The Strange:Code Within Code IC

[Warpwolf16]

You are members of the Estate and the mission at hand is that Ardeyn is changing. Something in its old code has become unlocked and outsiders are finding entry easier as several Kray have broken through but are quickly dispatched. There is a resurgence in Ardeyn: Land of the Curse as several fans claim to be 'updating and expanding the game.' It is noted its main control device is a VR rig but the testing is a closed beta of only a handful. Your superiors have placed this case in your hands, it is up to you to find out who found Ardeyn source code and cracked it open. Reports say Rukian agents have been acting strange inside Ardeyn, is it the work of the Betrayer?

The Estates main campus is on high alert and you find yourself begin called to one of your old Handlers offices. He is a older man, tall, dark, and a worn veteran of a thousand wars or so he says. When you enter his office he is standing behind his desk several folders open and going through their contents. Garbed in what looks like heavy protective gear he seems ready for a fight or possibly a deadly hunt. He collects strange oddities from the other worlds as his shelves are covered in a variety of skulls and other bits of relics. "You have a job at hand, you may have noticed the campus is quiet but active. One of the big three is in trouble and no one knows who is to blame." He pulls out a dossier and puts it within reach of the group.

[GOALentertain]

"Understood, sir," Elam says as he leans forward to look at the contents of the folder.

[Sleepy Shade]

Arty looks around at the office. Everything in the institute still seems new to him no matter how many times he has seen it. The "trophies" especially. He was sure at least one of those masks just moved.
He was a slightly bigger guy not fat but wide all muscle though. He was wearing his usual get up. A green shirt, overcoat jeans and some sneakers.He liked to keep his look simple.
Arty picked up the folder and started flipping through it. "So do we have any names? It says here they claim they were beta testers for Ardeyn when it was still a game."

[Warpwolf16]

The man nodded and spread the papers out muttering. "Yes, a group online referring to themselves as Inheritors. They're the beta testers who got access to admin and console tools." He looked at the wall at a impressive dragon skull flecked with crystals. He produced a Manila envelope and again places it on the table. The contents introduced the account of the group including a Patreon project that was shut down.

The profiles didn't reveal much other then a few death certificates and missing person reports. Two of the group are still alive, a specialist who is a rising star in the field of VR immersion and the other a man in the field of neuro science.

"There locations are very sporadic, no one company has them on file but they do freelance projects. Though rumor is that at least one corporate entity is currently having one of them visit for approval." The old man nodded as he checked himself patting pockets and producing several devices before returning them to his pockets. "Your job is to go in and check it out, find the lab in question. Higher ups believe the Corp has a mysterious benefactor."

[GOALentertain]

"Yes, sir. Where are we headed?"

[Sleepy Shade]

"So we're going in undercover? Do we have an alibi ready made or do you want us to wing it?"

[Warpwolf16]

"We have no chance of new identities as their system is well protected. Though they do have a party coming up celebrating the arrival of their honored guest." He picks up a remote and presses a button as a screen descends along one clear wall and comes to life showing a map of Seattle, the city the Estate is based in. Several areas are highlighted.

"These areas are where some small leaks are being picked up. They've been sealed but still they shouldn't be happening." He clicks a button and the image shows a buisiness memo reporting Project Hypnos is entering stage 3. Minor casualties. Buyout of Ardeyn:LoC XD is entering final stages. Project BTRYR2CZ initiated.

"The fact we have this is very surprising. They're security is tight for a buisiness investing is projects that cover the whole spectrum."

[GOALentertain]

"Sir, I assume that the higher ups have considered that the fact we have this may mean it's a trap." Elam raises his hands in a submissive gesture. "Not that I have any problem going in there, sir. I just want everyone to be able to put the cards on the table and be honest about what we're really talking about here. If any of the parties involved know what's going on, if this isn't an accident, then they most likely know about the Estate. They'll want us out of the way of their plans."

