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  1. 03[01:04] * [Atai]Narrator ([email protected]) has joined #maidrpg
  2. [01:06] <[Atai]Narrator> War.
  3. [01:06] <[Atai]Narrator> War never changes.
  4. [01:07] <[Atai]Narrator> ...But sometimes it wears a frilly headband when it thinks nobody is looking.
  5. 06[01:07] * [Atai]Narrator It is the year 2202, and the denizens of Vault R live out their lives peacefully inside the sealed facility.
  6. 03[01:09] * Myschii is now known as Myschii|insuit
  7. 03[01:09] * Myschii|insuit is now known as [Mys]Victoria
  8. 06[01:09] * [Atai]Narrator It has been just under five years since the new Overseer was appointed to the post. A competent man, he is intelligent, insightful, and clever. You don't get to be Overseer by being a total fuckign slouch, after all.
  9. [01:09] <[Atai]Narrator> [=-= *fucking ]
  10. 06[01:10] * [Atai]Narrator While his preference for women's clothing is unusual and strange, he is able to pass as female, though his true gender is no secret.
  11. 06[01:10] * [Atai]Narrator However, in a Vault where the standard Vault-Tec jumpsuits were never issued, and instead, the citizens wear uniforms more suited to the maids and butlers of a rich, aristocratic 20th century family, it is almost /appropriately/ bizarre.
  12. 06[01:11] * [Atai]Narrator ...Or would be to the average outsider, since the locals have long since grown accustomed to this mode of dress after 125 years. People can get used to anything, and living with millions of tons of rock over your head for a century is no exception.
  13. 06[01:11] * [Atai]Narrator It is morning, and people are waking up, one by one. Three certain citizens, however, have a special message waiting on their Pip-Boys:
  14. 03[01:11] * Tesla is now known as [Tess]Audet
  15. [01:11] <[Atai]Narrator> 9"Report to the Overseer at 1430 today. There is business to be discussed."
  16. 03[01:11] * HY is now known as HY|sleep
  17. 06[01:12] * [Atai]Narrator However, you still have much of the day ahead of you; plenty of time in which to forget how terribly written this intro was.
  18. 03[01:15] * Dune is now known as Mentat_Trance
  19. 06[01:16] * [Mys]Victoria rouses in her bed. She rolls one way and the other trying to forget about the nagging idea of waking up.
  20. 06[01:20] * [Mys]Victoria The idea is lodged firmly in her mind though. Her eyes shoot open. She gets out of bed and marches into the bathroom with an air of authority. Her daily routine sparking life into her day.
  21. 06[01:21] * [Tess]Audet is woken up by her alarm but does her best to ignore it, shutting her eyes again and turning over.
  22. 06[01:24] * [Tess]Audet eventually cedes and gets up, however, dragging her feet on her way to the washroom. Why is it always this early...
  23. 02[01:25] * Whoosh|MHTri ([email protected]) Quit (Quit: bed)
  24. [01:28] <[Mys]Victoria> Her short white hair falls in waves framing her dark complexion as she dries herself in the mirror. Her stark white eyes still look odd on her. She slips into her cleanly pressed and well kept uniform without much ado. Skirts never suited her tall figure but she supposes the colors do well enough.
  25. [01:31] <[Mys]Victoria> "Well, what is this here?" Victoria glances at her Pip-Boy noticing a short yet interesting message.
  26. 06[01:32] * [Tess]Audet splashes cold water on her face and goes through her routine, putting on her uniform once that's done. It suits her well enough, and getting into it wakes her up some more.
  27. [01:34] <[Mys]Victoria> "One four three-oh is far off enough," Victoria realizes. She glances over at her sister who is sleeping through her alarm. She turns the noisy thing off. Katrina can sleep in today.
  28. 06[01:35] * [Tess]Audet takes to walking some around the vault, stretching and checking her messages- what's this about?
  29. [01:36] <[Tess]Audet> 14Must be something important...
  30. 06[01:37] * [Mys]Victoria kisses her sister on the forehead before leaving to take her morning walk.
  31. 03[01:38] * [Kimi]Zombie is now known as Kimitsutoko
  32. 06[01:41] * [Tess]Audet begins to whistle a few bars as she walks, trying to find something to do for the next few hours.
  33. 06[01:47] * [Tess]Audet steers into one of the mess halls... they're probably serving up breakfast right about now.
  34. 06[01:47] * [Mys]Victoria reaches a cafeteria and prepares her own breakfast. The cooks so used to the occasion that the left the ingredients aside for her.
  35. 03[01:48] * Wriggle ([email protected]) has joined #maidrpg
  36. 06[01:49] * [Mys]Victoria is lost in thought as she chars her bacon and eggs. "What could this business be about..." Smoke brings her attention back to the world around her.
  37. [01:50] <[Mys]Victoria> "Shoots and ladders," Victoria swears as she dumps her worst breakfast in ages onto a plate before it gets worse.
  38. 06[01:52] * [Tess]Audet just orders up some standard bacon & eggs, taking the mush over to a table and proceeding to eat it rather quickly.
  39. [01:52] <[Mys]Victoria> The synthetic taste more obvious then ever in this "crispy" masterpiece, Victoria swallows it down dutifully as she sits in her usual spot.
  40. 06[01:59] * [Tess]Audet notices someone sit down, though she doesn't check to see who it is.
  41. [01:59] <[Tess]Audet> "Ah, Morning."
  42. [02:02] <[Mys]Victoria> "Good morning to you too."
  43. [02:03] <[Tess]Audet> "Sleep well enough?"
  44. [02:05] <[Mys]Victoria> "Truth be told, I have been having these awful dreams of late... Radiation giants and over sized bugs chasing me. I keep waking up out of breath in the dead of night."
  45. [02:06] <[Mys]Victoria> "Don't tell Kat that though," Victoria says sternly enough, "I do not enjoy thinking my little sister has to worry about me."
  46. [02:08] <[Tess]Audet> "Well, I'll keep quiet about that if you ask. She's really the type to fret over these things, I understand."
  47. 06[02:10] * [Mys]Victoria glances over at the clock yet again... Her curiosity must really be getting to her.
  48. [02:10] <[Tess]Audet> "Probably don't mean anything, if you ask me."
  49. 06[02:12] * [Tess]Audet finishes up, passing her dishes and cutlery over to the proper places and cracking her neck. Still a few hours to go...
  50. [02:16] <[Mys]Victoria> "Well I know you mean well enough. They are just nightmares. I have just had this awful foreboding feeling. And now with that message this morning..."
  51. 06[02:18] * [Mys]Victoria glances at the clock yet again. Whatever business it is, it is probably not anything deserving of such distraction.
  52. [02:18] <[Tess]Audet> "That could be anything. Sure, it's probably pretty important, but how bad could it be? I don't think oversized arthropods will be ultimately involved."
  53. [02:23] <[Tess]Audet> "Besides, I figure our schedules could use some variety. It happens to have been some time since anything of note has happened."
  54. [02:24] <[Mys]Victoria> "Our? You received that message too then?"
  55. [02:27] <[Tess]Audet> "Is it the same one? Fourteen-thirty and the rest?"
  56. 06[02:28] * [Mys]Victoria nods.
  57. [02:29] <[Mys]Victoria> "I am glad. Hearing that you are going, it couldn't possibly be any dire business."
  58. [02:31] <[Tess]Audet> "My apologies, but how does that follow?"
  59. 02[02:32] * Terminal ([email protected]) Quit (Ping timeout: 240 seconds)
  60. [02:36] <[Mys]Victoria> "Well, I have never known you as the "physical" type. So I doubt this business will involve much labor if any."
  61. 06[02:36] * [Mys]Victoria reasons.
  62. 06[02:37] * [Tess]Audet shrugs, smiling.
  63. [02:37] <[Mys]Victoria> "Thus I doubt it could be dangerous in any fashion. Maybe the Overseer is just looking for some fashion tips~."
  64. [02:37] <[Mys]Victoria> "Though that begs the question of why she would ask me to be there..."
  65. 02[02:39] * [Atai]Narrator ([email protected]) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
  66. [02:39] <[Tess]Audet> "I suppose the question is to wait. Have you got anything to go through this morning? I wanted to practice some sleight of hand but if you have anything to do I'll help."
  67. [02:40] <[Mys]Victoria> "I would be delighted to watch you practice your sleight of hand."
  68. [02:43] <[Tess]Audet> "Well, I suppose I could use a judge."
  69. 06[02:46] * [Tess]Audet takes her Pip-Boy and spins it on the palm of her hand before bringing her hands together and separating them, first flipping the device under her palm and then into a sleeve while she performs the maneuver.
  70. [02:46] <[Tess]Audet> 15Damn, I slipped.
  71. 06[02:49] * [Mys]Victoria sees her slip up... But pretends she does not.
  72. [02:50] <[Mys]Victoria> "w-Wow, where did it go!" Victoria pretends to be surprised as best as she possibly can.
  73. [02:51] <[Tess]Audet> "...I've done better. A pretty simple trick, though."
  74. 06[02:52] * [Tess]Audet holds her arm downwards and shakes the device out into her hand.
  75. 02[02:57] * [Mys]Victoria ([email protected]) Quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer)
  76. 03[03:04] * [Mys]Victoria ([email protected]) has joined #maidrpg
  77. [03:09] <[Tess]Audet> Well, never mind all that. Pick a card, will you?
  78. 06[03:10] * [Tess]Audet produces a dead man's hand, held out and with the cards facing Victoria, apparently from nowhere.
  79. 06[03:10] * [Mys]Victoria rolls her shoulders and runs a finger across the cards and stops on one. She plucks it from the fan, a queen of clubs.
  80. 06[03:13] * [Tess]Audet produces, in her other hand, a deck just as mysteriously and shuffles in the remaining cards. She rubs her hands together, with which the deck seems to disappear again.
  81. [03:13] <[Tess]Audet> Now, pocket that one.
  82. [03:14] <[Mys]Victoria> "Alright."
  83. 06[03:14] * [Mys]Victoria pockets the card into her skirt.
  84. [03:15] <[Tess]Audet> Now, which card was that?
  85. [03:17] <[Mys]Victoria> "Well it was the queen in clubs."
  86. [03:18] <[Tess]Audet> "Oh, yeah? Was it this one?"
  87. 06[03:18] * [Tess]Audet flicks a queen of clubs into existence in the same fashion, holding it between her index and middle fingers.
  88. 06[03:19] * [Mys]Victoria checks her pocket, smiling unconsciously...
  89. 06[03:19] * [Mys]Victoria empty.
  90. 06[03:20] * [Tess]Audet grins mischeviously, as drawing the card you pocketed will reveal it is now a jack of diamonds.
  91. [03:20] <[Mys]Victoria> [=-= get ride of that last line of mine]
  92. 02[03:20] * Pygmalion ([email protected]) Quit (Remote host closed the connection)
  93. [03:23] <[Mys]Victoria> "Wowzer..."
  94. [03:23] <[Mys]Victoria> "So I doubt you will tell me how you did that one will you."
  95. 06[03:24] * [Mys]Victoria is certain of the answer she will hear but she cannot help but ask.
  96. [03:24] <[Tess]Audet> "Interested in an apprenticeship?"
  97. 03[03:26] * Pygmalion ([email protected]) has joined #maidrpg
  98. [03:31] <[Mys]Victoria> "No. I don't think I would have much of a knack for it."
  99. 06[03:35] * [Mys]Victoria realizes there are some important meetings she must make...
  100. [03:35] <[Tess]Audet> "Well, that's your choice. Do let me know if you ever get interested, but... well, I'll practice some more and see what comes of that. Remind me when the time for the meeting comes, will you? I can focus too much with this."
  101. [03:36] <[Mys]Victoria> "Ah, actually I am sorry I can't watch any more tricks... I will drop by in time to get you for that meet though okay?"
  102. 06[03:38] * [Tess]Audet flips a coin, then pockets everything again.
