THE LONG GRASS

[sparednothing]

[YOU CHOSE TO RUN INTO THE LONG GRASS. The Rex doesn't follow you guys, but you are in for worse trouble. The grass is very tall, coming up to the average human height's waist. All too suddenly, strange, screeching calls can be heard, the grass parting as very fast things start to give chase. The raptors have finally made an appearance. Time to run]

[[ooc: The chase | The communications building | Day three OOC post | Plot Hub]]

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THE RADIO EQUIPMENT

[hard_talker]

[Mark knows better than to try and fight - he hangs back while the heavy hitters clear the area and distract the raptors. when the herds aren't looking, he'll be quickly and quietly sneaking the other way.

there was a pretty hefty bit of equipment on the roof, and it looked like a transmitter, to him. if it ran on radio, he was pretty sure he could get it running. looking around for anyone in his immediate vicinity, he waved them over, silently.

anyone coming with him?]

[onehundred]

[ Levi should be one of the heavy hitters, but he's lazy when it comes to things people can defeat for themselves. Besides, he hasn't spotted anyone dying yet, so everything seems to be under control. He shifts the grip on his soiled blade as he turns to follow this guy, cocking his chin by way of greeting.

Yo dude. ]

[hard_talker]

[oh good, someone who knows how to fight. he smiles, though it's a little unsteady, and points down the hall, then up at the ceiling, and mimes shouting. aka: if we look down here we might find a way to call for help]

[i_demand_euphoria]

[I just know you wanted a kid to join you Mark, he'll be so useful to you. If only Calvin had that gold golf club... he's not even wearing shoes anymore, bur I guess that means his tread is pretty quiet when he spots the adults in the building and hurries to follow them.

It took awhile but Calvin finally figured out that being alone on this island wasn't a good idea for him.]

[hard_talker]

[oh good, a kid. Mark's honestly glad to see him, because it means he isn't in Tue thick of the danger. he makes a quick 'ok' sign and raises his eyebrows as they move. you hurt, kiddo?]

[i_demand_euphoria]

[Surprisingly after being chased through the tall grass by raptors Calvin is uninjured. He probably has a few scratches on his hands but those are from trying to catch a compy earlier. He gives Mark the 'ok' sign back. He's not exactly having fun anymore but reality is like that.]

[eat_me_beat_me]

[Nora isn't far behind Mark, still holding that damned pistol Tex gave her. She hasn't shot anything yet but like hell is she going to get rid of it with fucking dinosaurs attacking everyone around them. She nods at the kid before moving towards Mark. She jerks her head towards the equipment with a curious look on her face. Can you get it working Mr. Radio Shack?]

[sparednothing]

[The equipment can certainly get a message out of you have someone with the know-how to use it.

GOSH you guys are lucky. You remember to thank Mark later for saving your butts]

[hard_talker]

[once they find the radio, Mark immediately dives underneath the table and starts looking at wires]

Somebody see if they can find me a flashlight? It looks like someone dumped silicone spaghetti back here. She's on, but I dunno if she'll transmit. I gotta make sure all the connections are live first ...

[i_demand_euphoria]

[Calvin nods again and starts to rummage around through various drawers, looking for a flashlight.]

Got it!

[He holds a flashlight aloft triumphantly. He tries to turn it on but no go.] Aw come on! [He bangs it a couple times against his palm before it flickers on.]

[hard_talker]

Great, thanks! [Mark's hand snakes out from under the table. give it! quick, before it goes out!]

[i_demand_euphoria]

[Quickly, but careful not to jostle it too much, Calvin hands the flashlight over to Mark.] Here.

[eat_me_beat_me]

[Nora watches this with some amusement. Of course Mark would find his element out here in dino-pocalypse. She was glad that he found something like this, here... even if she's still paranoid as SHIT about one of those things finding their way in there.]

[hard_talker]

[the flashlight's fading, but it's just enough light for him to see what color the wires are, and where they're meant to go. after a few minutes of fiddling and squinting, there's a slight sizzling sound from under the table]

Shit. I'mokay. Just a little --

[and with a hum and a buzz, the radio crackles to life, lighting up properly]

It's a-li-hi-hiiiiiiive!

[i_demand_euphoria]

[Calvin leans in curious.] It's working?

[hard_talker]

Sure is. [Mark has to bite his lip to keep from crowing with laughter. Levi and Gren had kept the dinosaurs at bay, but he didn't want to risk drawing them in any more than necessary.]. Was there a name on the outside of the building? Or should I just say we're with InGen when I send the call out?

[i_demand_euphoria]

[Calvin thinks about it for a moment. Things were sort of hectic at the time.]

I think I saw something about a Site B?

[hard_talker]

Good enough. If nothin' else we can drop Dr. Harding's name too, since there might be people listening for her.

[he starts to mess with the dials] Just gotta find a good clean band on here, somethin' that'll carry ... I got no idea how far out we are from anythin'...

[onehundred]

[ Great, someone with a plan other than screaming and running in circles. He nods and gestures for him to go ahead while he moves to cover his back. ]

[hard_talker]

[Mark gives him a thumbs-up and forges ahead. he's counting on Levi to cover them, which ... is probably a good idea, because it's likely that corridor isn't entirely devoid of danger]

[onehundred]

[ He also jumps in the air and twirls to behead a Raptor lurching his way just then, the momentum giving him enough speed to slash its neck through despite his stature. No big deal. But corridor, right, he follows the guy's lead but keeps his eyes on his own back. The lizards don't hunt alone after all. ]

[hard_talker]

[holy shit. Mark's eyes widen - both at how fast the damn thing came out of nowhere, and how easily the stranger kicked its ass.]

Uh - thanks!

[onehundred]

[ No sweat! He stops when the guy does, follows when he runs, he's just the muscle really. ]

Got nothing to jam the doors with. Keep running.

[hard_talker]

You're the boss! [running, he can do. he's also keeping his eye out for a supply closet... mops and brooms are classic door jammers, and they'll need one once they reach the radio]

[onehundred]

[ Oh yeah, he totally is. A raptor is stalking them, but having seen the mangled remains of its friend, it's moving cautiously, baring its teeth at Levi, who's only staring back, still unimpressed. ]

If I hold them up here, can you find whatever you need?