Day 54: Intercom, Morning
It was hard to imagine that either the regular staff or the soldiers, who had seemed so out of place that morning, had anticipated what the patient populace had decided to do during breakfast. While the grand majority of patients had eventually decided to calm down and either escape to adjacent rooms or stay hidden under the cafeteria tables, there were others who were persistent and stubborn in their need to make some sort of point.
The cafeteria ended up a mess, covered in bits of food, not to mention downed patients who had been suppressed by the unexpected military force. When it seemed like the insanity wasn't going to go away unless extreme measures were taken, that was exactly what happened.
Where exactly the gas came from was a mystery; either it was the vents, or it was one more strange thing about the institute that couldn't and wouldn't be explained. But the tear gas flooded into the room as the staff and the soldiers exited, leaving the patients to suffer with it like they were pests instead of human beings. It was only after everyone had been incapacitated that the staff returned, helping patients to change into fresh clothes or wash themselves off if need be.
It was during this moment that the intercom came on, but Landel's voice was not heard. Where he was -- if he was busy trying to cover up what had happened or was simply throwing a fit somewhere -- was not commented on.
Lydia, the head nurse, simply spoke in her usual clipped tone. "Considering the way all of you have decided to behave this morning, we've had to take some severe measures. Some of you will be taken up to the solitary rooms, while the rest of you can continue on with your day. However, our visitors here may have some tasks for you to carry out, and so I would strongly suggest that you follow their orders. Men will be on the recreational field, with women in the greenhouse. Therapy sessions will also be scheduled if possible, depending on the status of potential patients."
She paused, sighed, and made one last comment. "We all hope that you will know better in the future."
The intercom cut off then, as nurses led the patients around with the soldiers watching, ready to spring into action if need be.
[ Please refer to this post for how to handle the next shift. Also, NEWLY ACCEPTED CHARACTERS are still free to reply to this with their introduction post. Solitary room posts can also be made in response to this post. ]
The cafeteria ended up a mess, covered in bits of food, not to mention downed patients who had been suppressed by the unexpected military force. When it seemed like the insanity wasn't going to go away unless extreme measures were taken, that was exactly what happened.
Where exactly the gas came from was a mystery; either it was the vents, or it was one more strange thing about the institute that couldn't and wouldn't be explained. But the tear gas flooded into the room as the staff and the soldiers exited, leaving the patients to suffer with it like they were pests instead of human beings. It was only after everyone had been incapacitated that the staff returned, helping patients to change into fresh clothes or wash themselves off if need be.
It was during this moment that the intercom came on, but Landel's voice was not heard. Where he was -- if he was busy trying to cover up what had happened or was simply throwing a fit somewhere -- was not commented on.
Lydia, the head nurse, simply spoke in her usual clipped tone. "Considering the way all of you have decided to behave this morning, we've had to take some severe measures. Some of you will be taken up to the solitary rooms, while the rest of you can continue on with your day. However, our visitors here may have some tasks for you to carry out, and so I would strongly suggest that you follow their orders. Men will be on the recreational field, with women in the greenhouse. Therapy sessions will also be scheduled if possible, depending on the status of potential patients."
She paused, sighed, and made one last comment. "We all hope that you will know better in the future."
The intercom cut off then, as nurses led the patients around with the soldiers watching, ready to spring into action if need be.
[ Please refer to this post for how to handle the next shift. Also, NEWLY ACCEPTED CHARACTERS are still free to reply to this with their introduction post. Solitary room posts can also be made in response to this post. ]