[OPEN] In Rides the King: Day 103+

[kingofd]

Who: Jack and YOU!
What: Jack's come here on a mission and he really doesn't care about socializing, but bug him anyway! Just an intro log to get him assimilated before the AU event.
Where: The Carnival, the lake, wherever.
When: Day 103~105

a; arrival, gamer's circle - 103
[It was performance week, but Jack's late arrival meant he didn't actually have to work yet. He wasn't exactly thrilled with the job he'd been assigned either, but he had full confidence he would excel at it. He was supposed to be a Talker, so all he needs to do was learn more about the attractions he was supposed to talk about.

He thinks.

Unfortunately, Jack has no plans to make himself useful until he's asked. While he walks himself and his bike--which is essentially just a motor on a giant wheel--through the park with the sole intent of getting to his trailer and staying there, he has to walk through the gamer's circle first. The flashing lights and noise just make him look more sour than usual, at least, until he comes across a stand where you shoot down strafing, cut-out clowns with a water gun.]

Hmph... [That annoying smile. The make-up. Those two, tufts of hair on either side of its head. It reminds him of someone irritating.

Just for that, Jack steps up to the plate, grabbing the water gun with bravado.] Is that the best you can do?!

[He's really taking his aggression out on those clowns.]

b; by the lake - 105
[The carnival itself didn't really interest him. Jack wasn't here to have fun; he was here with a goal in mind, and because of that he didn't feel inclined to "goof off". It's only been two days, and while his conviction hasn't wavered, he'd much rather be somewhere quiet and alone. Meeting Carly here was an unexpected twist.

He's taken to sitting on one of the rocks far off to the wayside of the lake, tossing smaller ones into the water. It's just something to do while he thinks.

Why not ruin it for him?]

c; wildcard - 103~105
[Jack is probably in the way or being loud, somewhere, somehow. We can hash out an idea on my plurk danderly or just wing it!]

Comments

[kingofd]

I didn't ask for your "idle conversation".

[That probably answer his question, though it's not exactly true. As far as Jack's concerned, Strange brought this upon himself by poking and prodding at recently re-opened wounds.]

I'm not here to converse or make friends, I'm here to gain power!

[kingsroads]

[ There's a pause...and then Strange just laughs, not really realizing that this is only going to piss Jack off even further. Gain power? What an odd thing to sign up for in the first place! ]

The best ways to gain power are through unconventional means. [ He's speaking from experience about this. ] I suppose signing up for a faerie carnival counts as that, but most would still consider it far too drastic. And besides, you're stuck here with us for a year and a day. Might as well converse and make friends just to keep yourself from getting bored to death.

[kingofd]

I don't care what the means are, as long as they yield results.

[He's just frustrated at having his motives and means brought into question. Also, Strange laughed at him.]

Why are you so fixated on friendship?

[kingsroads]

I wouldn't say I'm fixated on it. I simply know that if you want to survive this place with your sanity relatively intact, you should find someone to complain to.

[ or just accept going insane. either/or. ]

[kingofd]

Then I'll complain to Carly if I absolutely must.

[Not that he plans on it, and while he won't admit it, it's bound to happen. Jack thinks himself above complaining.]

[kingsroads]

You know Carly? [ it's obvious from Strange's tone of voice that he knows Carly as well. ]

Well that's good! At least you've someone here you trust to help show you the ropes.

[kingofd]

[Jack picks up on the implication, giving Strange an appraising look.]

Yes, I know her from back home. I was surprised to find her here. It seems she's getting along well...

[kingsroads]

It seems most are surprised when they find someone they know from home here. [ Strange can't help but chime in, with a shrug. ] I know I almost scared a friend of mine to death when I first arrived.

[ Said as he just assumes that Jack and Carly are friends in the first place. ]

[kingofd]

[This would be a (mostly) correct assumption, so Jack doesn't correct it.]

How often does something like that happen?

[It would be annoying if Yusei or Crow showed up.]

[kingsroads]

I honestly don't know. If I had to guess, a majority of the people in the carnival have someone they know from home, though it's usually one or two others at the most.

[ the Steven Universe cast is an exception and therefore should not be counted. ]

[kingofd]

[Who's Steven and why does he have a universe named after him.]

So then the carnival tends to revisit places. I could have figured that out, it would have had to to contract me.

[He lets out a huff of air.] Let's hope this is the last time, I don't need anyone else getting in my way.

[kingsroads]

You're jinxing us by saying that, [ Strange teases, with a small smile. ]

[kingofd]

Hmph, how childish. [Jack scoffs, responding as lukewarm as ever to the teasing.]

I don't believe in jinxes.

[kingsroads]

You've taken up appointment in a faerie carnival and you don't believe in jinxes?

[ The teasing continues, as Strange makes a 'tut tut' sort of noise with his mouth. ]

I'm afraid you're going to have a hard time here.

[kingofd]

[Jack doesn't make the connection.]

What does one have to do with the other? Jinxes are mere superstition!

[kingsroads]

Not here they aren't. Jinxes, curses, and charms are more real than you can imagine!

[ Strange...is mostly teasing but hey, magic is still definitely a thing here, buddy. ]

[kingofd]

... [Jack's squinting off to the side somewhere, like he's indignant that Strange is even making him consider it.

But he is considering it.]

Given a different name, I might consider it.

[He's got a birthmark in the shape of a pair of dragon wings on his arm, and that dragon physically manifests sometimes to help him out, so...yeah.]

[kingsroads]

Would the more generalized term 'magic' make you consider it instead?

[ Strange is already thinking of what spells he can cast to show off if Jack disparages magic as well. ]

[kingofd]

Hmph. [Jack closes his eyes, in conjunction with his crossed arms and legs, he looks rather prim and proper.

Or just stuck-up.]

I've considered it. The Ringleader has to make good on her word somehow.

[kingsroads]

Oh, there's no need to consider it any further. It's not just the Ringmaster--there are workers in the carnival with magic as well!