CALHOUN HOUR - BINGO II

[vivariummods]

Early in the morning of Day 84, an announcement booms from the warehouse speakers: "All test subjects report to the first floor lobby immediately for your next experiment." Zero's unmistakable garbled voice goes silent afterwards. Once everyone gathers downstairs, they'll be treated to an unexpected sight: Zero standing in front of them in the flesh. Standing tall (at 5'4"...), they're donned in the same piece of clothing everyone remembers them in: a black raincoat (large and long enough that it covers their entire body, leaving no distinguishable features), a full facial gas mask, and matching black gloves. It seems as if Zero really dislikes showing skin... "Today, you will be participating in a game of, what you may call, 'Bingo'. I believe most of you have participated in this before. The rules and explanations are on the back of the cards." An arm is raised to motion towards the paper cards scattered on the nearby table, then it falls again. "Due to some... unfortunate events, I will monitor you in person. However, do not underestimate what will happen to you should you decide to cheat, escape, attack, or do anything that will break my rules. Your bracelets are still very functional and my cameras will continue to record every move you take, so I suggest that you refrain from doing anything foolish." "Now begin." BASIC INFO ✖ LET'S PLAY BINGO ✖ TURN-IN ✖ POST-EVENT

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[not_that_sasuke]

[Bingo, huh... although the actual activities are pretty questionable. Still, he may as well give it a shot, although do be careful if you challenge him to a fight.]

[detectiveofthewest]

"Hey, Sasuke!" And here was Heiji, looking relatively carefree now don't ask him about bruises.

"So rigor mortis is on TV all the time, but did ya know about livor mortis? After someone dies, their blood settles in the lower part of their body, dependin' on how they died. It's 'cause the heart's no longer active and pumping blood through the body. You can see it best 6 to 12 hours after someone dies." Well, that was... a very Heiji thing to try and teach someone.

[not_that_sasuke]

Okay, he won't. For now.

"What are its effects?" Might as well take the opportunity to learn while he's got it.

[detectiveofthewest]

"It shows up as dark purple areas on the body, from the blood. But if the body was lyin' on top of somethin' -- say a bench or their own arm -- the area where the object pressed against it appears as a pale impression. That's 'cause the pressure prevents the blood from flowing into the area."

He made a gesture indicating rolling something over. "After it's set in, you can't reverse the effects by moving the body, 'cause the blood vessels break down too much."

[not_that_sasuke]

"So it can tell you important details about the time of death." Hmm... Interesting.

"Is there anything else worth knowing about it?"

[detectiveofthewest]

"Oh, loads," said Heiji cheerfully. "But it'd take forever to go into everything. The main thing, I guess, is that like anything else, it's not necessarily definitive. There are lots of factors that can affect its progression."

And checking off one of his bingo squares. "Alright! Anything you need help with?"

[blind_badass]

Hello, Sasuke. Do you mind helping me fill out my bingo card? *Someone is cheerful. Maybe because the swelling in his eye has gone down and not as purple? Hard to say.*

[not_that_sasuke]

Sure. What do you think we should do?

[He thinks he could do most of them while limiting the more painful ones to... well, as little pain as possible.]

[blind_badass]

How about a fight? We could have simple rules of engagement. Say, if you're completely silent, I have to try to lightly punch you. Then I have to try to defend myself from an equally light punch. It'll be an exercise in how well I can hear.

[not_that_sasuke]

Sounds fair. Do you want to punch first, or me?

[blind_badass]

You can go first. *Snake puts up his dukes as best as a blind man can. He also tilts his head slightly.* Let's see if I can stop it.

[puzzlinglad]

[Let's duel, let's throw down right now. Meaning eventually Hershel walks up with a small wave.]

How's your card looking? The last time we did this I don't remember the panels being as unpleasant. [Before Akiko bit it. What a world that was.]

[not_that_sasuke]

What were the panels last time?

[He can't even really be surprised that Zero decided to up the ante. From what he's observed, it seems a very... Zero-ish thing to do.]

[puzzlinglad]

There was make someone bleed and punch someone, so I suppose that hasn't changed. There wasn't fighting... I think there was something about dancing or insults. [It felt like ages ago, it's depressing how long they've been here.]

[He shakes his head.] Most everyone finished last time I think, I'm not sure I want to finish this time. [Pulling an Akiko over here.]

[not_that_sasuke]

Because of the ones where you have to hurt someone?

[puzzlinglad]

[He nods.] It's not exactly pleasant, is it? Last time was bad enough.

Still, it'd be fairly easy to do some of them without too much damage, so at least there's that. [And he shakes his head.] Which do you still need? Maybe I can help.

[fairsfair]

[ grizzly bear alert, sasuke, someone wants to finish his bingo card so he can get his sweet coins ]

What do you have left?

[not_that_sasuke]

...Want to trade bruises?

[If anyone would agree to it, it's gotta be Jake.]

[fairsfair]

You know it's considered child abuse in some places if I give you a bruise.

[ look, jake has some form of conscience (mainly because he'd get shit from everyone else around here, like hershel). ]

[not_that_sasuke]

I don't think Zero cares about laws like that. Besides, if I'm the one who asked, it's my responsibility, isn't it?

[fairsfair]

Hershel and the rest might not see it that way, but fine, be my guest. You can have the first punch.

[puzzlinglad]

[Hello there, Sasuke. Hershel walks up later, looking cheerful enough so at least he didn't get punched in the face this time, hurray for small miracles.]

Oh, hello Sasuke, how's your card going? [He's going to buy Jake a fucking razor when this is done, everyone thank him.]

[not_that_sasuke]

[Just the person he was looking for.]

Do me a favor and close your eyes for a moment.

[puzzlinglad]

Oh, alright. [Weird, but okay he does so.]

[This seemed oddly familiar, I wonder why.]

[not_that_sasuke]

[No real reason. At any rate, once Hershel's eyes are closed, he may feel a quick press of lips against his--

And by the time he opens his eyes, Sasuke will be quickly and quietly leaving, having walked right past him once it was over.

Ninjas, man. But that should have counted for the both of them at least, right?]