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Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:02 pm
by Cyantic
You both missed the metaphor. Never let it be said that men are perceptive.

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:03 pm
by renetear
I thought it was intentional, honestly. Like comedians.

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:09 pm
by Cyantic
I'm not sure Parka understands that sort of humour. Believe he prefers insults to subtle mocking, anyway.

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:12 pm
by LordofFail
The maintenance and fuel refill crew outside give the thumbs up to the cockpit, while the Captain is performing final maintenance checks before takeoff.

The darkening sky is lit up by bright flashes of lightning coming from over the horizon.

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:15 pm
by Cyantic
There's been worse delays, I suppose. I've gotten stuck in Atlanta for god knows how long. A week? 'course, there's also the fact that in this covert jury council vote nonsense, that this... happened. Not sure what to read into that. It doesn't make them look sharpish, anyway.

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:17 pm
by LordofFail
A voice is heard through the speakers in the room:

"Hello, Jurists.

This is your Captain speaking.

We will be departing in 10 minutes (roughly one hour real time).

Please begin to take your seats and kindly introduce yourselves to one another if you have not yet done so."

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:18 pm
by Cyantic
No thanks.

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:21 pm
by LordofFail
An eleventh person boards the plane, in a bit of a hurry.

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:23 pm
by Arcthurus
Oh piss off.

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:58 pm
by ryanyb
IAmAMunchlax wrote:Thanks, but I prefer my own drink.

Oh that’s fine, you can pour your own!

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:02 pm
by Nellyfox
Haha, very funny...

--

Anyway, I'm--

Oh nevermind.

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:04 pm
by ryanyb
Cmon y’all don’t be shy, introductions?
Maybe like, name, where you’re from, and your favorite fruit?

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:08 pm
by Cyantic
... pass. Even when it comes to gold, this place is too sketchy to say that sort of thing. I prefer anonymity. I have no plans to be here long, anyway. It’s a verdict. Won’t take longer then a few hours. No need for it.

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:10 pm
by ryanyb
Blinks disbelieving the strictness of what was just said
Um... okay.

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:11 pm
by IAmAMunchlax
Why not. They name's Stanley... Not really from somewhere specific, just kinda roam around city to city. Favorite fruit's a fresh one, haven't had a fresh fruit in ages. You'd assume they'd have a basket gift with fruits as a welcoming gift.

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:11 pm
by LordofFail
A 12th person boards the plane, although shoved in by a security guard would be a more apt description of their entry.

The fastened safety belt light illuminates.

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:13 pm
by IAmAMunchlax
Oh man, we're really doing this huh. Never been in the skies before... I'm starting to get slightly nervous. Anyone got garbage bags or something?

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:16 pm
by LordofFail
The entrance door closes shut.

Everyone takes their seats as follows:

[Cyantic] [Chemist] Stanley [TNO] Cam [Nelly]

[Arckas] [Arcthurus] [Xerxes] [Schultz] [Renetear] [Multi]

[Schultz] nods as he takes his seat.

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:17 pm
by Chemist1422
"Hey. Sorry about the wait."

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:17 pm
by TheNiceOne16
*Mrs.Smith raises her hat a bit and looks at everyone present*
Now that everyones here, you can call me Mrs.Smith for the duration of this tribunal. I hope we can all get thrrough this with minimal hassle and get home soon.
*Mrs.Smith nods to the group then lays back down and continues napping*

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:18 pm
by Arcthurus
Hey Cam you could call her by a nickname: Beach. It just looks like it fits her, y'know?

And oh please, if you have a phone or use the internet you already abandoned any semblance of anonimity.

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:18 pm
by Schultz128
I'm Jabal.

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:19 pm
by Cyantic
Someone with better sense then the rest of us.

There's a trick to flying, you know, Stanley? It's a pretty solid one if it's your first time.

...

Generous assumption there, Parka. Why don't you play that at your funeral?

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:20 pm
by LordofFail
The twelve Jurists all sit down in their luxurious seats and fasten their safety belts.

After a short safety demonstration video on the screens in front of you, the engines roar to life and the plane begins to move.

Re: Zero Escape: VLDR - Calm Before the Storm

PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:23 pm
by LordofFail
Cam looks around.

[Cyantic] fumbles with their safety belt.

The plane lifts off and begins its ascent towards cruising altitude.