First Strike

[no-object.livejournal.com]

[There's some interference with the image as Oswald pokes and prods at the CAT vidscreen, then suddenly the image flips rapidly as he sets it on the ground and walks away. There's a scuffle sound, and almost instantly a sharp, red object pokes down (up?) at the screen before Oswald's face comes back into view]

What magic is this? Has it been bewitched to follow me?

[He picks up the CAT none too gently and flips it in his hands as he mumbles to himself]

What makes it light up?

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[fortune_sought]

It's a device for communication, though I'm afraid I don't understand how it works. Mr Braxiatel might be able to tell you more.

Have you just arrived?

[no-object.livejournal.com]

[Nearly drops the CAT in surprise] Who...!

[fortune_sought]

My name is Sophie Hatter, and I imagine I arrived in this town much as you did.

[no-object.livejournal.com]

Sophie Hatter...? [Says the name slowly]

You say I arrived in this...town...as you did? How did you come to be here?

[fortune_sought]

Yes. [pointedly] And what is your name?

I don't know. I do remember seeing a strange man and a flash of light, but it's all very vague. What do you remember?

[no-object.livejournal.com]

My name is Oswald.

...And I am not sure. I was seeking a bird in the Netherworld when I also saw a flash of light. I assumed Odette discovered me, but now I am not so sure.

[fortune_sought]

[curious] A bird?

You're certain you didn't see a man as well?

[no-object.livejournal.com]

Yes.

There may have been a figure. Is he connected with the man on the wall when I woke up?

[fortune_sought]

[sighs] I'm afraid I don't know. The mayor has never shown himself in person for us to be able to tell.