[Day: Monday, Nov. 10th, 2081. Time: 3:00 p.m.] ( Aww, no time for angsting. ) [After that mess yesterday, you've been given the day to rest and recover! That means you can do whatever you want! If nobody tells you otherwise. Well, at least for the wards. The guardians are doing important stuff elsewheres. We'll start you off in... ohhhhh.... The Rec. Room. The rec. room's got two sofas, a coffee table, and a very big TV on one side. On the other is two large tables with 6 chairs each.] [Session Start] (So, do we get accelerated healing? And when did they let us out of the recovery room?) (This *is* the rec(overy) room 8D) (Er, where's the Rec Room on the map? Is this the one in the hallway? ( It's on the lower half of floor 2 ) ( Where it says Rec. room. ) ( Oh yeah! ) [Karin and Roseli are both still too injured to do anything, so they're resting in the medbay still.] (I Thought that was _Records_ room. Ha ha. Ahem.) ( No, the records room is the one on the first floor, labled records room ) (Yep.) * Keiko is in the rec room. She's been very withdrawn today. She's sitting in a chair, quiet. The plush is on her lap. She's wearing blue today. Good ol' blue. (More withdrawn than normal!) (Bret how hurt are we still?) ( From a game perspective, not much at all. From a dramatic have-the-session-make-sense perspective, still a little bit. ) (Thank you) * Ten claimed one of the sofas in the name of herself, and had Hotaru lay across it, she's currently watching the news, if she can get it, on the TV. * Luana is wearing a black shirt with a small gold L pin on the collar and brown slacks. Her hair is tied back, and she's doing push-ups near Keiko's chair. Occasionally, she rests her hurt foot by crossing that leg over her other one while she continues exercising. * Ten also has the volume turned low. [Current news: "Richard Thomson to play Steven Spielberg in the upcoming film: 'The Making of E.T.'"] [Followed by: "Protesters gather around German Embassey in Paris, France."] * Keiko runs her finger around her collar idly, with her other hand on the plush. She glances to the TV a moment, but only a moment. Hmph, as if that will change anything. What's going on there? * Ten points at the TV. "These humans have gathered around what may as well be an alter to Germany in order to change what the country is doing, but there arn't enough of them for it too matter." * Keiko says, dryly, "It is called protesting." Especially if they're in France while they do it. Protesting, praying, it's still an attempt to get the attention of of something more powerful than your self. [Some of the signs read: "Gene mod = bad!" "God made it, don't break it!" "Everyone can't be special."] * Keiko looks at the TV a moment, then says, "They're... protesting us." A bitter chuckle. "You're right. That won't change anything." [The screen cuts to another German embassey in America, but the signs here are different: "Share the technology!" "Monopolies ruin the free market!" "Release the secret!"] * Luana laughs quietly. "Whose mind do they think they can change with a protest? Lydia's?" * Ten covers her mouth as she laughs, never mind the fact that her mouth doesn't actualy move. "Ah envy." * Keiko stiffens up a bit, then, "No. Her bosses." * Luana_ has joined #MC4 * Luana has quit IRC (Read error: Connection reset by peer) * Luana_ is now known as Luana * Luana lays down flat on the floor, then turns over and sits up, sighing. "I'm bored," she admits quietly. * Keiko looks off at a wall for a moment, before saying, "Could be worse." Beat, then, "At least they gave it all back." Oh, did they? I'm glad. Did they find anything? She _is_ still here. * Keiko glances to Ten, chuckles bitterly, then, "Haven't told me yet." * Keiko runs her finger along the collar. "I mean, if there were a bomb or something, they wouldn't have given any of it back." I was more worried about a tracer or transmitter. * Ten snorts. "It'd have to be a very clever one to get past me." * Luana starts doing crunches. * Keiko glances to Ten a moment, then she pets the duck and looks down at Luana. ~You're... way too dedicated.~ ~My getting hurt somehow made Dr Kerner feel guilty. It's not his fault. I need any amount of training I can get so I don't get hurt again.~ ~Also, there's not much else to do.~ * Keiko licks her lips a moment, then, ~Guess not. I just... don't feel like working. Or... anything.~ * Ten goes back to watching the news as the conversation seems to have died. ~You can grab a book from my room, if you want. Or... I could... I -guess- you can use my computer. If you want. And if you're really, -really- careful. I don't have a desktop yet.