The Science Research Institute [Semi-Closed, see note]

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Who: Anyone who Ideo recommended go work with the Wise Men.
Where: Gemini's Molecular Anomalies Gnosis Institute
Summary: After Ideo recommends a few people to go work with the Wise Men, they get to see the strange inner workings of their research. Good times and perhaps science is had by all.
Warnings: SCIENCE
Note: You can still go get a job by talking to Ideo or replying to the Job Posting. (OOC - you can also always talk to me and arrange it.)

The building had no markings or a fancy sign. For all intent and purposes it looked like an unmarked building in a row of similar brethren. Most civilians would pass by without knowing anything was particularly unique about it. After all, the best place for hiding was right in plain view. Two-sided windows which mean you couldn't quite see what was inside, the building itself rose about six stories high and had a single door, located on the front.

Once inside, there was a man waited behind a desk, blocking the pathway leading to what looked like a metallic door. The desk itself was without fanfare or much attention either; just a single computer, a small potted plant, a small stash of paper that looked like it was never used and a ground-line telephone that was almost laughable in the age of COMP systems. He was dressed in a suit; as with most typical Japanese businessmen. The strange black bumps on the ceiling were undoubtedly hiding cameras, making it impossible to know what they were looking at.

Once someone got in, he looked up at them, his face perfectly neutral, voice gruff and demanding an answer as soon as possible.

"Name?"

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[greatseal]

Minako is doing her best to look confident and not at all intimidated by this giant building and the men in black suits. Which... she isn't, really. Uncertain would be a better term. Despite knowing that two good people work for this company, she still doesn't have the best opinion of companies that research Shadows and Personas. Who knows if there could be another Ikutsuki hiding in the ranks.

But, that's why she's here. To check things out and put together pieces on her own. Probably, there's nothing to worry about.

She smiles at the man. "Minako Arisato."

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The man looks at her for a few silent seconds, pushing the rims of his sunglasses, before standing up.

"Raise your arms in the air."

Even before she has a chance to confirm, a bluish glow appears on the floor as his Persona burst forth behind him. It looks like a gigantic brute with a single eye. As it steps forward, the lights dim out completely as the black spheres on the ceiling come down and hover close to Minako, scanning her in a series of reddish lines that spread back and forth for everything is back into their initial positions.

The Persona looks almost disappointed, as the man points to the single door, stepping back.

"Right this way, Miss Arisato."

[greatseal]

Okay... that was pretty strange. She's not sure what the man's Persona was looking for, exactly, but either way, she heads to the door once it's indicated.

"Thank you!"

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It was making sure you were who you were, Minako. Otherwise that might have been rather painful for you.

The door stands before her ominously. There's the faint sound of something humming behind it, but otherwise, it's eerily quiet. The man goes back to his desk, Persona disappearing as he continues to pretend to be occupied but is actually watching her and waiting to see what she'll do.

Last chance to step back, Minako.

> Enter Door?

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Yes
Yes
> Yes

She's already in the building, why would she suddenly turn back now? It's not like this is the room before a boss fight in a RPG!

She boldly accepts opens the door and steps inside.

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Wow someone hijacked the selection prompts.

The door opens to reveal...another small, white-walled corridor ending with a large metal elevator flanked by two men that are looking more like Japanese SWAT members than scientists, covered in guns and gear.

Once she gets close enough, they indicate for her to get in.The inside is unusually large, but before she can press any buttons, a voice speaks up.

"Subject Identity Confirmed. Welcome to M.A.G.I. Minako Arisato." the voice was distorted and robotic. "Please. For your Safety. We ask that you. Hold on. To the Metallic Bars located on the edge of the Elevator. Decent begins in three seconds."

The door closes behind her.

"Three. Two. One...Decent begins now."

Hopefully she had held on, because suddenly the transport sounds off a small ding and begins to plummet for a hundred levels in the span of ten seconds.

[greatseal]

To be honest... this kind of excessive security is really not that surprising, knowing that Mr. Kirijo is one of the higher-ups. The guys in the combat gear give off the same intimidating aura as his subordinates back home had... well, with more guns.

