The First Forumised Paranoia Escapade

Post by **Grimmie** » May 5th, 2009, 19:10

Derek doesn't much like the idea of shared property, but to stop Bess from completing the form.. Surely by extension that would also be Treason!
He hands over the pen.

Derek wrote:Yes, of course. Remember to give it back though. I only have the one.

Post by **Dog Pants** » May 5th, 2009, 19:19

The Computer wrote:CITIZENS. YOUR TRANSBOT WILL DEPART IN EIGHTEEN SECONDS. FAILURE TO BOARD WILL BE CONSTRUED AS REFUSAL OF YOUR MISSION. REFUSAL OF A MISSION IS TREASON.

Baliame · Post by **Baliame** » May 5th, 2009, 19:20

MO wrote:I would like to requisition the pen once Bess has completed the form as well.

MO walks around a bit, taking one quick look at the piece of metal, then steps behind the last person boarding.

<off>In what sort of container am I carrying my stuff? A backpack, or does everything I have, which I highly doubt, fit in my pocket?</off>

Post by **Grimmie** » May 5th, 2009, 19:23

Derek attempts to coral everyone into the transbot quickly, and promises to allow people time with his pen once they are boarded.

Baliame · Post by **Baliame** » May 5th, 2009, 19:26

MO sighs inaudibly, then gets on the transbot.

Anery · Post by **Anery** » May 5th, 2009, 19:55

Bess wrote:Well I don't know about you guys, but I say never look a gift horse in the mouth

Without a care in the world Bess skips onto the half trashed transbot

Post by **Dog Pants** » May 5th, 2009, 20:05

Baliame wrote:<off>In what sort of container am I carrying my stuff? A backpack, or does everything I have, which I highly doubt, fit in my pocket?</off>

I don't know. How are you carrying it all?

The transbot creaks off, smelling of overheating motors and burning oil. You notice that none of the other citizens on the platform got in. The transbot interior looks like any bus or subway car. Seats, handrails, loyalty posters—more seats—that’s about it. A minute or so into its journey the transbot enters a dark tunnel. A few hundred yards into the tunnel, the vehicle grinds to a halt. The lights go out. A recorded voice says, ‘Attention, passengers. The Computer’s loyal servants in Central Processing have introduced schedule adjustments to improve efficiency. To this end, this vehicle will pause for two minutes before resuming its journey. To conserve energy the lights will now be dimmed. Do not be alarmed. The lights will be turned on again when the journey resumes.’

Then, pitch blackness!

Post by **Joose** » May 5th, 2009, 20:19

Geoff starts to say:

OH SHIT! IVE GONE BLIND!

before the recorded voice explains why the lights have gone out.

This is the best darkness EVER! Thank you friend compuzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!

Post by **deject** » May 5th, 2009, 20:55

Mona fills out the TS20 then hands it back to Derek so no one else can see.

Post by **Dog Pants** » May 5th, 2009, 21:10

Nobody else can see. It's pitch black.

Baliame · Post by **Baliame** » May 5th, 2009, 21:15

MO fills out the form quickly, then starts poking around the wrecked side of the transbot, carefully watching the time on his PDC, picks up one or two pieces of metal that is fallen off, places it carefully padded in his backpack, then 10 seconds before the allocated darkness is up he returns to his original position.

During this he imitates the effects of the happy pills and sings a song to dampen the sounds of him moving around.

MO wrote:Darkness, darkness we love you, for it Computer we thank you...

Post by **deject** » May 5th, 2009, 22:18

I guess the darkness means I can stop recording for the moment. I'm just so happy I can't wait to see what we're going to be doing for the Computer!

When the lights come back on Mona will continue recording.

Anery · Post by **Anery** » May 6th, 2009, 6:45

Bess sits in the darkness making strange noises to herself

Bess wrote:Nureeeek...re'tut....nureek...squirluckle...

Post by **Joose** » May 6th, 2009, 15:39

Geoff wrote:SNOOOOORE!

Post by **Dog Pants** » May 6th, 2009, 16:30

Eventually the transbot lurches into motion again and the lights come on. Mo finds a few forms on his lap and scattered around his feet. It looks like a few people tried to fill them in in the pitch blackness, and as a result they're mostly gibberish. After a highly convoluted but not unnecessarily terrifying journey, the transbot lurches to a halt at another RED-Clearance platform, where a large sign reads ‘Welcome to SPD Sector.’ The transbot’s doors do not open once it has stopped. The motor, however, coughs twice and halts completely.

Post by **deject** » May 6th, 2009, 17:06

Mona wrote:Maybe our friend the Computer is testing us? Are any of you adept at fixing doors? Not to imply that our doors are deficient, but sometimes things go wrong.

If not Mona will have a go at the door, though I doubt she will be able to fix it.

Post by **Dog Pants** » May 6th, 2009, 17:09

You might be able to fix it with the right tools, but there's no power to it.

Baliame · Post by **Baliame** » May 6th, 2009, 17:26

MO grabs the forms that he suspects he filled, puts it away and another blank one which he fills, then hands in.

MO wrote:So, how about we try kicking it open? Our friend, the computer is waiting for us, and I can't wait to serve her (his?) wishes.

EDIT - Question: What skill would inspecting why the door is failing take?

Post by **Roman Totale** » May 6th, 2009, 17:47

Grif wrote:Friend Derek - here is my completed TS20 form. Don't worry, I have my own pen. I find one should always have the tools available to serve our beloved Computer.

What seems to be the problem with the door? I am not familiar with the systems myself, but I can certainly sing encouraging songs for everyone.

Hi-ho, Hi-ho, it's off to work we go...

Is everyone benefiting from the Happy Pills?

Post by **Dog Pants** » May 6th, 2009, 18:18

Baliame wrote:EDIT - Question: What skill would inspecting why the door is failing take?

Whichever skill I deem most appropriate. Or one I choose on a whim. You're confident the door is stuck because a) it has no power, and b) the safety lock is engaged.