3.1

[lamb_of_gold]

[Although the CAT is on and streaming, Mu doesn't seem to be paying much attention to it. It can be seen that he's moving through the town at quite a clip, and he doesn't seem to be very happy. Unlike the last time people saw him, Mu is actually in full cloth now, though his helmet is tucked under one arm.

If anything, he just looks bewildered, and maybe a little bit angry.]

This...this can't be, I was just...

[He's silent for a beat, coming to a stop and composing himself, and finally looking at the CAT.]

Why are we back here? I've heard plenty of chatter, so I'm sure someone has an answer.

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[voice; filtered]

[lamb_of_gold]

Human? My, aren't we presumptuous. But shall I assume you are not?

[The grey skin might be makeup after all]

[voice; filtered]

[notsot8rri8le]

That's correct. I'm a troll from Alternia, an alien if you will. [And now sounding terribly smug:] In fact, where I'm from, my lame-o friends and I created the universe that humans live in. You could say we created the human race even!

So you're not human? You looked like one from the video earler. Just as well, "Mu Human" sounds too dumb. [Sticking out her tongue, though he can't see it.] I can't believe I just said it again! Eugh.

[voice; filtered]

[lamb_of_gold]

And not in your own image, hm? Interesting.

I am something of a sub-species. Similar to humans, but not quite the same. And you're quite right. 'Vriska Troll' sounds equally silly.

[fortune_sought]

[Sophie stares at that cloth as she draws close] Goodness! Are you all right? Has something attacked you? [she glances around suspiciously]

[lamb_of_gold]

Sophie. No, not here. I was wearing this when I arrived, that's all.

[voice; filtered]

[notsot8rri8le]

Well, they're an inferior race after all. But I'll admit they're not bad.

[Going to ignore that jab.]

[voice; filtered]

[lamb_of_gold]

Creators shouldn't speak so poorly of their masterworks, I think.

[voice; filtered]

[notsot8rri8le]

I said they're not bad, didn't I????????

[fortune_sought]

[she sighs, relieved, though she feels a bit foolish for being so startled] Well, that armour is quite impressive. If there is anyone barring our way inside, perhaps we can convince them to change their minds.

[she gestures at the house in front of them, not one to waste time] Shall we?

[voice; filtered]

[lamb_of_gold]

You also called them inferior.

[lamb_of_gold]

I like to think I'm capable of being intimidating without-

[He just noticed something.]

You've had your baby.

[fortune_sought]

[that brings Sophie up short, worry flitting across her features] I--yes. Morgan was born a few weeks ago. [her expression darkens] And I refuse to allow this town to keep me from him!

[lamb_of_gold]

[Open mouth, insert foot. WTG Mu.] I'm sorry. We've escaped this place before, an we will do so again.

Let's continue.

[fortune_sought]

[firmly] Yes, we certainly will. [and she nods, starting toward the Mayor's House with a will]

[lamb_of_gold]

[Mu follows behind, keeping pace with Sophie. When they approach the house properly, he steps forward to try the door. To his surprise, it gives without a fuss.]

Hm. No secrets in here, apparently.

[fortune_sought]

[Sophie frowns, feeling rather dubious about the fact that the town is just letting them in] None in the front of it, at least.

[she pulls the door open, looking around it suspiciously as she steps inside, but she sees nothing out of the ordinary] How very peculiar... [she glances back at Mu] We should go to the, ah, space station. [and without further ado, she starts to walk across the entryway]

[lamb_of_gold]

Odd. Be on your guard. [But he follows a step behind her, keeping an eye out for anything out of place or dangerous]

[fortune_sought]

[as Sophie continues through the Mayor's House, she is surprised that she doesn't find anything out of the ordinary--until they reach the sealed door to the space station, at least]

[but Sophie is not to be deterred by a closed door. she steps up to it and says, firmly:] Now, door, this just won't do! You're meant to be an entrance, after all. It's time you let us through.

[she waits for a moment, eyeing the door. unfortunately, nothing happens]

[voice; filtered]

[notsot8rri8le]

[She's not seeing the point, and her pause reflects it.]

Yes, I did. So?

[lamb_of_gold]

[My frowns a bit and tries the door himself, pulling with his inhuman strength. When it doesn't give, he tries it again, this time his Cosmo flaring to augment his arms. Still nothing.]

They don't want us in here, it seems.

[fortune_sought]

[Sophie scowls angrily, her tone swiftly escalating to a shout as she says:] Of course they don't! We have to get in before we can leave. So of course, in their wickedness, they've blocked it!