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thalassino ([personal profile] thalassino) wrote in [community profile] vatheon2012-08-12 06:02 am

secret tunnel thru the mountain

Characters: [community profile] vatheon + an eventual mystery guest star
Location: island + new area
Time: all week starting monday
Style: any
Status: open - threadhop & theadjack away

[ after the kicked up damage wrought by yami in the south forest quadrant settles down and becomes surveyable by monday, characters are in for a little— or, well, a big surprise that is the secret research facility. the entrance of it is easy enough to find, thanks to the destruction— although a lot of the research facility itself is destroyed as well. the power still works, at least! although whatever network it had seemingly been hooked up to is currently (and likely permanently) offline.

near the ENTRANCE of the facility, characters will likely find a very large chart on one of the walls— it resembles a map with handwritten annotations and will undoubtedly prove useful in further exploration. there's nothing else interesting near the entrance, sans for a few empty desks and a trash bin full of what appears to be torn up employee information of some sort. the other areas that can be found will be as follows:

DORMS

↪ pretty self-explanatory, although they are extremely minimalistic and completely abandoned. it's likely that the scientists made use of these— some of the beds seem a bit unkempt, as though they were recently used; whereas some rooms have full garbage bins with various papers. many of them are unuseful or flat-out irrelevant, others appear to be outdated schedule data— the dates on most of the papers seem to be from a little over a year ago. basically, the bins are filled with what they were made for— trash.

VARIOUS LABS

↪ deeper into the facility, it's obvious that quite a lot of research had been being conducted within— multiple rooms seem to be arranged for just that purpose. most of the rooms are empty or have a lot of strewn tools within them as though they were emptied in a hurry. although one room in particular was left as it was; it's both locked and blocked off though, and might take a little force in order to get into. once inside, a completely white room will be found that might feel familiar to people who had been directly involved in a strange event that had happened quite a while ago... the room is slightly less white than any "experiments" might remember, however. in fact, there seems to be quite a bit of dried blood about the place. the blood can be found on nearly everything in the room— the table accompanied with surgical tools, the cabinet filled with both syringes and old vials of a blue fluid, and a prominent list visible on one of the walls.

MAIN LAB

↪ one lab in particular found further within the facility appears to be bigger and better than all the others— it's also the only lab with a multitude of computers. due to the power being on, computers will be responsive— although because whatever network they once runned on is no longer online, the only data accessible is offline data found within any harddrives or memory devices.

and there is plenty of that. however, any data found is heavily encrypted and unlike anything ever seen before, so even a normally excellent hacker will have a problem getting past the security walls; and the only file that can be opened immediately seems to make no sense whatsoever:

w3spEvU3


furthermore, nearly everything resembling paper evidence has been torn or shredded, as evident by the completely empty and ajar file cabinets— not to mention the fact that there are plenty of scraps of unreadable paper strewn across some parts of the floor.

SUBMARINE EXIT

↪ in the deepest part of the lab is a peculair hallway that seems to drop downward— which is curious, since the facility is located so closely on the edge of the island itself. although everything becomes clear should one reach the room near the end of the lowering hallway— a majority of the equipment is damaged, but it is indeed a submarine exit of some sort. could this be how all of the scientists left so suddenly..? in fact, most of the submarines are missing— sans for one, but it's quite old and probably nonfunctional in its current state. you're fully allowed to try and fix it, but it will take both a team of people and several weeks.

CONTAINMENT UNIT

↪ also in the deeper part of the facility, although closer to the main lab than the submarine exit, is a completely closed off area— mechanical doors and a digital lock that seems to be online block all from entering. the door seems to open automatically for a keycard, but there's also an emergency override function— that activates via a password. blinking in an almost mocking fashion, it prompts you:

enter password: |
tsundyne: (ah jeez)

[personal profile] tsundyne 2012-08-18 06:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe it's just me.

[Heh, of course she wouldn't expect someone like Tiir to be freaked out by any of this. But yeah, unusual is definitely a word for it, so she can't exactly disagree...]

It's hard to believe it's been here the entire time.

