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unknownseas2020-04-05 02:03 am
bathymetric) wrote in unknownseas2020-04-05 02:03 am
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COMMENCE EXPERIMENT
Fun fact: Did you know that the Pacific Ocean has a surface area of 62.46 million miles? That's not even accounting for depth.
You awaken to a sharp jolt, like you've just hit the drop on a roller coaster. Then it passes, and you're in a bed, suddenly very clearly awake. Is that right? Were you asleep? Your memory is a little fuzzy as you come down off the adrenaline, but it puts itself into place soon enough. This is not, as one might say, your beautiful house. If you have a beautiful wife, she sure isn't here.
The positioning of the bed inside your new room gives you a very clear indication of where you are - or at least, where the building is. Above you is a decent-sized window looking out on... well, the ocean. But not in a fun beachside resort way, to say the least. Fish swim by pretty frequently, here to keep you company - but they cannot hear your screams, and do not seem particularly bothered if you tap on the glass unless they're right by it. It's thick, man.
On the bedside table, you'll find two things: a key card with a number between 1 and 25 on it (no points for guessing which one is on whose, unfortunately), and a small handheld device, a little like a smartphone but mostly like a blackberry? Remember those? Anyway, accessing it will reveal only a scarce few functions: a list of profiles, a map of the building, and a very ominous set of rules. You might try to ignore that last one! Unfortunately, you'll find them in a frame by your door. And in a frame somewhere in every room of the place, if you go out exploring at all. The tablet also has a message for you when you open it:
Greetings. Please take an hour to become accustomed to the facilities, then proceed to the meeting room north of your dormitories. Attendance is mandatory. - The Professor
But hey, it... it also lets you play Snake! Who doesn't love Snake, huh?
Anyway, head out into the halls! Make some new friends - or maybe enemies, wouldn't that be exciting? Look around a little! Just make sure to be back for whatever this meeting is - after all, you want a chance to face off with your captor, right?
You awaken to a sharp jolt, like you've just hit the drop on a roller coaster. Then it passes, and you're in a bed, suddenly very clearly awake. Is that right? Were you asleep? Your memory is a little fuzzy as you come down off the adrenaline, but it puts itself into place soon enough. This is not, as one might say, your beautiful house. If you have a beautiful wife, she sure isn't here.
The positioning of the bed inside your new room gives you a very clear indication of where you are - or at least, where the building is. Above you is a decent-sized window looking out on... well, the ocean. But not in a fun beachside resort way, to say the least. Fish swim by pretty frequently, here to keep you company - but they cannot hear your screams, and do not seem particularly bothered if you tap on the glass unless they're right by it. It's thick, man.
On the bedside table, you'll find two things: a key card with a number between 1 and 25 on it (no points for guessing which one is on whose, unfortunately), and a small handheld device, a little like a smartphone but mostly like a blackberry? Remember those? Anyway, accessing it will reveal only a scarce few functions: a list of profiles, a map of the building, and a very ominous set of rules. You might try to ignore that last one! Unfortunately, you'll find them in a frame by your door. And in a frame somewhere in every room of the place, if you go out exploring at all. The tablet also has a message for you when you open it:
Greetings. Please take an hour to become accustomed to the facilities, then proceed to the meeting room north of your dormitories. Attendance is mandatory. - The Professor
But hey, it... it also lets you play Snake! Who doesn't love Snake, huh?
Anyway, head out into the halls! Make some new friends - or maybe enemies, wouldn't that be exciting? Look around a little! Just make sure to be back for whatever this meeting is - after all, you want a chance to face off with your captor, right?
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[ Let's mosey. With a flick of her wrist and a winning smile, she beckons Mira to make a pitstop with her to the kitchen. ]
I swore off the sweets after I took my CCE, but I think these are extenuating circumstances.
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Don't worry--I won't tell anyone.
[ She's following, a little bit behind her. ]
These are definitely extenuating circumstances... And there's nothing more stressful than this, probably.
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Y'know, it's kinda funny you say that. I don't know if I'm just being optimistic about the whole thing, or if it's just because of my line of work, but I've been more stressed than this for sure.
[ She says, as if it's something to be proud of-- ]
Not to say it isn't a bind, to put it mildly. But I don't think it's impossible to put our heads together and think through this whole thing rationally. I mean, I looked at the profiles, and there are a lot of us here, you know? And we're pretty much all in the same boat, maybe literally, so in that sense, we're on the same team, right?
