

[pants-yourmove.livejournal.com]

I think it's the start of something else bad... not just keeping tabs on us.

Why did it ask who is most important to us?

Re: 1)

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

These things usually are. I'm just not sure what it is... though if the Postman sent them to us, it could be another elaborate joke.

Action

[revolving-sound.livejournal.com]

This place is disturbingly interesting...

[]

Am I talking too loud? Normal conversation tone might be a little too much on a library.

[]

Re: Action

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

I don't much care how loud you talk, though you might get shushed by the head librarian.

[Dist smirks, just a little bit.]

I think that might be the right way to say it. When the place isn't actively trying to kill us, it's unsettling in its calmness.

action;

[theillchosen.livejournal.com]

Yo. Is that Dust guy here?

Re: action;

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

Dist. My name is Dist, you ingrate.

[He appears from behind a row of shelves, looking ruffled and annoyed.]

And lower your voice. You're in a library.

Phone #2;

[bitemescumbag.livejournal.com]

Can't tell you much 'bout America, but I've been all over mosta the rest of the world.

[Beat.]

... About 30 years ago, anyway.


[He sounds boorishred, Dist. You may want to consider your reply carefully!]

Phone #2;

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

Oh, wonderful. I'm so glad you decided to share that with me.

Maybe you can still be useful, though. What are Communists?

[Action]

[forgottenshiki.livejournal.com]

Nice hair.

Re: [Action]

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

Naturally. I take very good care of it.

[Opening with a compliment, an excellent way to get Dist to cooperate with you.]

Can I help you?