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 Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:16 pm
Swinging at the baton, a snarl could be heard from the creature above. Seeing his chance Hanlan jumped landing face first in the doorway. Too late the claws reached to where he had been, as such the man was now safe. Bernard stepped over and with one hand lifted the man tossing him further back towards the crowd. A small creature rubbed against the boy, squeeking still. it was foul looking with pink spotty flesh, whiskers and big buck teeth. It slightly resembles a naked mole rat which images of can be found in some old holo-tapes. Jamieson-"Quickly close it off everyone!" As fast as they could the nearby helpers and some security officers assisted in blocking off the room. They left a small bit open so that Grey could get out before they would completely "seal" it. Zach walked out of the office and head towards the commotion, for a moment though he turned back to Viv. Zach-"Vivian, just search around for anything that looks damaged. A crack in a wall, that's all it would take." He continued on towards the crowd, interested in the hullabaloo. The Overseer in a hushed voice spoke. Jamieson-"Bernard, Charles, Grey, Eva, I'd like to speak with you four in my office after I speak to this crowd." Jamieson slowly walked towards the crowd, arms raised ready for questions. Bernard-"God damnit." Charles loudly swallowed.
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Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:24 pm
Grey walked out and reloaded his pistol, putting on the safety and sliding it back into its holster. He muttered under his breath.
"Bloody 'ell..."
He then slowly strolled, ignoring all questions and glares, returning one with a simple phrase.
"The **** 'r you lookin a'?"
And continued walking.
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Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:36 pm
Evania shrugged and pushed herself away from the wall. "Alright. Whatever." Her face was twisted in anger, and she kept her arms tightly crossed. Well, this is just great. I am going to get in trouble and I didn't even really do anything to deserve it.
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Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:37 pm
Isobellina shuddered before hurrying over to the Overseer. "If I may sir, I have found something that may be of importance to you," She said, a slight nervousness creeping into her eyes. She shifted from one foot to the other.
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Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 4:06 pm
Vivian then said."Alright."She then went out of the office and then started to sure for any cracks on the walls and such.She then said in her own mind."Alright gotta remeber if someone asks what im doing i'll say searching for mold. . ."She walked near a hallway.
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Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 4:44 pm
Bernard slapped Grey on the back.
Bernard-"You stupid son of a b***h, don't act like you have a big d**k just because things turned out alright! Two people could have died in that room!"
He smiled.
Bernard-"Though, good work. At least it all did work out. Come on, let's head to the Overseer's office and see how much we get 'sternly talked to.'"
The old officer laughed as Charles sadly followed behind him. Having finished with the crowd Jamieson walked a different path than Bernard, still showing no real emotion written on his face. Just a neutral stare. Marcus seeing his opportunity approached Eva.
Marcus-"Hello there, you may have seen me a few times at meetings before. I'm Marcus."
He extended a hand.
Marcus-"I have a proposition to make to you, but first I think we should find somewhere private to talk."
The crowd partially dispersed after the Overseer's words. A thunderous clash sounded and something started to move behind the barricade. The room's window was blocked by a series of lockers, The suspicious scrapes and crashes could be heard easily by Vivian. "Bo" returned to the hall and spotted Iso.
Beauregard-"Isobel, did you tell the James yet?"
His right hand slightly twitched, "Bo" was quite nervous talking about such serious matters.
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Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 4:49 pm
"Not yet," Isobelle said with a sigh. "You still have it right?" She asked, looking to Beauregard expectantly. "I should probably have it with me if I am to talk to him about it."
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Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:23 pm
Evania looked towards the chief and the others, but frowned slightly. She then shook Marcus's hand and began to walk in the opposite direction of the others. "Well, Marcus. How can I help you. Tell me of this proposition." She whispered every word, trying to make sure only the two of them could hear her words.
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Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:54 pm
Grey laughed.
"Who's actin?"
He then dropped back and put an arm around Charles.
"'Ey, cheer up. All's fine and dandy, noo. You can be happy agin."
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 11:39 am
Bernard and Charles continued to walk, the young Officer tried his best to ignore Grey as this entire situation had made him out to be more of a fool. While the three were heading to speak with Jamieson, Marcus his son led Eva away.
Marcus-"I know you want to leave the Vault. Frankly I can't see why you do, given that the outside is probably devoid of life. But, that's your choice."
His dark skin furrowed around his eyes.
Marcus-"And seeing as how you are probably going to be put away for a bit anyways, I'd imagine you'd want to be free. Now, before you go saying this is insane. Listen to me, my father will get us killed. You saw what happened today, that was unforgivable, how could he not know something was breeching our walls?"
The young man turned away watching a small group of children run by.
Marcus-"I have no doubt that he did, and just wanted to keep people unaware. This is the last straw, I can't have it. As you know, being his son I am next in line to be Overseer. However, if I were to remove him myself I would be indefinitely jailed."
He turned facing Eva scratching his jaw.
Marcus-"This is where you come in, I need you to kill my father. You've seen him lately, he's dead as it is a walking shell. Do this, and I promise you freedom. Whatever is on the other side of the Vault door will be yours to see. Hell, take with you whomever you want, no questions asked. Just remember-"
Marcus held out a finger, then broke it with his left hand. It was his right index finger. He didn't even flinch.