"On the topic of aliases, is there a way that we can track down one or two of the beta testers, detain or divert them, and assume their identities at the party?"

[Sleepy Shade]

"All guessing aside do we have any invites? Because if we try and crash that party we'll just be sending up red flags. We could try posing as guards but that might not work with all this security. Those Breaches you mentioned what came out of those? "
Arty looks into the folder checking to see if their was any notes about the two Beta testers.

[Warpwolf16]

"It's been considered and they have infiltration slowly working its way in but right now with the status of Ardeyn it's a hard spot to hit." The screen changed showing the layout of a 12 story building, mostly labs but several floors had a vacant section that appeared on three floors. Next screen showed city statistics on the power usage and showed the spikes. "Those spikes are when the breaches opened. The things that came through were a few Ardeyn natives and a few vehicles with no drivers. The company in question is also speaking of smart cars rivaling Google's progress if not exceeding it."

The folders show pictures of the two known testers. They both seemed young for the age listed. Their education leaped beyond a average person as they collected one degree after another. There is a blank part of their timeline. Over the past two years they were not seen or heard from except minor encounters as they tested their projects. The man, Doctor Timothy Winters was a specialist in neuro chemical engineering. You wanted a drug to cause religous experiences he could make it. His gifts were deemed unethical by the ethics board before his disappearance. Doctor Jones last Immersion test left six people comatose. Shortly after he was shut down his patients expired in convulsions and some say as if invisible demons were tearing through them.

"Rumor is both of them are going to be there and turns out they don't have many friends. The company has enlisted local PD to help with protestors. I think we can work with that angle, don't you Arty?"

[Sleepy Shade]

Arty smiled "It's been awhile since I had a uniform. So we'll be able to go inside with out raising to many eyebrows. Maybe change clothes to better blend in with the personal security and start searching the labs?"

[GOALentertain]

"Sounds good to me. Anything else we should know, or should we head out?"

[Warpwolf16]

"Head over to the equipment lockers, they have the appropriate gear as well as the paper work. If you want to check the records go to the Library." The man heft a bag over his shoulder and begins walking from behind the desk after straightening his desk some but it still was a mess. "I've got called in to go hunting, Nimrods doing us a favor but I gotta keep a eye on him." He heads out of the office and waves heading out of the building out of sight. On his desk sit all available folders given plus his personal rummaging. It is up to you to move on or check the library for more information.

[Sleepy Shade]

Arty walks over to the desk and looks at the various folders. He pick up the chief's own notes and flips through them.

Can we get a list of what folders are there? Also is their a map of the building?

[GOALentertain]

Arty walks over to the desk and looks at the various folders. He pick up the chief's own notes and flips through them.

Can we get a list of what folders are there? Also is their a map of the building?



"Anything exciting? I'm a bit itchy to get back out into the world, but I don't want to miss something important if there's something important to be had."

[Warpwolf16]

The folders revealed information on early experimenting of both men. They didn't have a good record, deaths, severe damage, etc. A psych test showed a warped view of life. They as individuals may be dangerous in their own elements but they seem awkward in social gatherings.

In a folder marked with city emblems are maps of each floor of the building. They're detailed down to fire exits and electrical layout. Still there were blank sections here and there labeled 'elevator'.

[Sleepy Shade]

Arty looks through the folder noting the number of crimes they had committed and how violent they were.
" Geez these guys were real pieces of work."
He hand the documents over to Elam and picks up the blueprints of the building.
"Something isn't right" he points out some of the "elevator" spaces "Do these even connect?"
---
After looking through the material he takes one last look around the office. He was sure some of those bugs in the amber rocks were moving.

If their isn't any thing more to learn I think we can get any required equipment we need and head off to the party.
Also do the
"elevators" connect?

