WEEK 1

[bathymetric]

Well, you've now met the brains of the operation, as well as the shockingly nice-looking young lady in charge of day-to-day business. Now all that's left is to get used to your accommodations - there's 24 other people in similar shoes to yours to meet in this building, you know! And who knows how much longer you might have them...

The daily routine in the facility quickly becomes obvious - the only way to tell time moment to moment is to check the strange device The Professor gave you, but at the same time every day the lights in and out of the facility go up, and at the same time every night they go down. Otherwise, it's almost maddening sometimes, how little happens in here. At least you have a few rooms with enough to hopefully keep you occupied. Who knows what secrets they might hold? And there's always that vending machine, if you can find something that fits in the coin slot...





MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY
FRIDAY | SATURDAY

[ ooc: Welcome to Peace Week! Enjoy it while it lasts. Remember, office hours for The Professor's Assistant are over here if you're interested, while regains can be deposited over here! ]

Comments

[snackooed]

[ Ema Skye isn't exactly a morning person. Especially not on Mondays, of all days, but nonetheless, she's up and at 'em with the best of them when the lights go up...though she might be a bit of a zombie until she manages to head to the dining room and get some coffee in her system.

Thankfully, after a few cups of that, she seems raring to go! The library seems like the best way to pass the time productively, and she's brought a mug of the stuff in with her to sip on while she does some light reading on psychology, with a dash of criminology. She's skimming pretty quickly, but it's with intent..!

In the early afternoon, though, she's quick to flag down the first participant she sees on her way to the dining area with her best smile and an offer! ]

Hey! Come grab a bite with me? Scientifically speaking, you should never eat lunch alone! Trust me, there are all kinds of studies on this!

[ It might be hard for her to take "no" for an answer on this one... ]

Lunch

[bolderfell]

[...

He pulls his scarf up higher and keeps walking. Maybe she'll get the hint.

On the other hand, he's still walking towards the dining area, so...]

wow rude??

[snackooed]

H-hey! Wait a minute, wait a minute--!

[ She knew this guy was called "dodger," but that was slick..! ]

Don't you think it'd be productive to, I dunno, have a tactical meeting or something? I'm not gonna bite, I promise!

Dislikes: overtures of friendship

[bolderfell]

If that's what you wanted, why not just say so.

[That makes more sense than "It's dangerous to lunch alone, take me!"]

...Still, I don't think I'll be much use to you.

afternoon

[precognit]

[Alice is...a little caught off-guard by the invitation, and she holds up a hand with a short laugh.]

Oh, you know what, I'm good. I ate this morning and I'm still... [she pats her tiny flat stomach] Pretty full from that!

[snackooed]

Ah, now that I think of it, I'm probably only so hungry because I didn't eat breakfast myself...

[ Her stomach grumbles again at the thought, but that might just be from the coffee-- ]

At least let me grab you a drink, then? I'll treat you! I mean, not that it isn't free, but...

[precognit]

Oh, you should. Breakfast is important, you know. [hypocrite.] Especially with all this stress we're finding ourselves under.

[Alice can't help but break down at the second offer.]

...Sure, why not. I could use a drink.

[Of water. Which is pointless, but easy for her to cough back up later on. She rises from her chair, setting her book to the side.]

I'm Alice, by the way.

lunch!!

[onefuture]

[You know, Lif's just attempting to mind his own business today after everything that yesterday was. Honestly, this whole thing is likely gonna be a mess of epic proportions, and as far as he's concerned, it's only a matter of time before someone goes off the deep end.

Never the less, while he's...actually remembering that hey dumbass, your body needs food, there's Ema coming at him with that offer which. Gets a quirk of his brow, more than anything.]

What, me?

[He legit sounds pretty incredulous.]

Shouldn't you be saving that sort of offer for more friendly faces?

[snackooed]

Of course you! You're a participant here, same as the rest of us, right?

[ Plus, though she can roll with the talking animals, speaking purely as a woman of science, this guy's biology seems just utterly fascinating-- ]

You don't seem that unfriendly to me. Maybe a little reserved? But that's nothing a good meal won't help solve.

