“If this mimicry is to be believed,” Speedwell interjects, “it almost sounds like their hands are being forced. At least, that’s what the voice of Mr. Witch says.”

Neither of you have get any feeling that you should distrust the man in front of you, or the mimicry of carnival owners' words. He simply listens to you all talk amongst yourselves for a moment and adds, "I do not think they are the cause. But there are things they know of which I, too, would like to learn, but they seem unwilling to share... If you have interest in finding out what is going on perhaps you'd have better luck in gaining an audience with them..."

Inif listens thoughtfully to Speedwell, Autumnleaf, and the mimic. "Agreed.  I will defer my judgement of Mr. Witch and Light until we learn more of their pact with this 'Hourglass coven'."

He looks at the shapechanger and leans in, lowering his voice to speak more privately.  "Your disguise is a kind of mask, yes?  You are still yourself, but the visage alters the experience of the onlooker.  And in the reflection of their eyes, a kind of fixed certainty.   I wonder if I might purchase a mask here at the carnival."

Autumnleaf sniffs and gives a contemptuous "Hmph." Then shoots further up in the air, turning her back on the affair.

Speedwell just shrugs, “I’m not sure up from down right now, so I’ll go along for the ride to see where the journey takes us.”

The man in front of you hesitates, but at the curious words from Inif, and Speedwell no longer acting as a threat, decides to take a chance. His appearance suddenly fades and in front of you you now see a Kenku.

He then says to you, in his calm smooth voice, “I have no mask, I am sorry… You may call me Kettlesteam. What do you all go by? I am simply trying to find out more of what is going on here. I do not blame Light or Witch, but am sure they know something of what is happening in Prismeer…” He seems to be a bit agitated and clearly worried about this location that most of you had not yet heard before.

@ Autumnleaf

Autumnleaf blinks, then spins and flies down in front of the Kenku, giving him a long, intent look. "Prismeer, you say? Do you know the way?"

“I’ve never heard that word before, Prismeer. Can you explain?” Giovani is still on guard, but clearly eager for information 

Speedwell's ears twitch around in all directions and he inclines his head towards the kenku, mumbling to himself, "Well, at least the mimicry makes sense, now." Then, louder, he says, "I'm Speedwell." The small autumn-colored harengone reaches out a hand to shake Kettlesteam's.

Inif seems quite pleased with the kenku's disclosure of his true identity, "Marvelous.  Pleased to finally meet you, Kettlesteam."

Inif turns to his companions, "I am sorry if I made this joyful affair more...serious.  But I feel our path has been slightly altered.  Should we continue exploring the carnival or seek out Mr. Witch and Light?  I was taught the first step of mercy is understanding, so perhaps it is best to experience more of the carnival.  How about we visit the Pixie Kingdom?" 

Inif pulls out his map and points it out.

“I think I’m going to have a hard time enjoying the carnival, now that we know that something isn’t right,” Speedwell says. “I think we should get to the bottom of this issue. If it’s nothing then we can go back to the carnival while they’re here. If it’s something, then we take care of it.”

“Prismeer is the home to someone special to me.” He says, looking closely at Autumnleaf, adding, “And perhaps to you as well?”

He then listens as you all speak amongst yourselves, and afterwards says, “There may be much to learn around the carnival as well. Of course Witch and Light certainly know the most.” Pausing for a second he continues, “I do not know the way to Prismeer, though they probably do. But they hold their secrets tight. Maybe stealing the weather vane Mister Light always carries around would be a good ransom for them to share what they know.” He offers.

Autumnleaf crosses her arms, shaking her head and sending her mane of orange hair flying about. "Whatever may be going on and whatever their supposed flaws, I'll not condone thieving from the good Mr's Witch and Light, no matter what the cause. The carnival is in full swing, with plenty left to see. Let's go and enjoy ourselves, and when the owners come to crown the Monarch we can regale them with our plea."

“Agreed. Leaping to theft seems ill advised. But I have heard they thoroughly enjoy people who help the other visitors to have a good time. Perhaps we’ll get our chance by looking around more and acting when opportunity knocks.” 
Giovani adjusts his hat over his bunny ears in a stylish bit of self-involved fashion, much more like he was prior to arriving at this place. 

“So,” Speedwell interjects, “where to next? Someone suggested the Pixie Kingdom.”

Autumnleaf smiles again, nodding, and looking to Inif. "Yes, yes, the Pixie Kingdom is quite fun. I recommend it, followed perhaps by the Hall of Illusions, when we're done."

At that, Speedwell would head towards the Pixie Kingdom (assuming the others are following).

Kettlesteam nods as the group heads off, saying, “I hope you have better luck learning what is going on than I have. Perhaps I’ll see you around.” He then heads off into the crowd, soon disappearing and taking on a new appearance.

As you head to the pixie kingdom you see a copse of oak trees sheltering a miniaturized fairground. At its heart, a hamster runs inside a tiny Ferris wheel, encircled by minuscule wagons and candy stalls. A pixie sits cross-legged in the hollow of a tree at the entrance to this realm. Approaching the pixie at the entrance he quickly begins to float up, and with an excited grin says, “Hi hi! Welcome to the Pixie Kingdom! I’m Jeremy Plum! Nice ta mee’cha! Just one punch on your card and you’re welcome to come play in our tiny world! I do recommend you take a pixie name before entering of course.” He then looks to each of you and recommends a name from the chart below ((please roll a d8 and select a name from the spoiler below, if someone rolled the same as you simply roll again)). After giving you your pixie names he holds his hands out to collect and punch your cards before handing you each a potion and sprinkling dust over you. As the dust settles you each begin to float off the ground, and drinking the potion you look to the others and see that everyone has shrunk in size and are now the same size as Jeremy Plum, and the miniature fairground in front of you looks just your size.

 Feel free to RP a bit with the pixie names (if you choose to use them), as well as your new size and ability to float, and anything else that seems fun at the moment.

Autumnleaf giggles, spinning about gleefully as she shrinks. "Autumnleaf is a suitable name for a pixie, wouldn't you say? Though, Mr. Plum, if you have a particular suggestion, I could be convinced to adopt it today."

About to give a suggestion to Autumnleaf, he hears her name, claps his hands in delight and does a spin in the air saying, "Ah! Ms. Leaf! I've heard that name before! You'll fit right in here! Welcome back! No need to punch your card of course! Enjoy the kingdom with your friends!"