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[thevictoriandetective]

[There's the sound of fumbling, and a cough before a deep, arrogant baritone voice comes on. He's clearly displeased about the turn of events that has trapped him here. Maybe he wasn't exactly listening when he was informed about the rules...]

What's stopping anyone from just up and leaving this ridiculous place?

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[dorkypantsuit]

[He laughs just a bit, the radio catching the tale end of it as he brings it to his mouth to speak.]

If you actually tried to do that you'd already have the answer to your question.

[thevictoriandetective]

So tell me, what would happen?

[Sherlock was two seconds away from trying it and only the tiny smidgen of self-preservation that was left in him was warning him to at least attempt to be cautious.]

[dorkypantsuit]

You'd get lost in the forest and keep coming back here no matter which way you go.

[thevictoriandetective]

[That was disappointing for many reasons. One of which was he was honestly expecting something gruesome and dramatic. Ah well.]

That's poor sport.

[fragileandsoft]

Magic?

[thevictoriandetective]

An obvious answer, but I was hoping for something a bit more in depth.

[fragileandsoft]

Well, if you signed a contract, there's also, uh. Like, legal problems, with breaking it.

[fourthscribe]

[Really? Really.]

You're welcome to try and make your own way out, if you're so curious.

[thevictoriandetective]

Maybe I will, but I'd rather be aware of the dangers first.

[fourthscribe]

Well, outside of possibly incurring the annoyed attention of the Ringmaster or Warden, I wouldn't say there's much danger to it. You'll certainly have more than enough frustration to sate yourself with, though.

[nowingsyet]

I want to stay here. What is your reasoning for wanting to leave?

[thevictoriandetective]

You want to stay here? Why on earth for?

I certainly don't wish to be part of a Carnival against my will! I'm a consulting detective!

[nowingsyet]

I have no where else to go.

But being a consulting detective must be important.

[wild_magic]

You should try.

[thevictoriandetective]

That's fairly cryptic.

[wild_magic]

[He laughs a little.]

I just think it'd be interesting to watch you try to leave!

[betheman]

[A rather deep voice answers-]

Aside from incurring further debt and extending your own stay, you mean?

[thevictoriandetective]

Ah. So they tally it up then if we try?

[otoko]

Correct.

It would be better to finish off the single year you owe, if you wish to leave, rather than attempt it seriously.

It is considered 'stealing yourself' from the Carnival you see.

[atouts]

You could wander off at the next stop, I imagine, but I wouldn't advise breaking a contract with someone like the Ringmaster.

[thevictoriandetective]

What happens if someone does?

[atouts]

Surely you've heard stories of what happens to those who cross a faerie.

[puddingemote]

I owe money.

[So he has to stay, obviously.]

[thevictoriandetective]

Ah. Well. Good luck.

[puddingemote]

Don't you?