[GOALentertain]

Arty looks through the folder noting the number of crimes they had committed and how violent they were.
" Geez these guys were real pieces of work."
He hand the documents over to Elam and picks up the blueprints of the building.
"Something isn't right" he points out some of the "elevator" spaces "Do these even connect?"
---
After looking through the material he takes one last look around the office. He was sure some of those bugs in the amber rocks were moving.

If their isn't any thing more to learn I think we can get any required equipment we need and head off to the party.
Also do the
"elevators" connect?


I agree with Sleepy Shade

[Warpwolf16]

The elevators connect on all but three floors. They also have a heavy line of power going through them. Notes indicate high grade industrial materials were requested in construction for electrical wiring and the building wouldn't usually need that much power. The materials were similar to that of a nuclear reactors requirements.

The way to requisitions was uneventful. People dotting the campus heading to the various labs and libraries. Requisitions was a small building with the interior simple. A small window with a door next to it with a security lock. A aging gentleman sat behind the window typing heavily on the key board before him as the audible clacking broke the silence. He looks up brushing the grey hair from his face, "Requisitions, how can I help you? Please have proper paperwork ready."

[GOALentertain]

I walk up to the window, a huge smile upon my face and say "Hello, we were told to come here to get some equipment for our upcoming mission."

If we have any documents for the requisitions, I hand them over.

[Sleepy Shade]

Arty pulls out one of the folders and starts flipping through it seeing if their is any paperwork they need to give him.

[Warpwolf16]

In your folders you find the requisition forms. After a quick exchange of forms and the audible clacking of keys he spoke. "One moment, a clerk will be with you." The metal door slowly creeks open as a young man steps out looking around. "I will show you to your gear please follow me." Turning and walking back in he keeps quiet till reaching a conference room. The large table was covered in standard police and riot gear. Firearms and other devices sit on racks across the wall.

"You are issued a standard firearm, uniform, credentials of police rank, etc." He looks over a folder and places it on the table. "Inside are new identities, we made a history for your covers. I doubt anyone would ask about it, hopefully if you have a history they don't recognize you." The man leaves the room muttering. "Take what you need, I hate this job."

In the folder there are papers of police academy graduate, false families, and enough guff to cover your tracks. Two identities are inside named 'Dante Jackson' and 'Walter Smith'. Both had families, wife and kid. Non descript so if probed the Agents could make it up on the spot. Two badges sat on the table with small trackers hidden behind the shields.

[GOALentertain]

"That guy seems like a bunch of laughs," I say. "Anyway, I'll take Dante." I take the identity package and look over the details of my identity so that I'll be able to answer any necessary questions before reviewing and collecting my gear.

[Sleepy Shade]

"Don't worry about him to much he gets like that sometimes. Anyway we better change and get over to the party." Arty grabs one of the uniforms and goes off to change.

[GOALentertain]

I follow suit.

[Warpwolf16]

After changing and donning the traditional gear of a police officer their are packets on the table. A refresher of standard protocol for police to prevent any problems in the field. A knock at the door leads to a tall women stepping into the room. "Hello Gentlemen, I will be escorting you." She was dressed head to toe in a pinstripe suit, tan skin and dark hair pulled back into a bun. A modern set of glasses sat on her face that seemed streamline. "I am Susan, please introduce yourself."


Sorry guys for odd posting my job has me on overdrive since summer has begun

[GOALentertain]

I bow as low as I can without risk of falling over before going back to normal posture and flash as cheesy a smile as possible. "Hello Susan. I'm Dante. Dante Jackson. It's a pleasure to meet you."

I'm trying to be charming. I was going to try to roll to charm her, but I realized that wouldn't be either Persuasion or Lies and Trickery/Deception which I'm trained in. I guess I might want to look at skill in charm when I advance. (If you'd still like me to roll to be charming, I can.)

