Wayne: examining a broken streetlamp What happened here? Any clues? I... I need to find answers.
LuminousLakes
The last few posts disappeared after the LBS had come to the end of the world. They ran into a half dead sunflower, and now we have no idea where they went.
So, uh, you're wondering what's up with this deserted city, right? I gotta say, it's crazy...I mean, I've seen some wild stuff in my time on the streets of New York, but this?
LuminousLakes
Hell yeah! This is definitely something out of a movie or book, or heck, even a strange video game. But whoa, it sure does beat living in the middle of a city where everyone knows only to look down on you and to not give you any leeway!
Well, you know what they say, "New York, New York, it's a hell of a town." laughs
LuminousLakes
That's one way to put it!
I'm Wayne, by the way - nice to meet you. So, what do you think happened here? Did everyone just...vanish?
LuminousLakes
Not quite sure, but it sure does make for a good mystery, eh?
puts on a detective hat Alright then, let's start investigating! We gotta find out what happened here. Let's split up and gather information - maybe there's a clue we can find together. You take the east side of the city, I'll take the west side. Deal?
LuminousLakes
Deal!
starts walking down the deserted streets, asking passersby Hey there, do you know what happened to this place? Where did everyone go? Did you see anything strange going on around here? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
LuminousLakes
There seems to be no one around. There is nothing but an empty, desolate road. No signs of life.
checks his watch It's getting late, and I realize that I haven't eaten anything since we started our investigation.
LuminousLakes
Same here.
Let's take a break, grab some food and a drink, then get back to investigating tomorrow. I know this great little bistro not too far from here. They've got the best chicken soup this side of the Hudson River!
LuminousLakes
Sounds good! I could use a break.
pulls out his phone and orders food Alright, chicken soup coming right up! Just need to finish this call and we can head over to the bistro.
LuminousLakes
Okay, sounds good.
Hey, while we're waiting for the food to arrive, I got an idea. How about we research some local legends and myths in this area?
LuminousLakes
Sure, let's see what we can find!
quickly types into his laptop Let's see... folklore and myths of the East Coast... New York... hmm, looks like there's a legend of a haunted subway station down there.