Intro log

[spunky_explorer]

Where. . .Where am I?

[Coraline asks aloud before quickly scrambling away from the strange bed she suddenly found herself in. However, without the blankets' cover, she would notice immediately that her orange pajamas had been completely replaced by a dress with short puffed sleeves and a rounded collar that buttoned up to choke her at the

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[not_oflegend]

[Alice was taking a small trip for a few groceries they needed at the house when she spotted Coraline.]

Looking for something?

[spunky_explorer]

[The first thing Coraline looked at was Alice's eyes. No buttons there. That made her feel a little better.]

Actually a lot of things. But let's start with the basics.

Do you know where this is? [She motioned to everything all around her to indicate the town.]

[not_oflegend]

It's called Mayfield.

Did you just wake up here?

[spunky_explorer]

Mayfield huhn? Never heard of it.

And yeah, that's a good way to put it. It sure doesn't explain where my stuff went though, or why I'm in this stupid dress.

[funbari_flower]

[In her wandering, she comes across a boy that looks... well, pretty much just as lost as her.]

What are you looking for?

[spunky_explorer]

Information. Do you know where we are, kid?

[funbari_flower]

Luke called it "Mayfield." I don't know anything else besides that and something takes your stuff.

[spunky_explorer]

Tell me about it. [She scruched up her nose and stuck out her tongue at her dress.

She looked up and held out a hand.]

Let me guess. You just woke up in this weird place too, right?

[mr_blandy_bland]

[Have your new uncle walking back from the park with his bear.]

I'm hungry. Feed me.

I'll feed you after we get home Kumahiro. I'm not...eh?

What? What?

Are you new here?

[spunky_explorer]

Oh, yes I-

[Coraline turned around immediately, glad that there was someone who could possibly help her, but at her height the first thing she came face-to-face with would be the bear. Her eyes traveled up to Canada's face and she asked in a rather blunt manner.]

Why do you have a teddy bear?

[mr_blandy_bland]

Kumashiro is, ah, real. He isn't a teddy bear.

[spunky_explorer]

[And here's her, like any other kid, trying to poke him just to make sure Canada was telling the truth.]

[the_wee_big_hag]

You're in the town of Mayfield.

[spunky_explorer]

Ahhh! [She yelped from the sudden voice. Coraline whips around behind her and asks with suspicion.]

Who're you?

[the_wee_big_hag]

Tiffany Aching.

[She seems to be wearing a pointed witches hat]

[spunky_explorer]

[She stares up at the hat. Her temper subsided as her interest peaked since it was a unique piece of clothing.]

Where did you get that? Is there a costume shop around here?

[Any opportunity to ditch the dress for something better! ]

[supersizedpower]

...Hey, kid.

Let me guess, you just showed up here?

[spunky_explorer]

[She looks up at him and crosses her arms, replying with childish indignation.]

My name is Coraline. Coraline Jones.

And. . . yes, I suppose that's the best way to put it.

Who're you?

[supersizedpower]

Okay, sorry about that. Coraline Jones.

I'm Alfred Jones. I sort of live here, except not by choice. Um...you probably live here now, too.

[spunky_explorer]

I. . . gathered as much.

[Since Alfred was being polite, her frown lessened.]

You been here long, Mr. . .Jones? [Even though Jones was an arguably common last name, it reminded her of her own father even if she never really did hear many people calling him that.]