  103. [03:38] <[Tess]Audet> "I'll take the chance to take care of business myself then. See you there."
  104. [03:38] <[Mys]Victoria> "See you there."
  105. 06[03:38] * [Mys]Victoria hurries a goodbye as she walks away. The day was far from over.
  106. 03[03:39] * [Mys]Victoria is now known as [Mys]Victoria|mahjong
  107. 03[03:42] * [Tess]Audet is now known as Tesla
  108.  
  109.  
  110. 03[21:33] * [Atai]Vivian is now known as The_Overseer
  111. 06[21:35] * [Atai]Narrator It is a little after 12, and the time of the meeting is coming soon.
  112. 06[21:37] * [Atai]Narrator Yes, soon. Yes, it's 12, not 2. It was always going to be at 12:30. What's this 2:30 nonsense? Stop trying to confuse me.
  113. 06[21:37] * [Atai]Narrator Anyway.
  114. 06[21:37] * [Atai]Narrator Each of the maids who received the earlier message now receive a new one:
  115. 03[21:37] * [Atai]Narrator is now known as Pip-Butler
  116. [21:39] <Pip-Butler> Lunch will be served, so don't eat beforehand~ ---The Overseer.
  117. 03[21:39] * Pip-Butler is now known as [Atai]Narrator
  118. 06[21:40] * Victoria` stops her sandwich halfway to her mouth as she notices the incoming message...
  119. 06[21:40] * Victoria` glances at the bread and meat...
  120. 06[21:40] * Victoria` closes jaw slowly...
  121. [21:41] <Victoria`> ...ah....well guess I'll just save it...
  122. 06[21:42] * Victoria` wraps the thing in plastic wrap and pockets the sandwich.
  123. 06[21:45] * Audet looks at the message, suddenly changing her route. Something else to do now...
  124. [21:46] <Audet> Good thing I saw that before I went to eat.
  125. 06[21:46] * Katrina , on the other hand, strolls to the cafeteria. Message? What message?
  126. 06[21:49] * Katrina enters, greeting some of the other vault-dwellers before she notices her sister and walks over.
  127. 06[21:49] * Audet practices the French drop and a few other illusions as she walks, humming all the while.
  128. 10[21:50] <Katrina> Hello, Victoria~
  129. 06[21:50] * Katrina hugs her from behind, then seating herself.
  130. 06[21:52] * Victoria` jumps...
  131. [21:52] <Victoria`> Oh hey, Katrina.
  132. 06[21:52] * Audet flips a coin a few times, whistling. Would be nice to find something to do...
  133. 10[21:53] <Katrina> Hiya.
  134. 06[21:53] * Katrina smiles.
  135. 10[21:53] <Katrina> What have you been up to?
  136. 06[21:54] * Katrina emanates a sort of cheery aura, having enjoyed sleeping in.
  137. [21:54] <Victoria`> I bumped into Sylvaine earlier and had a chat.
  138. [21:55] <Victoria`> Gosh, that reminds me...
  139. 10[21:55] <Katrina> hm?
  140. [21:55] <Victoria`> I think I may have to go soon. I hate to cut this short but the Overseer... Well she wants to see me and Sylvaine for some reason.
  141. [21:56] <Victoria`> Golly, you wouldn't happen to know any make-up tricks or anything would ya?
  142. 10[21:56] <Katrina> Fashion tips, hmmm~?
  143. 10[21:56] <Katrina> Yeah, I know a few.
  144. [21:58] <Victoria`> Yippy Skippy! That was postively the only thing I could imagine the Overseer wanting with both me an' Syl'. I was worried I wouldn't be any help at all, but now~
  145. 06[21:58] * Katrina giggles a bit.
  146. 10[21:58] <Katrina> when did she want you over?
  147. 06[21:59] * Victoria` glances at the clock...
  148. [21:59] <Victoria`> Shoots and Ladders! I might be late... Can we walk an' talk?
  149. 10[22:00] <Katrina> ah, sure!
  150. 06[22:00] * Victoria` starts a-walkin' an' a-talkin'
  151. 06[22:00] * Katrina stands up, straightens her hat, smooths her miniskirt, and glances at Victoria's unfinished sandwich.
  152. 06[22:01] * Victoria` notices Katrina glancing at her pocketed sandwich.
  153. 06[22:01] * Audet checks the time again.
  154. [22:01] <Audet> 14Damn, this late already?
  155. [22:04] <Victoria`> Would you like it?
  156. 10[22:04] <Katrina> Yeah, i'm getting hungry...
  157. 06[22:04] * Katrina 's hat flops back to one side as usual, though she doesn't notice.
  158. 06[22:04] * Victoria` unwraps part of it...
  159. [22:05] <Victoria`> Say "aaaah~"
  160. 10[22:06] <Katrina> You baby me too much.
  161. 06[22:06] * Katrina nevertheless aaaahs~
  162. 06[22:07] * Victoria` inserts SANDWICH into KATRINA
  163. 06[22:07] * Audet spins on her heel and begins to walk briskly. Can't miss the start of the meeting...
  164. 06[22:08] * Katrina then CHEWS and ENJOYS it, GULPING it afterwards for SUSTENANCE.
  165. 10[22:08] <Katrina> [=-= uh, retcon the "You baby me too much line and the nevertheless?]
  166. 06[22:10] * Victoria` throws an arm around her sister's shoulders. They gab as the make their way toward the Overseer's place.
  167. 06[22:12] * Audet relaxes a little as she walks once she realizes she'll make it on time, starting to whistle again.
  168. 06[22:15] * Katrina delights in this walking chat, smiling all the while. Today is a good day!
  169. 03[22:15] * Katrina is now known as Emmerian_Pilot
  170. 03[22:15] * Emmerian_Pilot is now known as Katrina
  171. 06[22:15] * [Atai]Narrator Audet: As you head towards the Overseer's office, you meet a large, maybe-ten-pounds-shy-of-overweight black man in the uniform of a security officer heading the other way.
  172. 03[22:16] * PacManGoogle ([email protected]) has joined #maidrpg
  173. 03[22:16] * [Atai]Ernie ([email protected]) has joined #maidrpg
  174. 06[22:17] * Audet bumps into the fellow, nearly dropping her coin but managing to make it disappear into her sleeve.
  175. 06[22:17] * [Atai]Narrator Why, it's Chief of Security for Vault R, Ernie Watkins! Better known to Audet as "Ernie" and the sisters as "Chief Watkins."
  176. 06[22:17] * [Atai]Ernie smiles at her.
  177. [22:18] <[Atai]Ernie> G 'day, Miss Auddie. You headin' up to the bossman-lady's office?
  178. [22:18] <Audet> Yes, that's right. What's your day like, Ernie?
  179. [22:22] <[Atai]Ernie> It's been good. I was just on my way to fetch you and the Venetia sisters.
  180. 06[22:23] * Victoria` arrives just then. Speak of the devil.
  181. 10[22:24] <Katrina> Hello, Chief Watkins!
  182. [22:24] <Victoria`> What is this? Chief Watkins? Good Day!
  183. 06[22:24] * Katrina waves with her free hand.
  184. [22:24] <Audet> The boss is that keen on seeing us? Well, I'm not really surprised. Oh, hello you two.
  185. 06[22:25] * Audet waves at the two new arrivals, then flicking her hand and presenting a full house before tucking the cards away again.
  186. [22:25] <Victoria`> Good Day again, Sylvaine.
  187. 10[22:26] <Katrina> Hello, Sylvie!
  188. [22:27] <[Atai]Ernie> He certainly is.
  189. [22:27] <[Atai]Ernie> Ah, well. You're just makin' my job easier by the minute, aren't you?
  190. 10[22:28] <Katrina> Oh? What job?
  191. [22:28] <[Atai]Ernie> Collecting you and you and your sister.
  192. [22:28] <[Atai]Ernie> Good morning to you both, by the way.
  193. 10[22:30] <Katrina> Morning!
  194. [22:30] <[Atai]Ernie> If you two don't know the way to the Overseer's office, just follow Sylvie here. She knows the way.
  195. 10[22:30] <Katrina> Thanks.
  196. [22:30] <Victoria`> We should make haste then...
  197. 06[22:30] * [Atai]Ernie flashes them both a smile, and strolls off.
  198. 06[22:31] * Audet waves him off, then turns back to the other two.
  199. 06[22:31] * Katrina muses aloud.
  200. 10[22:31] <Katrina> Huh, I thought she just wanted you two...
  201. 02[22:31] * Klaymen ([email protected]) Quit (Quit: ChatZilla 0.9.86 [Firefox 3.6.3/20100401080539])
  202. [22:31] <Audet> Well, I'll lead the way. Anything you want to do beforehand?
  203. [22:32] <Victoria`> [=-=Tequila shots]
  204. 06[22:32] * Victoria` shakes her head.
  205. [22:33] <Audet> Alright then. On my heels, you two.
  206. 02[22:33] * [Atai]Ernie ([email protected]) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
  207. 06[22:33] * Katrina half-speaks to herself, half to the others.
  208. 10[22:33] <Katrina> 14If the overseer is really up for fashion advice, I could run and get some makeup, or something...
  209. 03[22:33] * PacManGoogle_ ([email protected]) has joined #maidrpg
  210. 06[22:34] * Audet turns and resumes her walk towards the office, summoning her coin and flipping it again.
  211. 06[22:34] * Victoria` follows.
  212. 02[22:34] * PacManGoogle ([email protected]) Quit (Ping timeout: 240 seconds)
  213. 03[22:35] * PacManGoogle_ is now known as PacManGoogle
  214. 06[22:35] * Katrina is led, Victoria's arm around her shoulders.
  215. 03[22:38] * [Atai]Domino ([email protected]) has joined #maidrpg
  216. 06[22:40] * Audet eventually comes up to the door of the office, doing her usual unorthodox routine of rapping on it with her knuckles instead of using the button.
  217. 06[22:42] * Victoria` uses the button.
  218. 06[22:43] * Katrina stands to the side, as both options have already been taken.
  219. 06[22:46] * [Atai]Domino opens the door, nodding to Sylvaine. Her eyes flick over to the others behind, and she gazes at them for a moment before holding open the door, and ushering them inside.
  220. 06[22:47] * Audet walks inside, nodding her hello to Domino.
  221. [22:47] <[Atai]Domino> Good Morning Miss Audet And Sisters Venetia. You Are Precisely On Time.
  222. 10[22:48] <Katrina> Hel-lo, Domi-no~.
  223. 06[22:48] * Katrina smiles as she enters.
  224. 06[22:49] * [Atai]Domino 's voice sounds slightyl refined, and almost natural, but the diction is ever so slightly too measured, too regular. Each word comes out a little more cleanly and crisply than it should, although not to the point of sounding cold or unkind.
  225. 06[22:50] * Victoria` enters back straight, walking tall.
  226. [22:50] <[Atai]Domino> The Overseer Is Waiting In The Conference Room. What Would You Ladies Like For Lunch?
  227. [22:52] <Audet> Is there anything besides the usual selection, Domino?
  228. 10[22:52] <Katrina> Oh...
  229. 06[22:52] * Katrina grins, almost mischevious.
  230. 10[22:53] <Katrina> Something light, I guess.
  231. [22:53] <[Atai]Domino> Virtually Anything You Like.
  232. 06[22:54] * Victoria` talks like she is talking to a child, a deaf person, and a foreigner. Loudly and Slow.
  233. [22:54] <Victoria`> I- Would- Like- A- Large- Meal. Could I get. SOUP. SALAD. And THREE SANDWICHES?
  234. 03[22:55] * Katrina is now known as Mr_Gutsy
  235. 03[22:55] * Mr_Gutsy is now known as Katrina
  236. [22:56] <Audet> A steak, if you could. Rare.
  237. [22:57] <Victoria`> And A STAKE FOR MY FRIEND.
  238. 06[22:57] * Victoria` points to Syl' and pantomimes cutting meat
  239. 10[22:58] <Katrina> hmmm...