~ * Keiko looks to Luana a moment, then replies, ~No... not a computer person, remember?~ * Luana looks relieved. ~Right! Good.~ * Keiko bites her lip a moment. ~No, I'm not out to break your toys.~ She manages to be a little teasing! I wonder if I could be allowed to make a program for the holoroom. * Heinrick opens the door to the rec room and walks on in. He calmly checks on what all the wards are doing. * Gottlieb watches from the door, but doesn't enter as of yet. * Hotaru is on the sofa and could be taking a nap for all he can tell, her goddess appears to be watching the news on TV. * Keiko looks up at Heinrick a moment, then back to a wall. "Hello," she says at the wall. * Luana is still doing crunches and looks like she's been exercising for a while. * Heinrick nods slightly. "May I speak to you in my office for a moment, Miss Hanano?" (And I only got an hour left. ^^;) * Keiko slowly turns her head to look at Heinrick a moment, then brushes her hand back through her hair and says, " Yeah." * Heinrick lets Keiko go first before he follows. * Gottlieb holds the door open for the pair, looking after them impassively. * Keiko stands up slowly, and then waves slightly to Luana before heading out. ( #BananaOnRye ) * Heinrick heads after her! * Luana smiles at Keiko as she leaves and looks over at the door. She stops her crunches immedaitely when she sees Gottlieb and scrambles to her feet. "Sir. Can I help you with something?" * Gottlieb turns back to the room with a frowny pensive look on his face. "How is your leg, Ms. Hall?" (it *was* the leg, right?) (Foot.) (Same area!) (okay then, s/leg/foot ) * Luana smiles tentively. "As good as can be, sir. I'm sure I can return to training soon." * Gottlieb gives Luana a long look. "You are aware it is better to be completely truthful with one's state than to strive for perfection through exaggeration, correct?" he says, not unkindly. (Not unkindly != kindly by default.) Yes, sir. The doctors took good care of me. I wouldn't risk hurting myself further by training when I'm not well enough to do so. Soon is such an inpercise word. (Ro: Yes. I know. It's a writing style/phrasing choice. :P) * Gottlieb smiles at Luana. "Good." * Luana smiles back broadly. "Is there anything else I can do for you, sir?" * Gottlieb looks like he's about to turn away, then thinks for a moment. "How are your colleagues doing?" You could ask us yourself. * Luana looks nervously at Ten. "Ten, please don't be rude." * Gottlieb gives Ten a small grin. "And so I shall. But I should like to see how Ms. Hall answers the question first." I shall be as rude as those around me are. * Gottlieb turns back to Luana and gives her one of his "Remember when we learned..." looks, ignoring Ten. Hotaru was told not to walk around much for several days. Keiko was just told not to exert herself. Mentally, I think she's still shaken up by what happened. I have the least severe injuries of the three of us. Do you feel that there is any way in which these injuries could have been avoided or been less severe, considering the situation you faced? No, sir. We were caught completely off-guard by the attack. I do intend to bring my gun whenever I leave in the future, though. * Gottlieb nods. "Fair. A good assessment." Thank you, sir. * Gottlieb then turns to Ten. "It was not my intention to offer you insult; I was reviewing Ms. Hall's damage assessment and analytical skills. Things are not always as you may perceive them." That being said, how *do* you feel? * Ten touches a hand to her chest. "_I_ feel that you, and all others at this facilty, including myself and my priestess need to be more aware of our surroundings. A repeat of yesterday's incident cannot be allowed to happen." * Gottlieb nods, without the slightest hint of patronization. "Also a good assessment. Were either of you able to detect anything that, in hindsight, could have been a warning sign for the event?" No, sir. If not, what direct and/or indirect countermeasures would you want to recommend to avoid this in the future? Both within and without our facility. (Wow. Gottlieb is the most annoying teacher type ever: The Everything Is A Lesson Type. ;-; ) If I had been watching anything besides my priestess eat, I may have been able to spot their sniper getting into position. As Luana will not be leaving without her gun, I will not be leaving without my entourage. * Gottlieb nods. "Sound thinking." We should chose more secure locations for any further excursions. We should also make sure we seat ourselves in a corner, so as to watch the entire room. I am not limited to just two eyes as you are, and I doubt Keiko is either. Ah, true. The extra attention and two walls at our backs can't hurt, though. * Ten nods. "Now that is a reason for sitting in a corner that I will accept." ( Wear dark cloaks, too. ) * Gottlieb walks over to the wall and sits down against it, facing Luana and Ten. "Ah, but walls are also possible points of entry, and no real barrier to explosions such as the one yesterday. If visibility ceases to become as much of an issue, are the two walls to our backs still more use than potential harm?" He's got his "Devil's Advocate" voice on again. 