Paranoia - "Training Day"

[Kitmarch]

Fortunately for Ves-R, it is Friend Computer calling him.

"Citizen. Your accusation of treason against citizen Robb-R-THY-2 has been noted. Please provide the supporting evidence."

[Ves]

Well, Friend Computer, as the citizen in question was calling for assistance, he was either unhappy with his situation and thus not having fun, which is treason.

Also of concern was the manner in which the accused tried to disrupt and divert this newly formed team of Friend Computer's Troubleshooters from Friend Computer's given instructions by asking us to assist them, thus tempting the members of the team to stray from the path Friend Computer has set before us and commit acts of treason as well.

[Kitmarch]

"Citizen. As you are no doubt aware, being unhappy is classified as insubordination, not treason. Falsely accusing someone of treason is treason.

An official reprimand has been entered into your mission file. In addition, your failure to properly learn and take to heart the rules of Alpha Complex, especially considering the importance of your current task is unacceptable. You are hereby subject to censure until further notice."

The PDC call terminates. At the same time, the numerous monitors scattered around the hallway change their display to a less than flattering picture of Ves-R-KIT-1 along with instructions to "all citizens" to "encourage and remind this wayward citizen to pay closer attention to the regulations of Alpha Complex".

((Until further notice, almost every citizen our friends cross path with will do exactly this.))

[Kitmarch]

((has anyone still in the room got any more business here, or shall we continue to the briefing?))

[Solar]

(( Think we're all done. ))

[Jake]

(( Nothing here ))

[Ves]

(( was all set until Friend Computer gave me a call ))

[Kitmarch]

((Okay, we'll therefore assume everyone leaves the room (for those who haven't).))

Our friends arrive at the tram platform. Just as they do so, the tram pulls away, loaded with Yellow citizens.

[Jake]

Jake-R looks up and down the tram.

"I think we better wait till the next tram. This one could lead to a destination designated for only citizens of Yellow clearance or higher."

Jake-R looks around for other opinions.

[Kitmarch]

As he speaks, another trams grates along the track and comes to a screeching halt.

An automated announcement blares out, declaring this to be the last tram for 2 hours due to "Essential maintenance"

One of the doors opens, then falls off.

[Sparky]

Sparky looks at the fallen door, then looks up, smiling.

"This looks like a HAPPY tram!"

"As leader, I'll go on last, to make sure no happy people are left behind! Everyone else on first!"

[Kitmarch]

After several minutes of inaction, the tram pulls away from the station.

25 minutes later, Ves-R-KIT-2, Solar-R-BTZ-2, Chem-R-LAK-2, Sparky-R-JNR-2 and Jake-R-SKY-2 are deposited by tram in a corridor junction, hopefully having learned a little something from the fate of their previous clones regarding the prompt obeying of instructions from Friend Computer.

They can see a complex network of corridors, fairly standard from Alpha Complex. Room 13GH728 is down a nearby corridor, which is painted at waist height with a orange stripe.

[Shadowe]

"Come, Citizens! It would not be do to be late for our meeting. In the interests of our continued success and happiness, I suggest that Sparky lead us onward." He gestures grandly for Sparky to lead the way to room 13GH728, down the corridor with the waist-high orange stripe.

[Ves]

*nods quickly in agreement*

Indeed, and what better way for him to set a fine example to me, since Friend Computer did suggest pointing out my follys.

Lead by example, friend Sparky, and we'll all have fun

[Jake]

Jake grins

Lead on, oh great leader!