THE FINALE - 【 ZERO 】 ESCAPE

[vivariummods]

It's been ten days since the so-called "anniversary" on Day 90. Every single trace of a makeshift casino has been cleared out, leaving this suspiciously identical second warehouse empty (and the doors within that lobby locked), and Calhoun has mysteriously stopped dropping by as often as he should have. In the rare times he did drop by, he hemmed and hawed about what was happening and outright avoided answering any questions, shrieking that he's a busy mouse and he shouldn't be harassed by test subjects. Thus, for nine whole days, not a single particular event has occurred. No Calhoun Hours, Ambidex Games, or even a little announcement. It's not until the morning of the tenth day that something finally transpired. A loud siren goes off and the sound of a heavy door being slid open echoes from the second warehouse's lobby. Within seconds, however, both nuances cease and silence returns...

Comments

[detectiveofthewest]

"Don't be ridiculous. You think I'm gonna let you walk off by yourself?" You'd better take responsibility, Mr. Averly. No making out and running.

[blind_badass]

I suppose...I suppose someone does need to look after me. I'd rather it be you. *Nevermind that people are watching. Heiji gets squeezed for being the best boyfriend.*

[detectiveofthewest]

"W...we're going to look after each other," said Heiji, turning red despite himself. Getting hugged like this was awfully nice.

And then, more quietly: "I'll keep you safe. I promise."

[blind_badass]

I'll keep you grounded then. Fair trade, I think. *He let go and kissed Heiji on his cheek.*

[detectiveofthewest]

Keep him grounded...? Well... maybe.

"Well, as it turns out, you're in luck!" said Heiji, smiling. "I know all about survivin' out in the open." All those amassed facts were going to be useful!

[blind_badass]

Good, then you can pass them along to me. If I can learn physics, I can certainly learn outdoor survival. *Nevermind that those were two different things. A mere trifle.*