lucetilogs | EVENT LOG - Amnesia again

[Spock grabbed the tarp and went to gather his PADD once more...
There was a message flashing on his screen...

Nice Try! Did you really think it would be that easy?

[...curious. No matter. Spock clipped his PADD back to his belt and quietly tip-toed around the crates towards Glados...
It would seem her 'red eye was pointed the other direction...
Spock assumes that the machine's movements are rather limited so he thinks that putting the tarp over her head should be relatively easy.
With a burst of energy Spock rounds the corner and runs at Glados with the tarp out in front of him.]

[ It's not fast enough to keep her from hearing and reacting. No sooner does he get close enough then she swings her head in Spock's direction in an attempt to catch him off-guard and hit him away before he can manage whatever it is he might be trying.

She may not be hanging, but she still has a decent amount of her mobility when it comes to moving her "head" area. ]

You two are really trying my patience...

[Unfortunately for GLaDOS, Lupin was a very impatient man. Not even a lack of memories could change that core trait, nor the attendant determination to accomplish his goal.

He felt a subtle shift in the chassis when he lifted upward. The mechanism gave enough for Lupin to get a better grip and move the heavy door upward by a few inches before it jammed again.

It was barely an accomplishment.

Lupin pounded the side of his fist against the door in agitation, seeking both catharsis and Spock's assistance. He was going to need a hand here...]

[Assistance comes in the form of a airborne Vulcan....

The hit that Spock took from Glados was unexpected and rather strong.... and it propelled him through the air to come crashing into the door...making a rather large dent.]

Rubbing his back he looks at Arsene...]

My....m-my apologies. Did I hurt you? The door may be easier to get through now....

Oh, look. You've made some progress. I should probably congratulate you, but I won't. That would mean I was being nice to you, but since you two aren't being particularly nice to me, I thought I'd return the favor. Fair's fair.

[that. look.

Lupin quickly shook his head--he was fine, but the possibility of the door being jammed even further was an unwanted annoyance. He could work with it, but it was going to be trickier.

Fair really was fair. He set back to work at hauling the door open. If only there were controls on the inside...]

[Spock looks toward Glados...]

Indeed...fair is fair... We shall hopefully be out of your space momentarily.

[Spock could see what Arsene was attempting to do and moved to assist him. Spock stood by Lupin and grasped the edge of the door and gave a significant pull...

The door protested the move, but it left a gap... but not big enough for a person to get through. ]

More effort is needed it would seem...

Well, I won't be providing that effort. After all, I've been against trying to do things the barbaric way this whole time.

You do realize that you've disabled this entire facility, correct? I think there is even a medical facility up there. A poor child is probably suffering right now because you turned off his life support. How are you even living with yourselves right now?

[The commentary gave Lupin pause, and he reached for Spock's hand again to communicate his thoughts.]

I saw no children in the facility, and only a few in town.

[Spock was struggling with the weight of the door when he addressed Glados, eyebrow raised and spoke in a rather mocking manner....]

Apparently there is a distinct lack of children around at this present time, so do not worry yourself. Also...the Malnosso seem to be in complete control of this facility and are observing us right now... I believe they are finding amusement in our efforts. Perhaps you would be inclined to help us with the door?

[Spock gave another heave at the door and it moved another inch.]

Oh, I'd simply love to. No greater desire in the world, really.

I still can't do anything to assist with the power down. So either you fix that, or I won't be doing much helping at all. It's your choice. Feel free to take your time. After all, I can wait much longer than you can.

[Lupin frowned, not certain that he should trust this computer, but he managed to swallow his uncertainties for just the moment. He tapped Spock's arm for attention and jerked his thumb at the consoles.

Go do it.]

[Spock nods, lets go of the door and walks back toward the consoles.

He kneels and starts to rummage around with the wiring...

Spock lifts one hand to his head as if he is in slight pain... but shakes it off.

He connects the last wire....

There is a moments' pause before the lights start to flicker on and the gentle hum of power can be heard once more. But the clatter of the PADD can be heard as Spock doubles over, both hands clutching his head.]

Edited 2012-10-23 06:14 (UTC)

[ A moment later, the console closest to GLaDOS lights up with lines upon lines of code. She doesn't pay any heed to to the person in obvious pain in front of her. She has a door to open. ]

There now. Was that so hard? Well, judging from your reaction it might have been, but you brought this all on yourself. So I can't say I have much sympathy.

