⇨ WISMUTH

[ringleaders]

Who: Everyone!
When: S2:D6-D11
Where: Wismuth and the Carnival Grounds
What: The carnival enjoys a few days in Wismuth, a coastal city on this planet's version of the American east. However, there are a few things very unique about this version of the planet...
Warnings: The usual, wholesome fun.

PILLAR OF CREATION↴ Upon arriving, things in Wismuth will seem pretty peaceful. It's a massive city, with no shortage of things going on, but things like violent crime and homelessness are at an all time low. You can wander the streets without much scrutiny, presumed to just be tourists, and most people here come across as helpful and friendly. ► VIBRANCY: The main thing that sets this planet apart is its vibrancy - AKA, the raw creative energy its filled with, flowing from its status as a Pillar of Creation. There is no literal pillar, but Wismuth and its planet is a place where Creation's energy comes through strongest. As a result, everything here feels somehow more real, more intense in a way that's hard to put a finger on. Life is abundant, and its bleeds through in every sensation. ► ATTRACTIONS: There are plenty of things to see while going around the city. First and foremost, there is a lovely beach area bordering the ocean, and a number of tourist aimed attractions built around it. There are giant malls, movie theaters, live stage performances, museums and all kinds of other points of cultural interest. Anything you can do in a big city you can do here, but better. ► ALLOWANCES: The Ringmaster will be giving everyone a reasonable amount of local currency for a few days on the town. You can't make any massive acquisitions with it, but it's more than enough to eat out, see some shows, go to the beach, and whatever you like. You can feel free to pick up some casual supplies, like mundane clothing and souvenirs. There will be more given out later, after the performance week. ► PERFORMANCE: Performance week is starting early this time, after only a couple days of exploration. When the carnival has already been on vacation for a month, the Ringmaster figures they may as well get right to it, and then do more touring afterwards. Members of the local populace will find themselves in the carnival once performances begin, dazzled by the other worldly sights. Magic doesn't seem to exist here, despite the fact that it will flow easier for people bringing it from other worlds.

Comments

[nevergained]

[Yeah, they need to get people's attention rather then walking up behind them.]

I think I've been to one before. But this one is huge.

[Which is an understatement. Because this place is almost unne...um...

* Unnecessarily.

It's really big, basically.]

omg what if they rent out rides-

[soft_focus]

Mnnhh...what did the one that was smaller look like? ...Was it just more places to buy things, like on the moon..? [Was that basically what the Caravan was? A small, small outside mall?

At least this place has things like fountains. That's pretty neat.

Not to mention Other Things.... ...She doesn't pretend to understand.] ...Do we have to buy presents again? The Ringmaster gave us all money, but I don't know how much it was...

[Not enough to go wild, that's for sure.]

[nevergained]

I don't think so? She didn't say we had to.

[But from what Frisk's starting to understand, the Ringmaster was a little weird. Which was fine by them since 'weird' was basically how their world was operating by in the Underground and seemed happy to continue with.]

I've been using mine to buy food.

[Which is very important and something Frisk made sure to do. Food was a precious thing and having money to afford it was a really nice thing.]

[soft_focus]

Hmnnnhh.... [Oh dear. That makes things...quite complicated. She chews her lip.]

...this was easier when it was for other people though... [Guess who hasn't bought a Thing for herself, Ever. This kid, right here.

Tragic.] ...I guess I could get food, but the Carnival has food, right..?

[nevergained]

[She has a point. It was a little easier to buy for others since you had guidelines and - at least for Frisk - experience in knowing them. If they let themselves indulge themselves, they probably would have bought so many things in the toy store right now.

But they haven't and didn't. It's bad. So...]

I think so...? There's just some stuff here I haven't had before.

[Just a little treat. Frisk hasn't had sugar cookies in a long time.]

[soft_focus]

[Oh dear. Uh. Uhhhh. Uh.]

..........what if you haven't had most of the things? [She asks almost fearfully. This is too much power Frisk she's not ready to be spiderman A Shopper-]

[nevergained]

[Fair point. But Frisk smiles.]

I'll show you. Want to go get something to eat?

