Sufficiently Advanced Technology

by **Tereza Rozanov** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 12:47 am

Tereza is wandering the floor of the Danger Room, pacing as she tests the motion of the shapeshifter uniform she's wearing. She massages the palms of her hands, switching from hand to hand with increasing frequency.

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:05 am

"This is better, right?" Sam asks from the observation deck.

"You sure you don't want to load something up?"

by **Tereza Rozanov** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:24 am

"What did I say about indulging it?" As the day had carried on, she was getting more snappish.

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:35 am

"I just... thought it'd help with your frustration." She sighs.

by **Laura Kinney** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:11 am

"Lemme tell ya one thing, kiddo, being afraid of something has never helped anybody take control of it." X-23 chimes in from the door of the observation deck.

by **Tereza Rozanov** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:15 am

"And if it feels like it feeds on being indulged? What then?" She raises an eyebrow as she looks up at the observation deck.

by **Laura Kinney** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:29 am

"Then you're up shit creek, but that doesn't mean you're out of paddles." she says, stepping up next to Sam in the observation window. "Or... something. Metaphors aren't exactly my strong suit. Point is, you only indulge something if you give up control and even if it buries you, it can't kill ya off completely." she says. The last part is a lie and even if it wasn't, being buried inside your own mind isn't exactly pleasant, but scaring Tereza more isn't gonna do any good.

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:32 am

"It's... it's not mindless or completely unreasonable. In your head it just seemed... new."

by **Tereza Rozanov** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:47 am

"So if things do go horribly wrong, I may be somewhat aware of being put down like a rabid dog. Wonderful," she frowns and apparently decides to change the subject, "Sam, I need you to keep an eye out for any sort of telepathic contact. I'm pretty sure the woman who did this was in my head or something for a bit last night and if she's there again tonight, maybe you can pick up something that will help. If I end up like last night, I won't be able to tell you if she's there."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:57 am

"I... I can try," she nods.

by **Laura Kinney** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:59 am

"Look kiddo, I know I have a reputation, but that's not why I'm here. I've been there, in a way. More so if someone is fucking with your head. No one's getting put down, I just won the 'Most likely to take a hit from a rampaging wolfbeast' lottery. Worst outcome of tonight is we gotta wait for the eggheads to come up with a solution."

by **Haley Crusek** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 3:00 am

"I can keep an eye out too," Haley added, arms crossed over her chest. She has dressed in her uniform just in case anything went sideways.

by **Tereza Rozanov** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 3:10 am

"Just don't let me bite you... or anyone else for that matter. We don't know if it's still contagious." She moves over and sits against one of the walls, leaning her head back. "I can hear it, you know. Not just the monster, but this... hum. It's always there, but it's been getting louder all day."

by **Haley Crusek** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 3:14 am

"Well, as long as we're up here and you're down there, hopefully that means no teeth get involved,"

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 3:14 am

"...she called it the moon's song."

"She said she had to answer it."

by **Laura Kinney** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 3:28 am

"How about we start this thing up with some nice and sunny daytime scenario. Might help."

by **Haley Crusek** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 3:29 am

"Yeah...that's a good idea. Maybe it'll make things less...intense?" Haley agreed.

by **Tereza Rozanov** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 11:45 am

"Fine. If it will make the three of you feel better," Tereza says, closing her eyes.

by **Laura Kinney** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:23 pm

"Computer, load personal training simulation 25. Empty."

"Loading program 'High Noon'." The computer chirps in response as a stereotypical western frontier town shimmers into existence around Tereza.

by **Tereza Rozanov** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 3:14 pm

Tereza glances around the town, noting some of the buildings. "Lots and lots of breakables," she mutters.

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 3:20 pm

"Is the hum getting fainter?"

by **Tereza Rozanov** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 3:27 pm

"No," she says with some conviction, "It's still getting louder."

by **Haley Crusek** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 5:53 pm

"Well...guess we can't fool it about what time of day it is," Haley said, looking down into the room apprehensively.

by **Laura Kinney** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 6:00 pm

"Well, it was worth the shot." she says, before turning off the microphone for a moment. "I'm not sure if it would have either way, but she's seeing this as an inevitability and that's not good."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 6:52 pm

"Aye," she sighs.

"We tried negotiating with it, in her mind. It said... it's going to try to stay lucid. It's only been around for the night. It seemed to... regret attacking me."

by **Haley Crusek** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 6:56 pm

"Had no qualms about threatening me," she added.

by **Laura Kinney** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 6:59 pm

"That's something at least. Could be an angle for her to use if you'd be okay going in there. Or it might make her worry and freak out, but that's what I'm here for, I suppose."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:00 pm

"I... I could go down there if you think it'd help."

by **Haley Crusek** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:04 pm

"I could try to keep a TK bubble around you...keep you from getting bit,"

by **Laura Kinney** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:08 pm

"Good, do that." she says to Haley before turning back towards Sam. "Honestly, I don't know but it might give her incentive to try. And I'm going in there with you, in case it doesn't work."

by **Haley Crusek** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:09 pm

"...I can try to keep you both bubbled, but probably not a chance in hell I can snoop for incoming telepathic intruders at the same time."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:11 pm

"I'll be watching for that."

by **Tereza Rozanov** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:18 pm

In the Danger Room, Tereza is studying one of her hands, inspecting the nails idly. That stops abruptly as the hand spasms and flexes.

by **Laura Kinney** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:32 pm

"Looks like we're out of planning time. Don't worry about me." she says before switching the mic back on. "Tereza, Sam and me are going to come in. We think the urge to not hurt her is going to help you." she says and heads down into the simulation proper without waiting for a response.

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:34 pm

Sam hurries to keep up with Miss Kinney, heading into the simulation.

by **Tereza Rozanov** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:53 pm

As they arrive, the change is already in full swing and the sounds of bones popping, cracking, and realigning are there to greet them. Claws dig furrows in the 'ground' as muscles randomly contract. A howl of pain rolls into a howl of ecstasy as the change ripples towards it's completion.

by **Laura Kinney** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 8:05 pm

"Ooph." Laura winces in sympathy. "That looked rough."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 8:59 pm

"I'm still not used to what that looks like from the outside."

by **Haley Crusek** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 9:20 pm

Haley covered her mouth with her hand as she watched from the observation deck, eyes wide. That the end result was scary she knew from her time in Tereza's mind yesterday...that the change looked so excruciating was a surprise.

"Holy shit," she gasped into her hand, just staring in awe.

It took every ounce of her will to make herself focus and be ready to bubble Sam and Laura.

by **Tereza Rozanov** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 9:47 pm

Tereza's head pops up, eyes scanning the area and apparently somewhat confused at the sun. Finally, the eyes settle on Sam and Laura and a low growl rumbles in her chest.

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