[Sleepy Shade]

"Witch would you prefer Walter Smith or Arthur? Either way pleasure to meet you Miss Susan"

[Warpwolf16]

Susan nodded to Dante but looked at Arthur. "Cover name please, I will be accompanying you. Please gather your gear and follow me, there is a vehicle ready for you." She leaves the room heading out of the building and towards a parking lot. A modern squad car was parked and upon closer inspection it shimmered faintly in the sun light as the insignia blurred. The insides was set up as a proper squad car possibly making Arty nostalgically remember the past as well as his partner.

[Sleepy Shade]

"Nice though something doesn't seem quite right. Glamored? With this we should blend in."
Arty's memories of his time in the force came back countless stakeouts and a few chases being prominent.
"I'll drive it's been awhile." He turns to Susan. "Thanks for the car anything else?"

[Warpwolf16]

"Don't damage it or you pay for it. R&D also installed a cypher chest in the trunk. If you come across anything 'special' do bring it back for then to study." She hands both men phones. "Cover phones, can't be traced, can only contact certain people including me, and if cracked open it burns out." Producing a tablet from her bag and checking a list."That is all, please head to SPD and get integrated. "

[GOALentertain]

"We'll be seeing you," Elam/Dante says with a slight bow before getting into the car.

[Sleepy Shade]

"Don't worry I'll be gentle." Arty replies with a big smile. He walks over to the car gets in.
"This reminds me so much of my time on the force." He buckles up, starts the car and starts heading to the SPD.

[Warpwolf16]

After climbing into the car and getting a feel for the controls and consoles you set off. Its a quick ride, clear skies, traffic was normal for Seattle. When approaching SPD a few cops eye the vehicle and mumble to each other before approaching and tapping on the glass. "Excuse me guys we dont recognize you or your car, where are you from? What precinct?" The dossiers brought up the fact questions would be ask, better keep their cover up. One officer walked around the car looking it over and then through the passenger window trying to get a better look at the passenger. "Wait, you look familiar sir and not exactly good memories of that face."

[GOALentertain]

"Hello," I greet with a smile. "Nice to see you out and about. It's been a while since I've been down to your precinct. Still, you must remember me. No? That's disappointing. I've been trying to leave a better impression on people. You know, work my way up the ranks. Not sure I'm doing that great a job moving up if I'm just here as a guard for some nerds tonight. I'm Dante Jackson."

I'll also elaborate on any information from the file like what precinct I'm from or any other details he would want to know.

In addition to the lies, I'm using my Spin Identity ability to make the officer believe me.

For the lies: [roll0]

[GOALentertain]

Hopefully Spin Identity gave me at least an asset or some sort of help with the lies, cause that roll def. could have been better.

[Sleepy Shade]

"Sorry we didn't get much info." He then procides to list off a precinct name and number from the file hoping the name and number would satisfy them. "We were told to report in I'm actually just joined about a month ago been busy doing filing work in the back of my station. That's probably why you guys don't recognize me off hand. Walter Smith pleasure to meet ya. We got called in last minute to be some sort of security or something for what was it...? Hey Jackson what was the name of the place again?"


I'm trying to use knowledge of police procedure to get them to believe us.
Also if we have any documents to back up our story I'll hand them over to the officer to look at.
Deception:[roll0]

[Warpwolf16]

The officer's scratch their heads and nod looking over the papers. "Oh yeah the party of nerds. Guys let them in, we are short staffed since they want to keep the block shut down "

The cop looking Dante over bites his lip. "All right but you still look familiar, maybe some relative I've ran into." He walks back towards the building while the other officers go back to their cars.

Stepping out you notice the cameras on the lot and not many other officers lurking in the lot. Heading in the building is busy, people walk around carrying folders and room of people getting briefed. Someone spots you and waves you over. "You guys here for security? Step inside round two us about to begin."

Stepping inside the briefing last a hour, same info from your folders except a few new details involving staff. All staff will be wearing color coded tags indicating station. Blue is catering, red internal security, yellow investors.

[Sleepy Shade]

As the start heading out of the briefing Arty asks 1 of the instuctors where they will be stationed.

