FINAL TRIAL

[strangerpeople]

FINAL TRIAL


[Once everyone has managed to gather every piece of evidence they can get their hands on, there is, at last, a sense that they can go up to the top on the elevator that works. Granted, with access now granted, they probably could have gone up at any time, but it they would have been ill-prepared for what might be up there.

In any case, they might not have needed to worry.]



[Barbara will no doubt recognize this place as where Marie brought her just the previous week. It is a master control room, filled with buttons and levers that line the walls. However, the dome also allows for a view of what's outside - of the skies, the stars, the planets. The alpine valley the Base is situated, with its bubbling waterfall, and the crystal-clear blue lake it empties into, surrounded by flowers below the Base's base. The lake itself empties into a crystal clear river that looks to be narrow, but deep and rapid.

In the center of the room, near where the elevator rises out of the floor, is a chair, with a giant plush of that cheeky raccoon snuggled into it. Once everyone has come into the room, the elevator melts into the floor with a slurping sound. Now, everyone is here - and there's only one seat, meaning almost everyone will be standing for the duration of this discussion. There's no food or drink here, either - the Titled will have to make do with whatever they brought with them.

There's is a rumble below, as the Titled, together with Bottson and their menagerie of animals - gather together for one last trial. Everyone and everything in this universe may be at stake, and ultimately, either they all go home - or no one will.]


[It's time! The objectives are simple in this trial. It's time to finally answer the questions the Titled have about why they are here - and face the Mastermind of the Base.

Most importantly, though - who's got dibs on that chair? It's the only one in the room!

In any case, good luck, Titled!]

Comments

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[ichbindereinzelganger]

[It's a long, long silence, before Halley finally speaks.]

...I...I hope they don't kill me. Everyone should strap in.

...

Bottson, vote override.

[Bottson lets out a surprised squeak, but hops onto the throne next to Halley. Hutter and Schneider, meanwhile, flock onto perches that shoot out for them.]

I...I can pilot this out of here, that's no problem, but who's piloting that mecha?

[vividsins]

...Miss Halley. I am curious what you plan to do about Ivy. ...Though I suppose, given your healing powers... In here, out there... It won't matter where if you do decide to heal her or not. It's not my problem, either way, honestly...

[ichbindereinzelganger]

...The...healing water, as you put it...it can rejuvenate human and human-like organisms. I can reverse the damage done to her.

Cheol-min won't have to come home from school and learn his mama's dead.

[vividsins]

...

[ A nod. ]

All right. That's fine, either way. ...But you're going to be a hero, you know? If you take credit for her recovery.

[ichbindereinzelganger]

I'm...not really--

[weh she's blushing purple]

[losergod]

I think she already is a hero.

[fashionfever]

Like Rapunzel in Tangled! There's an evil witch who thought she had so much power, but now the princess has healing powers!

[losergod]

You know, that's a pretty apt comparison.

[ Rapunzel was also sheltered and had a cute pet and wanted to just go see the lanterns, and if that doesn't sound like Halley he doesn't know what would. ]

[illusionarymelody]

I'm the pilot for the one we brought.

[ichbindereinzelganger]

All right. Follow me, then, I can lead you to the Twin Planet Observatories. That's the best way to leave, so we're at least still encased in bodily fluids when we exit.

...Anyone who's flying with you should go with you before I re-seal EPCOT up.

[illusionarymelody]

Just one thing. There are a few of us who still need to get our memories back. Will there be enough time for that or a means to get them back once we leave?

[ichbindereinzelganger]

If your tapes still exist, you should be able to restore them using the mnemic magnetic laser downstairs.

[losergod]

I can help expedite that process.

[illusionarymelody]

It would be appreciated. Everyone else can get ready unless they want to lend us moral support.

[losergod]

I'll see what I can do, then. Miss Halley will have to make sure the security lets us go down, but I think it should be all right.

[crouching_sin]

... Halley. We'll make sure no one hurts you. Given the people there, I think they'll have issues if they even try.

[losergod]

I know I'm not very intimidating, but they'll have a very cross God if they do try.

[crouching_sin]

[C you're the most adorable God, though.]