Put a smile on...

[myownpearl]

Who: Pearl and whoever is around...
What: Another gem finds her way to the carnival...she is not impressed.
When: Day 95
Where: The Backyard, The Big Top, The Cookhouse, and just around
Warnings: None...yet.


After running in to Steven in the mirror maze and figuring out that she had in fact done something to incur the need for a contract, Pearl had taken it fairly well. She didn't like it, but what was she going to do? Even if she hadn't, she couldn't exactly leave Steven here and now she needed to get an idea about exactly where here was.

Pearl had decided to start with the essential places: her new trailer, where she would perform, and where to find others. After looking at a map of the grounds she'd decided that the best place to start (aside from the trailers) was the Cookhouse. She wasn't a fan of food herself, but she could use the familiar layout of a kitchen to find some comfort in this place. Besides, if most lifeforms here required food it would be a good place to get some insight. A year wasn't TERRIBLY long for a gem, but it was enough time that she'd need to know a little more about this place, especially if she was going to be able to help Steven at all. He had three months on her and she needed to learn all that she could to "catch up" as it were.

If you meet her around the Backyard she is mostly looking at trailer numbers and trying to locate her own. This is similar to how she just wanders the carnival grounds just to see what she's gotten herself into and to familiarize herself with the layout.

Otherwise, she will make her way towards The Cookhouse and do a little people watching. She may get ahead of herself and clean up any tables that are left dirty or reorganize certain areas if there are more pepper shakers on one table and no napkins on another. She's an organized gem and sees it as her duty to make sure these things are sorted out if she's going to be staying here. You might notice she doesn't actually eat anything herself.

After that, her tour will take her to the Big Top, as even though shows have not begun yet this is where she has been assigned to work: as a performer. She wants to get a feel for what kind of act she can put on or what is already being done. You may see her try a few moves of dance or attacks with a spear to get a feel for the space. Just be careful not to get into a fight with her hologram Pearl, who may or may not be summoned to spar with her.

[ooc: I did prose, but I can switch to action if necessary]

Comments

[myownpearl]

That made sense. Amethyst was more likely to go dumpster diving than partake in normal food choices -- and she didn't necessarily frequent dining establishments so much as linger outside of them or behind them. Pearl could think of a few times, sure, but honestly it was rare even for the gem that liked food. Eugh. But, Steven was half human and while he could fix a few staples, was far more reliant on dining establishments than his own innate cooking abilities.

Pearl looks at the various games, not tempted so much as curious as to what sorts there are. She only ever really plays games with Steven when he asks--though typically they aren't games like the ones lining their path. After passing a few, Pearl focuses her attention on the tents ahead, "So it's likely that I'll be spending most of my time here, as a performer."

She turns her attention back to her escort, "I don't believe I heard what your assignment was?"

[otoko]

"Aah, quite likely," Gongenzaka replies. That and the tailoring tent, but given that it's not in sight at this point, he neglects to mention that for now.

Gongenzaka gives a slight bow however, his own attentions firmly on the task at hand rather than anything around them. "Patrol! I, the man Gongenzaka, am a member of the security here; our task is to watch for potential threats within the Carnival, and stop any crime before it begins."

[myownpearl]

Pearl blinked. She hadn't realized they needed a special security force--perhaps she should have emphasized her duties as a guardian of Earth more. Oh well, she really didn't feel like going back to the Ringmaster--it seemed like too much trouble. If there ever was trouble, it wasn't like she'd be barred from helping where she could.

"Are there a lot of potential threats?" She'd like to have an idea what to expect...so far everything has seemed so unexpected.

[otoko]

They do indeed-though Gongenzaka does his best to remain honest with his answer. "...For the most part, no," he explains, before continuing on. "....However, there has very rarely been...the unexpected. ...When an attack targets the Carnival specifically," he explains.

"....Normally, the Nightriders prevent such matters. ....However, there has been one incident in which we were struck by an army all the same. ....She dealt with it swiftly," he murmurs quietly, quite obviously referring to the Ringmaster.

[myownpearl]

It was clear to her as well and Pearl didn't even bother asking who she was. The Ringmaster, whatever kind of being she was, had to be powerful to enforce contracts and grant requests as she did. Although apparently the well-being of the people working under her was very important--enough to have a standing guard ready to deal with most matters at any rate. This place was interesting, Pearl would give it that.

"I see. Well, I'm glad everyone is safe now and I appreciate you telling me all of this," she said.

-gently moves this toward closing for both our sakes lmfao-

[otoko]

"Mn-" ....Oh, well that's a level of optimism that caught him off guard. Most people jump into what do you mean dangers and so on, so on, but...

...Well, it's a nice change. The tour can continue, and he gives a slight bow of a nod whilst they move on. "Aah, it is quite fortunate. With any luck, by the time you have been shown around, there won't be too much else to ask..!"

It's the hope at least. The carnival has its ways though.

yes...we can even fade off here if you like...?

[myownpearl]

"I hope so. You've been a most excellent tour guide though," Pearl admits, thinking that if she had been with someone else they might not have been as precise or through. True, there was probably more to see and discuss, but as a basic introductory tore is sufficed. He hadn't lingered on things she wasn't interested in and had promptly answered any question she threw at him.

Still, he was right, she didn't have much more to ask...

That works perfectly! Annnnd fading now-

[otoko]

"Ah- Please, it is only doing my duty..!" he insists. But as it is-

The tour continues! ...For however long it must truly last, at this point.