In fact, I might not have any sympathy at all. I don't know if I'm capable of it. That might be something to look into when I'm done with this.

[Lupin ignored GLaDOS--and the door-- as soon as he heard the clatter of the PADD on the ground. He bolted over to Spock immediately upon seeing him bent over in pain. The world lurched with him as he moved, and his focus wavered in what could only be the fortelling of a migraine, but he could manage it.

The sight of Spock, the only person he knew that he could trust in the building, curled up in such distress was frightfully unsettling.

He dropped to his knees next to Spock and wrapped both arms around the other man's shoulders. There was no way for him to ask anything, and he was too alarmed to think. There was only one option left to him, and he took it.

Lupin grabbed one of Spock's hands, and didn't know if he should regret it.]

[Normally, Spock would have been interested to analyse the possibility of Artificial intelligence showing the capability of emotions... however, Spock was otherwise occupied.

It would seem that his Vulcan mind was attempting to heal itself without him knowing... and effect of the memory loss it seems....

Spock's Katra was literally trying to force itself through whatever barrier the Malnosso had set in place and it was causing him pain.... and Spock did not know why.

Lupin's sudden contact was like a cooling balm and his mind immediately reached out and grabbed hold....causing a rather curious sensation of..Sparks? Fireworks?..behind your eyes...]

...Ar..Arsene..?

[Lupin squeezed his eyes shut at the sudden sensation, torn between giddiness and pain. His grip on Spock's hand tightened reflexively as he gasped a startled breath and slumped against Spock.

He was conscious, but the vertigo was back at full strength. Any focus he had was lost to the dizzying haze, but he didn't panic. Spock was there as an anchor in many more ways than the obvious. His very presence was a comfort--

--though a part of his mind distantly bristled at such contact. There was a twinge of nervousness and discomfort, a vague anxiety about being exposed--

But his breathing calmed as he heard his name go unspoken. He could worry about the strange anxiety attack later.]

I'm fine. What about you?

Edited 2012-10-25 19:59 (UTC)

[....curious... There was something happening that he could not explain....]

I am ...I am not sure. My mind... something I cannot explain...

[Spock finds himself leaning into Lupin to increase contact... This was becoming frustratingly illogical....]

Should we apologize to GlaDOS? [It was rather an abstract thought...but Spock was pulling himself together once more... but remained rather confused.]

The spins got me.

[Vertigo. It was his only explanation for the disorientation, the moment of panic, and the crackling sensation that felt like the precursor to a migraine. Lupin breathed slowly, willing his focus to return to him, and squeezed Spock's shoulder in a reassuring gesture.]

Don't try to explain. Just help me up...and we should apologize to GLaDOS-chan.

['-chan'? Why would he use that?]

[Spock nods and stands....taking Lupin with him and making sure he is steady...

Spock turns to face GLaDOS and bows his head slightly...]

My apologies for causing you distress... we did not know if you were a threat... [The fact that they still didn't know went without saying.]

If you would....kindly open the door for us, we will leave you in peace.

Now you're asking nicely? I'm afraid it's far too late for that.

But at least I want you out of here almost as much as you want to be out of here. So for now I'll go along with your request. Not particularly because you requested it, of course. I'm feeling just that generous.

I ran some tests with my spare processes, by the way. It turns out I'm not actually programmed to have any sympathy. I found that interesting. Not that I'm incapable of exhibiting the same symptoms, of course, but unlike you I'm not governed by any attachment to that sort of emotion.

[ There's a small beep from GLaDOS. ]

Oh, there's the other test. Looks like I don't have generosity, either. So I suppose I'm doing this all purely for my own benefit. [ She sighs, and it almost sounds... happy. ] You're welcome.

[ And with that, the metal shields locking down the Battle Dome all slide away, except for the one the two had been working on which raises angry screeching metal protest before disappearing itself. ]

[Lupin found that he didn't care whether GLaDOS was sympathetic or generous. She was reasonable and willing to cooperate, and that was enough. He bobbed his head in gratitude for her assistance.

A tug at Spock's arm, to get him to move. Lupin was still waiting out the vertigo that the chaos had triggered, but he heaved a breath of relief. At least everyone was okay.]

[Spock felt the tug and responded.]

Indeed... Then we shall leave you.

[Spock grabs hold of Arsene's hand and walks towards the door.]

EVENT LOG - Amnesia again

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sorry for the delay, guys, I got hurricane'd x.x

D: At least you're okay!

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