Re: The Mole Interactive Story: Season 2.5: The Second Challenge Part 8

[Audren]

The Mole Season 2.5: The Second Challenge Room #1

Evie: Ugh. Where am I? What happened?
Maxi: *grunt*
Evie: Hey Maxi! Wake up! We need to get out of here!



Maxi: It's one of these old fake fire lamps. I bet if I pull this, some hidden door will be revealed.
*tries to pull lamp, gets burned by the flame*
Maxi: Ah! Guess it's not fake after all. And also not the way out.



Evie: What do you think this gnome is for?
Maxi: Not sure. Looks kind of creepy, though.
Evie: I don't like the look of it. I feel like I'm being watched.
*takes cane and smashes the gnome into pieces*
Maxi: That... seems like a bit of an overreaction.



Evie: No, this looks like camera equipment. This thing was spying on us.
Maxi: Anything to suggest whose it was?
Evie: No, but it's probably ESCARGOT. Good riddance, I say.
Maxi: Well, that's great. But how are we going to get out of here?
Evie: I don't know. Keep looking around.



Maxi: Well, here's something. Why would there leave empty plant pot here if there wasn't something good inside?
*digs through pot, uncovers rubber mallet*
Maxi: It's blinking, but why. And it's got something written on it. "Every Door has a Key."



Evie: Maybe there's something in your sleeping bag?
Maxi: I doubt it, but you're welcome to look in it.
Evie: Nothing but a brick. It has something engraved in it, though. "Hint." Not a very clear one, obviously.
Maxi: How did I not feel that? Shouldn't I have felt that?
Evie: I dunno. You were out pretty cold.
Maxi: Fair point.



Maxi: I bet there's something behind the mirror. If I smash it, we could get behind it.
Evie: And you plan on doing that with a rubber mallet?
Maxi: I'm strong enough. Just watch.
*swings mallet at mirror. It breaks several swings later*
Maxi: See, told you. But there's nothing behind here.



Man in Black: Oops. Seems you're out of time.



Evie: Who are you?
Man in Black: Who we are is not important. We're here to take you away.
Maxi: Now, if you think you can take on the two of us all by yourself, you're crazy!
Man in Black: Oh, but it seems you're mistaken. We don't need to fight you.



Man in Black: We're far too evolved for crude violence.



Man in Black: So, how did I do?
A: Exquisite.

(-So, we're back! Only took three or four months. I am very sorry for the delay in this update. There simply hasn't been much Simming time for me recently. Rest assured, however, that I am determined to see this through. This is the first of six updates wherein we will watch our contestants escape, or try to at the very least, their current unpleasant predicament. Will the others fail just as Maxi and Evie have? You'll just have to wait and see, next time on The Mole!)

[chetanhaobijam]

Yay, the Mole 2.5 is back. And oops, it is bad to see Maxi and Evie failed to escape the room. Can't wait to see the others as weel as our group.

[Rhoxi]

Brick to mirror, not rubber mallet! One more move and they would've had it (I think)!

Anyway, so glad to see this is back!!! Between you and Rosa both being busy, I've been missing my interactive story fix lately. 

[intl_incident]

Hooray! The Mole is back!  Can't wait to see what happens to everyone, and what those Men in Black might be.  Awesome update, Audren.

[Gogowars329]

Yay! The Mole is back!

Shame Maxi and Evie couldn't break out. I really was lost as to how to escape.

[betabee]

Woot Woot! Finally, the Mole's back! It'll be fun to see how everyone does, methinks. 

[Audren]

Yay, the Mole 2.5 is back. And oops, it is bad to see Maxi and Evie failed to escape the room. Can't wait to see the others as weel as our group.

I only had time on Sunday to take screenshots for three of the rooms. If you haven't heard from me, it's because I haven't finished those yet. I'll be finishing those up tomorrow.

Brick to mirror, not rubber mallet! One more move and they would've had it (I think)!

Anyway, so glad to see this is back!!! Between you and Rosa both being busy, I've been missing my interactive story fix lately. 

