EVERYONE'S TRUTH - BEGINNING

[vivariummods]

Since the second group's first Calhoun Hour, the mouse in question hasn't appeared in the warehouse for longer than 30 minutes at a time. He only arrives during the early mornings to tape a random fruit of the day (apples, oranges, and pears so far) before scurrying off with his wagon. He refuses to provide any sort of medical relief for any of the test subjects, and does nothing more but providing the bare minimum to survive. So, when Day 9 rolls around, three days since that faithful finger breaking/eye blinding experience, it's no different; Calhoun comes in, tapes up some bananas, then promptly leaves afterwards, all without a word. An hour after he leaves, though... The screen in the Greenhouse, up against the wall besides the entrance, finally comes to life for the first time. It flickers on and on, flashing brightly. At first, there's nothing but static. Soon enough, though, it stays a consistent green tint. A blinking cursor hovers at the bottom and stays there for a few seconds, before it begins to type. DO NOT DRAW ATTENTION TO YOURSELVES COME TO THE LOBBY AND GO THROUGH THE NEWLY OPENED DOOR I WILL MEET YOU THERE....... And it ends there...

Comments

[1st_response_is_anger]

Oh well that's just great. We get screwed over by a robot and now by you, Rio! *Fuck this game, fuck Zero, she knew it couldn't be that easy at all.*

I hope that key breaks! *Because if they need to pick a lock, one of the best things they have is the scalpel sitting in Maria's pocket.*

C'mon guys. You need to get up there and kick her ass. *Do you need the bottom of a human ladder? Because Maria will grit her teeth and be the base.*

[toybombs]

I don't remember ever owing you anything. You all chose to work together - and I chose to do what it takes to live.

[At Maria's words, she holds a fingers to her lips.]

Sorry, but only one person can go through. Those are the rules. You're free to try to pick this electric lock once I'm gone, though.

[Speaking of, it's probably about time to wrap this up. She gives one last wave as she turns towards the door.]

It's nothing personal. I really do appreciate all that help. I'll be sure to survive no matter what, so your sacrifices won't be in vain.

Enjoy your little swim!

[And taps her bracelet against the reader.]

[vivariummods]

[ The light on the electronic light goes from right to green with a small beep, and the door slides open. It will only remain open until someone goes through. ]

[elliexir]

[ At the sight of the door opening, Ellie starts to look around and back to their little chest. She is going to start fucking climbing that as quickly as possible, even if she can't reach the balcony with her height, even with the help from the chest. ]

You chickenshit!

[babel_hacker]

Rio, wait! Stop!

[He quickly notice Ellie's actions and climbed onto the chest as well.]

Ellie, climb on me or something! S-Stop her!

[elliexir]

Got it!

[ Ellie is way too much in a rush to really be considerate of how she climbs onto Atsuro. Probably just stepping all over him in a panicked effort to get to the balcony, which she may or may not reach. DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT STEPPING THROUGH THAT DOOR, RIO, ELLIE IS GOING TO KICK YOUR ASS FIRST ]

[toybombs]

[Aw, Ellie, do you really think you can beat her to the door here? She always was quick when she wanted to be.

Sticking out her tongue in a highly mature gesture, she slips through the door. It was nice knowing you guys!]

[elliexir]

Rio!

[ Ellie makes it way too late, as by the time she gets onto the balcony, the door shuts closed. So, instead, she bangs on the door with her fists. ]

Dammit! Rio!!

[ Okay, she might be at this for a bit. In the meanwhile, the water is getting quite high up now. Might be a good time to look for an exit. ]

[babel_hacker]

[Maybe it's time to look for another exit. But first--]

Dammit!

[He gotta get it out of his system quickly. Atsuro quickly looks around, before looking at everyone that's left in here.]

Shit... we should find another way out or... or something!

[elliexir]

[ Ellie pounds on the door a few more times before deciding that yes, it isn't going to open anymore. She lets out a small yell of frustration then takes in a deep breath, trying to calm down. ]

Right... Right, got it, but where do we go? Back to the door we came from?

[ She looks down the balcony and the water does seem to be raising enough that it would come up at least waist-level so that seems... risky. ]

[fushuuu]

[doesn't seem to look any happier at being shorts-deep in water of dubious clarity; once rio opened the door, kaidou didn't wait to look but instead sploshed back over to the pumps they'd opened, attempting to close them so there'd at least be less flooding--to no avail; none of them move an inch, not even a millimeter.]

If you've got some magic way to open it, better use it quick. The water's not turning off and the lock'll be underwater in a minute.

[probably under a minute, even...]

[babel_hacker]

It'd be a waste of time to mess with it if we don't know how to unlock it.

[Atsuro's pretty sure he saw some wooden planks floating in the water from the corner of the room. Which is basically telling him that "the room is flooding, bro".]

Alright. [Mostly say to calm his own nerves.] Let's quickly search around and give a yell if we find a lead.

[fushuuu]

[Nodding, Kaidou splashes off towards the big machine with the valves and the screen, but repeated messing around with it does nothing to stop the screen from flashing an angry red.]

Can you force that door open on the ledge or something? Or if there's a vent somewhere...

[babel_hacker]

A vent?

[Atsuro looks around quickly, moving through the rising water as he go. The higher the water get, the harder it'd be to move fast. There should be a vent somewhere, at least for ventilation. This wall is a no go, and this one, and--]

--There's a vent, but it's very high up!

[Like about... 15 feet up?]