[ Not to mention, she's extremely curious to see how he eats... ]

ema is getting so many lunch dates

[fivestagegod]

You don't say.

[Birkin sounds more amused than anything, really.]

I might have some time. In the name of science and all.

thank god

[snackooed]

Of course! It's especially concerning for men 20 and over, too, you know. You're much more at risk for metabolic syndrome, or so I've read.

[ She's glad to hear that he's giving her a fair shake! For some reason, she was expecting him to put up a little more of a fight. ]

But even putting health risks and stress factors aside, it's always good to keep your social circle expanded. Especially in our field. Shall we?

Dining Area

[drladysounds]

Who am I to say no to what science says?

[It takes all the way for them to be at the dining area with food in front of them and already having gone through the pleasantries before she thinks of asking:]

Wait, are there really studies about this?

[snackooed]

Oh, you bet! You'll find quite a few studies that link eating alone to both onset depression and physical health problems.

[ As she fiddles with her silverware... ]

It's fairly more pronounced in men than in women, apparently? But it affects both sexes all the same.

library

[mouflon]

Anything interesting?

[ Rin has the sound of someone who has just decided it's time for a break — though, given the fact that she doesn't have a single book on her, it might make one wonder what she could be taking a break from. It's just her and her handheld device, which she sets aside as she asks. ]

Re: library

[snackooed]

Well, yes and no.

[ As she pensively takes a sip of her (now long-cold) coffee...and tries to hide her disgruntled face when she realizes-- ]

I thought I might try and get a little more insight into the social science behind our...situation, we'll call it. But scientifically speaking, I feel like the effects should be obvious, so I'm not really seeing anything I didn't already know...

hewwo.... it's me again..... lunch

[philoxenia]

Well... I don't know a lot about science, so...

[ That's a yes from her, dawg. ]

I certainly can't say no.

owo

[snackooed]

Nor would I let you! Besides, you were my partner in crime yesterday. I'm gonna need someone to help me see what the best thing to order in that kitchen is, and there's no better girl for the job!

[ She looks like she's in slightly better spirits than yesterday, too, which is certainly a plus. ]

lunch

[obstagoodboy]

Is it lunch already?

[time is hard at to follow down here]

[snackooed]

If this device is right, it's about a quarter to one, which is lunchtime by my standards. If you're not hungry, I'll settle for a drink, though. Just looking to get to know everyone a little better.

I'm Ema Skye, by the way. Forensic investigator.

lunch

[baitless]

...hm.

[It's kind of an odd way to put it, but. You know...]

I do enjoy eating with others from time to time, so I believe I will. There really isn't any reason not to.

[snackooed]

I'm glad you agree! Besides, it's a good opportunity for us to get to know each other better. And with so many people here, it'd be a shame for anyone to have to get a meal by themselves.

[ With a flick of her glasses, she flashes Seteth an easy-going smile. ]

Since we haven't met yet, I'm Ema.

yet another lunch date!!

[shieldsister]

[Hey, Ema. Aela doesn't actually seem bothered by being flagged down or by the words at all, but she quirks an eyebrow anyway.]

"Scientifically speaking"? Science is hardly needed to prove that camaraderie makes sharing a meal together more enjoyable.

[snackooed]

Ah, that's a fair point, too! I don't think there's any actual science behind that one, but it is true that meals tend to taste better when you share them with people.

[ Maybe she's being too roundabout here? ]

In any case, I'd love for you to join me, if you're hungry. I haven't eaten since yesterday, myself...

Lunch

[lovelikeyou]

Oh! I guess I should, then!

[she literally doesn't have to eat but w/e w/e]

What are you going to eat?

[snackooed]

I was actually in the business of looking for ideas about that, since you've asked!

[ She flicks her glasses up on her face and grins, thankful for her enthusiasm! ]

I'm not really sure what's good and what's not here, so I was hoping to experiment a bit. Do you have any favorites we can split?