ITP, the Janitor is IGNORED

[kissmydamask.livejournal.com]

[Hey.

Hey Garden.

Guess what.

You're now trapped in the elevator.

Maybe you were too lazy to take the stairs; maybe you just needed to get somewhere and this was the quickest way from A to B, despite the janitor's warnings (and the signs on every floor).

Whatever the reason, it's too late! You're stuck in here. The lights are out, none of the buttons are working (or maybe they're jammed?), and it's unlikely you'd be able to pry open the doors — this elevator is one sturdy son of a gun, and between floors, there's nowhere to go.

Anyway... who's that with you?]

(OOC: Garden's undergoing maintenance and construction now that it's docked at Fisherman's Horizon, and now the elevator is out to get you.

Anyway, this will work like a meme!

1) Tag in with your character, one per comment. Others will respond.

Characters responding can roll the RNG to get a date and time! Already see something you can work with? Go for it!

DATE
1 - weekday
2 - weekend

TIME
1 - early morning
2 - peak hour [right before/after classes/lunch; your call!]
3 - between classes
4 - dead of the night

If using the RNG, put your results in the comment title so that your threadmate knows what they're working with — alternatively, if there are options in the RNG that are completely unlikely for your character, make sure you specify what they are so that you get a scenario that you can handle.

Trapped outside of curfew? Beware the Disciplinary Committee.

2) Are you crowded against the wall? Is there only one person with you? What if you're forever alone? React accordingly! Make sure you work things out with each other if your thread is going to have more than two people in it.

Note that getting out through the ceiling hatches may not end well. No telling when the elevator will mysteriously fix itself, after all.

Please don't cling to your castmates; this event is to help foster CR that would otherwise never happen!

Also, a big thank you to the mods for approving this ♥)

Comments

[notthelostgirl.livejournal.com]

Sorry, I'm better at breaking things than fixing 'em.

Seems we've got two choices. We can wait until someone notices and fixes the thing. Or... one of us can climb up top and see if we can open the doors to one of the floors.

[nomark1or2.livejournal.com]

I'm kinda heavy. Dunno if the parts up there are meant for a guy who's all muscle to be jumpin' around on...

[notthelostgirl.livejournal.com]

I can do it if you'll give me a boost. Shouldn't be a problem for a strong bloke like you.

[It's a good thing she doesn't wear the uniform; she wouldn't fancy climbing about in that skirt.]

[nomark1or2.livejournal.com]

Heh, easy enough!

[He reaches out in her general direction. 'Course, it's dark in the elevator, so it might end up somewhere he wasn't intending...]

[notthelostgirl.livejournal.com]

Whoa there, buster. [Laughing, she intercepts his hands before they end up too off course.] Buy me a drink first.

The hatch should be about... here. [Shuffles a bit closer to the middle] Gimme a lift?

[nomark1or2.livejournal.com]

You didn't look old enough! We haven't been in here that long!

[He's teasing. After a moment, a powerful arm wraps around her upper thighs and he starts lifting effortlessly.]

Gimme a shot 'fore ya bonk yer head!

[notthelostgirl.livejournal.com]

[Oh, she likes this one.] Wishful thinking on my part?

Well, I didn't fancy brainin' myself on the ceiling anyway... [When her hand reaches metal, she starts feeling for the latch.] We're good.

[nomark1or2.livejournal.com]

Awright, jus' gimme the word. Ya ain't heavy.

[Really, he could hold her like this all day if he had to...]

[notthelostgirl.livejournal.com]

[It seems he'll have to, at least for a little longer; she's having trouble with the catch.]

They could really use some emergency lighting in here...

[nomark1or2.livejournal.com]

Probably lost that too, 'cuz they're messing with everything.

[notthelostgirl.livejournal.com]

It wouldn't be too hard to leave a torch and some spare batteries.

[She gives the hatch a good thump, finally popping it open. She grabs the edge and pulls herself through; rock climbing class is proving useful.]

[nomark1or2.livejournal.com]

Uh, wouldn't that start fires?

Lemme know if it's safe up there!

[notthelostgirl.livejournal.com]

[Geez, what is with this world and them not-understanding her words?]

Think electric portable light; no fire.

[Back to poking around the doors to the floor.] Safe as houses. Just stay away from the cable and you should be fine.

[nomark1or2.livejournal.com]

[There's a grunt and then a thunk as he jumps to catch the edge of the trapdoor, then hauls himself up.]

Never been up on top'a one of these before.

[notthelostgirl.livejournal.com]

That's 'cause you're not supposed to be, what with the buttons being on the inside and all.

There should be a lever to open the doors somewhere. [She sounds a bit unsure now.] If lifts are built the same here as back home... [One day, she'll think before she does, but today is not that day.]

[nomark1or2.livejournal.com]

Ta heck with that!

[Jecht starts whacking the walls to find the one with the doors on them. Yes, he's forgotten which way was out in the course of the climb.]

[notthelostgirl.livejournal.com]

[Mentally facepalming so much right now.]

Um, over here. [And since it apparently needs saying:] Mind the edge.

[nomark1or2.livejournal.com]

[A chest that broad couldn't possibly slip into a crack.]

Ah, here we go!

[He grabs the crack between the doors, then with raw brute force hauls them open.]

[notthelostgirl.livejournal.com]

[The lever would've been easier but...] I'm a bit impressed.

[She slips under his arm, holding the door for him; it's a lot easier keeping them open.] You coming?

[nomark1or2.livejournal.com]

[The lever woulda been harder to find!]

No, I'm gonna stay in here all day!

[Of course he's stepping out as he says that.]

[notthelostgirl.livejournal.com]

[Not showing off at all, Mr Shirtless Scene?]

[She lets the doors slide shut.] Thanks for getting us out. If I ever need to break into a lift, I'll definitely give you a ring.

[nomark1or2.livejournal.com]

[Of course not! There wasn't a blitzball involved!]

[He grins at that.] Hey, look me up whenever. We can share old war stories about elevators. [Wink![