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[vanessessary]

Okay Dad. Really, this is getting weird. What kind of machine did you make to turn my clothes into…well into this? I know you want me to be daddy’s little girl and everything, but how does 50’s America fit into your evil plans? No, I take that back. This floral print is evil. Possible the most evil thing you’ve ever done.

But seriously, I was meeting Johnny tonight, so let’s hear what the back story is this time so we can get on with things and I can go out. I really don’t have time for your evil schemes today.

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[queensrules.livejournal.com]

[What the--Who….]

…I can assure you that this is no "evil scheme" of any one's doing.

[vanessessary.livejournal.com]

It may not seem like it, but I'm sure it is. Dad's evil plans are always flops like this.

-Wait. Who are you anyway?

[queensrules.livejournal.com]

If that is what you wish to believe, so be it. Your surroundings and everything in it beg to differ.

Nevermind who I am, if it were of importance then I would tell you.

[vanessessary.livejournal.com]

Obviously you've never met my dad then.

Fine, I'll humor you. If this isn't one of my dad's stupid schemes, then what is it?

[queensrules.livejournal.com]

This, child, is Mayfield. Seeing as you already figured out the era, I won't go into detail but notice everything is that way.

You're placed with a "family" who are either actual people or drones, as they are called. Look around you, especially photographs. I'm sure you'll see what I mean.

[vanessessary.livejournal.com]

A) I'm not a child so don't even try condescending to me.

and B) What kind of sick joke is this? I'm mean Dad is crazy, but not that crazy.

[queensrules.livejournal.com]

Of course you're not, my apologizes.

A sick joke? Ha. You are still mistaken, mademoiselle. Again, I assure you, this is no "joke" nor any "scheme". It is all very much real.

[vanessessary.livejournal.com]

Funny. Still sounds condescending to me.

Okay, if my dad isn't behind this, then who is? None of his evil scientist pals are much better than him.

[queensrules.livejournal.com]

Take it as you please.

That is a question I cannot answer. However, I doubt there is anyone who can. If you find someone who is able to answer that, let me know.

[vanessessary.livejournal.com]

Right.

Kind of hard to reach someone if you don't know their name or where they are.

[queensrules.livejournal.com]

You have not given me such information either, mademoiselle. The street goes both ways, you understand.

[vanessessary.livejournal.com]

See, but I asked. You didn't.

[queensrules.livejournal.com]

Indeed and it is only polite for the one that asked to introduce themselves first.

[vanessessary.livejournal.com]

Fine. Whatever.

I'm Vanessa.

[queensrules.livejournal.com]

Pleased to meet you, Vanessa.

You may call me Marc and welcome to town, I'm sure you'll learn to hate it like the rest of us.

[vanessessary.livejournal.com]

You too.

And with this dress? I already hate it.

[hourai-branch.livejournal.com]

I don't think your father's behind this.

[vanessessary.livejournal.com]

So I've been told.

Still kind of hard to believe though.

[hourai-branch.livejournal.com]

Try leaving town; that helps with belief.

We're all trapped here.

[vanessessary.livejournal.com]

Trapped how?

[hourai-branch.livejournal.com]

That's where the "try leaving the town" comes in.

[vanessessary.livejournal.com]

Can't you just explain?

[hourai-branch.livejournal.com]

It loops.

[vanessessary.livejournal.com]

Loops?

[hourai-branch.livejournal.com]

Like a level that doesn't end.

[vanessessary.livejournal.com]

Level? What are you talking about?

[hourai-branch.livejournal.com]

Like in a game!

[vanessessary.livejournal.com]

I hate to break this to you, but this isn't a video game.

[hourai-branch.livejournal.com]

I said it's like a video game. Not that is was one.

[vanessessary.livejournal.com]

Right.

Any other ways it's like one?

[hourai-branch.livejournal.com]

No, that's it.