  240. 10[22:58] <Katrina> Victoria, is that really necessary...?
  241. 06[22:58] * [Atai]Domino glares at Victoria.
  242. [22:59] <Victoria`> Robots aren't like people, sis... What if it hears us wrong and malfunctions?
  243. [22:59] <[Atai]Domino> 4Kindly Do Not Patronize Me.
  244. 06[22:59] * Victoria` has deep rooted fears of robot uprising...
  245. 06[22:59] * Victoria` has deep rooted fears of robot uprising that are now being tested...
  246. 06[23:00] * Katrina on the other hand is calm, though chastizing towards both parties.
  247. 06[23:00] * Victoria` backs away from Domino and stands in the furthest corner.
  248. 10[23:00] <Katrina> She's plenty like us, Victoria...
  249. 06[23:00] * Katrina turns to the robot in question.
  250. 10[23:00] <Katrina> And please don't be mean to my sister, Domino.
  251. 06[23:01] * [Atai]Domino 's voice returns to normal, from the briefly cold tone it adopted moments ago.
  252. 06[23:01] * Audet sighs, smacking her forehead.
  253. 06[23:02] * Katrina looks at Audet.
  254. 10[23:02] <Katrina> What?
  255. [23:03] <[Atai]Domino> I Am The Very Model Of Civility, Miss Venetia. If Only The Same Could Be Said Of Your Sister.
  256. [23:03] <Audet> We've got enough problems here without you two picking fights. Is it really necessary?
  257. 06[23:03] * [Atai]Domino bows slightly.
  258. [23:03] <[Atai]Domino> I Shall Prepare Your Meals. Please, Head In. The Overseer Is Waiting.
  259. 06[23:03] * [Atai]Domino walks out.
  260. 06[23:04] * Katrina almost comments on Domino's indirect insult of Victoria, but fails to do so in time.
  261. 06[23:05] * Victoria` is visibly less tense once Domino is gone...
  262. [23:07] <Victoria`> Robots are double plus unfun and scary too.
  263. 06[23:07] * Victoria` mutters
  264. 06[23:08] * Katrina steps close to Victoria, and speaks in her ear.
  265. 10[23:08] <Katrina> 14You really freak out about robots too much...
  266. 06[23:08] * Audet grabs Katrina's sleeve and drags her along, heading further in.
  267. [23:09] <Audet> Come on, the Overseer is waiting.
  268. 10[23:09] <Katrina> uwaah- fine, coming~...
  269. 06[23:09] * Victoria` follows still talking...
  270. 06[23:09] * Katrina is at first surprised, but then enters on her own will and feet.
  271. [23:09] <Victoria`> Haven't you ever seen the old reels? Robots revenge? Gears and Gore? The Clanking?
  272. 06[23:10] * Victoria` has been scarred for life, and should probably be unarmed when meeting peaceful robots...
  273. 10[23:10] <Katrina> Those are all movies, sister...
  274. [23:11] <Audet> And not all of those are so pessimistic either.
  275. 10[23:12] <Katrina> Yeah!
  276. [23:13] <Victoria`> You two just wait... When the first robot turns, I won't be caught unwary...
  277. 06[23:13] * Victoria` pulls out the edge of a large magnet she always has on her...
  278. 10[23:14] <Katrina> That's fine, but...
  279. 06[23:14] * Katrina stands in front of Victoria, and looks up into her eyes.
  280. [23:14] <Victoria`> Don't worry.
  281. 06[23:14] * Audet smacks her forehead again, walking again and pulling Katrina by her collar.
  282. [23:15] <Victoria`> I'll protect you too.
  283. 10[23:15] <Katrina> Would you relax, just for no- ahh!
  284. 06[23:15] * Victoria` ruffles Kat's hair as she is dragged.
  285. 06[23:16] * Katrina smiles at her sister while stumbling along at Audet's lead.
  286. 10[23:16] <Katrina> Audet, you can really let me go, now...
  287. 06[23:17] * The_Overseer looks up from a small display attached to a slide projector next to a long conference table.
  288. 06[23:18] * Katrina waves, even though she's still off-balance because of Audet.
  289. [23:18] <The_Overseer> Why, if it isn't the three fine young ladies I've been so anxious to meet all day. How are you all?
  290. 10[23:18] <Katrina> Hello, Overseer~
  291. 10[23:19] <Katrina> Fine, except Audet won't stop dragging me around...
  292. 06[23:19] * The_Overseer gives them a winning smile, and rises from the chair to meet them.
  293. [23:19] <The_Overseer> Is that so?
  294. [23:19] <The_Overseer> Sylvie, what did I tell you about picking up strays?
  295. [23:19] <Audet> Aww...
  296. 06[23:19] * Victoria` nods hello.
  297. 06[23:19] * Audet reluctantly lets go.
  298. 10[23:19] <Katrina> Hey...
  299. 06[23:20] * The_Overseer adopts a stance of mock unhappiness, wagging a finger at her.
  300. [23:20] <Victoria`> What can we do for you today, Sir- ah Ma'am.
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  302. 06[23:22] * The_Overseer snickers.
  303. 02[23:22] * PacManGoogle ([email protected]) Quit (Ping timeout: 240 seconds)
  304. 03[23:23] * PacManGoogle_ is now known as PacManGoogle
  305. [23:23] <The_Overseer> I have for you a very interesting story to share.
  306. 10[23:23] <Katrina> oh?
  307. 06[23:23] * Audet tilts her head, showing she's listening.
  308. 06[23:23] * Katrina 's miffed mood dies off, replaced by curiosity.
  309. [23:24] <The_Overseer> ...Well, I'm not going to tell you all just /yet./
  310. 06[23:24] * The_Overseer grins.
  311. [23:24] <The_Overseer> It would ruin the surprise.
  312. 06[23:24] * The_Overseer waves a hand at the chairs.
  313. 02[23:24] * PacManGoogle ([email protected]) Quit
  314. [23:25] <The_Overseer> Have a seat. Somewhere close to the end, if you don't mind? I don't much care to yell halfway across the room.
  315. 06[23:25] * Audet shrugs, walking over to the chairs and sitting in one.
  316. 06[23:25] * Katrina sits in another, and looks at the Overseer.
  317. 06[23:25] * Victoria` takes a seat. And then sits in it.
  318. 06[23:26] * Katrina . o O ( I wonder what this is all about? )
  319. [23:26] <The_Overseer> ...Though I suppose I could get the speaker system hooked back up, buuuut I'm feeling lazy, today.
  320. 06[23:26] * Victoria` is trying hard to remember the fashion tips Kat' told her....
  321. [23:26] <The_Overseer> Plus, I want to see the looks on your faces when... well. You'll see.
  322. [23:27] <The_Overseer> And then I'll see when you see, and we all win.
  323. [23:27] <The_Overseer> Yes?
  324. [23:27] <The_Overseer> Yes.
  325. [23:27] <Audet> Not that that the speakers would make much difference. What's in your mind?
  326. [23:27] <The_Overseer> A great many things, dearest Sylvie... A great many things.
  327. 06[23:28] * Katrina leans forward on the table.
  328. 10[23:28] <Katrina> Tell us one of them, then~?
  329. 06[23:28] * The_Overseer stands by the projector, and flicks a switch on the side, turning off the lights and shutting the door.
  330. 06[23:29] * The_Overseer After the door hisses shut, the projector turns on, humming softly. The Vault-Tec logo is displayed.
  331. [23:30] <The_Overseer> Pink and grey bits, Miss Venetia. Mostly grey.
  332. [23:30] <The_Overseer> Lots of noodly shapes.
  333. 10[23:31] <Katrina> Wha?
  334. 06[23:31] * Katrina is first thrown off, but then:
  335. 10[23:31] <Katrina> 14ohh, witty...
  336. [23:32] <The_Overseer> I do try.
  337. 06[23:33] * The_Overseer smiles, then turns and clicks the advance-slide button.
  338. 06[23:33] * Victoria` smiles at this but is paying attention to the screen.
  339. 06[23:35] * [Atai]Narrator The big Vault-Tec logo is replaced by a picture of a comfortably middle-aged man wearing the clothes of a Vault Overseer.
  340. 06[23:36] * Audet cocks her eyebrow in response, but says nothing and pays attention.
  341. 06[23:37] * Katrina 's interest is similarly piqued by the slides beginning with an Overseer.
  342. [23:37] <The_Overseer> As you know, I was selected to take this post after Overseer Hillard died several years ago. He was a fine man, and a decent soul.
  343. 06[23:38] * Katrina just nods.
  344. [23:38] <The_Overseer> I have been spending much of my free time going over his reports and records so as to better familiarize myself with the history of the Vault and its people, as well as to generally better understand the mind of Overseer Hillard, that I might do just as fine a job as he did.
  345. 06[23:39] * The_Overseer frowns a little.
  346. [23:42] <The_Overseer> However, I recently came across some of what were clearly his absolutely /top/ -secret files that he had hidden away.
  347. [23:42] <The_Overseer> And I don't mean "Hidden in a locked drawer," I mean "I only found it because my chair slipped, bashed a hole in the drywall, and revealed a metal strongbox hidden behind the plaster."
  348. 02[23:43] * [Atai]Narrator ([email protected]) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
  349. 06[23:43] * Katrina gasps.
  350. [23:43] <Victoria`> Nifty.
  351. [23:43] <Audet> Impressive. Wonder what he wanted to keep secret that badly...?
  352. [23:44] <The_Overseer> The box was bolted shut and welded closed. Clearly, this was not something he wanted anyone to see.
  353. [23:45] <The_Overseer> ...So, being a curious, inquisitive sort, I immediately set about working out how to open it.
  354. [23:47] <Audet> Wouldn't it generally be cutting it open with plasma or something like that?
  355. [23:50] <The_Overseer> Normally, yes. But most of the mining equipment was in deep storage, and I did not want to bother Chief Watkins or the head of maintenance with this matter by asking to use their plasma cutters.
  356. [23:50] <The_Overseer> If any of you happened to be awake around 2 am last Tuesday, you may have heard what sounded like a small explosion. One of the cooling units was found to have suffered a malfunction, and blown a relay bank.
  357. [23:50] <The_Overseer> It /was,/ in fact, a small explosion.
  358. 06[23:50] * The_Overseer clicks the button
  359. 03[23:50] * [Atai]Narrator ([email protected]) has joined #maidrpg
  360. 06[23:50] * Victoria` remembers her nightmare and a boom waking her....
  361. 06[23:51] * Katrina 's cheery attitude begins dimming upon hearing this news.
  362. 10[23:51] <Katrina> ... how did it happen?
  363. 06[23:52] * [Atai]Narrator The slide changes again, showing an ugly, heavy, very secure-looking metal box. Part of the metal is cracked, twisted, and blackened.
  364. 10[23:53] <Katrina> ... oh.
  365. [23:53] <The_Overseer> Careful and precise application of plastic explosives. It was late, I had few other options, I was becoming increasingly frustrated, and it seemed like a pleasantly violent, yet efficient means to solve my problem.
  366. 06[23:53] * The_Overseer smiles cheerfully.
  367. [23:54] <The_Overseer> It was rather gratifying, as it cracked the weld just enough to let me get a wedge and a metal saw in there.
  368. [23:55] <The_Overseer> After that, it was a matter of time and patience.
  369. [23:56] <The_Overseer> As for what was inside...
  370. [23:56] <[Atai]Narrator> There is a knock at the door.
  371. [23:56] <[Atai]Narrator> [=-= +/me]
  372. [23:57] <The_Overseer> ...Ah, that would be Domino.
  373. 06[23:57] * Victoria` tenses
  374. 06[23:58] * [Atai]Domino And indeed, me enters the room, neatly balancing two large trays in either arm.
  375. 10[23:58] <Katrina> Lunch, and on such a cliffhanger, too...
  376. [23:58] <The_Overseer> We'll pause here for lunch.