Minako ignores the men and steps directly into the elevator. If she doesn't listen to the recorded voice's suggestion immediately, she definitely does as soon as the 'elevator' begins to plummet. She ends up flattened against the wall, clinging to the metal railing with both hands.

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"Floor 101. Main Floor. Please hold. Still. For your scan. For Weapons. Thank you."

It was perhaps a little overkill, but once that was preformed, the elevator wished her a nice day and opened the doors.

..and another desk, but this time a woman and she seems a lot more cheerful than those before her. She stands up, walks over and bows slightly.

"Miss Arisato! My name is Suzuki Momoi and on behalf of the Wise Men, I welcome you into the M.A.G.I. Research department. If you are ready to begin, we can start the tour, and I will explain your duties at the same time?"

[greatseal]

More like a lot overkill. Minako only hears about half of what the woman says because she's still trying to recover from that trip.

"Ah... yeah! Let's start the tour..." Did that recording really mean they are a hundred floors underground... is it even possible to build a basement down that far?!

[ghost_shield]

He rubs the back of his neck, feeling a little awkward. "Um, Nicholas Reeve. I'm here to set up a book of business as far as freelancing for research?" he asks, a little unsure if he's in the right place.

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The man looks at him for a few seconds, pushing the rims of his sunglasses, before standing up.

"Raise your arms in the air."

Even before he has a chance to confirm, a bluish glow appears on the floor as a Persona burst forth behind him. It looks like a gigantic brute with a single eye. As it steps forward, the black spheres on the ceiling come down and cover Nicholas in reddish lines that spread back and forth for a few tense seconds, before the sphere turn green and hover back into position.

The Persona looks almost disappointed (again), as the man points to the single door, stepping back.

"Right this way, Mister Reeve."

[ghost_shield]

He yelps, raising his arms as quickly as he can. Unarmed! UNARMED! Thankfully, the security seems to confirm that, and he's pointed the way. "U...uh, thanks," he stammers, moving as quickly as he can towards the door while keeping a very, VERY careful eye on that Persona. He doesn't want to know what would've happened if he'd failed the check.

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It was making sure you were who you were, Nicolas. You could have been an Anoli. Thankfully you were not, otherwise that might have been rather painful for you.

The door stands before him ominously. There's the faint sound of something humming behind it, but otherwise, it's eerily quiet. The man goes back to his desk, Persona disappearing as he continues to pretend to be occupied but is actually watching him and waiting to see what he'll do.

Last chance to step back, Mister Reeve.

> Enter Door?

[ghost_shield]

Is there really any question? Business is business. And he wants to hear the ghost situation in greater detail.

>YES

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What does no one have a no option.

The door opens to reveal...another small, white-walled corridor ending with a large metal elevator flanked by two men that are looking more like Japanese SWAT members than scientists, covered in guns and gear.

Once he gets close enough, they indicate for himto get in. The inside is unusually large, but before he can press any buttons, a voice speaks up.

"Subject Identity Confirmed. Welcome to M.A.G.I. Nicholas Reeve." the voice was distorted and robotic. "Please. For your Safety. We ask that you. Hold on. To the Metallic Bars located on the edge of the Elevator. Decent begins in three seconds."

The door closes behind him.

"Three. Two. One...Decent begins now."

Hopefully he had held on, because suddenly the transport sounds off a small ding and begins to plummet for a hundred levels in the span of ten seconds.

[ghost_shield]

Guys, you might need to check your elevator. It seems to be emitting a high-pitched scream -- oh wait, never mind, that's just Nick, holding onto the metallic bars for dear life. There was a reason he avoided these sorts of rides like the plague!

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Thankfully (?) the ride was over a few seconds as fast as it had begun.

"Floor 101. Main Floor. Please hold. Still. For your scan. For Weapons. Thank you."

It was perhaps a little overkill, but once that was preformed, the elevator wished him a nice day and opened the doors.

..and another desk, but this time a woman is sitting, and she seems a lot more cheerful than those before her. Standing up, she walks over and bows slightly.

