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Posted: May 5th, 2009, 19:10
by Grimmie
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.
Posted: May 5th, 2009, 19:19
by Dog Pants
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.
Posted: May 5th, 2009, 19:20
by Baliame
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>
Posted: May 5th, 2009, 19:23
by Grimmie
Derek attempts to coral everyone into the transbot quickly, and promises to allow people time with his pen once they are boarded.
Posted: May 5th, 2009, 19:26
by Baliame
MO sighs inaudibly, then gets on the transbot.
Posted: May 5th, 2009, 19:55
by Anery
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
Posted: May 5th, 2009, 20:05
by Dog Pants
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!
Posted: May 5th, 2009, 20:19
by Joose
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!
Posted: May 5th, 2009, 20:55
by deject
Mona fills out the TS20 then hands it back to Derek so no one else can see.
Posted: May 5th, 2009, 21:10
by Dog Pants
Nobody else can see. It's pitch black.
Posted: May 5th, 2009, 21:15
by Baliame
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...
Posted: May 5th, 2009, 22:18
by deject
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.
Posted: May 6th, 2009, 6:45
by Anery
Bess sits in the darkness making strange noises to herself
Bess wrote:Nureeeek...re'tut....nureek...squirluckle...
Posted: May 6th, 2009, 15:39
by Joose
Posted: May 6th, 2009, 16:30
by Dog Pants
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.
Posted: May 6th, 2009, 17:06
by deject
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.
Posted: May 6th, 2009, 17:09
by Dog Pants
You might be able to fix it with the right tools, but there's no power to it.
Posted: May 6th, 2009, 17:26
by Baliame
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?
Posted: May 6th, 2009, 17:47
by Roman Totale
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?
Posted: May 6th, 2009, 18:18
by Dog Pants
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.