  377. 10[23:58] <Katrina> Thank you, Domino~
  378. 06[23:58] * Victoria` follows the thing with her narrowed eyes. Vigilance...
  379. [23:59] <Audet> Thank you, Domino. I don't think we'll need anything else.
  380. Session Time: Sat May 22 00:00:00 2010
  381. 06[00:00] * [Atai]Domino sets the trays down, and serves each person their meal, along with water, utensils, and a linen napkin.
  382. [00:00] <[Atai]Domino> Please Enjoy Your Meal.
  383. 06[00:00] * [Atai]Domino smiles, bows slightly, and leaves.
  384. 03[00:01] * The_Overseer is now known as Ataisai
  385. 02[00:01] * [Atai]Narrator ([email protected]) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
  386. 02[00:01] * [Atai]Domino ([email protected]) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
  387.  
  388. 03[22:17] * Joins: [Atai]Narrator ([email protected])
  389. 06[22:17] * [Atai]Narrator Previously on Maidout!
  390. 06[22:18] * [Atai]Narrator Passion!
  391. 06[22:18] * [Atai]Narrator Intrigue!
  392. 02[22:18] * Quits: UBOA ([email protected])
  393. 06[22:18] * [Atai]Narrator Mystery!
  394. 06[22:18] * [Atai]Narrator Sandwiches!
  395. 06[22:18] * [Atai]Narrator And a thousand elephants!
  396. 06[22:18] * [Atai]Narrator Possibly something about a safe, too.
  397. 06[22:21] * The_Overseer pushes his plate aside, and flips back his hair like it's a Vidal Sassoon commercial. So silky~!
  398. 06[22:22] * Audet twirls a coin between her fingers, reminiscing a little from said action.
  399. 06[22:22] * `Victoria is licking her fingers after eating all that food. Yums~
  400. [22:23] <The_Overseer> Now, where was I... ah, yes.
  401. 06[22:23] * The_Overseer 's voice takes on a spooooky quality.
  402. [22:23] <The_Overseer> 4The contents of... 5The safe.
  403. 06[22:24] * The_Overseer clicks the button.
  404. 06[22:24] * Katrina leans back in her chair, trying to remain relaxed despite thsi apprehension.
  405. 03[22:24] * Joins: Slide_Projector ([email protected])
  406. [22:25] <Slide_Projector> (ka-chunk.)
  407. 03[22:25] * Joins: Orange ([email protected])
  408. 06[22:26] * [Atai]Narrator On the screen is a picture of a sleeping infant held in a man's arms. The man looks very familiar.
  409. [22:26] <The_Overseer> ...Photos of Overseer Hillard and his then-newborn granddaughter, Susan. Isn't she just a peach?
  410. 06[22:26] * Audet scratches her head.
  411. [22:27] <`Victoria> ...
  412. 10[22:27] <Katrina> Why would he keep something like that hidden, though...?
  413. 06[22:27] * The_Overseer adds, in an "oh, and I guess there was that other thing too" kind of tone:
  414. [22:28] <The_Overseer> ...There was also evidence of life outside and definite signs that some measure of civilization has been rebuilt, but You wouldn't want to see THOSE, would you?
  415. 06[22:29] * `Victoria works her mouth but no words escape.
  416. 10[22:29] <Katrina> What!?
  417. 06[22:29] * Katrina makes up for her sister.
  418. 06[22:33] * Audet 's jaw drops, though she composes herself after a few moments.
  419. [22:33] <Audet> What sort of evidence?
  420. 06[22:36] * Katrina , blown away, cannot manage anything further but listening.
  421. 02[22:36] * Quits: [Atai]Narrator ([email protected]) (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
  422. 02[22:44] * Quits: Slide_Projector ([email protected]) (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
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  425. 02[23:31] * Quits: Slide_Projector ([email protected]) (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
  426. 06[23:32] * The_Overseer titters, and grins mischievously.
  427. [23:32] <The_Overseer> Oh, you do?
  428. [23:32] <The_Overseer> Well, I /suppose./
  429. 06[23:32] * The_Overseer sighs dramatically, and clicks the slide projector button again.
  430. 03[23:32] * Joins: Slide_Projector ([email protected])
  431. [23:33] <Slide_Projector> ka-chunk.
  432. 06[23:33] * Audet sits up a little straighter, paying closer attention.
  433. 06[23:35] * [Atai]Narrator There is a grainy picture on the wall of what looks like some low hills, and beyond them, an ugly, flat wasteland. It would almost be called a desert, but that would make it sound nice.
  434. 06[23:37] * [Atai]Narrator In the distance, barely visible, is a line of little black smudges. Some of them seem oddly square... maybe. It's hard to make out.
  435. [23:37] <`Victoria> I don't see it...
  436. [23:37] <The_Overseer> That, my dears, is the sign of civilization.
  437. 06[23:37] * The_Overseer grins proudly.
  438. [23:38] <The_Overseer> Admittedly, it seems like little more than dirt in the camera.
  439. [23:38] <The_Overseer> ...If you look at only this one slide.
  440. [23:38] <Audet> Then?
  441. [23:38] <The_Overseer> Take note of the date.
  442. [23:39] <Audet> Date...
  443. 06[23:39] * Katrina glances...
  444. 06[23:43] * The_Overseer taps a pointer (where did that come from?) to the corner, where a little green readout says 3Monday - 03-05-2170 - Temp: 71F - Weather: Partly Cloudy
  445. 06[23:43] * The_Overseer clicks the slide-advance button.
  446. [23:44] <Slide_Projector> ka-chunk
  447. [23:46] <The_Overseer> [=-= Should have added "3Time: 1443" after the date. Dammit.]
  448. 06[23:46] * [Atai]Narrator Yet another slide of the same panorama. a few small details have changed, but barely any. The sun has changed position in the sky slightly, and it seems a little brighter. The weather has cleared up a bit.
  449. 02[23:46] * Quits: Jerl ([email protected]) (Ping timeout: 240 seconds)
  450. 06[23:47] * [Atai]Narrator The little smudges are there again, although slightly ahead of where they were previously.
  451. [23:47] <The_Overseer> Again, something similar.
  452. [23:47] <Audet> So those signs stay there among the photos. How do we know they're manmade?
  453. [23:47] <The_Overseer> And again, note the date.
  454. 10[23:47] <Katrina> ... Movement...?
  455. 06[23:48] * The_Overseer points to it again. 3Monday - 04-02-2170 - Time: 1502 - Temp: 87F - Weather: Clear
  456. [23:49] <The_Overseer> Aaaand one more, for good measure...
  457. 06[23:49] * The_Overseer clicks!
  458. [23:49] <Slide_Projector> ka-chunk.
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  460. 06[23:50] * [Atai]Narrator Yet again, the same view. It's a little dimmer, because it seems to be raining slightly, and there is a thick cloud cover. The ground is darker, and little streams can be seen flowing where there were only dry gullies before.
  461. 06[23:52] * [Atai]Narrator Most notably however, are the smudges. They're still smudgy, but they're a liiittle bit closer this time. There are blocky, misshapen smudges, and squarer- boxy smudges. Each misshapen smudge appears to have 1-2 boxy smudges behind it.
  462. [23:53] <The_Overseer> And yet again, the date.
  463. 06[23:55] * The_Overseer More pointage occurs! 3Monday - 05-07-2170 - Time: 1351 - Temp: 67F - Weather: Overcast (Rain)
  464. 06[23:55] * The_Overseer turns back, and his girlish face is lit up in childlike excitement.
  465. [23:55] <The_Overseer> Do you see what this means?
  466. [23:56] <Audet> Settlements. I presume?
  467. 06[23:56] * The_Overseer wags a finger.
  468. [23:57] <The_Overseer> Not yet. How do we /know?/ that? Couldn't this be some farmer or hunter? Surely this is no sign of civilization!
  469. [23:57] <The_Overseer> Surely!
  470. [23:57] <The_Overseer> Except.
  471. 06[23:58] * The_Overseer 's hand whips out towards the screen, thwapping the date on the screen behind him without looking.
  472. [23:58] <The_Overseer> For.
  473. 06[23:58] * The_Overseer tap
  474. [23:58] <The_Overseer> /The date./
  475. [23:59] <The_Overseer> Every single one of those was not just on a Monday, but the /first/ Monday of each month.
  476. 06[23:59] * Katrina seems almost as if in a daze.
  477. 10[23:59] <Katrina> ... What does that have to do with this...?
  478. [23:59] <The_Overseer> And that means that somebody is keeping a schedule. A proper, nonsensical, human-oriented schedule based around the calendar.
  479. Session Time: Sun May 30 00:00:00 2010
  480. [00:00] <`Victoria> Ah.
  481. [00:00] <`Victoria> So to get to the point, though all of this is fascinating and the food was great...
  482. [00:01] <The_Overseer> That kind of mindset doesn't flourish very well if you're some farmer or hunter or whatever trying to make a meager living. No, that speaks of a mind who is trying to organize things, to make things fit neatly, to have some sense of reliability!
  483. 06[00:01] * The_Overseer is getting more and more excited.
  484. [00:01] <`Victoria> ...I mean who ever is in the kitchen is a capable cook to make such good...
  485. 06[00:01] * `Victoria doesn't realize no one is paying attention...
  486. [00:02] <The_Overseer> And that means that this train of things must be a caravan. Nothing else would come so regularly.
  487. 06[00:02] * The_Overseer slaps the pointer down on the table.
  488. [00:02] <`Victoria> ...but why tell us? I mean, we can keep it a secret if you just wanted to vent or something...
  489. [00:03] <The_Overseer> Vickie dear, I'm on a roll. Questions can wait.
  490. 06[00:03] * The_Overseer pauses momentarily, and gazes at the maid in question before turning back to the group as a whole.
  491. [00:03] <The_Overseer> Caravans, and a schedule.
  492. [00:04] <The_Overseer> That means that there are not only places these things must come from, but a place they are going. Trade is alive and well, even after the world has ended.
  493. 06[00:04] * Katrina watches. Some part of her brain is still attentive, but the majority of it is just trying to comprehend this...
  494. [00:05] <The_Overseer> And /that/ means that somewhere out there--
  495. 06[00:05] * The_Overseer taps the picture of the wastes again
  496. [00:05] <The_Overseer> --civilization is making a rebound.
  497. 06[00:05] * The_Overseer pauses to let that sink in, then his expression sours slightly.
  498. [00:06] <The_Overseer> ...It also means our beloved Overseer Hillard was either paranoid, weak, or afraid.
  499. 06[00:07] * The_Overseer taps the pointer against her palm as she slowly paces back and forth by the projector, heels clicking on the linoleum tile floor.
  500. 06[00:07] * Katrina 's attempt to respond forms a weak, inaudible "?"
  501. [00:08] <The_Overseer> Why were these hidden away? Was he just afraid of contact? Did he have something worth worrying about?
  502. 06[00:08] * The_Overseer stops, and shrugs.
  503. [00:08] <The_Overseer> I don't know.
  504. [00:08] <The_Overseer> But.
  505. [00:08] <The_Overseer> I intend to find out.
  506. 06[00:08] * The_Overseer 's lips curl into a devious grin.
  507. 06[00:08] * `Victoria raises her hand slowly...
  508. [00:09] <The_Overseer> And this, my dears, is why I have called you together here today.
  509. 06[00:09] * Katrina blinks once, then twice. Then once more.
  510. 06[00:09] * The_Overseer doesn't even look.
  511. [00:09] <The_Overseer> Still not done.
  512. 06[00:09] * `Victoria lowers her hand slowly...
  513. 06[00:09] * Katrina closes her then-opening mouth.
  514. 06[00:10] * Audet leans back into her chair, crossing her arms.
  515. [00:12] <The_Overseer> You three are, as of this moment, members of the newly created Vault R Expeditionary Team.
  516. 06[00:13] * Katrina voices her question.
  517. 10[00:13] <Katrina> ... Why us...?