[Warpwolf16]

"You boys will be located by one of the stair wells. They don't want investors or anyone slipping up or down the levels." More folders are handed out containing maps of the floor. "We will have a few guards in the parking garage connected to prevent vagrant activity. If all goes well there will be a bonus in our next pay."

[GOALentertain]

"Sounds good" Elam wondered how easy it would be for them to slip away from their post. The problem with using the cover of someone who had a job to do was that people would expect you to do that job. Would have been easier if they could have played as guests. Sneaking past guards is normally less noticeable than having them disappear altogether.

[Sleepy Shade]

Thanks also will their be any one also on the stair wells?
If no one else was stationed at the stair wells Arty thought they could give an excuse to any suspicious managers or what have you while one of them explored and the other stood guard.

[Warpwolf16]

"There will be other guards, we have jurisdiction to watch the ajoined parking complex, and the first two floors. The company is also worried about thieves so make sure you check ID's if someone with clearance tries to pass." Those who were set to guard elevators and stair cases were given manila folders that contents listed detailed profiles of men a women with clearance. Then a section of those they believed were going to be trouble, rival Corp agents and journalist. "Any other questions? Game starts in three hours boys."

[Sleepy Shade]

"Thanks for the info." Arty takes the manila folder and walks away with Elam.
"We better find some some Blue and Yellow Tags and some changes of clothes. We'll be able to hang around certain areas if were careful. Also we better go over this." Holding up the folder he starts shuffling through the guest list looking for the programmers and when they where expected.

[GOALentertain]

"If we have three hours before we need to be in position, do you think we could use that time to investigate?"

[Sleepy Shade]

"Sure we can look around but we need to be subtle. We should try and find a schedule. We should also look for those "shaft" areas probably something interesting going on in them."

[GOALentertain]

"Sounds like a plan, let's get to it."

[Warpwolf16]

A couple of officers can be seen grouping after the meeting and talking. " Heh guys." It was someone from outside earlier. "Where you located? We got stuck in the parking garage."

"I got told I would be inside! Why the hell did the new guys get the easy job!" Cried the guy who had earlier tried to recall Dante's face. "Do you know a higher up or something? How the hell did that happen?"

A women approached from the front door revealing a badge. FBI. The look was familiar but hair and eyes were different. "Hello boys, I am Agent Susan Waller. I am investigating a matter of security, where is your CO?" A man pointed to a office in the far corner.

[Sleepy Shade]

"We better go I don't want to answer their questions."
Arty leaves the room and beckons to Elam to follow. He start up the stairs heading to the next floor with a "elevator shaft".

[GOALentertain]

Elam follows.

[Warpwolf16]

The office quietly for the most part went dead as people grabbed gear and headed for the cars. Susan stepped out of the office with a CO who announced,"men head on out. There is confirmation of a target in the city. The site requires live bodies around as deterrent." Susan patted his back and left.

Heading back to the car and following the squad of cars and SUVs is easy enough. The large presence of police doesn't go unnoticed as people can be seen with cameras and a few people stand out. Their faces don't stand clear in the crowd, though their dress does. Men all wearing suits of black with matching hats. They would give off a weird vibe if looked at.

The group takes their time, eventually the site is reached. A large building with attached parking structure. Following the line into the lot and being waved by till they meet a baracade. The rough lighting shows a man standing aside. His dress is of internal security, old, maybe in his sixties. Approaching he taps on the glass of the window. "Howdy boys, can I see your ID's? I need names or car number so I can direct you to your spot." Looking at his clip board the man seems content with his work.

[GOALentertain]

"Dante Jackson," Elam says, extending out the fake identification for the man to look at.

[Sleepy Shade]

"Walter Smith" Arty also hands the man his fake I.D..

