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02-16-2021, 06:24 AM
"Maybe I should press the button.
Green is my color, it could be significant."
"I don't think it matters, but,"
Roux looks at the pedestal.
"Light's red right now, so let's test it."
They grasp the shovel with both claws and reach it over the gap after a bit of hesitation.
The head of the shovel smacks the button.
Nothing happens.
"Yeah, didn't think so.
Worth checking, though."
"I'd let you try with the shovel, but...
No offense: if this is a trap somehow, I'd rather be the one ready to smack things away."
"Fair enough.
I'll work the lever, then.
Before we start, I wanted to note that the camera and gold frame may also have something to do with this."
You point at both, and Roux's gaze follows.
"Watch where you're standing if you're camera shy."
Or we could just drape something over--"
A loud clang rings out as the shovel bangs into the camera, making you jump.
It seems to have no effect, the camera as pristine as ever.
"Eh.
Don't think we have much to put over it.
And that didn't work, so- Oh."
They run their claws along the shovel, noticing a tiny crack in the wood around the stress marks.
"...Bad idea.
Sorry."
"Either way, I still say this is our best option.
If they get a photo of me, then fine.
Let's get this done."
"Alright."
Roux situates themself, shovel over the button.
"Hit it."
You pull the lever and hold it, allowing the tube to lower all the way.
The light turns green.
Roux gently taps the button with the shovel.
The button lets out a soft buzz.
A few seconds later, the cap on the bottom of the tube opens.
What looks to be a keyring falls from the tube.
Roux gasps and struggles to catch it with the shovel.
It clatters onto the shovel head, nearly slipping as Roux holds it higher to compensate.
The moment it seems to stabilize, a larger, rectangular object drops out of the tube.
It catches in the shovel as well, Roux grunting as they just barely manage to keep the impact from tipping the shovel.
They hold firm; eyes wide, arms starting to wobble.
"Think that's... everything...
OK."
As carefully as possible, they move the shovel so it's no longer over the hole, then lay it on the floor.
Roux wipes their brow.
"Could've been--"
The camera flashes in Roux's face, the chorosy recoiling and covering their eyes on instinct.
Unable to see, they let their knee buckle and fall forward away from the hole.
The hand not covering their eyes grips the carpet tight, shaking.
They manage to let out a growl through shuddered breathing, eyes still covered.
"...bastard."
An image slowly fades into focus in the gold frame:
Roux's shocked expression can be seen facing straight at the camera, looking awkward with their rigid posture, while your shoulder and hand are barely visible in frame at the side.
The silly, candid photo looks out of place hanging next to the other two, especially within such an ornate frame.
Roux lays back all way on the floor, making sure to stay far from the hole, still breathing heavily.
You glance over at the shovel and pick up what Roux had caught, curious.
One is indeed a keyring with three items strung on it:
-A keychain in the shape of a sealed letter; same as the one on the west door
-A gold key
-A small tube with a nozzle on the top, labeled 'PEPPER SPRAY'
The bigger object that fell with the keyring seems to be an instant camera, which thankfully looks small enough to fit in your pocket.
Green is my color, it could be significant."
"I don't think it matters, but,"
Roux looks at the pedestal.
"Light's red right now, so let's test it."
They grasp the shovel with both claws and reach it over the gap after a bit of hesitation.
The head of the shovel smacks the button.
Nothing happens.
"Yeah, didn't think so.
Worth checking, though."
"I'd let you try with the shovel, but...
No offense: if this is a trap somehow, I'd rather be the one ready to smack things away."
"Fair enough.
I'll work the lever, then.
Before we start, I wanted to note that the camera and gold frame may also have something to do with this."
You point at both, and Roux's gaze follows.
"Watch where you're standing if you're camera shy."
Or we could just drape something over--"
A loud clang rings out as the shovel bangs into the camera, making you jump.
It seems to have no effect, the camera as pristine as ever.
"Eh.
Don't think we have much to put over it.
And that didn't work, so- Oh."
They run their claws along the shovel, noticing a tiny crack in the wood around the stress marks.
"...Bad idea.
Sorry."
"Either way, I still say this is our best option.
If they get a photo of me, then fine.
Let's get this done."
"Alright."
Roux situates themself, shovel over the button.
"Hit it."
You pull the lever and hold it, allowing the tube to lower all the way.
The light turns green.
Roux gently taps the button with the shovel.
The button lets out a soft buzz.
A few seconds later, the cap on the bottom of the tube opens.
What looks to be a keyring falls from the tube.
Roux gasps and struggles to catch it with the shovel.
It clatters onto the shovel head, nearly slipping as Roux holds it higher to compensate.
The moment it seems to stabilize, a larger, rectangular object drops out of the tube.
It catches in the shovel as well, Roux grunting as they just barely manage to keep the impact from tipping the shovel.
They hold firm; eyes wide, arms starting to wobble.
"Think that's... everything...
OK."
As carefully as possible, they move the shovel so it's no longer over the hole, then lay it on the floor.
Roux wipes their brow.
"Could've been--"
The camera flashes in Roux's face, the chorosy recoiling and covering their eyes on instinct.
Unable to see, they let their knee buckle and fall forward away from the hole.
The hand not covering their eyes grips the carpet tight, shaking.
They manage to let out a growl through shuddered breathing, eyes still covered.
"...bastard."
An image slowly fades into focus in the gold frame:
Roux's shocked expression can be seen facing straight at the camera, looking awkward with their rigid posture, while your shoulder and hand are barely visible in frame at the side.
The silly, candid photo looks out of place hanging next to the other two, especially within such an ornate frame.
Roux lays back all way on the floor, making sure to stay far from the hole, still breathing heavily.
You glance over at the shovel and pick up what Roux had caught, curious.
One is indeed a keyring with three items strung on it:
-A keychain in the shape of a sealed letter; same as the one on the west door
-A gold key
-A small tube with a nozzle on the top, labeled 'PEPPER SPRAY'
The bigger object that fell with the keyring seems to be an instant camera, which thankfully looks small enough to fit in your pocket.
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