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Well... there are a lot of people. Do you think this many people can think along the same lines? There might be some who don't want to cooperate... or who might only be putting on a show.
[ Her voice is quiet, hesitant. That one rule--it's hard to forget something like that. ]
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It does kind of go both ways, yeah, but we're all more or less working towards the same goal. I'm sure everyone will have their own ideas about how best to move forward, or the way they want to handle things. But since we all have the same end goal, I don't think it's too farfetched to make a team effort here. And we'll make a hell of a lot more progress that way than we'd be able to make by ourselves.
[ She also acknowledges the part about someone faking being on their side, but...well, it's way too early to go down that rabbit hole. ]
That being said, not to toot my own horn here, but I wouldn't make it easy for someone to get away with it.
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[ She's not too stubborn or pessimistic that she's able to deny that. And, well... she's sure her brother wouldn't want her to think that way. But, god, is it hard. ]
I do want everyone to work together. It's-- I'm not sure what's going on here, but I have a feeling that not working together would only play into this Professor's hands. ... I just hope that everyone else can see it that way.
[ And, just slightly, she smiles. ]
As for not letting someone get away with it... you are the one wearing the "forensics" armband.
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[ So she does smile! And it's a nice one, too, despite that cold sweat she had they first locked eyes. It'd be rude if Ema didn't return the favor. ]
Ema Skye, by the way. As you very astutely noticed, I'm a forensic investigator. Well, assuming my boss won't be a hard-ass about my impromptu "vacation" time, that is.
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[ Boy, someone really isn't confident, huh? Still... she'll try her absolute best. She isn't lying about that. ]
Ah-- I'm Mira. Mira Delacroix. It's nice to meet you, Ema. [ She nods, and she looks pretty dang impressed. ] I hope you weren't in the middle of something important...
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[ Wait... ]
Actually, I had it all in my bag, too, now that I'm thinking about it...gah, I'm really gonna need to find that thing sooner or later, or I might get fired for real...
[ What was that about not being that stressed? You wouldn't know it from how quickly her expression turns dour. ]
Okay, I'm definitely gonna need that chocolate more than I thought...
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I'll keep an eye out for it, if you tell me what it looks like.
[ Because oh boy, that's sensitive information. ]
I wonder if we could find hot chocolate. I think it'd be comforting, especially now.
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[ Hot chocolate, though...ah, that takes her back. She can't help but think back to Lana making it for her on colder days... ]
Y'know what, I can't remember the last time I had that. Everyone at the lab just drinks coffee...might be a good change of pace.
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I'll definitely return it to you, the moment I find it... Something like that is too valuable to not have.
[ But, anyway. ]
Luckily for you, I'm an expert at making hot chocolate. You're in for a treat, I promise.
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[ She can't help but tease a bit, in spite of herself. ]
Anyway, don't go too crazy looking for it for my sake, but I promise it'll be a big help if you do. Plus, between you and me, there's another secret in there, arguably the most important one of all. I'm gonna trust you to keep it for me, okay?
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[ She nods, though. ]
And you have my word. I'll try not to go too wild... and I'll keep that secret. I like to think I'm not bad at keeping them.
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There's a special plastic bag in there, in a hidden zipper compartment on the inside. Top secret contraband, highly classified, typically for my eyes only. You'll know it when you see it.
Code name? "Snackoos". And if you've never tried them before, they're divine. You secure the goods and bring them back to me safely, and I'll give you...mm, how's a 60% cut sound? Fair? Or do we need to negotiate?
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But then her eyes widen a little, and she almost lets out a little laugh. She puts on a serious face, though, as she nods. ]
I can't say I've had them before... but you're very convincing. Now I really need to find that bag. We can't let them fall into anyone else's hands, if they're that crucial.
As for my part... why don't we do an even split instead? They are yours, after all.
[ ... As if she wouldn't share if Ema ran out, anyway. ]
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[ She's pretty glad to see that start of a giggle, all things considered; there's a bit of a swell of confidence it gives her that doesn't feel misplaced. ]
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Well, if you insist.... it would be rude to argue, wouldn't it? [ She makes a little sound, half-close to a laugh again. ] Though, I'll make sure to really savor them. We might not find any more here.
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[ Though, of course, she's really no ace in the kitchen. ]
There must be some kind of secret ingredient that they use to make them taste that good. You'll see for yourself, though. I wouldn't steer anyone wrong when it comes to food, not even my worst enemy.