Day 106: Not So Lucky (?)

[manycharms]

Who: Marinette and YOU
What: Being miserable and meeting people.
Where: The Carnival
When: Day 106

1. She's not a happy camper, at first. As she roams around the carnival taking in the sights and sounds without a bunch of other guests around. She was employed now, no, indebted, and all because of her own ridiculous clumsiness. She's clearly feeling down as she finds away around. The only thing really distracting her from her gloomy thoughts the other workers who she at least tries to introduce herself too. Strangely though, they all seem a little weird or at least, not entirely human.

"Are most of the people who work here fae, like the Ringmaster?"


2. Later after a bit of a pep talk she's found her way to the food hall. Her stomach is grumbling. She's clearly hungry, but she just doesn't feel up to eating right now. Still, she knows she should eat something. She walks around grabbing this or that thing to eat, and being sure to snatch a lot of cookies. Cookies were part of her, uh, special diet. Or something. Anyway, she has to try and make the best of it here! Otherwise it was surely going to be a very long year. But, well, how exactly was she going to do that? Maybe just this first day it would be fine to sit by herself and just quietly eat something. Though instead of eating she just ends up moving her fork around on her plate a lot.


3. [CLOSED]

"Trailer 30..." she said softly to herself as she walked down row after row of trailer in search of her new home. They seemed to go in order, so if she just kept walking towards the bigger numbers then... Yes, she found it. She walks up to the door, nerves growing as she came closer and closer until she was standing right in front of it. Her hand gripped the doorknob, she closed her eyes and prayed that there wouldn't be anything horrendous inside, and then she opened the door.

"He-hello?"

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[manycharms]

She shrugs, not able to meet his gaze.

"I guess I don't really know what there is to see."

[chattypuns]

"Well... There's rides, and games, and food. There's the tents where they do the shows, too, but I don't think there's any going on now." Actually he's pretty sure of that, since it's his other job, but shh. He's definitely not going to tell her about that part.

[manycharms]

She thinks over each of the options for a moment, not sure which she'd be most interested in. She already saw a lot of the rides when she was enjoying the carnival. Before she ended up trapping herself in some kind of weird debt contract, that is.

"Well, what kind of things do you like doing around here?"

[chattypuns]

"I haven't had a chance to do everything, yet, but the rides are pretty cool. The shows are fun to watch too, and playing the games... And some of the food they have is great! Not as great as what your parents make though." So basically that means everything, but that's honestly about accurate. Other than the fact that he can't go even if he wants to, he's enjoying his stay in the Carnival.

[manycharms]

She laughs, covering her mouth with her hand. It seemed like Adrien's favorite thing about the carnival was actually everything.

"It sounds like you really like it here."

[chattypuns]

He laughs a little too.

"I guess I do. It's nice to be able to get out and see new things."

And actually, you know, make his own choices and do whatever he feels like. Marinette doesn't need to hear about his problems though.

[manycharms]

She was glad he seemed happy, but it felt strange how okay he was with being here. Maybe she just hadn't had a chance to see the good parts of this place yet, or maybe Adrien was just making the most of a bad situation. She couldn't be sure about the reason, but Adrien didn't seem to mind being stuck here one bit. It's a feeling she can't relate to, and so it sticks out to her. She hesitates before asking:

"Even if it means being away from home for a full year?"

[chattypuns]

That does give him pause, and he looks a bit upset. Honestly, he likes being away from his home, from his Father's overbearing and controlling nature, away from the constant demands and responsibilities of his life.

But that doesn't mean he doesn't miss his friends, and it especially doesn't mean that he doesn't miss Ladybug. Sure it's nice to not have to fight for their lives all the time, but there's definitely some parts of his life he wouldn't give up.

But still...

"I wish we weren't trapped here for a year. Without school and friends and stuff. But at least no one will know we're gone."

[manycharms]

She nods, but she doesn't really understand. She couldn't see how people not knowing made it better. She would know and she would miss them. Alya, her parents, even Chat, they were important to her and she wanted to see them even if their safety was guaranteed in her absence. It felt like she was abandoning them. It just wasn't right. Her hand shifts, resting on her purse, at least she had Tikki with her. She'd be lost if she didn't even manage to keep her kwami with her.