  518. 06[00:13] * The_Overseer gazes at Katrina.
  519. [00:14] <The_Overseer> ...I think you, of all people, know the answer to that question, as it applies to you.
  520. [00:16] <`Victoria> Because she's adorable?
  521. [00:16] <`Victoria> Then why the rest of us?
  522. 06[00:16] * `Victoria points to herself and Audet
  523. 06[00:17] * Katrina leans back in her chair and goes silent, both knowing of the Overseer's cause and flattered by her sister's praise.
  524. 06[00:18] * The_Overseer turns to Victoria.
  525. 06[00:18] * Audet looks at Victoria a little strangely, either confused by the logic or put off by the implication.
  526. [00:19] <The_Overseer> As for you, I believe you know exactly why, as well. And furthermore, you don't seem like the kind of person who would take kindly to being separated form her sister with no cause or explanation.
  527. [00:19] <The_Overseer> So, you will be compensated for this. In return, you may accompany your sister.
  528. 06[00:20] * The_Overseer smiles a little more fondly as her turns to the last person.
  529. 10[00:21] <Katrina> [=-= typo: *she]
  530. 06[00:22] * Audet blinks twice.
  531. [00:22] <The_Overseer> [=-= ffffff thank you]
  532. [00:22] <The_Overseer> And dearest Sylvie... I know you better than I know people my own age, and trust you the most out of them all. You have always been an excellent speaker and negotiator, and I would have nobody else be in charge of the public relations arm of the Expedtionary Team but you.
  533. [00:23] <`Victoria> [=-=You mean he*]
  534. 06[00:24] * Audet nods, smiling with a content expression on her face.
  535. 02[00:25] * Quits: [Atai]Narrator ([email protected]) (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
  536. [00:29] <Audet> But... public relations?
  537. 06[00:30] * Katrina smiles towards her sister, but in an awkward and nervous way.
  538. [00:37] <The_Overseer> Indeed.
  539. 02[00:37] * Quits: Slide_Projector ([email protected]) (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
  540. [00:38] <The_Overseer> Talking, negotiating, dealing, representation, explaining what you're doing, digging around, and so on.
  541. [00:46] <Audet> I see.
  542. 06[00:49] * The_Overseer seems about to add something else, but appears to decide not to, after all.
  543. [00:50] <`Victoria> Well, I suppose if I'm being compensated... I do always seem to run out of money...
  544. 06[00:50] * The_Overseer takes a step back, and looks over the girls.
  545. [00:54] <The_Overseer> Your mission-- and you really have no choice /but/ to accept it --is to scout out the surroundings in a fifty mile radius around the town of Platina, under which this Vault lies, take environmental samples, make a note of your discoveries while scouting, and if possible, attempt to make contact with the caravan... or anything like civilization, really, but that caravan would be my preference.
  546. [00:55] <Audet> We will be moving as a group, I presume?
  547. 10[00:56] <Katrina> There... wouldn't be any other way of exploring, right?
  548. [00:57] <Audet> There would, but it would not be as safe.
  549. 06[00:58] * Audet blows a lock of hair out of her face, twiddling her thumbs.
  550. [00:58] <The_Overseer> I don't know if that route still operates, or if those places it was going to and from still exist, anymore. As you realize, those slides were taken from 32 year-old pictures. The external camera in question ceased to operate about 24 years ago, and none of the others that still function report anything useful.
  551. [00:58] <The_Overseer> Yes, you will absolutely be moving as a group.
  552. [01:01] <The_Overseer> And as Sylvie points out, the other methods are not only unsafe, but even moreso, they are impractical.
  553. [01:04] <The_Overseer> We could send a robot, but that would only get us so far. A scouting unit cannot ask people for directions without making them intensely suspicious. Whereas you people... you're from a Vault! You should be legends, if nothing else. We were born and bred to be the best, first hope for humanity's future. Somebody's gotten started ahead of us, but the least we can do is offer our help in making...
  554. [01:04] <The_Overseer> ...it grow.
  555. [01:06] <`Victoria> Certainly shouldn't send a robot...
  556. 06[01:07] * `Victoria mumbles...
  557. 06[01:08] * Katrina glances at Victoria, but refrains from comment.
  558. 06[01:10] * The_Overseer switches off the projector, and as it goes dark, the room lights turn back up.
  559. [01:12] <Audet> So when do we get started?
  560. 06[01:13] * The_Overseer hands each maid a folder of papers. They appear to be mission briefings, lists of equipment, instructions, maps, tables of information, weather reports and predictions, checklists, and much much more.
  561. 06[01:13] * `Victoria feels how thick it is.
  562. [01:14] <`Victoria> Suppose we should get to reading then?
  563. 06[01:14] * Katrina takes hers, but opts to search through it later.
  564. 06[01:14] * The_Overseer Oh please. It's only three-eighths of an inch thick. ...Maybe half an inch.
  565. 02[01:15] * Quits: Wriggle ([email protected]) (Ping timeout: 240 seconds)
  566. [01:15] <The_Overseer> The day after tomorrow. You should each look over what I've prepared for you. The information is available both as a hard copy, and--
  567. 06[01:15] * The_Overseer slides a holo-tape to each maid.
  568. [01:16] <The_Overseer> --for storage in your Pip-Boys, should you lose them.
  569. 03[01:16] * Joins: Wriggle ([email protected])
  570. [01:16] <`Victoria> Ah! Neato~
  571. [01:17] <The_Overseer> Each tape contains what is in these folders, and may be downloaded to your Pip-Boys so that you'll have it available even if something should happen.
  572. [01:17] <The_Overseer> [=-= oops. Kinda redundant. Oh well.]
  573. 06[01:17] * Katrina takes the tape, though she is a bit jittery.
  574. 10[01:17] <Katrina> A-ah, thank you...
  575. [01:20] <Audet> Okay, I figure I will get to it whenever I get some time. Though I probably should do that soon...
  576. 02[01:24] * Quits: BirrySanSugoi ([email protected]) (Quit: ChatZilla 0.9.86 [Firefox 3.6.3/20100401080539])
  577. [01:28] <The_Overseer> You'll also each need to report to Dr. Slater for a physical tomorrow.
  578. 06[01:28] * The_Overseer snaps her fingers and adds this last thing.
  579. 06[01:28] * Katrina after a silent moment, musters herself.
  580. 10[01:30] <Katrina> ... How will our absence be explained...?
  581. 10[01:31] <Katrina> Can we say goodbye to others?
  582. [01:33] <The_Overseer> Absolutely not.
  583. 06[01:33] * Audet shrugs.
  584. [01:33] <`Victoria> We'll be back soon enough. No one will even no we were gone.
  585. [01:33] <The_Overseer> I'm aware this sounds rather harsh of me, and I apologize.
  586. [01:34] <Audet> I've seen many things like this happen. It isn't right and you know it; it's just necessary.
  587. 06[01:36] * Katrina frowns, slumping back in her chair.
  588. [01:36] <Audet> It may just be me, but I think you'll have to get used to that.
  589. 10[01:36] <Katrina> Even still...
  590. 06[01:37] * `Victoria places a hand on Katrina's shoulders.
  591. 06[01:38] * Katrina looks up to Victoria, just a bit surprised.
  592. [01:40] <`Victoria> We can tell them all about the surface when we get back.
  593. [01:40] <`Victoria> It'll be the dandiest little story.
  594. [01:41] <Audet> Now, that depends on what we find.
  595. 10[01:41] <Katrina> I guess so...
  596. [01:42] <`Victoria> Even if we found nothing. Nobody has left the vault in SOOooo long. We might even be put in history reels.
  597. 06[01:42] * Katrina smiles with hope.
  598. 10[01:42] <Katrina> That would be funny.
  599. [01:43] <The_Overseer> Actually... you won't be telling anybody about anything just yet. This is so classified, there's not even a term for it.
  600. [01:44] <The_Overseer> The only, and I repeat, /only/ people you are cleared to share any of this with are myself, Domino, and Dr. Slater.
  601. [01:44] <The_Overseer> And of course, each other.
  602. [01:45] <The_Overseer> Do not discuss it anywhere in public or if you even /think/ someone might be listening.
  603. 06[01:47] * Katrina nods in recognition, her smile disappearing.
  604. [01:53] <`Victoria> Right-o
  605. [01:53] <The_Overseer> Is there anything else?
  606. 03[01:56] * Joins: [Atai]Narrator ([email protected])
  607. 10[01:57] <Katrina> ... Nothing that I can think of right now, I think.
  608. [01:59] <`Victoria> I'm set.
  609. 06[02:00] * Audet stretches in her seat.
  610. 02[02:01] * Quits: [Atai]Narrator ([email protected])
  611. [02:05] <The_Overseer> Very well, then! You are all dismissed. Be sure to meet with Dr. Slater tomorrow. I will see you all in the doctor's office at 0400 hours on the 17th, two days from now, when you will be departing.
  612. [02:05] <The_Overseer> And, let me stress again: speak of this to no one.
  613. 06[02:06] * Audet nods decisively.
  614. 02[02:06] * Quits: Klaymen ([email protected]) (Quit: ChatZilla 0.9.86 [Firefox 3.6.3/20100401080539])
  615. [02:06] <`Victoria> Gotcha
  616. 06[02:06] * Katrina takes a deep breath.
  617. 10[02:06] <Katrina> Got it.
  618. [02:20] <`Victoria> [=-=Narrator: With that the three leave with the information of this mission at hand. These may be there last two days in the vault.]
  619. 10[02:21] <Katrina> [=-= *their ]
  620. 06[02:21] * The_Overseer gives a cheerful little wave, as Domino walks in, and quietly holds the door open. And that bit right above, yeah. That too.
  621. 06[02:21] * The_Overseer and the correction.
  622. 03[02:22] * `Victoria is now known as Victoria|RE5
  623. 03[02:24] * Katrina is now known as Mentat_Trance
  624.  
  625. 06[21:28] * [Atai]Narrator It is getting closer to 4 in the morning, and the halls of Floor 1 (near the medical wing) are dark and quiet. A little lamp is on in the break room on this floor. Instructions sent to your Pip-Boy have directed you here, where a large tray of sandwiches, water, and orange juice awaits (All a part of this complete breakfast!).
  626. 06[21:30] * [Atai]Narrator There's also a note atop the stack of sandwiches: "The doctor and I will be running a little late. Eat up, and >>>make sure you've brought everything.<<< Keep the door closed and locked at all times."
  627. 06[21:30] * [Tess]Audet grabs one of the sandwiches and proceeds to nibble at it, walking around albeit slowly so as to not run into things.
  628. 06[21:33] * Katrina rubs her eyes. She's not used to getting up so early, and shuffles over to the food...
  629. 06[21:34] * `Victoria OM NOM NOM
  630. [21:34] <`Victoria> Kat~ You really 'ought to learn to wake up on your own...
  631. 06[21:34] * `Victoria manages through a mouthfull
  632. 10[21:36] <Katrina> I'm a deep sleeper, you know that...
  633. 06[21:36] * Katrina snags some orange juice and sips at it, alternating with a sandwich.
  634. 06[21:37] * [Tess]Audet walks into Victoria from behind, then shakes her head clear and looks up at her.
  635. [21:37] <`Victoria> ouf
  636. [21:39] <`Victoria> What?
  637. 06[21:39] * Katrina squeezes out a groggy greeting.
  638. 10[21:39] <Katrina> Hello, Audet...
  639. 06[21:40] * Katrina waves with her sandwich-hand.
  640. [21:40] <[Tess]Audet> Morning. How are you today?
  641. 10[21:41] <Katrina> Tired...
  642. 06[21:41] * Katrina muffles any further comment with another bite.
  643. [21:42] <[Tess]Audet> Tell me about it...
  644. 06[21:44] * Katrina 's hair is mussed up, and her hat sits at a precarious tilt.
  645. 06[21:44] * `Victoria pulls a comb out of her pocket and sets Kat's hat aside...