[And without anyone noticing, too.]
messianic: (Half bitterness we know)

[personal profile] messianic 2012-08-18 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[....of course. His eyes scan the list for a moment, dark. He remembers that day.

It was a very dark day.]


Yes, I'm okay. This...means a lot, doesn't it?
redcloakedthief: (lost and confused)

:3 it has been a long time sob

[personal profile] redcloakedthief 2012-08-18 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[.....yeah. He nods quietly, stepping forward to run his finger over the list.]

Me neither, but I know it's where we were. This, this was the place that they brainwashed us.

Are they going to do it again now?
redcloakedthief: (i have an opinion!)

[personal profile] redcloakedthief 2012-08-18 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
It sure does.

My name's at the top of it.
contemptibility: (✛ cover your eyes; the devil's inside)

[personal profile] contemptibility 2012-08-18 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Indeed. I would imagine, however, that that barrier had something to do with it.

[He remembers the barrier well, if only because crashing into it from the sky? Really painful.]
contemptibility: (✛ don't be afraid of the dark)

[personal profile] contemptibility 2012-08-18 10:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[He glares at the list, as if that would somehow tear it to shreds.

And in a biting tone—]


Well, it certainly confirms that we're nothing but toys for whomever's behind this.
ravenly: (are you insinuating something)

[personal profile] ravenly 2012-08-18 11:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[At that, she begins to look around the room once more, trying to calm herself; although she turns to watch as he runs his hand down the list.]

I don't see anyone.

[So there is that--

Though she doesn't know whether that's good or bad yet.
]


Should we leave...?
ladyinscarlet: (// thoughtful)

[personal profile] ladyinscarlet 2012-08-19 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
[Bites her lip and looks at the paper.]

I heard that people disappear randomly from Vatheon... Almost as randomly as they appear... But this... Do you think it is different?
fulmination: <user name="messala"> (and I do it all for free)

[personal profile] fulmination 2012-08-19 02:35 am (UTC)(link)
As am I, but if I understand correctly our study of science is a bit different. I've had several people tell me that alchemy either hasn't, or it ceased to exist in their worlds but all the same it's different than turning lead into gold.

[He approaches Muraki to peer over at the papers.]

May I take a look?
fulmination: <user name="messala"> (even for a little while...)

[personal profile] fulmination 2012-08-19 06:22 am (UTC)(link)
Hm, that's a shame...

[He glances down at the paper, then, take a look at it he offers it out. Go on kiddo, take it!]

It's just a copy of the map out in the lobby--nothing too terribly interesting I'm afraid. I've just been thinking of where to go next.
tsundyne: (thinking again)

[personal profile] tsundyne 2012-08-19 07:29 am (UTC)(link)
[She nods. Whatever this place is, they aren't meant to see it; and whoever it was went through the trouble of protecting and hiding it. Seems like once it was discovered, though...

Well.
]


I heard pretty loud screeching before I came up, too...

I wonder what that was.

[Maybe someone was trying to get away.]
kagayakashi: (★ can you say no to this face)

[personal profile] kagayakashi 2012-08-19 06:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[ As Futon searches, Gracia answers. ]

Your master? I see. Then that means you are his liege, right? [ She nods, content with that assumption. ]

I don't know his name, but maybe I know what he looks like? Can you tell me that? [ She stops reading and tilts her head at the tall man. ]
kagayakashi: (★ and now...now I become a vampire!)

[personal profile] kagayakashi 2012-08-19 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Gracia nods in agreement. She follows Mitsuhide's lead as he takes them outside the white room, Futon close to Gracia. ]

[ She shivers slightly. ] I didn't like being in that room either, Father. [ Gracia rubs her arms. ] It...it makes me feel very strange.

[ She'd rather not relive those memories. She's gotten so far without having to think about that dark place...she wants to keep it that way. ]

[ For now though, she had something else to worry about. Gracia looks all around the facility as she ponders on Mitsuhide's reply. ] I wasn't aware that so many of us were taken at the time...But I'm not quite sure I understand, Father. What significance is that room to our kidnapping? Why was the list there? And those numbers...they're most curious, don't you think?