Marcus-"We never spoke, and make sure to use a gun. And don't let yourself get caught."
His eyes were wide and dark as he waited for her answer.
Bo-"Ah, yeah...I have it right here."
Beauregard held out a Geiger Counter, the device was turned off at the moment.
Bo-"I'll stick with you...This time I won't run away, I'll face the Overseer with you."
He smiled while profusely sweating, the scientist wiped his forehead with the sleeve of his lab coat.
Charles-"Grey, what would you do if that thing came down here? I mean, the entire monster. Would you have just fought it? Would you have shot it? Do you think any of us could even kill it? That arm was huge after all."
Bernard still had the shotgun and swung it over his shoulder.
Bernard-"Charles, while you would be screaming and running like a girl. Grey would probably be firing at the thing. If you can kill it with bullets, it'd be dead. If you can't, well Grey would probably be dead. Hell, if this-"
The old officer tapped the gun with his fingers.
Bernard-"-couldn't puncture him. I doubt whatever can break through concrete would have much difficulty with body armor."
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 12:02 pm
Evania scratched her head and giggled slightly. "Alrighty, so I kill who and I can go outside?" She drew her gun from the holster and eyed it. "And I have to shoot him?" He looked at him, then his finger, then her gun, then to his face. "Could you repeat that? I don't have a good memory."
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 2:05 pm
"I woulda shot teh hell outta tat t'ing, tat's what. If I didn't do any damage to it, it wouldn't really have mattered. No one woulda gotten outta hear alive anyhoo."
He walked into the Overseer's Office, sitting down and crossing his legs on his desk. He generally had extreme respect for everyone, but the only person he didn't like was the Overseer. He believed he led the Vault wrong.
"Now... Why teh 'ell are we 'ere? I've got a job to do... Sorta..."
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 6:50 pm
Jamieson pushed Grey's feet off of the desk as Bernard gave him a stern look.
Jamieson-"I'm glad the three of you have arrived, however I see Evaline has taken a detour. No matter, you can pass the news onto her."
The old dark skinned man stood and turned, walking over to the small Overseer window which looked over the common rooms.
Bernard-"Sir."
Charles looked on feeling completely powerless, thinking the Overseer was about to take his gun away.
Jamieson-"Today, that was an atrocity. Something managed to find its way into the vault."
He sighed.
Jamieson-"And there was nothing you could do to prevent it, an unfortunate truth. I withheld information for which I'm sorry. However you three must understand it was to ensure our life down here wouldn't change. It should be very apparent that will not be the case. The problem I see though is that not everyone can adapt. Many simply will be crushed under the boot of the wasteland outside. The monsters, giant insects, raiders, walking dead. You know what I'm getting at."
Bernard nodded in agreement, Charles seemed very confused.
Bernard-"Withheld information?"
Charles-"Sir, you knew about that thing?"
Jamieson-"No."
The Overseer spun and returned to his seat, interlocking his fingers.
Jamieson-"I had spoken with the boy in the room, and discovered his small pet rodent. The creature seemed harmless, though I asked him to keep it a secret. I understand how a bond could effect such a child, he would be more likely to speak of it if I took it away. I inspected the hole and found it quite small, suspecting it was a tunelling creature. After a few tests without the knowledge of the staff, I determined the radiation coming in was nowhere near dangerous."
His chest raised greatly then lowered.
Jamieson-"Whatever was obviously searching for the little thing, that was an unforseen consequence for which I take full responsibility. All of that incident aside though, I can see a need to send someone out. A small group of those whom which are willing to leave. As you all know we are low on rations and the number of residents is simply too large for this space. Truth be told a large amount of people would have to leave, but first I want to make sure it is safe to go out there."
Jamieson's eyes narrowed.
Jamieson-"If any of you would like to be a part of this team, it would be of great help. I do not wish to send any out ill prepared, and currently you three, would be four, are equipped to face trouble. Evaline is another I am considering, however for what the reason may be she is yet to arrive."
Bernard seemed un-moved by the words, while Charles had no idea how to react.
Marcus-"The Overseer sweetheart."
Marcus placed his left hand on her shoulder.
Marcus-"Fire in to his head, stomach."
He touched both spots on her body with the hand.
Marcus-"Or chest."
The hand followed the pattern.
Marcus-"And you'll have your freedom."
Marcus held his right wrist in the left hand, ready to feign pain.
Marcus-"If you complete the job, you'll be free from this deep metal hole. Unless you find some reason to stay."
With a smile the Overseer's son walked off and began to shout running towards the Medical Office. Zach greeted him at the door and looked at the hand before they both stepped inside.
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:05 pm
Evania shrugged and then ran through the halls quickly, making her way to the overseer's office as quickly as possible. Once she got there, she quickly rapped on the door, waiting to be let in. She crossed her arms and tapped her feet impatiently.
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 10:11 pm
Vivian was about to look somewhere else until suddenly, She heard some noises. She looked from the left to the right saying in her own mind."What in the world was that?"She then turned and then said whispering to herself."I should probably investigate where the noise is coming from. . ."She then walked torwards the room near the source of the noises.
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