[Warpwolf16]

The guard checks the ID of both men and then checks his list and clicking a button on his clipboard. "Checks out boys head on in."He gives detailed directions to the spot and waves them through. The ride is uneventful, passing a few other private security and cops some waving and others just waling. You park and step out as a car pulls up next to you. The driver steps out, a women about six feet two inches with tan skin and brown hair pulled into a pony tail. She glances at the two of you smiling and walks away towards the entrance of the building.

"Damn thats one amazonian!" A whistle could be heard echoing though the parking structure. Its source a man approaching the car, he wore a form fitting private security uniform and kept his grey hair combed back. "So boys welcome to ground zero of a technological revolution, names Wilson. Yes WILSON!" He shouted the last bit and laughed as he patted the patrol car and moved toward the building combing his hair and placing a pair of sunglasses on.

Following the flow of traffic and glancing around you see a few cameras but nothing to high in tech. This changed when entering the buildings elevator that slowly descended down. The chamber even with the mass of people was made of glass showing a lobby of glistening glass and gold. The place seemed so alien and the people gathered in it could be said the same. Many seemed exotic, investors maybe? Some were obviously foreigners from over sea businesses. A few gentlemen who looked plain stood out, they wore simple khakis and button up shirts. They were shouting at a older man wearing a pin striped suit their words muffled by the glass. As soon as the bottom floor was reached their words rang true. "Sir the progress isnt ready! Jones and Winters wont write this off! You gave us sub par materials and expect miracles!"

"Your research bore fruit yes? Then it is ready! Now leave I dont want to see your faces till tonight at the revelation of our search! Make sure it is ready or else!" The old man swatted at the researchers who wandered off in a huff avoiding the wrath. Wilson moved over to the man and began to speak in hushed whispers. The elevators load moved out and began to take their places. What do you do?

[GOALentertain]

I think we should head to where we're "supposed" to be according to our cover, then see how easy it is to sneak off and investigate.

[Sleepy Shade]

As the elevator descends Arty gives a low whistle at all the tech and apparent wealth spent on the place. As they reach the ground floor he looks over at the investor and Wilson. His initial thoughts on Wilson was he seemed more like a tour guide than a guard here but he knew quite well looks were deceiving.
As the they star walking past to get to the barracks he intentionally drops a coin aim it so that it rolls over towards Wilson and the man. He pauses and walks over to the coin trying to act casual picking it up.He pauses fiddling with a shoestring for a moment before walking away. He tries to overhear their conversation over the noise of the center hoping for some more info while he does all this.
Regardless after wards Arty walks back over to Elam. "Let's get into position for now." As they walked through the lobby Arty tried to remember how close the security surveillance was to their station.


Stealth so they don't notice me [roll0]
Listening in on their conversation [roll1]
trying to remember the layout of the building [roll2]

[Warpwolf16]

As the elevator hit ground floor and your group moves to their position there is a low hum coming from the center of the room. As Arty gets closer to the two chatting individuals their speech is not normal, a mix of two non earth languages. They pay no mind before moving on back to a lift going up three floors. Their post is uneventful, a few other guards stop by asking for general chit chat. How long you been on the force, hows the pay, do you like it? One brings up the private security is looking to fill its ranks and is offering jobs if anyone in the crowd is thinking of dropping the job. Better pay than average police work and more relaxed hours and full medical coverage. To good to be true? They're swimming in money! Just look at the party. As time ticks by the guest slowly arrive and men and women begin to flirt through with food trays setting up a banquet. Some of the food looks normal while other things look exotic and awful.

'Ugh what is that?" Asked a officer looking at a chaffing dish filled with a strange slurry of meat, fruits, and a thick gravy. The response he got was a cultural dish of the founders. Several other dishes came out with the same question in response.