  646. [21:45] <`Victoria> Really now, Golly you are so silly sometimes...
  647. 06[21:45] * `Victoria brushes Katrina's hair.
  648. [21:46] <`Victoria> This is probably the most monumental time in our lives and you won't bother fixing up your hair for the day.
  649. 06[21:46] * Katrina finishes her sandwich and then puts down her glass.
  650. 10[21:47] <Katrina> It's four in the morning...
  651. 06[21:47] * Katrina pouts a tiny bit.
  652. [21:47] <[Tess]Audet> And why does the hair matter, considering what we're doing...?
  653. [21:48] <`Victoria> She's my adorable little sister. What more reason do I need for her to look better?
  654. 06[21:49] * Katrina drops her head an inch and smiles. She sits back and enjoys the combing...
  655. 10[21:49] <Katrina> Thanks, Victoria~...
  656. [21:50] <[Tess]Audet> Sisters, eh...
  657. [21:50] <`Victoria> I can comb your hair too after the little Missy here~
  658. 06[21:51] * `Victoria smiles at Audet from over Kat's head.
  659. [21:52] <`Victoria> But I wonder if we do have "everything"...
  660. 06[21:52] * Katrina sighs, leans back, and streeetches...
  661. 10[21:52] <Katrina> mnmm...
  662. 06[21:52] * `Victoria glances at a pile of things.
  663. [21:53] <[Tess]Audet> I suppose we won't know until we're out there, though... I once heard that the easiest way to plan ahead was to be ready for everything, but I guess you can't...
  664. [21:54] <`Victoria> Oh, I wonder if they're all fifty feet tall now from the radiation-majigs...
  665. [21:54] <[Tess]Audet> Probably not... all... I think.
  666. 03[21:54] * Joins: [BNS]Maria ([email protected])
  667. [21:54] <`Victoria> But I guess the camera would have gotten a better picture of them if that was the case...
  668. 06[21:54] * Katrina 's commentary takes conspicuous absence. She slips dangerously close to sleep once more...
  669. 02[21:57] * Quits: [Atai]Narrator ([email protected]) (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
  670. [21:57] <`Victoria> Jeepers... I hope they still speak like... well people. It'd be a gosh tootin' shame if we couldn't talk to 'em.
  671. 06[21:58] * `Victoria pats the resting Katrina's head. She'll have to wake her up again soon, but she can rest for now...
  672. 06[21:59] * [Tess]Audet walks over and pokes Katrina's cheek, mostly out of curiosity.
  673. 03[21:59] * Joins: [Atai]Narrator ([email protected])
  674. 10[22:00] <Katrina> 15mrhmmaa...
  675. 06[22:00] * Katrina mumbles.
  676. [22:02] <[Tess]Audet> She's out, huh? Seems like a... good idea, but maybe we should wait...
  677. 06[22:08] * [Tess]Audet falls into a chair and stretches, slowly finishing off her sandwich.
  678. 06[22:08] * `Victoria pinches Katrina's cheeks...
  679. [22:09] <`Victoria> Time to wake up~
  680. 10[22:09] <Katrina> 14Myaaaah, oww...
  681. 06[22:10] * Katrina blinks, then opening her eyes halfway.
  682. 10[22:11] <Katrina> 14I want to sleep...
  683. 03[22:12] * [Rut]STELLA is now known as [Rut]JunkInABox
  684. 06[22:13] * `Victoria pouts a bit...
  685. 06[22:13] * [Tess]Audet gets up and goes for a glass of juice, walking back and falling into the chair again before drinking it sip by sip.
  686. [22:13] <`Victoria> It really is taking them forever and a day isn't it. Maybe we can fit in a quick shower?
  687. 06[22:14] * `Victoria pokes Katrina cheeks.
  688. [22:14] <`Victoria> That'll wakey you up.
  689. 06[22:15] * Katrina resists the waking world for another moment, but gives in. For the most part.
  690. 10[22:15] <Katrina> ... Yeah, sounds like a plan...
  691. [22:16] <[Tess]Audet> Are there... fittings here for that?
  692. 06[22:17] * Katrina looks to her sister...
  693. 10[22:17] <Katrina> It won't be too bad if we slip out for a moment, right...?
  694. [22:19] <[Tess]Audet> I don't know... We don't know when they'll get back...
  695. 03[22:19] * [Rut]JunkInABox is now known as [Rut]STELLA
  696. [22:21] <`Victoria> Nah, they'll never no we were gone.
  697. 10[22:21] <Katrina> [=-= know ]
  698. 10[22:21] <Katrina> Alright then~...
  699. [22:21] <`Victoria> Right-a-roonie~
  700. 06[22:22] * `Victoria leaves with Katrina back to their room... Practically carrying her.
  701. 06[22:23] * [Tess]Audet looks at them go from the door, wondering whether or not to follow them.
  702. 06[22:24] * Katrina keeps herself awake enough to enjoy and be a bit embarassed by the ride, though still groggy.
  703. 02[22:24] * Quits: ~Ataisai (~Kagami@Ice.fairy.Lasts.longest.Thats.why.Im.the.strongest.BURMA-SHAVE) (Ping timeout: 240 seconds)
  704. 02[22:25] * Quits: [Atai]Narrator ([email protected]) (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
  705. 06[22:25] * Katrina walks when she can, however.
  706. [22:27] <`Victoria> ...?
  707. 10[22:29] <Katrina> Thanks for helping me again, sister...
  708. [22:30] <`Victoria> D'aww~
  709. 06[22:31] * `Victoria blushes
  710. 06[22:31] * Katrina can't keep herself from blushing a little, too.
  711. [22:32] <`Victoria> Nothings too much for my sweetest sister.
  712. 06[22:32] * `Victoria ruffles her hair a little.
  713. 06[22:32] * [Tess]Audet finally decides to jog after them, though she does so with her heel first so as to not make noise.
  714. 10[22:33] <Katrina> Thank you, once more...
  715. 06[22:33] * Katrina exudes gratitude as she smiles.
  716. [22:35] <[Tess]Audet> 14How can they leave me behind just like that...
  717. 06[22:41] * [Tess]Audet keeps trotting, listening to see if anyone's heading in the opposite direction.
  718. 06[22:43] * `Victoria arrives at her room with Katrina.
  719. 03[22:44] * Joins: Ataisai ([email protected])
  720. 03[22:44] * ChanServ sets mode: +qo Ataisai Ataisai
  721. [22:44] <`Victoria> Your welcome, Kat~ So you take that shower now.
  722. 10[22:44] <Katrina> Thanks...
  723. 10[22:44] <Katrina> [=-= You're ]
  724. 06[22:45] * Katrina walks over to the bathroom and shuts the door behind her. She can be heard turning it on.
  725. 10[22:45] <Katrina> [=-= it -> the shower]
  726. 06[22:46] * [Tess]Audet stops outside the door, visibly miffed.\
  727. 06[22:48] * Katrina 's clothes rustle from within, followed by the sound of the falling water.
  728. 06[22:49] * [Tess]Audet leans on the door of the room, thinking about several ways to get back at the two once they reach the surface without killing them.
  729. 06[22:53] * `Victoria looks around the room...
  730. [22:53] <`Victoria> I wonder if I'm missing anything.
  731. 06[22:54] * Katrina hums a little tune, in the meantime. Over the sound of the shower it is just audible.
  732. 06[22:56] * `Victoria sees a picture frame with a photograph of herself and Katrina that was taken during one of her birthday parties.
  733. [22:56] <`Victoria> Aww... Can't bring a whole album, but...
  734. 06[22:58] * `Victoria takes the picture out of the frame and pockets it.
  735. 06[22:58] * Katrina almost seems to vocalize some sort of big band tune, but it's not clear. Several minutes having passed, the water stops.
  736. 06[22:59] * [Tess]Audet taps her foot, turning around and facing the door. She stands in wait, getting ready to throttle whoever opens it.
  737. 06[23:01] * Katrina steps out of the bathroom, clothed and drying her hair with a towel.
  738. [23:03] <`Victoria> SURPRISE HUG MONSTER!
  739. 06[23:03] * `Victoria hugs and tickles Katrina without mercy.
  740. 06[23:03] * Katrina 's eyes dart from open to wide. She laughs maniacally, unable to stop.
  741. [23:04] <`Victoria> Hug monster's favorite treat is adorable girls who can't wake up~
  742. 06[23:04] * `Victoria nibbles on an ear.
  743. 10[23:05] <Katrina> Hahaha- hey, stop it! Ahaha...
  744. 06[23:05] * [Tess]Audet 's increasing state of fury wakes her up completely, and she tenses up for whenever the two exit.
  745. 06[23:06] * `Victoria finishes her tirade with a big bear hug.
  746. 06[23:06] * Katrina hugs her back.
  747. [23:06] <`Victoria> Rawr. Now we should get back before we are missed too much now.
  748. 10[23:07] <Katrina> Yeah...
  749. 06[23:08] * Katrina begins to exit, but stops.
  750. 10[23:08] <Katrina> ... I feel like i'm missing something, though.
  751. 06[23:08] * Katrina turns back.
  752. 10[23:08] <Katrina> Can I grab a few more things, maybe?
  753. [23:08] <`Victoria> Sure, I'll wait outside...
  754. 10[23:09] <Katrina> Alright~
  755. 06[23:09] * Katrina hops to gathering a few last things.
  756. 06[23:09] * `Victoria walks to the door and...
  757. [23:09] <`Victoria> Actually, don't forget to completely dry your hair.
  758. 06[23:10] * `Victoria shouts into the room with her hand on the door knob.
  759. 10[23:10] <Katrina> Got it~
  760. 06[23:10] * `Victoria leaves the room.
  761. 06[23:11] * [Tess]Audet jumps onto Victoria and latches her hands onto her neck with the thumbs on her throat, knocking her to the ground.
  762. 06[23:11] * Katrina hears the thump, and stops her gathering.
  763. 10[23:11] <Katrina> Victoria? Are you alright?
  764. [23:12] <[Tess]Audet> Gyaa! I freaking exist, you know! You can see me here, right?!
  765. 06[23:12] * `Victoria isn't in a position to speak loudly...
  766. 06[23:12] * Katrina turns, worried. She hurries to the doorway and soon finds the pair.
  767. 03[23:12] * Joins: Tesla ([email protected])
  768. 06[23:12] * `Victoria pats Audet's head.
  769. 03[23:12] * Ataisai is now known as The_Overseer
  770. 03[23:13] * Tesla is now known as Audet
  771. [23:14] <Audet> That won't do, you know! Had you done this on the surface I could've died!
  772. 06[23:14] * Audet has clearly worked herself up into a fury, not doing a great job of calming down.
  773. 02[23:16] * Quits: [Tess]Audet ([email protected]) (Ping timeout: 240 seconds)
  774. 03[23:16] * Joins: [Atai]Narrator ([email protected])
  775. 10[23:18] <Katrina> Audet! Please calm down!
  776. 06[23:18] * Katrina 's voice seems to carry something a bit further than a high volume. Worry makes itself known in her features.
  777. [23:19] <`Victoria> Audet. I'll protect you. Without fail.
  778. 06[23:20] * `Victoria says softly...
  779. [23:20] <`Victoria> Scouts honor.
  780. 06[23:20] * Audet releases her thumbs, but still looks a little put off.
  781. 06[23:22] * Katrina watches, pensive... Apologetic. o O ( ... Was this my fault? )
  782. [23:22] <`Victoria> We should scamper back now. Don't want to be late.
  783. 10[23:22] <Katrina> Um, sorry, Audet...
  784. 06[23:22] * `Victoria says with Audet still on top of her.
  785. 06[23:23] * Audet relaxes and practically falls off of Victoria, scooting into a sitting position against the wall.
  786. [23:23] <Audet> ...Sorry...
  787. [23:23] <`Victoria> Awww....
  788. 06[23:23] * `Victoria picks Audet up princess style.
