Riddle 015: Even More Puzzling...

[questionauthority]

[First, a public call, filtered from drones/Grady/Mayor/Postman/etc.]

Riddle me this. When you have it, you'll want to share it, but if you share it, you'll no longer have it.

It's a secret, ladies and gentlemen, and it seems as though the Mailman's incapable of keeping one. I know others have said it before, but come now. Surely we're all smart enough not to victimize one another. Many have their reasons for wanting to return home, but I'm sure others have their reasons for wanting to stay here as well. Strange as that may be.

...though that is rather curious. Why would one decide to stay in a place like Mayfield?

[Then, a private call, filtered to Officer Grady.]

This is Edward Nigma. Are you in, Boss?

[Then, an action, for his housemates and whoever else happens to visit. It looks like Edward's been fortunate enough to get back one of his old outfits in the mail, along with his good ol' cane. Believe it or not, it's actually surprisingly comfy and warm. Almost like long-johns. Feel free to walk in on him and comment on his god-awful fashion sense.]

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[ohlookboobs.livejournal.com]

Some of the guys here died before coming here, right? They might not have a home to go to if they leave.

Not just that, but others might actually think that this town is their home, I guess.

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

People dying before arriving in Mayfield? That's the first I've heard of any circumstances like that, though I can't say that's too surprising, considering the sort of crowds Mayfield drags in.

I suppose that would literally make this place a sort of Hell, wouldn't it?

Wrong icon, derp.

[ohlookboobs.livejournal.com]

Hell is one way to describe it, although that doesn't mean we're gonna be trapped in it forever. [And by that, he means trapped under the terror created and enforced by Lucy Smith, the postman and the others]

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

Oh, of course. There's most certainly a way out.

Happens to visit

[crazyclownwoman.livejournal.com]

Hey Eddie! Eddie...





.....what the heck are you wearin'?

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

You like it? Granted, the coat is a bit of a newer touch, but I think it suits the overall package nicely.

[crazyclownwoman.livejournal.com]

[.....]





[There is now laughter. Sorry Eddie....]

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

[This face.]

[strike-you-out.livejournal.com]

[Slugger, upon entering the room, recoils at the sight of his not!father's attire. What is this going on in his house, Edward?

What has been seen...]

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

...what?

[strike-you-out.livejournal.com]

[...cannot be unseen.]

Is Grady punishing you?

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

...this happens to be one of my own outfits. From back home.

[miss-enma-ai.livejournal.com]

[Knocking on the door. She's here to see Slugger. But feel free to answer it Eddie.]

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

[And, that door's opened.]

Can I help you?

[miss-enma-ai.livejournal.com]

[Have a creepy, quiet girl look at you.]

Is Slugger here?

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

[Slugger has friends? This is news to him.]

He should be upstairs in his room.

[godisachild.livejournal.com]

Maybe they're desperate, or just don't have any place better to go.

Only reasons I could see wanting to stay here.

[He won't mention that he falls into both of those categories, of course.]

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

That could very well be the case.

[godisachild.livejournal.com]

Though, at the same time? I've met at least two people who voted no specifically to stay and fight these people?

Which by this point? I don't mind. I'd rather figure out what's going on then anything.

[bluecapboy.livejournal.com]

You didn't give us enough time to answer the riddle...

Uh! Anyway, I do hope people are smarter then to pick fights over this.

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

It was more to illustrate a point than to pose a question. But yes, you're absolutely right.

[bluecapboy.livejournal.com]

They tried to do something like this back in January, although this is much milder by comparison.

[hungry-monster.livejournal.com]

[Happens across/ You walk into a room that he's reading the paper in. Why no, you don't know how he got in.]

Odd outfit.

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

[He freezes a bit as soon as he sees Johan. Once he's regained what little composure he's had...]

Look, would it be too much to ask that you knock before entering my house?

[hungry-monster.livejournal.com]

I did.

No one answered, so I let myself in.

[Ahaha...totally nonchalant about this.]