Yeah, there hasn't been much in the way of interactive stories recently. I help Kenshin and Everette are doing okay. (Admittedly, I'm more concerned for Kenshin, but I might be just a little bit biased there.  )

Hooray! The Mole is back!  Can't wait to see what happens to everyone, and what those Men in Black might be.  Awesome update, Audren.

Everyone's story will become clear in time, I promise. I'm putting another up right now.

Yay! The Mole is back!

Shame Maxi and Evie couldn't break out. I really was lost as to how to escape.

I really did think the two of you would make it. You were getting close, I think. I'll run through the solutions for each room once everyone's safe and sound.

Woot Woot! Finally, the Mole's back! It'll be fun to see how everyone does, methinks. 

I'm sure you're happy about how Mordo and Alec did, aren't you? 

[Audren]

The Mole Season 2.5: The Second Challenge Room #2

Mordo: *dreams of being locked in a room with Alec. It is not a good dream*



Mordo: *realizes it's not a dream at all*
Mordo: Oh, no. Not you.
Alec: Rise and shine, sleepy Jay! We've got a room to escape from! Help me move this bookshelf.
Mordo: Wouldn't the door be easier?
Alec: It's locked, smart one. I thought you were the genius here.



Mordo: Ugh! Not even the two of us can move it! What's going on here?
Alec: Hold on. It looks like the bookshelf's been bolted down at the bottom. No way this thing's going anywhere.
Mordo: Why would they bolt it down?
Xander: To keep idiots out.
Alec: Shut up! Probably because there's something behind it. Maybe the way out.
Mordo: Well, let's keep looking around. See if we can find something that would help. Let's move this rug.



Alec: A puddle.
Xander: Very observant of you.
Mordo: But where did it come from? That is the question.
Xander: No, the question is how could two people possibly be so idiotic?
Alec: What on Earth are you talking about?
Xander: The answer's right above your head. Literally.



Alec: Spillage from the watering can, I take it?
Xander: Of course, you daft fool! What did you expect? A water goddess made it out of thin air? Absurd.
Mordo: Wouldn't be the first god we met. Or even the second.
Alec: Move the sofa over. I'm gonna see if there's anything else in that pot.



Mordo: What'd you find?
Alec: ESCARGOT business card. Probably left behind by whoever locked us in here.
Xander: Why would someone leave a business card in a flower basket. Goodness Alec, use your head!
Alec: There's something written on it, but most of it's faded away from the water.
Mordo: Anything you can make out?
Alec: Just the little 'B'
Xander: Very helpful, Alec. That truly is the answer to all our problems.



Alec: It's a clue! Maybe it could help us.
Xander: Yes, please explain how a single letter gets out of our present predicament.
Alec: You never know how these things work until they happen!
Xander: Clearly you never know anything at all.
Mordo: Hey, cut it out. I think I've figured it out.
Xander: Really? And how exactly did you figure it out?



Mordo: 'B.' It stands for Bella. It's a hint to check behind this portrait.
Xander: That seems to be a bit of a stretch.
Mordo: Come on, it's worth a shot. Help me take it down.
Alec: Why do you need me?
Mordo: Might be bolted down like the bookshelf.



Alec: You think it's open?
Mordo: One way to find out. Let's try.
*click of the window opening*
Mordo: It's open! We're free! Come on, let's climb out of here!



Alec: You may take your lives, but you'll never take our FREEEEEDDOOOOMMMMMMM!
Xander: Humpf. So maybe the letter did come in handy.
Alec: Told you.
Xander: Shut up.

[PeregrineTook]

Well done, gents.  Nadine would offer congrats too, if she weren't locked away in a room...

[Rhoxi]

Excellent! Good job, guys!

[chetanhaobijam]

Yes, excellent job, Mordo and Alec. You guys did it. Daniel wanted to congratulate you but he is also in prison so, no communication.

[Audren]

Well done, gents.  Nadine would offer congrats too, if she weren't locked away in a room...