  789. [23:24] <`Victoria> You may not be my cute little sister, but I can forgive you for something like this.
  790. 06[23:24] * Audet lets herself be carried, apparently in thought. She nods slowly.
  791. 06[23:25] * `Victoria carries Audet back to the waiting room with Kat.
  792. 06[23:25] * Katrina grabs a last few things before doing so, including a little spare clothing and some personal items.
  793. 03[23:28] * Joins: Doctor_Shale ([email protected])
  794. [23:28] <Audet> ...Sorry. I guess... I guess it was a little lonely, to be left behind like that, but I went too far.
  795. [23:30] <`Victoria> It's peachy now. Don't worry, I am a tough gal.
  796. 06[23:30] * Katrina is still a bit shaken, on the other hand.
  797. 06[23:30] * Audet nods.
  798. 10[23:31] <Katrina> It was partially my fault... Sorry for being selfish.
  799. 06[23:31] * `Victoria arrives with the others at the waiting room and sets Audet down.
  800. 06[23:32] * `Victoria heads in first.
  801. 06[23:33] * Audet files in behind Victoria, grabbing another glass as she walks back in.
  802. 06[23:34] * Katrina follows her in turn. Though still sullen, she too grabs another glass of orange juice and chases it with a sandwich.
  803. 06[23:35] * ~The_Overseer closes the door behind them. Not with a slam, but the lock makes a definite /click/ in the quiet of the morning.
  804. 03[23:35] * Katrina is now known as Nanoha_Takamachi
  805. 03[23:35] * Nanoha_Takamachi is now known as Katrina
  806. [23:35] <~The_Overseer> How long was that, Karen?
  807. 06[23:36] * Doctor_Shale looks down at a stopwatch.
  808. 06[23:36] * Audet whirls around and walks to the Overseer, stopping right in front and to the side before turning to face in the same direction as him.
  809. [23:36] <Doctor_Shale> Seven minutes and fifty seconds over, sir.
  810. 06[23:36] * Katrina stops and looks first to the Overseer, then the doctor.
  811. [23:38] <`Victoria> Well it is about time you two showed up here.
  812. 06[23:38] * `Victoria scolds the two older women.
  813. [23:38] <`Victoria> You can't expect to have us waiting forever without things going on without you.
  814. 06[23:39] * Doctor_Shale is a mousy brown-haired woman in a strange combination of a doctor's lab coat and a maid's uniform. You all recognize her as the chief medical specialist of Vault R, Dr. Shale. She was present during those thorough checkups you had yesterday that totally happened and that we did not just handwave as having happened. Remember? 'Cause I do.
  815. 06[23:39] * ~The_Overseer points to the clock.
  816. [23:40] <~The_Overseer> Seven minutes and fifty seconds past 4 o'clock.
  817. 10[23:40] <Katrina> [=-= maybe we can play a retroactive session of that later~?]
  818. [23:40] <~The_Overseer> [=-= Maybe.]
  819. 10[23:40] <Katrina> [=-= hooray~ Now enough of this. ]
  820. 06[23:41] * Katrina follows her sister's point.
  821. [23:41] <`Victoria> I'm glad our overseer can tell time. Now down to business before anymore of it is wasted.
  822. [23:41] <~The_Overseer> [=-= couldn't hurt, and it'd give me something to do when one of you isn't here. :| ]
  823. 10[23:41] <Katrina> Sorry we were out, but you two weren't here...
  824. [23:43] <~The_Overseer> /We/ were here at four. You three were not. Punctuality is a virtue. Being able to follow orders given is not something one should merely hope happens.
  825. 06[23:43] * Doctor_Shale shrugs, and nods her head.
  826. [23:43] <~The_Overseer> But enough of that business!
  827. 06[23:43] * ~The_Overseer smiles.
  828. 06[23:43] * Audet turns to look at the clock, then at the doctor and then the Overseer.
  829. 06[23:44] * Katrina puts her hands together, dropping her head a little.
  830. [23:44] <~The_Overseer> It's going to be time for you all to die in a few more minutes, so I wan tto be sure everything is in order.
  831. 10[23:44] <Katrina> [=-= *twiddles her thumbs, dropping...(rest)]
  832. [23:45] <~The_Overseer> Now the doctor here says that everything came up fine on the reports...?
  833. 06[23:45] * Doctor_Shale hesitates, then nods.
  834. [23:45] <Doctor_Shale> Yes sir.
  835. [23:45] <~The_Overseer> And you gave them the medical supplement packs?
  836. 06[23:46] * Doctor_Shale 's eyes go wide.
  837. [23:46] <Doctor_Shale> Ah! I boxed them up, but I never handed them out! J-just a minute!
  838. 06[23:47] * Doctor_Shale scurries off toward the medical office, taps her keycard, and runs inside.
  839. [23:47] <~The_Overseer> ...It seems everybody's running late today. I hope this isn't a bad sign.
  840. 02[23:47] * Quits: [Atai]Narrator ([email protected]) (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
  841. 06[23:48] * Katrina recalls the earlier incident...
  842. 10[23:48] <Katrina> I hope not...
  843. [23:48] <~The_Overseer> Did you all pack what was on the list I gave out?
  844. 06[23:49] * `Victoria nods. She sure did. Everything written on that list.
  845. [23:49] <`Victoria> Yeppers.
  846. [23:49] <~The_Overseer> You have all visited the armory and taken what you needed?
  847. 06[23:49] * Audet nods.
  848. [23:50] <~The_Overseer> And used the pass I handed out so that I'll know what needs replacing from the stores?
  849. 10[23:52] <Katrina> Here it is...
  850. 06[23:52] * Katrina produces a piece of paper from her pocket.
  851. [23:53] <~The_Overseer> Very good.
  852. 06[23:53] * Doctor_Shale comes hurrying back, trying to walk quietly but move quickly at the same time. She's got the handle of what looks like a very thin, slim silver briefcase clutched in her mouth, and three other larger white boxes in red trim, almost the size of a regular lunchbox, with a red cross in the middle.
  853. 06[23:55] * Doctor_Shale hands out to each maid one of the white boxes (marked "First Aid Kit"), then takes the briefcase in hand.
  854. [23:57] <Doctor_Shale> 14Forry... 'ere 'oo go ... 'm /'urirry/ 'orry 'out ahh 'if, ah 'urirry emm...
  855. [23:57] <Doctor_Shale> ...Ah, that's better.
  856. [23:57] <Doctor_Shale> ...Now, who...?
  857. 06[23:57] * Doctor_Shale looks at the Overseer briefly.
  858. 06[23:58] * Katrina takes her First Aid kit, but with marked confusion. o O ( What was that...? )
  859. 06[23:58] * `Victoria obtained (1) First Aid Kit.
  860. 06[23:58] * ~The_Overseer gestures towards Audet with the slightest of glances.
  861. [23:58] <`Victoria> Ah, thankies~
  862. 06[23:59] * Doctor_Shale presents the silver briefcase to Audet.
  863. 06[23:59] * Audet takes it, nodding at the doctor as she does so.
  864. Session Time: Fri Jun 18 00:00:01 2010
  865. [00:00] <Doctor_Shale> This contains a reasonable supply of chems, Rad-X, and Rad-Away, as well as surgical tools. I hope you won't need them, but...
  866. 06[00:00] * Doctor_Shale gives a guilty look.
  867. [00:00] <Doctor_Shale> Well, we don't know what it's like out there.
  868. 06[00:00] * Audet nods.
  869. [00:00] <Audet> Thank you, Doctor.
  870. [00:01] <Doctor_Shale> Try not to lose it. That's pretty valuable stuff in there.
  871. 06[00:01] * Doctor_Shale smiles and gives her a pat on the shoulder.
  872. 06[00:02] * Katrina smiles towards her, too.
  873. 10[00:02] <Katrina> Thank you.
  874. [00:02] <~The_Overseer> I hope you've all eaten your fill?
  875. [00:03] <~The_Overseer> Yes? No? Last chance for home cooking~
  876. 06[00:03] * Katrina looks at the tray...
  877. 10[00:03] <Katrina> Is there any chance we could take these with us?
  878. [00:03] <`Victoria> I'm good.
  879. [00:04] <Audet> Well, where would we carry them?
  880. 10[00:05] <Katrina> Uh, hmm...
  881. [00:05] <~The_Overseer> I suppose so. Domino?
  882. 03[00:05] * Joins: Domino ([email protected])
  883. [00:05] <Domino> Yes, sir?
  884. 06[00:06] * `Victoria tenses up.
  885. 06[00:06] * Domino speaks up from an unlit corner of the room. Almost right behind Victoria, in fact.
  886. 03[00:06] * Domino is now known as Guest30871
  887. [00:06] <~The_Overseer> [=-= oh ffs]
  888. 10[00:06] <Katrina> [=-= awesome name. ]
  889. [00:07] <`Victoria> [=-=HA]
  890. 03[00:07] * Guest30871 is now known as `Domino
  891. [00:07] <`Domino> [=-= counter HA ]
  892. [00:08] <~The_Overseer> Can you wrap those up, quickly?
  893. [00:08] <`Domino> Certainly, sir.
  894. 06[00:08] * Katrina glances at her sister, seeing her tension.
  895. 06[00:09] * `Victoria resists breaking Domino in half.
  896. 06[00:10] * Katrina places a hand on her sister's arm.
  897. 06[00:10] * `Domino couldn't be broken in half if you /tried/.
  898. 06[00:10] * `Domino smoothly stalks forward, and takes the plate of sandwiches and the orange juice to the little kitchenette at the other end of the break room.
  899. 10[00:10] <Katrina> 15She's not here to hurt us...
  900. 06[00:10] * ~The_Overseer looks at her watch.
  901. [00:11] <~The_Overseer> If you ladies will follow me...?
  902. 06[00:11] * ~The_Overseer holds open the door.
  903. 06[00:11] * `Victoria follows.
  904. 06[00:12] * Audet files in after Victoria again.
  905. 06[00:12] * Katrina lets go of Victoria once passing the doorway.
  906. 06[00:12] * ~The_Overseer looks at the doctor.
  907. [00:12] <~The_Overseer> If you'd please take care fo that earlier matter, Karen, I'd be much obliged.
  908. [00:12] <Doctor_Shale> Ah, right!
  909. 06[00:13] * Doctor_Shale nods, and scoots out and off, down the hall in the other direction.
  910. 02[00:14] * Quits: Doctor_Shale ([email protected]) (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
  911. 06[00:16] * ~The_Overseer leads the maids down the other way, towards the elevator. Opening it, she lets the maids in, taps her identification card, and presses her hand to a panel that slides open.
  912. 03[00:17] * `Victoria is now known as Door
  913. [00:17] <Door> *Vwoop!*
  914. 03[00:17] * Joins: Pleasant_Computer_Voice ([email protected])
  915. 03[00:17] * Door is now known as `Victoria
  916. [00:18] <Pleasant_Computer_Voice> 3| Please confirm identity. |
  917. [00:20] <~The_Overseer> Overseer access code seven three delta foxtrot eight. Execute Rooftop protocol.
  918. [00:21] <Pleasant_Computer_Voice> 3| ..................Access granted. Welcome, Overseer. |
  919. [00:21] <Audet> 15Rooftop...?
  920. 06[00:22] * Katrina thinks she has an idea what that means...
  921. 06[00:22] * `Domino enters the elevator, and stands next to the Overseer. She is holding a tightly bound leather bag.
  922. [00:23] <~The_Overseer> Domino, if you would?
  923. 06[00:23] * `Domino hands the Overseer a key from around her neck.
  924. 06[00:25] * ~The_Overseer puts the key up, underneath the top of the panel. There is a jingle, and a click, and the elevator begins to rise.
  925. 06[00:26] * Katrina just watches the exchange...
  926. [00:26] <~The_Overseer> [=-= should have mentioned Domino getting in earlier and the door closing before the access code and all that. Dammit.]
  927. 06[00:26] * `Victoria glares at Domino. Traitor to her own kind.