Adrien however seemed totally content to be in this crazy world with it's alien beings and alternate worlds. How could he enjoy this that much? Didn't he miss his family? Or maybe he just hadn't thought that far in advance yet.

"Have you been here for a while?"

[chattypuns]

He shakes his head, starting to lead the way towards the roller coaster or something. He hasn't had a chance to ride that one yet.

"Only about a week. I'm still learning my way around."

[manycharms]

Different people handled problems differently, she knew that. She guessed she just never expected Adrien to be so dismissive of those sorts of ordinary concerns. Maybe he thought she was pathetic for missing the familiar comfort of family and friends. Maybe he was just as confused about her reaction to being stuck here as she was about his. Either way it wasn't her place to pry, especially when he was trying to show her something fun. She tries to smile and put her worries to the side for the moment.

"No wonder you still look the same."

[chattypuns]

He laughs a little.

"Yeah, no weird changes here! I guess that happens later?" He's happy for a bit of a change of topic (instead of talking about family problems), but he doesn't really know anything about all the changes and stuff. He honestly hadn't thought to ask or think about that.

[manycharms]

She nods, "That's what I heard too. I thought everyone here was an alien at first, but then I found out most of them are just normal people."

It was so weird to think about something like that happening to her. Weird and scary.

"Can you imagine growing crystals all over your skin? Or sprouting antennae?"

She didn't even want to think about it. If she was lucky maybe it would just dye her hair.

[chattypuns]

Crystals? He hadn't seen that one yet.

"Or wings, or having your eyes change? I don't know, it all seems so weird still." If he'd given it more thought it might not seem so weird, but as it is, he can't imagine it.

[manycharms]

"It's definitely weird... But I guess it is only a year." Whatever happened here, it would be temporary, that was the important part. She'd thought about fighting at first, trying to get her way out of this contract, but Tikki had talked her down immediately. A year felt like forever, but then Tikki was over 5000 years old so she supposed in the grand scheme of things one year really wasn't such a terrible price to pay even if she did wreck the snack stand on accident.

"My parents will definitely think its weird if I come back any taller though. Or with a tail."

[chattypuns]

"Our friends would probably be jealous though." He could just imagine Alya feeling like she missed out on something cool if they came back with tails or whatever. Nino too. At least he didn't have to worry about his dad thinking anything was weird, but Nathalie would probably find it strange too.

[manycharms]

She laughs at that. Alya probably would like being somewhere crazy like this. She could write a huge report on magic, or something else equally ridiculous and dangerous. She shakes her head at the thought.

"It's a good thing Alya isn't here. I'm sure she would end up doing something super dangerous. Like follow an evil sorcerer into a magical wormhole."

[chattypuns]

He laughs at the thought.

"I haven't seen any magical wormholes yet, but if someone could find one it's her."

Filming all the while, of course, just like always.

[manycharms]

She laughs, glad to have someone familiar to joke around with like this. It made this whole carnival theme feel a little less intimidating. She's glad it's Adrien here with her. As she realizes what she's thinking she blushes, embarrassed at her own thoughts and looks in front of them again.

"... So... Where are we going?"

[chattypuns]

"I thought we could try riding the roller coaster. If you're up for it, of course." Not that he thinks she's a coward or anything, but still, it's fun to joke around. If he's going to be here for a year with Marinette, he'd like to be able to talk with her more comfortably, after all.

[manycharms]

She smiles at the challenge in his voice. There was no doubt in here mind that any thrill coaster Adrien could handle she would be more than fine with. Her smile turns nearly into a smirk.

"Sounds like a blast."

[chattypuns]

"Great!" The challenge in his voice just turns into enthusiasm as he's excited to have someone to ride with.

Soon enough the ride can be seen, and he speeds up a bit to get there faster.

[manycharms]

He runs ahead and away from her as the coaster comes into view, and she quirks an eyebrow as he speeds towards the ride.

"Haven't you been on this one before?"

[chattypuns]

He shakes his head with a grin.

"No, I haven't had a chance to go on it yet! I've been busy working since I got here."

[manycharms]

She stares at him at that response, and then laughs.

"You're showing me around to places you've never been before?"

That's ridiculous Adrien.