CALHOUN HOUR - SURVIVOR

[vivariummods]

At the crack of dawn, presumably, Calhoun gathers everyone in the first floor warehouse to make an announcement. "That's right, it's time for another of my special events!" He seems pretty pleased with himself. "I noticed you lazy, fat test subjects really let yourselves go last round! It's like I don't feed you here or something." "Well, I'm worried about your health, always lazing about and not getting proper exercise. So, I decided to be the change I want to see in the world, and so we're going to do something a littttttttllllllle different this time." "To stop you guys from getting soft from all the fun you're having here, it's time for a little workout." From one of the doors Calhoun never lets anyone go through there's a loud, metallic banging sound repeating, as if something is trying to get out. Calhoun does not seem troubled at all by this. In fact, he seems pretty excited. "The rules are simple, everyone's getting sixty coins to use as they see fit. You'll notice the vending machines on both warehouse floors. Anyone who isn't caught will even get a memory back." But what does that mean? "So go on, survive for 23 hours, I'll even give you a five minute head start. Good luck!" And with that he scurries off. Should people hang around they'll get to witness that same door open five minutes later. From the door comes several figures, human in shape but something is very, very wrong. They seem to be robotic, skeletal humans. At one point they must have had some synthetic skin over them but most of it seems to be melting or ripped off. They don't move very fast, mostly they shamble about until they focus on a target. Better hope it's not you! BASIC INFO ✖ FIRST TEN HOURS ✖ LAST HOURS ✖ POST EVENT MINGLE

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[skyentificmethod]

[peeing is important, also not being caught--shit--but then, that voice was familiar, wasn't it?]

...S-Snake?

[blind_badass]

Ema...are you hiding in a stall? *Because that kind of doesn't leave you a lot of room to escape. Your hypothesis on hiding places needs to be reworked, missy.*

[skyentificmethod]

I...I'm not hiding...

[since she'd been found super-easily, so it could hardly be called 'hiding', could it?]

...This is just a place where I am right now, that's all.

[blind_badass]

Indeed? Well, do you plan on staying there or would you like me to find you another place to be?

[skyentificmethod]

[silence for a moment, then the clinking slide of the door unlocking.]

...Lemme wash my hands, this place is a disease vector.

[she does so, and feels around for his hand afterwards, to boot; definitely not keen on this darkness thing]

Where to?

[blind_badass]

*Snake takes her hand with his real one.* Are you any good at climbing a tree?

[skyentificmethod]

[she clasps back, a little tighter than necessary. She honestly has no idea on that one, but at least the garden should have some stars in its fake sky...maybe?]

...One way to find out.

[blind_badass]

*Snake leads them on, slowly but surely in the darkness. Until, of course, the familiar step of a robot could be heard.* Ema, stay as quiet as you can. *he whispered.*

[skyentificmethod]

[she lets out a tiny breath but doesn't make any other sound, clutching more tightly at his hand as the steps begin to get louder. she looks around as best as she can, but can't pick anything out at the same time as staying quiet...]

[blind_badass]

*It's not so bad that they can't turn around, but it does get complicated when two other robots can be heard.* Ema, I can get us out of this but we'll need a distraction. Do you have any flares?

[skyentificmethod]

Two.

[she presses one into his palm, offering it?]

What do you need me to do?

[blind_badass]

*He hands it right back and the reason is clear after he speaks.* I'm going to try to group the robots together. When I tell you to throw a flare, I'll direct you. Because right after you throw it, I'll grab your hand and we can run.

[skyentificmethod]

...Wouldn't it make more sense for me to look and you to throw?

[not that snake seemed to ever have any problems gauging situations. She just didn't like the idea of potentially slowing him down... Of course, it wasn't as if there was infinite time for arguing, either. The further off footsteps aren't so far anymore, and Ema clutches the flare more tightly, waiting]

[blind_badass]

Neither of us can see them coming but I can tell a lot better where they are by hearing them. Trust me, all I'd do is embarrass us both if I tried to throw a flare.

[skyentificmethod]

...Fine. Just say when.

[she goes silent again as one of the sets of footsteps pauses, and there's a slight whirr as it changes direction. Then, all three bots seem to head for them.]

Awww yeah, glasses are serious business

[blind_badass]

*They move closer and closer and Snake is quite sure of their direction.* To the left, Ema, 45 degrees!

otherwise how will you know of the explosions you're not looking at?

[skyentificmethod]

[she lights the flare, then turns and tosses it...!

the room takes on a flickering red cast as the flare arcs up and over, the robots drawn to its trajectory and slogging towards where it lands]

PFFF

[blind_badass]

*Snake takes a good hold of her hand and they run away. After a minute or two they slow down so as not to attract any more robot attention.* Nice throw.

[skyentificmethod]

[panting some, even if it was a short run, keeping up with someone a head taller than you isn't easy]

Nice plan. Didn't know they'd go for that so easily.

[blind_badass]

Well, if they're robots, they might not have the smartest of programs. *They certainly knew how to chase.* Let's just keep going to the garden.

[skyentificmethod]

[she nods, continuing to trot along]

It's not that much further, right?

[blind_badass]

No, not at all. I believe we only have a bit further to go.

[skyentificmethod]

Alright...

[and soon enough there is another door, which opens slowly as they approach...]

[blind_badass]

*He can tell it's the garden because the sound is different and...wider. There's also the sense of wide open spaces.* I don't hear a robot. Do you see one?

[skyentificmethod]

[probably smells better, too. the screens for the sky seem to be acting up just like all the other lights; only one of the screens is projecting a night sky, and even that is dull and flickering. Ema leans closer but peers into the dark shapes (trees and bushes, probably), looking for red lights or electrical sparks]

...No. Maybe it's safe?