[center][h2][color=turquoise]//AUDITORIUM, INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE[/color][/h2] [sup]May 12, 6:45am[/sup] [h2][sup]PISCES[/sup][/h2] [/center] Moses' entry was as subtle as himself as he entered through the rear door of the auditorium, passing through the sloping rows of seats and obtaining a gradual view of his diverse, [i]beautiful[/i] siblings. His face was painted with his trademark barely-there smile, and the blue flesh of his arms swam with stars and lights, each revealed beneath the crisp white of his rolled up shirt sleeves. He might have passed as a doctor, had it not been for the peculiarity of his limbs and the invasive presence of an Institute collar. To most, his collar was nought more than a joke; for what had ever possessed the superiors to equip [i]Moses[/i] with an electrode collar? [i]Protocol,[/i] as always. The first and foremost of his siblings to be met, oddly enough, was an unaccompanied Ansel sitting by his lonesome. Quiet as Moses might be, his scent alone was enough to pique the young man's interest...even if it would be in a primarily gustatory manner. A deep breath went up Ansel's nostrils, and a satisfied, dreamy smile came over his face. "They like to sit up front, our brothers and sisters," Ansel comments as his eyes peel away to savor Alma's bare back. "I think you'd find them better company. Go on, now." Moses' steps stilled, just for a moment, as his eyes rose to meet Ansel's expression. From what he had heard, Ansel had become known as one to fear, yet Moses felt nothing of the sort as he stood in such close proximity. This was nothing abnormal however, as Moses' concept of social standings and emotions left a few things to be desired. He sat himself down quietly, settling into the inner seat a few rows down from the Tenth. [color=#565DBC]"The speaker system is quite unpleasant if you sit too close to the front."[/color] His voice was soft, yet frank, and his tone presented an easy-to-read personality with little capability for lying or manipulation. He glanced backwards for a moment, following Ansel's eyes which fell upon the small of Number Two's back. [color=#565DBC]"I sometimes wonder about the strain placed on Alma's back, too. Though I don't think she feels too positive about people looking at it for too long."[/color] "From where she's seeing, all eyes will have to look upon her every once in a while. It's a burden she has chosen to bare... if you could even call it that." He could mean a few things, but Ansel wasn't much of one to divulge in his own thoughts towards others. The opposite, in fact, might be true; he had been growing increasingly curious of his 'lesser' siblings as of late, often watching of their routines and taking note of their personalities and abilities. Some would guess that he would feed again to satisfy his more carnal cravings, but the more astute of his brood might see a mad brilliance in those eyes. Figuring out what exactly Ansel was, however, would be difficult. Especially when his temperament required a lethal collar to merely incapacitate him. [hr] [hr] [center] [img]http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/fallout/images/0/02/Fo4-institute-logo-beta.png/revision/latest?cb=20151219051322[/img][h2][sup]DR. JESPAR ROMAN, DIRECTOR[/sup][/h2][/center] The empty space of the auditorium was filled with a sudden whistle, emanating from the speaker system as the microphone calibrated behind the glass pane. The Director himself seemed unfazed, pushing files aside and taking steps toward -- [i]ah.[/i] He tugged his ankle gently, glancing down at the rearrangement of his laces. His eyes flickered upwards - just for a moment - to meet the gaze of Anat. His eyes showed no humour nor malice, and his default frown remained stoic on his expression. From the dark hues of crow-footed eyes to the silver roots of his black hair, Jespar Roman carried an image which seemed to show that he was a man who had seen it all. He knelt down, becoming obscured from the Children's vision by the desk counters, and rectified the situation. [color=#93C5B1]"Briggs."[/color] His voice was a breath, laced with unlove. [color=#93C5B1]"Have Number 74 sanctioned following the day's trials."[/color] And then, after a moment, the monochromatic voice of The Director echoed against the walls of the auditorium. [quote] [color=#93C5B1]"Good morning, to each and every one of you summoned here today. It goes without saying that it is a strange day when so many of you are pulled into the same space at once, so I will address the reason with little digression. Number Two, would you stand, please?"[/color] [/quote] [i]The creature who had perched herself on the floor twitched a little, her eyes prying open at a familiar, overbearing voice. Had she drifted off? Of course she had. She exchanged her gaze with Roman for a few seconds, before curling her legs beneath her as to stand. There was little point in arguing. He needed her awake and listening, and having her stand was perhaps the best method of ensuring her attention. The narcoleptic nature of the second-born and second-ranked was perhaps undesirable, but her prowess was gargantuan and unfathomable to the those who had not witnessed her on the field. Indeed, Alma's thoughts often drifted into knowing how easy it would be to slaughter a room such as this, and how their bones would sound if she... No. The girl shook her head as she stood silently, pulling away from those terrible dreams.