--Matt--
Checking the dead worker took little time. The belt contained a commlink as well as the toolkit, but no keys or cards were present. He must have been a low-position worker, with no access to higher security areas, probably the commlink contained all passwords and identification needed. His pockets contained some personal belongings, all useless in this situation.
[spoiler=test please]Roll INT + Perception(Smell) (3) test, and no active search bonus this time.[/spoiler]
The terminal proved to be a simple workstation, with reduced functionality. The upper screen was designed to show trid broadcasts. According to the AR buttons ande switches, several channels were pre-programmed but for some reason, only the one currently running could be reached. The lower screen was an info-screen, the controls could be used to scroll a big map of the mall, switch between floors, and get information about situations, schedules, and other work-related stuff.
The terminal itself was a simple workstation, with infinitesimal signal capacity of its own, just to be able to reach those in the room, but it must have been wired to the systems of the mall. And as with most hardware, there was a universal connection. Plugging your commlink, you tried everything you knew to boost the device’s signal, to broadcast out of the building.
[spoiler=test please]Roll LOG + Electronic Warfare test. You can use Signal + ECCM as if someone was helping in a teamwork test.[/spoiler]
--Miko--
Stepping over a single body as you moved to the vending machine almost seemed like nothing, compared to what was outside. The soykaf was what you expected, cheap and bland, but the hot liquid full of coffein eased your anxiety and raised your awareness. You stepped aside as Matt patted down the unfortunate worker and took his utility belt.
[spoiler=test please]Roll INT + Perception(Smell) (5) test.[/spoiler]
--Joel--
The thought of projecting int he building made you shiver. You got the feeling that while you strode up and down this part of the mall, the situation somehow got worse over there.
[spoiler=test please]Roll LOG + Security Procedures (2) test. You can use your specialization if you want to.[/spoiler]
--Leroy--
It seemed the others would spend some time in the room, trying several methods to communicate with the outside. And there was a single body, lying there, which provided a perfect opportunity if you wanted to know more. Outside, you could only check for basic vital signs while looking at the bodies, as the immensity of the task left you no more as a peek at each victim. Here, there would be no distractions.
[spoiler=note]As you played the „Have to do something” part very well, i thought this would be a place where it struck again. I don’t want to railroad you however, so you certainly can decide on a different course of action.[/spoiler]
--all--
The broadcast continued on the upper screen, an interview with a witness was on.
...and i heard screams and saw people running out of the Rider, just a dozen or so, while the security grilles rolled down, and those people seemed scared ****less. Then suddenly, two of them fell on the ground, convulsing like in pain or something. That's when more people started running, even those few who were trying to help the others before, and i just remember running with the others and trying not to get trampled...
