✦ Party Crashers

[radscience]

The portal appears out of nowhere. It’s a giant, opposing mass that, even though it obviously doesn't belong, seems to draw you in as though it’s meant just for you. You have two options; you can walk into it of your own violation, or be forcibly dragged into the unknown. Either way, you end up speeding through an endless void.

“It works!”

You hear the voice from somewhere in the distance and you lurch towards it, tumbling out into a brightly colored, unfamiliar room. The trip leaves you feeling woozy, making the world seem like a kaleidoscopic blur. Someone approaches, offering a hand to help you to your feet before moving on to someone near you. When your vision finally clears, you see Peppermint Butler stepping away from the last traveler, moving to Princess Bubblegum’s side as she smiles and waves to the small gathering of new-comers.

“Welcome, travelers! Good, you all seem to have arrived in one piece, so please do not be alarmed by the sudden change in scenery. I can assure you that everything is going as planned. Now, I’m sure you all must be very confused, so let the questions commence! ”

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[bedazzling]

[Contrary to what most of the newcomers to Ooo felt about the situation, Mabel found herself enjoying her new surroundings and was especially intrigued by the Candy Kingdom. It was as if her dreams had come true: an entire land made up of sweets and other sugary delicacies... and the citizens that lived there were the absolute cutest! Whilst exploration was most certainly on her mental to-do list, she didn't think there would be much of a problem if she lingered around in the Candy Kingdom for a few days.

As she passes by, the girl's strange motions grab her attention and hold it for quite a while, actually. She hasn't really seen martial arts, let alone someone performing them in real life, so she stands there in a mixture of confusion and amusement until her interest finally fades when the other stops, only to scream and kick up dirt in a bout of anger. Mabel takes that as her cue to step forward and tilt her head to the side as she stares at the other girl questioningly.]

What's the matter? Something wrong?

[rocks]

[ Toph turns to the Mabel when she speaks, but she doesn't really look at her, her eyes fixed on some immovable point just past the girl's shoulder. It was weird, being unable to feel Mabel's approach, the vibrations Toph was usually able to feel through the Earth silent, dulled, non-existent. It was almost like she wasn't standing on dirt and grass at all, but some fake substitute for them. So needless to say, it was unnerving. She'd never had her bending go completely silent like this before, and she has no idea how to fix it.

It takes her a moment to respond, and despite not being angry with Mabel, she still stands defensively, with a frown etched into her features and her hands clenched by her sides. ]

Of course something's wrong. My earthbending isn't working.

[bedazzling]

[Mabel listens quietly as Toph explains the situation but to no avail, she's already lost by just the mere mention of 'earthbending'. Was that what the other was doing with her gesticulations and movements then? Nonetheless, she tilts her head to the side, raising an eyebrow in confusion.]

Earthbending...? What's that, and why's it not working?

[rocks]

You don't know? [ She's not sure how Mabel could have gone on so long not knowing what earthbending is, so Toph actually looks surprised at her confusion. ]

Earthbending lets me control the Earth, but I don't know why it's not working. It's like there's something wrong with the dirt in this place. [ Not that she actually knows where 'this place' is, but she'll worry about that later. ]

[bedazzling]

[From the tone of Toph's voice, it sounds as though it's pretty important and that Mabel should have at least heard of it. So, she pauses to think and see if she can recall any mention of earthbending, but nothing comes to mind. Maybe later she'll ask Dipper (or look through it herself) if the journal has anything written down about earthbending.]

Nope, never heard of it! But you can control the Earth? Whoa, that's, like, super cool!

[Excitement replaces her previous confusion, and a large grin comes onto her lips. It was like a superpower of some sort! Of course, she doesn't let her amusement overwhelm her just yet. There's still the mystery as to why it doesn't work... but Mabel can come up with an answer for that enigma in a matter of seconds.]

Oh, you're in the Candy Kingdom! There's no real dirt here since everything's made out of candy and other sweets. The ground's chocolate, so maybe that's why it's not working!