"Nicholas Reeve! My name is Suzuki Momoi and on behalf of the Wise Men--are you alright?"

[otakuro]

Whenever Atsuro receives his directions, he'll set off to find the building the next day, half-wondering why it is he's never noticed a major research facility in the city before. An 'ah' of comprehension escapes him as he stares up at the totally nondescript entrance.

He steps through the doors and tries not to look like he's ready to run in the opposite direction.

"...Atsuro Kihara. I... sent in my information earlier."

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The man looks at him for a few seconds, pushing the rims of his sunglasses, before standing up.

"Raise your arms in the air."

Even before he has a chance to confirm, a bluish glow appears on the floor as a Persona burst forth behind him. It looks like a gigantic brute with a single eye. As it steps forward, the black spheres on the ceiling come down and cover Atsuro in reddish lines that spread back and forth for a few tense seconds, before the sphere turn green and hover back into position.

The Persona looks almost disappointed (man three out of three and no bad apples), as the man points to the single door, stepping back.

"Right this way, Mister Kihara."

[otakuro]

Atsuro has both arms half-raised with his hands somewhere by his head. They had frozen in that position when the Cyclops appeared without warning.

"That... could have used some advance warning."

It looked like they weren't in for fun and games over here. Atsuro slowly follows the man in through the door.

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Warnings would have meant you could have prepared for it. You'd get used to it.

Probably.

The door stands before him ominously. There's the faint sound of something humming behind it, but otherwise, it's eerily quiet. The man goes back to his desk, Persona disappearing as he continues to pretend to be occupied but is actually watching him and waiting to see what he'll do.

Last chance to step back, Mister Kihara.

> Enter Door?

[otakuro]

But most likely not.

Atsuro steps in front of the doorway and pauses for a brief moment, glancing back towards the man who was now pretending to shuffle papers around on the desk. Obviously, he was expected to descend by himself...

It isn't a matter of whether or not he trusts these people - he does, or at least, enough that he's certain they weren't going to beat him up and take his pocket change or anything along those lines. It's simply that the situation is a bit... off-putting. His time in Hinoto-Ri had largely been fun and games; even the events of the previous week had been something he had at least gone through before.

A job interview was more of an unknown at this point.

With a soft shrug to himself, Atsuro steps forward through the door.

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And lo, the door opens to reveal...another small, white-walled corridor ending with a large metal elevator flanked by two men that are looking more like Japanese SWAT members than scientists, covered in guns and gear.

Once he gets close enough, they indicate for him to get in. The inside is unusually large, but before he can press any buttons, a voice speaks up.

"Subject Identity Confirmed. Welcome to M.A.G.I. Atsuro Kihara." The voice was distorted and robotic. "Please. For your Safety. We ask that you. Hold on. To the Metallic Bars located on the edge of the Elevator. Decent begins in three seconds."

The door closes behind him.

"Three. Two. One...Decent begins now."

Hopefully he had held on, because suddenly the transport sounds off a small ding and begins to plummet for a hundred levels in the span of ten seconds.

[otakuro]

Atsuro starts slightly when he sees the men in combat fatigues on the other side of the door, briefly considering if it was too late to run away. ...Nah, he had some dignity to maintain. Keeping his composure, he slowly steps forward down the hallway (his footsteps were awkwardly loud...) and approaches, though his darting eyes betray his nervousness.

He's thankful they don't follow him into the elevator, anyway. He would prefer that no one sees his ungainly wobble and crash to the floor as the elevator plummets.

The doors open onto a boy sprawled on the floor. Hopefully no one was right outside.

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Well just before he did fall to the floor, there was one final scan preformed.

"Floor 101. Main Floor. Please hold. Still. For your scan. For Weapons. Thank you."

As if he'd be able to move, somehow. It was perhaps a little overkill, but once that was preformed, the elevator wished him a nice day and opened the doors.

..and another desk, but this time a woman is sitting, and she seems a lot more cheerful than those before her. At the sight of him, she quickly stands up and rushes over to him.

"Mister Kihara! Was the decent in the elevator too hard for you?"