CALHOUN HOUR - CHOICE

[vivariummods]

It has been two and a half days since the end of the virus takeover. The power, lights, and heating has been turned back on. All the newer areas have been sealed, BP is once again required in certain rooms, and it appears that everything is returning back to normal. Asides from Calhoun. Whether characters have chosen to give pieces of Calhoun to Zero, to hold onto them, or to destroy them, it does not matter. There has been no indications as to when he would ever be back, so there has been a robotic mouse void within the warehouse. Zero has refused to leave any information as to the status of rebuilding Calhoun, but they have left this one message for everyone shortly after the power restoration: "While you may be left alone to your devices, do not trick yourselves into thinking that there is a way out of here, or that you can do as you please. I will always be watching." It has been two days since Zero has left these parting words before entirely disappearing. When attempting to call for them, everyone will only be responded with silence. It's clear that they're still watching over the facility though, as any kind of rule breaking or suspicious activities would automatically be rewarded with an injection of Soporil β. True to their word, Zero is somehow monitoring the behaviors without saying a single word. It is not until the morning of Day 72 does everyone hear again from them again, through the speakers throughout the warehouse. "Good morning, Subjects. Today, you will be partaking in another experiment of mine. It has come to my knowledge that my assistant has been throwing these so-called "Calhoun Hours" every three days to keep everyone stimulated between his rooms. Don't assume that I will do anything similar of the sort. This activity has far more care and thought put into it than this camping nonsense, so let us begin." "The rules are simple: every test subject will be paired up and placed against each other. The collective will then have to vote for one of the pair. The one with the fewest amount of votes will be subjective to a punishment of my choice. The one with the most amount of votes will continue their dull experimental lives until the next set of events." "Any petty attempts of rebellion will be met with serious repercussions, so I would suggest that you rethink any sort of plans." "Now, best of luck, Subjects. We will talk again soon." BASIC INFO ✖ MINGLE ✖ VOTES ✖ RESULTS

Comments

[skyentificmethod]

It's overrated! Nobody likes snarky insults, I should know. But suddenly it's so cool when it's some glimmerous jerk in leather riding a motorcycle or something. And if you're asking me to help you with extensions, you'll have to make a better offer.

[fairsfair]

Maybe you just have bad taste in men, but you're one to talk. Since when did you never throw around a snarky insult?

[skyentificmethod]

1) No, and 2) I don't have enough memories to tell, though I'd like to say 'never'. But no one's making any movies about me, describing me not looking at explosions. What's up with that?

[fairsfair]

I'll make sure to start a petition for an Ema Skye movie once we get outta here. I'm positive that'd just take right off.

[ it'd be such a big hit, hahaha, sarcasm ]

[skyentificmethod]

...Ema Skye: Supreme Scientific Investigator. I like the sound of that. Definite summer blockbuster material. Maybe you could even be my trusty sidekick.

[fairsfair]

Hold up. What makes you think that I want to be your sidekick? That's just asking for trouble.

[skyentificmethod]

And when are you not looking for trouble? I think it's a perfect fit. Plus, you're tall enough to reach all the high shelves and strong enough to open tight jars, which is really all you need a partner for in the first place.

[fairsfair]

Yeah, but what do I get out of it? Don't think you have anything that I need, especially money.

[skyentificmethod]

I supply the looks, the brains, the science... A cavalcade of trustworthy things you can't be relied upon to provide. Can squeeze into small spaces, too.

[fairsfair]

Real modest, aren't you? Remind me not to ask you what you think your best features are, or else I'm going to be stuck here all day.

[skyentificmethod]

I'm just being honest. You'd think that would be appreciated.

[fairsfair]

Over exaggerating isn't being honest, you know. You might be giving yourself more credit than you think.

[skyentificmethod]

Nope, I'm pretty sure I know exactly how much credit I'm giving myself. Managing one's credit is an important part of being an adult.

[fairsfair]

I think you barely qualify as an adult.

How old are you even? Going by your height, I'm guessing 20.

[skyentificmethod]

I am above-average height for an American woman, thank you. [(barely)] What, are you afraid of getting in trouble, old man?