8D (...whoa. That was longer t han I thought it was. Did it all go through?) (Yep!) (As long as you ended on an 8D note.) (Did you end with 8D? THen yes) (k) * Heinrick comes back, with a wild Keiko hot on his tail! He stalks his way into the room, not paying the current conversation TOO much mind. (Luana! Use Light Shield!) * Keiko isn't all THAT wild. She shuffles in, feet barely seeming to move. The duck is, of course, in her arms. Two walls will protect from most conventional arms and any weaponry that I will be bringing along will be functioning outside. * Heinrick clears his throat and looks at Ten for a second. I agree with Ten. [Ten explodes.] (!) * Keiko murmurs to herself, "Walls only matter when people don't want to break them." ( Sorry, Heinrick's got that rythym. ) * Gottlieb nods. "Good. Now--" He catches the entrances and breaks off, looking concerned again, and stands up. [Ok, I'm kidding. This time.] (That's what *I* said! D:) (Keiko isn't talking about your walls!) (Well, maybe she is.) (Hush.) * Ten looks at Heinrick. "May I assist you in some way?" Excuse me for interrupting. Ten, you can detect electronic devices within a certain vicinity, correct? * Gottlieb crosses his arms and watches the scene. Yes, I have been ordered not to interfear with the base security system, but if there is something else you want me to look for... * Keiko tenses up again, physically drawing in around herself. She's been doing that a lot recently. * Heinrick waves his hands slightly. "This would not be anything like that. Is it a certain radius or do you need a specific object to focus on? * Luana wanders over to Keiko while still facing towards Gottlieb. ~What's wrong?~ It would help to have some idea of what I'm looking for. But if it's in the vacinity of this building I should be able to find it. (vicinity) (Thanks!) * Keiko thinks back, quietly, ~Heinrick wanted to try something. He asked me if I'd mind. I think... I think they found something, and they're not telling me what it is.~ * Heinrick nods slightly. "It does not have to be the entire building. Say, oh, this room and within 10 meters radiating outward from this room. Just to detect. Could you merely list off what you notice?" * Gottlieb glances worriedly at Keiko and Luana for a moment, then returns his attention to Heinrick and Ten. * Ten snorts. "Certainly." ( Oh god. ) (Hey Brett, power usage roll? Or can I get that much on just the passive parts?) ( Go for it. ) 2d8-3 * Dicesuke throws the bones for Ten (2d8-3) and gets a natural 11 for a result of 8. (Made) (And urgh, have to go in, like, 5 minutes tops.) ( orz ) * Ten shakes her head. "Nothing that seems out of the ordinary in that range, but I would not wish to attack this facility without my powers or a well placed insider." I asked for a list, not a commentary, I'm afraid. If it would be more helpful to write it out than say it, that's fine. (And gotta go now. After getting the list, it'll be back to the office with Keiko so we can mini that later.) (Oh boy, oh boy!) ( Maybe we should end. ) * Ten recites, starting with the television, the monitor on the televison, the light and heat senseors in the room, the motion detectors, the cameras, the locks on the doors, and the defensive weapons hidden in the walls and ceiling. (And Heinrick drags me away again!) (You all just keep playing. ^_~) * Heinrick nods. "Thank you." He gestures slightly with his head to Keiko and turns back towards the office, not waiting to see if she follows or not. (Now I away!) * Heinrick is now known as RowynAway * Keiko waits a moment, then starts to drift out, telling Luana, ~Bye... again.~ And then she's gone too! (Ending would be okay with me. I can stand to get some sleep.) (What, no curious? 8D) * Luana says eventually, "I... didn't realize this building was quite so well-guarded." ( Hokay then ) (Ha ha ha ha ha.) * Gottlieb snorts in possible agreement. We are worth protecting. * Gottlieb nods. "More than worth it." [Session End]