Well, Nadine shall get the chance to offer congrats here pretty soon.

Excellent! Good job, guys!

I believe Mordo and Alec were the first group to escape, and with only four moves. Well done, guys!

Yes, excellent job, Mordo and Alec. You guys did it. Daniel wanted to congratulate you but he is also in prison so, no communication.

I'll be sending out the other three posts to the contestants tomorrow, so Daniel will get his freedom soon. 

[Audren]

The Mole Season 2.5: The Second Challenge Room #3

Brooke: Ugh, my head. Where am I? Did the Mole get me? That tricksey Mole!
Nadine: *shakes head in disgust for being stuck with the chatty one*
Brooke: I should have known they would pull something like this. Never play by the rules. They'll regret that once I get out of here.



Nadine: *"Accidentally" kicks Brooke in the nose as she climbs down the ladder*
Brooke: Ow, that hurt, Nadine! Didn't know you were up there. Any idea how we got here?
Nadine: *Ignores Brooke and looks around the room for a possible exit*
Brooke: I'm guessing it was those snail people who locked us in here. No door, though. Maybe they teleported! I bet that's what they did!
Nadine: *face palms*



Brooke: But we still do need to get out of here, somehow. Even if these guys can teleport, the walls can't be that thick. Too much stone messes with the teleportation energy fields. Maybe we could break through the walls.
Nadine: *Continues to ignore her companion and goes to investigate the oars in hopes that they are the handle of a secret door*
Brooke: Right! Maybe we could use them to get out of here. Great idea! But you're still a Mole. Only Moles would know how to break through stones. And wrecking balls, I suppose.



Nadine: *takes oar off wall and examines its wood*
Nadine: *Finds that both oars simply come off the wall when she grabs them.  She almost trips on the gnome on the floor as she moves across the room*



Brooke: OH MY WATCHER!!! Is that what I think it is!? YES!



Brooke: It's a gnome! Not even one of those crazy moving ones! I hope. Those are mean. They always tell me to shut up. But now it's my turn! SHUT UP, GNOME!
Nadine: *shakes her head and move to examine the ramen noodles*



A: No, I don't think I will shut up, actually.



Brooke: It's you! Of course it's you! You're the Mole!
A: No, I'm not. I can't be.
Brooke: That sounds like someting the Mole would say!
A: It sounds like something a sane person would say. Dear me, I had hoped it wouldn't be you who figured it out first.
Brooke: Ah-ha! So you are the Mole! I knew it!
A: No, that's not what I- oh, what's the point? Fine, I'm the Mole.



Brooke: You tricksey little gnome! You should've known I would cut through your lies!
A: Yes, you've solved the whole mystery. Good for you.
Brooke: I even know why you're talking to me even though you're a gnome.
A: Please! Enlighten me with your brilliance, oh great and mighty Babbling Brooke!
Brooke: ... That's not nice! Mean gnome!
A: You're the one who accused me of being a Mole! Now pay attention.



Brooke: *whisper whisper whisper*
A: *whisper whisper whisper*
Nadine: *recognizes A's voice and watches, trying to overhear the conversaton. Too late does she figure it out herself.*



Brooke: Sorry, Nadine! Hope you don't mind too much! Not that it matters, you're the Mole anyway!



Nadine: *silently protests before being whisked away, noting the oddness of Brooke actually being right about the teleportation*



Brooke: Bye bye, room! I'd say I miss you, but I really don't. You're too stony for me! Just remember that water erodes rock!
Brooke: *is teleported out of the room*



A: Why do I always end up with the crazy ones? *sigh*

[PeregrineTook]

Yay!  Nadine is so lovely.  I'm glad she's actively "enjoying" your challenges again  :=)
Well, written, Audren.  Love the interaction between Brooke and the gnome.

[chetanhaobijam]

Congrats Brooke and Nadine. You two passed the challenge very easily in 2 rounds, I think. Very impressive. Can't wait to see the others.