[ She shakes her head. But because of her injury, she can only sway her arms back and forth, awkwardly, as opposed to her usual putting them on her hips. ] After all this time, we're still nowhere close to arriving at the truth! It's frustrating...
kagayakashi: (★ gracia (sad))

[personal profile] kagayakashi 2012-08-19 06:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[ let's go team 16th century!!!!!!!!!! ]

Well, maybe we can guess the word! [ She steps in front of him and examines the screen once more. She attempts to type something, but both her hands were injured from the previous fight involving the Yami. Three of her fingers on the right hand were broken, splints getting in the way of actual typing. Her left hand had an extremely swollen wrist. Gracia bites her lip in annoyance. ]

But then, what word would we guess? We have nowhere to begin. Ooh...how irritating!
redcloakedthief: (Default)

[personal profile] redcloakedthief 2012-08-20 04:51 am (UTC)(link)
They aren't here now, so it makes no difference.

[He shrugs loosely, stepping closer to eye the papper.]

Always wondered why my number was so much different from everyone else's.
messianic: (And could not think of anything)

[personal profile] messianic 2012-08-20 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
[......hm.]

Maybe. And we'll have to do something about it...

But at least that's not all we are.
ravenly: (i'm kinda confused)

[personal profile] ravenly 2012-08-20 07:08 am (UTC)(link)
[...Well, that's true.

When Matthew steps closer, Rue will step back to make it a little easier for him to lean in.
]


You've figured out what it means?
aim_exorable: (screenlight ♐ We thought success)

closed

[personal profile] aim_exorable 2012-08-20 07:15 am (UTC)(link)
[As he waits for Nepeta, Darkleer continues to do his best to get through all the encryptions on the computer he's designated as 'his'.]
bestestfurrend: (and then I'll pawnce!)

[personal profile] bestestfurrend 2012-08-20 07:30 am (UTC)(link)
[Is Darkleer engrossed in his work? Because right now a kitty troll is slowly sneaking up on him, preparing to pouncegreet her favourite adult blueblood!]
aim_exorable: (tinker ♐ A beauty calm and clear)

[personal profile] aim_exorable 2012-08-20 07:34 am (UTC)(link)
[He is very engrossed in his work! It is important, after all.]

Please be careful.

[Which means he is also careful to make sure he isn't interrupted.]
bestestfurrend: (nuh uh)

[personal profile] bestestfurrend 2012-08-20 09:15 am (UTC)(link)
Nooo, you weren't supposed to spot me!

[Fine, she'll just monkey herself onto his shoulders instead, rubbing her face on his hair.]
lamorteblanc: ([ !! ] ☼ Scream | BoA)

[personal profile] lamorteblanc 2012-08-20 02:18 pm (UTC)(link)
By all means.

[ He's gonna slide some papers over, still trying to make sense of those nearby. ]

It would make sense... perhaps these symbols are familiar to you? I recognize some computer file extensions but nothing more apart from that.
lamorteblanc: ([...] | Who am I)

[personal profile] lamorteblanc 2012-08-20 02:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[ This time, he has nothing to do with it. Just nosing about in case there were any injured to tend to. ]

I can imagine your unease. However, this still stands to be a puzzle for all of us involved. As long as no one in the know is willing to divulge answers, I fear we'll have to wrestle them from these ruins.

But I wonder... that code in the main lab...
xthecorvus: ([...] | When the ice is slowly cracking)

[personal profile] xthecorvus 2012-08-20 02:50 pm (UTC)(link)
I am his butler.

[ That simply stated. ]

My master is a boy of thirteen, wears an eyepatch... certainly unmistakable by those descriptions but that isn't what I wish to ask.

[ He's going to approach her and hold up a copy of the list they found in one of the labs. ]

Do you see your name on this list?
xthecorvus: ([...] | At the end of your)

[personal profile] xthecorvus 2012-08-20 02:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He takes the order with a short bow from the waist. ]

As you wish.

[ But there's a glance over at the question though. ]

I'm afraid I haven't the slightest clue as to what this entire list could mean, sir. I do recognize several names: Mitsuhide, Katsu, Izaya... but nothing else strikes me in particular.

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