Statues were uncovered in the room, tall jackal like creatures. A few of the staff remarked it was quick work getting these sculptures done and that they seemed so life like. The statues were roughly ten feet tall and made of smooth stone, gems studded their face forming eyes. The lights began to dim focusing on the statues and on the floor showing the strange mosaic designs that covered the floor. It began to glow with pale illumination as black lights fell on the crowd. The mosaic looked like a long ornate cable or snake biting its own tail as something sat in its middle. A star shape of crimson stone that anyone sensitive to the strange could sense something odd.

[Sleepy Shade]

Arty kept a low profile for most of the party. The stanges dishes however raised alot of red flags He couldn't think of anyone or thing that would eat that slop unless it was some type of animal.
As the lights started to dim Arty knew something was wrong. Maybe these "founders" whern't normal people but creatures from the strange.

[GOALentertain]

In his years pulling cons, Elam had developed a certain sense of when something big was going to happen. Usually, something that would make the job go sideways.

People from Ardyn making the game expansion? Are they trying to shape the world to their will? To what ends?

Elam wants to try to assess the room to see if he can detect anything dangerous/secretive/important going on. I'll be using my trained skill: "All tasks involving identifying or assessing danger, lies, quality, importance, function, or power"

[roll0]

Elam will move closer to Arty. "Not sure what's going down, but we may want to get out of the way before it happens."

[Sleepy Shade]

"We can slip away while everyone else is focused on whatever this is."
Arty scanned the area looking for door or an entrance that's nobody is watching. For front in his mind are the weird "elevator" shafts from the blueprints.Maybe with everyone distracted they could look for one of those areas.

Looking for a Exit that isn't guarded.
Trained: Perception
[roll0]

[Warpwolf16]

A man strides into the crowd as a podium form in the rooms center. "Yes! Welcome! Let our show begin." The man stood in the light speaking the tongue that seemed so cryptic then back to english. "I am sorry, I'm a linguist for the world we are making all new! Gods are we shaping the reality of the world!" A beam of light shot from the ground as everyone awed in the crowd as a hologram was projected showing a world map and the things that were added. Islands tethered to the side, new races, a more active presence of Gods. Why though? "We have all this and more planned! Enjoy the food and feel free to approach our people for imformation!" The man didnt leave the podium, he stood there speaking more going through fine detail about the plans. The feel of the room is strange, the crowd is amazed while staff seems more distant walking about in the garb matching the speaker. Light clothes, similar to images or experiences of the people of Ardeyn.

Arty spots a stairway unattended as several of the guards attention was on the man speaking, spinning the worlds of Ardeyn tale and going into detail of ruins of interest they wished to expand upon. Though Arty does spot something slip through one of the staircase doors he spotted empty. Was it a person? Its shape was sleek and no one paid it any attention.

[Warpwolf16]

Your group moves on as the speaker and guest are entranced by the display of lights. Making your way to the stair well is easy enough, the door slides open as the stairs seem clear. A map of the building sits next to the door. Following the notes you carry and the map you find your way to the mystery elevator. Strange enough the audio from downstairs is beginning to bleed through out the building as monitors show the laser light show and the special guest entertainment showing off new content. Something slips through loudly.

"Land of the Curse will be a immersive VR project, just yesterday were our testers checking out the first add on. While yes there have been some set backs we believe in this! This will make us gods!"

From the path you came you hear stumbling, you had to cut through a office floor of cubicles and offices. The private elevator in question was hidden in a supply closet. Hushed whispers and a audible click cane be heard. "Half of floor clear, making way to access." The cubicles fill a forty by forty foot room. Offices along both walls, and the supply closet you find yourself located in is filled with two shelves of office supplies and other standard materials. It's roughly ten feet wide five feet deep. Foot steps are coming closer as the sound of radio static and whispers bleed in. If an attempt to get a look at the person is made they see a man in the private security guard gear but better equipped. His vest is also covered by a flak jacket bearing company logos. He holds a heavy pistol with a few attachments including a silencer aiming at doors before pushing them in quietly to check for occupancy and reporting in and making a note all offices were unlocked.