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Post by frozenlake on Nov 15, 2015 11:21:11 GMT -8
Charles just hangs out at Genes Garden, fiddling with a small computer since he doesn't know about the lake.
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Post by SJmun on Nov 15, 2015 11:38:42 GMT -8
The young man finally reaches the next room. There are two pressure plates on the ground a fair distance apart and a very heavy door blocking the way forwards. They look like they came from a dungeon in some generic land or whatever. They appear to be made out of a sturdy nonflammable material.
There is also a note written in sharpie on a piece of cardboard, right next to the door:
"If you think you're gonna cheat here, you have another thing coming.
Only somebody with actual friends can get past this! ->"
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Post by metreu on Nov 15, 2015 11:43:33 GMT -8
He looks at the floor panels and shakes his head with a laugh. "She sets up a dungeon that you cannot solo. Even if Ben was a first responder, he would be having trouble." The young man observes the panels for a moment before turning to face the way he came in...
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Post by metreu on Nov 15, 2015 12:33:26 GMT -8
He gives a smile to Elsey. "Been a while, Elsey. And yes, I'm looking to help Niki out. I guess I should have expected to convolutedness of her scheme here." The young man was none other than a somewhat older looking version of Mike.
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Post by lunarLunatic on Nov 15, 2015 13:20:35 GMT -8
Elsey fixes her hair and returns the smile.
'It's been a long while.
Hope you've been doing well, as this place is beyond boring lately.' She laughs bitterly.
She heads on over to one of the pressure plates and sets herself down.
'Well, she is hiding something preetty important. Can't have that fall to the wrong hands, can we? But we need it now, so let's get to getting it.'
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Post by SJmun on Nov 15, 2015 13:39:46 GMT -8
A kachunk can be heard as the first pressure plate is activated. Some noises can vaguely be heard through the walls, but it's hard to tell exactly what's going on.
After a moment of mechanical noise, it is silent once again.
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Post by metreu on Nov 15, 2015 13:41:54 GMT -8
Mike nods. "Been well. Fluffy keeps me busy with work." He steps on the other panel and waits for the mechanism. "Yeah... something this important probably needed this much."
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Post by SJmun on Nov 15, 2015 13:50:44 GMT -8
The telltale kachunk of the second pressure plate is heard. Once again, mechanical noises reverberate from the walls.
Then suddenly, two latches undo themselves from directly above the switches and a crashing noise is heard from the ceiling.
...Nothing falls out of the trap doors however.
A few seconds pass and a cruddy boom-box can be heard playing the zelda puzzle solve jingle from somewhere as the sturdy door in front opens.
A frigid breeze blows from the next room.
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Post by metreu on Nov 15, 2015 13:51:44 GMT -8
Mike lets out a hearty laugh. He rubs his eyes and heads on forward, motioning for Elsey to come along.
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Post by SJmun on Nov 15, 2015 14:49:30 GMT -8
As the two of them go further into the next room, the temperature begins to drop dramatically. The noise of way too many industrial box fans and like, 2 air conditioners can easily be heard echoing through the very chilly cavern. Wind blasts against the two of you, likely slowing your movements. The ground seems to be much smoother than usual, a thin sheet of very reflective ice blanketing it. The stalactites hanging from the ceiling can be seen reflecting off the ice, like daggers waiting for an unfortunate foot-owner.  A metal door with a doorknob waits at the end of the room. |
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Post by metreu on Nov 15, 2015 17:44:39 GMT -8
Mike pulls up the holo screen up again, this time turning the heat up on his clothes so they were nice and warm. He taps his heels and then steps into the ice with spiked shoes. "Hold onto me." He motions to his back.
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Post by metreu on Nov 15, 2015 20:19:38 GMT -8
Mike continues forward on spiked shoes and warm clothes, pushing against ice and wind to get to the door.
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Post by SJmun on Nov 15, 2015 20:26:54 GMT -8
The wind continues to whip past them as Mike trudges against it, towards the metal door at the other end.
The hike seems to be just a lot of the same, going onward in the face of continuous obstacle.
A bright light can be seen through the glass window, though it is difficult to make anything out, due to the frost.
The doorknob has a few icicles hanging off of it, but there is also a rubber grip wrapped around it.
Strangely thoughtful after an entire trek through frozen hell, isn't it?
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Post by metreu on Nov 15, 2015 20:38:45 GMT -8
Mike takes hold of the handle and gives it a good crank to open it.
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Post by SJmun on Nov 15, 2015 21:06:13 GMT -8
Thankfully, the door opens just as it should, and the way forwards is cleared. The room ahead is at a much more reasonable temperature, though perhaps it is a little bright compared to the others. The source of the light is a rather fancy looking indoor gardening lamp affixed to the ceiling, on some sort of outlet timer. Looking straight ahead, the prize can be seen under the impressive light.  The Rose of Rising sits in a simple flowerpot with a ribbon tied around it, on top of a moss-covered rock. |
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