[/i] [quote] [color=#93C5B1]"The Institute has recorded six separate instances of impending Hydra. Two of which are already at or near our doorstep. You have been summoned in such numbers today as six instances of Hydra is severely abnormal under any circumstance. As such, you will be divided here into groups are varying sizes. Due to the frequency of pockets opening, you will likely be working alongside siblings who you may have never met before. I expect you treat each other with patience and kindness; failure is not an option. The instances of Hydra are as follows:"[/color] [/quote] [i]A holographic screen flickers into view, covering the glass wall of the speaker's podium and switching on queue with The Director's words.[/i] [hider=//INSTANCE 465:A] [center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/9GmRpDS.png[/img][/center] [color=green] [sub][h2]465:A // ᴇᴀsᴛ ᴅɪsᴛʀɪᴄᴛ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ[/h2][/sub] [sup]://INSTANCE _ APPROX. 10 CLASS (A) HUNTERS[/sup] [/color] [quote] [color=#93C5B1]"Instance 465:A presents a pack of approximately ten Class-A Hunters. They are approaching the East District of The Capitol and will be sitting on our doorstep within the next six hours. Risk of casualties and material damage is high. This is our highest priority deployment. The following digits will be lifted by aircraft and will meet the approaching pack before they get close: NUMBER 6 NUMBER 16 NUMBER 18 NUMBER 22 NUMBER 114 Meeting point will be held at Gate 4. Non-compliance is not an option." [/color] [/quote] [/hider] [hider=//INSTANCE 465:B] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/T1eOsRn.png[/img][/center] [color=green] [sub][h2]465:B // ᴇᴀsᴛ ᴅɪsᴛʀɪᴄᴛ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ[/h2][/sub] [sup]://INSTANCE _ APPROX. 18 CLASS (B) (C) HUNTERS[/sup] [/color] [quote] [color=#93C5B1]"Instance 465:B presents another pack of hunters, numerous and variant in nature. They appear to be being led Northwards by an Alpha-type figure through the sewer systems beneath the Industrial Zone. The following digits will be deployed via the subway system as listed: NUMBER 5 NUMBER 7 NUMBER 10 NUMBER 13 NUMBER 15 NUMBER 74 Meeting point will be held at Gate 6. Non-compliance is not an option." [/color] [/quote] [/hider] [hider=//INSTANCE 465:C] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/mJ7ywcu.png[/img][/center] [color=green] [sub][h2]465:C // ᴡᴇsᴛ ᴅɪsᴛʀɪᴄᴛ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ[/h2][/sub] [sup]://INSTANCE _ TRACE LONER SIGNAL[/sup] [/color] [quote] [color=#93C5B1]"Instance 465:C has been pulled from a scattered signal which may or may not belong to a Loner approaching a construction site in the West District. Regardless of nature, something [i]is[/i] coming, and the following digits will be deployed via aircraft: NUMBER 2 NUMBER 8 I trust Number Two will locate and eradicate the signal. Meeting point will be held at Gate 3. Non-compliance is not an option."[/color][/quote] [/hider] [hider=//INSTANCE 465:D] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/d0Zn937.png[/img][/center] [color=green] [sub][h2]465:D // ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ ᴀɢʀɪᴄᴜʟᴛᴜʀᴀʟ ᴅɪsᴛʀɪᴄᴛ[/h2][/sub] [sup]://INSTANCE _ APPROACHING COLOSSI[/sup] [/color] [quote] [color=#93C5B1]"Instance 465:D calls for a large team of Children to halt and take down a slow-moving, mid-class Colossi. It is currently treading through the grain fields of the Agricultural District, but will eventually reach the urban zones if left for too long. The following digits will be deployed via aircraft: NUMBER 4 NUMBER 11 NUMBER 17 NUMBER 20 NUMBER 21 NUMBER 64 NUMBER 128 Meeting point will be held at point Gate 8. Non-compliance is not an option."[/color][/quote] [/hider] [hider=//INSTANCE 465:E] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/lzFbHJ0.png[/img][/center] [color=green] [sub][h2]465:E // ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ sᴏᴜᴛʜᴇʀɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ ᴅɪsᴛʀɪᴄᴛ[/h2][/sub] [sup]://INSTANCE _ APPROACHING MID-CLASS SWARM[/sup] [/color] [quote][color=#93C5B1]"Instance 465:E has picked up a steadily-growing swarm erupting as we speak from a portal located on the outskirts of the Southern Urban district. Civilians are at great risk and I expect any bystanders to be handled appropiately. The following digits will be deployed via aircraft: NUMBER 3 NUMBER 12 NUMBER 14 NUMBER 32 NUMBER 62 NUMBER 120 Meeting point will be held at Gate 1. Non-compliance is not an option."[/color][/quote] [/hider] [hider=//INSTANCE 465:F] [center] [/center] [color=green] [sub][h2]465:F // sᴏᴜᴛʜ ᴅɪsᴛʀɪᴄᴛ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ[/h2][/sub] [sup]://INSTANCE _ TELEKINETIC-TYPE LONER[/sup] [/color] [quote] [color=#93C5B1]"Instance 465:A is a report of a large Loner traversing the maintenance tunnels of the Bio-Robotics factory in the South District. The Loner in question has been witnessed to have abilities not unlike heavy telekinesis. The following numbers are expected to lure it out, and eliminate it with minimal material damage: NUMBER 9 NUMBER 66 NUMBER 67 NUMBER 68 NUMBER 69 NUMBER 70 NUMBER 124 Meeting point will be held at Gate 10. Non-compliance is not an option." [/color] [/quote] [/hider] [hr] [center][h2][color=turquoise]//TRANSIT GATES, INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE[/color][/h2] [sup]May 12, 7:35am[/sup][/center] [center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/dV5Dmkz.png[/img] [/center] [quote][color=green]"All Children are to report to their allocated Gates in a prompt and civilised fashion. Non-compliance is not an option."[/color][/quote] [i]The automated message repeated itself on a painful, paced loop. On the outer wing of The Institute, a row of Gates each led to a small hangar of various aircraft, each suited for the transportation of Children. Gate 6 was an exception to this pattern, instead leading downwards to a narrow subway system which granted access to the sewer systems along the line. Guards lingered at each point, ready to register and check each approaching Child.[/i] [hr] [hr]