vatheon | (no subject)

[If you've visited the island any time in the past week, then you would have had the briefest conversation with Station Master in the elevator, right before you stepped off onto the island, demeanor as polite as ever as he speaks--]

I'm trying out some new cookie recipes and wanted to know if you wanted to try some. Stop by, when you and your friends are able. I’m thinking of baking up a big batch on Saturday and pass them out where we met before. You really should come.

[--before the doors of the elevator will close, dissuading further conversation. He certainly looked far too serious to be talking about cookies.]

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[For those who take Station Master up on his offer, he'll be waiting by the warehouse up on the island, distracted, before waving people inside. Inside are cookies, muffins, and cups of water, but those aren't the real reason he's summoned you here. When Station Master steps inside, he removes his hat, but his gaze is still distant, as if he has other thoughts preoccupying him.]

I’m sorry for calling everyone here on such short notice. I’m afraid I had little choice though and my message is not an enjoyable one.

[His expression is serious now, very serious.]

This morning I intercepted a message meant for the Head Nurse from the lead scientists who are behind this experiment. I was able to erase the message, leaving her unaware of its existence for now but I’m afraid I’ve only been able to buy us some time, nothing more.

[He’s reaching into his pocket now, drawing out a folded piece of paper. The message for those who’d rather read it black on white.]

It said they have gathered all the data needed and are shutting down this project. They’ve also given her the all clear on eradicating all left over assets. That is to say… you.

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That's the spirit.

[He tucks his hands behind his back for a moment.]

You've been here for a long while. Have you ever tried to come up with any escape plans?

Of course. Alternians are survivalists, after all. Unfortunately, I don't know enough about certain things to have made them more solid.

First, we could attempt to make the outside world- your Fasest- aware of what is happening here. We could give them a good impression of us. Since they are apparently human, seeing us all as normal individuals being experimented on in cruel and unusual ways would hopefully rally them to a call. However, I myself do not know how I could contact anyone out there.

Another idea is taking things more into our own hands by breaching the barrier on the surface. That one has a different power source than the one surrounding the city, doesn't it? Vatheon itself is protected by energy exerted by the coral. If I knew what was powering the outer barrier, I could potentially come up with a way to get through it..

[He gives a small nod. Good. At least someone has thought about this stuff.]

You've certainly come up with a few things that I've been keeping in mind too.

I believe though, before contacting the outside world, we should strive to make certain these scientists cannot interrupt that contact in any way. Besides, they should be brought to justice. There is a possibility that they will use us contacting the outside world as a cue to disappear completely.

[Darkleer is paranoid, Station Master, please, why wouldn't he have thought about this stuff. If Zelda was still here with him, the two of them probably have planned this all out in detail.]

I wonder if we could trap them somehow to keep them from escaping... Do the same that they've done to us.

Their main research facility is on an island. Sabotage their way off and they will be trapped.

[A dark smile briefly passes over Darkleer's face]

I see. Station Master, is there any way possible we could loosen the restraints on abilities on at least one individual? My matesprit is capable of communing with beasts. If his psionic reach was allowed its true reach, I believe he could destroy their chances of escape in an excellently subtle manner.

No, I'm afraid not. I'm not sure what technologies exactly they use for dampening your powers, nor am I certain if they would immediately return at full strength once those are lifted. You have been dampened for a long while now. Your powers may have grown weak in the mean time.

[Aka, not a gamble he is willing to make.]

Ah, that isn't good... [His brows furrow visibly behind his glasses.] Wouldn't that be noticeable upon our return to our homeworlds, however? I don't believe I've ever heard such a thing mentioned.