[soft_focus]

Ummmm... [DOES she? That's a good question, probably. She thinks it over a moment.]

...I guess a little, but...

[The unspoken end of that sentence is 'eat what', sadly.]

[nevergained]

[They pick up on that and decide it's probably better to go somewhere where there's options.]

I think there's a food court on the first floor? We could go there if you want.

[soft_focus]

A food court? [She tries to think of what she normally does with...Courts.]

.....A court is supposed to be like...a kingdom, isn't it? [It's a bunch of ruling people. Are they going to some sort of small food mafia place??? Is that what this is???]

[nevergained]

Um, I don't think so.

[Then again, the only mafia-like thing he knows is run by spiders, for spiders so Frisk's point of view might be off.

Or they're both just wrong.]

It's just a place where you can pick a lot of food.

[soft_focus]

Oh... [She doesn't get it but Ok. She'll follow Frisk's lead here, nodding and walking once they start off!] ....Why is it called a 'court' then?

[nevergained]

[Frisk pauses for a moment to consider it but nothing comes to mind, not even from their usual source. Hun.]

I guess it just is...?

[It might take a bit to get there because lord this place is big. Maybe a map might be helpful here.]

Me: i love malls reira stop this :[

[soft_focus]

Hmnnnn.... [So strange.... ...They do at least pass a large sign with a map on it though, which Reira glances at with a pause.

Oh hello Food Court is right on the one spot in large le- Oh no.]

............Are all of the little squares stores???

[WHAT HAS CONSUMERISM DONE FRISK]

[nevergained]

[Oh boy.]

Yup. I don't know what each on are though.]

[Frisk can make a few guesses. Like there's probably a clothing store, a toy store....although that's probably more things that interest them.]

they had these type of maps at the mall in my sister's city and I was floored man...

[soft_focus]

Mnhhh... [Well there has to be some way to tell. She taps the map, jumping as a menu springs up instead.] AHH-!

...Umn.... ...I guess that's how..?

[It sure Is a list of 'categories' including clothes, toys, gifts, and food...]

[nevergained]

[Yeah, touchscreens are actually out of Frisk's knowledge but they feel the sudden urge to press all the buttons that's more theirs then the other's input.]

Try touching the food one?

[It should be the right one...]

[soft_focus]

Mnn! [Annndddd tap! And... ...Oh no more categories...

This time things like Burgers or Mexican or Chicken, and so on.]

...Do we have to pick before we find the stores...?

[nevergained]

Um....

[Man, when did technology get so good yet so complicated? Frisk squints at the map.]

Anything there that sounds good? I eat anything.

[Really, they honestly do.]

this is entirely bc I spent too much time watching Worth It, oops

[soft_focus]

[FRISK........................]

...............I've never eaten most things.....

[Shoot!!! Well. She looks down the list for a moment..Burgers they have definitely had at the Carnival. Also hotdogs. And fries. And chicken.... ...But she would also like to be able to at least Guess at what they're supposed to eat so-]

....This one comes with chips!!! [WHAT THE SHIT!?!?]

It's fish with chips... [Those aren't the chips you're thinking of kids-]

[nevergained]

[Nope, but Frisk doesn't know that either. And fish and chips are always A+, so...]

We can go there then! What floor does it say it's on?

[soft_focus]

Ummm...Number 2!

[So.... She slowly moves her finger from The Sign to The Escalator.

Eep.]

.............we have to use...that... [She's been Avoiding Those.]

[nevergained]

The escalator?

[It's pretty easy to pick up that she's nervous so Frisk smiles reassuringly.]

I'll go up with you, or we can try to find some stairs.

[They've walked the Underground over and over again. A set of stairs isn't going to kill them.]

[soft_focus]

Mnh..! ...it looks like stuff would get...stuck... [Reira that's why you don't stand with your laces too close to the edges, obviously. It's fine.

...Still, she looks to Frisk.] ...You can make sure nothing is caught?

[nevergained]

Yup. Just check to see if your shoelaces are tied.

[That's all they can think of, personally. But now it's time to head towards said escalators.]