  928. 06[00:27] * Pleasant_Computer_Voice plays gentle music as the elevator goes up... From the top floor.
  929. 06[00:28] * Audet looks up expectantly, even though she can't see through the roof of the elevator.
  930. 03[00:28] * Pleasant_Computer_Voice is now known as Narrator
  931. 03[00:29] * Narrator is now known as [Atai]Narrator
  932. 06[00:29] * Katrina shifts her weight, nervous...
  933. 06[00:30] * `Victoria straighten her hair.
  934. 06[00:31] * [Atai]Narrator The elevator dings after it comes to a stop about 20 seconds later, and the doors open onto an empty room with steel grating, four doors on the walls (double doors; one pair per side), and on the wall opposite from the elevator doors, a set of large, red-and-white striped double doors.
  935. [00:31] <~The_Overseer> Last stop, everybody out of the pool~!
  936. 06[00:31] * ~The_Overseer walks out, and slides her keycard on another reader.
  937. 06[00:32] * `Victoria continues following.
  938. [00:32] <`Victoria> So much security.
  939. 06[00:32] * `Victoria says to no one in particular.
  940. [00:32] <Audet> Mm.
  941. 06[00:32] * Katrina scratches her neck...
  942. 06[00:32] * Audet continues in behind Victoria.
  943. 10[00:32] <Katrina> Makes sense, I guess...
  944. [00:33] <~The_Overseer> Computer, execute program Curfew Break.
  945. 03[00:33] * [Atai]Narrator is now known as Pleasant_Computer_Voice
  946. 06[00:33] * Katrina proceeds behind her, yet again.
  947. [00:33] <Pleasant_Computer_Voice> 3Yes, Overseer.
  948. 03[00:34] * Pleasant_Computer_Voice is now known as [Atai]Narrator
  949. [00:35] <[Atai]Narrator> The red-and-white doors swing open, revealing a loooong room much like the current one, with slightly lower ceilings, and a strange, gear-like thing nestled into the all that you recognize as the Vault's main door.
  950. [00:35] <[Atai]Narrator> [=-= + /me ]
  951. 06[00:36] * ~The_Overseer nods to Domino, who goes over to a small computer panel near the door.
  952. 06[00:36] * `Domino does that thing.
  953. 06[00:37] * ~The_Overseer looks at her watch, and stares at it.
  954. [00:37] <`Domino> When shall I--
  955. 06[00:37] * ~The_Overseer holds up a finger
  956. [00:39] <~The_Overseer> 14six... five... four... three... two... one... now.
  957. 06[00:39] * [Atai]Narrator There is a soft, faint booming sound, and the lights flicker for a few moments.
  958. 06[00:40] * ~The_Overseer looks up at the maids.
  959. 06[00:40] * Audet stands on her toes, too short to be looked up at.
  960. [00:40] <~The_Overseer> Congratulations, you are now dead.
  961. [00:40] <`Victoria> Nifty.
  962. 06[00:41] * ~The_Overseer nods to Domino.
  963. 06[00:41] * Katrina looks at the Overseer, a peculiar smile on her face.
  964. 06[00:41] * `Domino presses a few buttons.
  965. 06[00:42] * Audet looks up at the Overseer, tilting her head to the side a little.
  966. 06[00:43] * [Atai]Narrator The Vault door hisses, and clanks. An arm reaches out from an enclosure in the wall, and clamps onto a fitting in the middle of the door. It whirs, clicks, and then begins to push the gear-shaped door through its slotted resting place, before rolling it to the side.
  967. 06[00:45] * [Atai]Narrator The smell of dust and musty cave air fills your noses as it filters in, a strange sensation for people that have grown up knowing little more than normal, clean, filtered, recycled air.
  968. 06[00:46] * Audet sneezes.
  969. 06[00:46] * Katrina watches in awe, then taking a breath- to the same effect as Audet.
  970. 06[00:47] * `Victoria narrows her eyes and peers.
  971. 06[00:48] * ~The_Overseer inhales heartily.
  972. 06[00:48] * ~The_Overseer then coughs a little, too.
  973. [00:48] <~The_Overseer> Ahhh...
  974. [00:48] <~The_Overseer> Smell that?
  975. 10[00:48] <Katrina> "Fresh air"...
  976. 06[00:48] * Audet nods, sneezing again.
  977. 03[00:48] * Alicel is now known as Orange
  978. 06[00:48] * Katrina coughs a little, now.
  979. 03[00:48] * [BNS]Maria is now known as Boy_Named_Sue
  980. [00:49] <~The_Overseer> That, my dear living dead girls, is what the future smells like!
  981. 06[00:49] * ~The_Overseer grins fiercely.
  982. [00:49] <~The_Overseer> Now go out there and get it!
  983. 06[00:50] * `Victoria rolls her eyes.
  984. [00:50] <`Victoria> Always the one for the dramatic.
  985. [00:51] <Audet> Are... are you going, Overseer?
  986. 06[00:51] * Katrina looks back to her, curious about the answer herself.
  987. [00:51] <~The_Overseer> Of course, Victoria. You don't get to be Overseer by being dull and uninspiring!
  988. 06[00:51] * `Victoria holds Katrina's hand. She might be nervous.
  989. [00:51] <~The_Overseer> Unfortunately, no. I have a Vault to administer to, after all.
  990. 06[00:52] * ~The_Overseer pats Audet on the head.
  991. [00:52] <~The_Overseer> Don't you worry, though, dearest Sylvie.
  992. 06[00:53] * ~The_Overseer hands her a box.
  993. 03[00:53] * [Rut]STELLA is now known as NoSquirrelBones
  994. 06[00:53] * Katrina /is/ nervous, as reflected by unsteadiness in her hand.
  995. 06[00:53] * Audet looks down at the box, confused, and then back up at the Overseer.
  996. 02[00:54] * Quits: NoSquirrelBones ([email protected]) (Quit: but someday...)
  997. [00:54] <~The_Overseer> Set that up somewhere near the cave entrance, but well out of sight and out of the weather. It's a transponder that will let me communicate with you all via the Pip-Boy.
  998. 06[00:55] * Audet nods, then gives the Overseer a tight hug. She breaks off and then walks to the others, inhaling deeply and falling into a short fit of coughing as a result.
  999. 06[00:55] * ~The_Overseer returns the embrace, and ruffles her hair, smiling gently.
  1000. 10[00:56] <Katrina> Ah, goodbye, Overseer...
  1001. 06[00:56] * Katrina too approaches for a goodbye hug.
  1002. [00:57] <`Victoria> See you later, alligator~
  1003. 06[00:57] * ~The_Overseer wasn't expecting this, but gives her a hug as well.
  1004. 06[00:57] * `Victoria isn't going to offer a hug.
  1005. 06[00:57] * `Victoria waves instead.
  1006. 06[00:58] * ~The_Overseer gives Victoria a wave back.
  1007. 06[00:58] * Katrina hugs the Overseer, though her nervousness is still apparent.
  1008. [00:58] <~The_Overseer> In a while, Vickydile.
  1009. 06[00:58] * `Victoria laughs.
  1010. 06[00:59] * Katrina giggles at the exchange.
  1011. 06[00:59] * Audet smiles.
  1012. [01:00] <~The_Overseer> It's going to be stange and new out there, and I'd like to have had more time to prepare you all for this, but... Certain things happened, and there's no time like the present.
  1013. 06[01:00] * `Victoria turns and heads to the exit.
  1014. [01:00] <`Victoria> No time like the present at all.
  1015. 10[01:01] <Katrina> I-i guess that's so...
  1016. [01:01] <~The_Overseer> I wish you all the best of luck. Make a good name for us out there, okay? We're all counting on you, even if most of the people here don't know it yet. /America/ is counting on you. Do us proud.
  1017. 06[01:02] * Audet waves one last time before adjusting the box into her arms and following Victoria.
  1018. 06[01:02] * `Victoria stands silhouetted in the door way. Like in a movie. So cool. She waits for the others.
  1019. 06[01:02] * `Domino steps forward, and walks over to Katrina.
  1020. 10[01:03] <Katrina> Bye!
  1021. 10[01:03] <Katrina> oh?
  1022. 06[01:03] * Katrina notices Domino.
  1023. [01:03] <`Domino> Miss Venetia, your sandwiches.
  1024. 10[01:03] <Katrina> Ah, thank you...
  1025. 06[01:03] * `Domino hands her the leather bag.
  1026. [01:04] <`Domino> The juice was resealed and included as well.
  1027. 06[01:05] * Katrina takes it and gives Domino a quick hug.
  1028. 10[01:05] <Katrina> Bye, Domino.
  1029. 06[01:06] * Katrina then hurries after the others, taking her sister's hand at the doorway.
  1030. 06[01:06] * `Domino pauses, unsure and caught unawares, then hesitantly hugs her back.
  1031. [01:06] <`Domino> Be well.
  1032. 10[01:06] <Katrina> You too!
  1033. 06[01:07] * Katrina shouts back one last time, then looking to Victoria.
  1034. 06[01:07] * Audet latches onto Victoria's other arm, hoping not to be left out.
  1035. 06[01:07] * ~The_Overseer steps back through the door along with Domino.
  1036. 06[01:08] * `Domino enters something into the console, and the door begins to roll back over the opening.
  1037. 06[01:08] * `Victoria glares one last time at Domino.
  1038. 06[01:08] * `Victoria shouts.
  1039. [01:08] <`Victoria> Bye Domino.
  1040. 03[01:09] * Boy_Named_Sue is now known as [BNS]Maria
  1041. 06[01:09] * `Domino waves back.
  1042. 03[01:09] * Orange is now known as Alicel
  1043. 03[01:09] * [Atai]Narrator is now known as Vault_Door
  1044. [01:09] <Vault_Door> KA-THUNNNK.
  1045. [01:10] <`Victoria> [End Scene.]
  1046. 10[01:10] <Katrina> [=-= A whole wide world ahead of us... ]
  1047. 06[01:10] * Vault_Door is shut.
  1048. 06[01:10] * `Victoria 's skirt is stuck in the door.
  1049. [01:11] <Vault_Door> [=-= NEXT TIME ON MAIDOUT BALL Z!]
  1050. 03[01:11] * Vault_Door is now known as [Atai]Narrator
  1051. [01:11] <[Atai]Narrator> [=-= WHERE ARE THEY GOING? ]
  1052. [01:11] <`Victoria> ...poopy
  1053. [01:11] <[Atai]Narrator> [=-= WHAT WILL THEY BE DOING?]
  1054. [01:12] <[Atai]Narrator> [=-= HOW MANY PAGES WILL MY VICTORIA/DOMINO HATESEX SMUT-FIC FINALLY REACH?]
  1055. [01:13] <[Atai]Narrator> [=-= WILL BEAN EVER GET IN THIS DAMNABLE GAME?]
  1056. [01:13] <[Atai]Narrator> [=-= WE BET HE MIGHT! ]
  1057. [01:13] <[Atai]Narrator> [=-= /MIGHT!/ ]
  1058. [01:14] <[Atai]Narrator> [=-= ALL THIS AND MORE ]
  1059. [01:14] <[Atai]Narrator> [=-= SAME MAIDOUT TIME]
  1060. [01:14] <[Atai]Narrator> [=-= SAME MAIDOUT CHANNEL]
  1061. [01:15] <[Atai]Narrator> [=-= ...Except probably not the same channel BUT DAMMIT YOU KNEW WHAT I MEANT ANYWAY]
  1062. 10[01:15] <Katrina> [=-= 14I'm nervous... ]
  1063. 10[01:16] <Katrina> [=-= 14What will this brave new world mean for us? What sort of dangers might we face...? I have no idea... ]
  1064. 10[01:17] <Katrina> [=-= 14n-next time on Maidout... ]
  1065. 03[01:17] * The_Overseer is now known as Ataisai
  1066. 10[01:17] <Katrina> [=-= 14... The future. ]
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