Heeey, so uh... these tablets kinda suck, huh? I mean, we can still communicate with them, which is great, definitely important, but... maps. Maps are kinda important, too, y'know? Especially when all we can use as landmarks are "snow," and "more snow," and "thing covered in snow..."
[ there's a frustrated sigh as the speaker fumbles audibly with the device a little more. which does nothing, of course. damn it. ]
...Actually, wait, can we communicate with these? Can anyone hear me, or am I just... talking into a glowing brick right now? Ugh, okay, the map files on here are corrupted, so who knows what else might be broken. If you can hear this, any way you could send me a new copy? You know, just so I don't... go outside and die in the middle of nowhere? Muuuch appreciated!
[ click. ]
four
[ he's always been small. it puts him at a bit of a disadvantage while he's pressing all his weight against the door, trying to keep the monster that's outside... well, outside. but for a nerdy little guy, he's unexpectedly strong. in fact, with a little help, he might actually be able to hold off the big, murderous intruder until lockdown. so, what do you say? are you a bad enough dude to keep this weirdo and yourself from becoming dessert for a monster? ]
Vaughn | Borderlands
Heeey, so uh... these tablets kinda suck, huh? I mean, we can still communicate with them, which is great, definitely important, but... maps. Maps are kinda important, too, y'know? Especially when all we can use as landmarks are "snow," and "more snow," and "thing covered in snow..."
[ there's a frustrated sigh as the speaker fumbles audibly with the device a little more. which does nothing, of course. damn it. ]
...Actually, wait, can we communicate with these? Can anyone hear me, or am I just... talking into a glowing brick right now? Ugh, okay, the map files on here are corrupted, so who knows what else might be broken. If you can hear this, any way you could send me a new copy? You know, just so I don't... go outside and die in the middle of nowhere? Muuuch appreciated!
[ click. ]
four
[ he's always been small. it puts him at a bit of a disadvantage while he's pressing all his weight against the door, trying to keep the monster that's outside... well, outside. but for a nerdy little guy, he's unexpectedly strong. in fact, with a little help, he might actually be able to hold off the big, murderous intruder until lockdown. so, what do you say? are you a bad enough dude to keep this weirdo and yourself from becoming dessert for a monster? ]
Oh god, oh god, oh god, oh god, oh god we're gonna die—
[ ...he might need a moment or two to pull his shit together. good thing he can still push in the meantime. ]