Renita pressed a hand over her pocket as she worked her way downstairs, just to be sure she still felt the keycard within it. Reassured that it hadn't been lost at any point during her descent from the fourteenth floor and clutching her umbrella in one hand, the young woman made her way out of the stairwell and into the lobby of the apartment building. It had been a wide open space a month ago, she remembered, unable to dismiss the memories of how things had been before everything had gone wrong. But, although getting in here had been the first step in getting to safety on Day Zero, the room hadn't offered residents much in the way of protection. That was one of the many things that had changed.
"I'm here to help again," she announced to the guard already settled in the security hub, offering a polite smile as she moved into her own place. Probably it would have been more polite to ask whether that help was wanted at the moment, but she didn't terribly feel like wasting her time on that conversation when she'd already decided that she was going to do this. She needed to be useful here, not just to keep herself from getting antsy but also to keep herself and her sister in their faction's good graces. The apartment might have been hers, but she knew better than to expect to get to keep it without pulling her weight for the collective.
With a sigh, she waited for someone to arrive.
OOC
Character's name: Renita Hayes Character's faction: Apartments Character's journal link:here Character's survival stats: here BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MY CHARACTER Renita has thick, dark brown hair, cut in a medium length bob. Her eyes are brown. She stands at about 5'6" and has a curvy but relatively fit figure. Generally dresses modestly and/or professionally, with a love of sweaters.
Security Screening
Once upon a time, the Clearview Apartments had an airy, spacious lobby. It has since been transformed into a security hub and is the first line of defense against undesirable human survivors. Capable individuals, such as yourself, can volunteer to assist those who maintain the building's security full time.
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To consider this quest complete, you must clear or deny entry to three people. It doesn't matter if all three fail to make it inside during the first step; as long as you have attempted to clear three individuals, you may go for the umbrella reward.
If you are taking on this quest in a group, one person may do the rolling as long as everyone RPs the results.
Step One - The Key Card
Each resident has a key card that they must carry on their person at all times. The key card readers are the only things that have a working source of power in the building, and as long as they are active, no one without a card should even be able to get through the glass doors without resorting to violence. Ideally, you should be able to just stand there while they let themselves in.
Roll 1d4.
The person approaching has no key card. They beg you to let them in, but you stand firm. Eventually they give up. (It is up to you how much they fight before they go/are chased away.) The person approaching has no key card, but you swear you recognize them. You let them inside when the main guards aren't looking. Move on to Step Two. The person approaching produces their key card and passes through the front doors without incident. Move on to Step Two. The person outside has spent the last twenty minutes searching for their key card and... oh, look! They finally found it! How did it even get in there? Move on to Step Two.
Step Two - The Umbrella
This is a simple umbrella check. Ask to see the resident's equipment.
Roll 1d20.
1-13: An umbrella is successfully produced for inspection. Examine it. Hold it. Comment on it. Move on to Step Three. 14-20: The faker tries to explain that they just misplaced their umbrella, but even if you believe them, they can't come any farther. You may assist security in kicking the person out, or stand back and watch.
Step Three - The Salute
Every Clearview resident must know the Clearview Salute. It changes weekly, so if you have a poor memory, stay inside. In order to make sure the person trying to enter knows the salute, you must take them behind one of several cloth screens and watch them perform it.
Roll 1d6.
They obviously know nothing of the salute. Halfway through their attempt they give up, muttering to themself as they are escorted out. Upon noticing that entry requires a salute, they scream in terror and run back outside. They execute the Clearview Salute flawlessly! You feel confident welcoming them with open arms. You almost approve this person for entry, but something about them gives you pause. You ask to see their umbrella again, and while you're examining it, it falls apart in your hands! INTRUDER! They confidently perform a salute, but it's not the right one. They're going to have to go. After hesitating a little, they stiffly run through the entirety of the salute, only missing one or two gestures. It's good enough, even for the proper security guard peering over your shoulder.
The person approaching has no key card, but you swear you recognize them. You let them inside when the main guards aren't looking. Move on to Step Two.
It wasn't a long wait. There was a young teenage girl approaching the door. As Renita watched her draw closer, it occurred to her suddenly that there was something very familiar about those blonde curls. The girl from down the hall? What had her name been? They'd talked once about...She lost the thought, eyebrow lifting as the girl's expression turned frantic. As she started patting at pockets with a quiet desperation, Renita realized the problem. She'd lost her keycard.
On one hand, the rules were clear and breaking them would trouble down on her head that she didn't want to deal with. On the other, she knew this girl belonged here and wouldn't have wanted to leave her for the infected even regardless of that fact. She spared a glance at the main guards, mind racing, and then moved to open the door when their eyes were elsewhere. "Mariel! You're back early."
Making small talk to make the encounter seem as normal as possible, Renita prayed the girl at hadn't lost her umbrella as well.
1-13: An umbrella is successfully produced for inspection. Examine it. Hold it. Comment on it. Move on to Step Three.
Mariel, if she'd even remembered that name right, did in fact have her umbrella. Renita let out a sigh of relief as she examined it and then handed it back. "The blue is a nice color. Alright, you remember the salute, don't you?"
They obviously know nothing of the salute. Halfway through their attempt they give up, muttering to themself as they are escorted out.
Mariel's hands lifted and then she froze again suddenly, her eyes going very wide. Renita's heart sank as she waited a moment, hoping for just a spark of memory to help her. Everyone knew not to leave if you hadn't memorized the week's salute. She couldn't help her out of this one. Slowly, Mariel began to shake her head, tears welling in her eyes. The nearest guard took notice and moved in closer, demanding to see the salute.
"I-I'm sorry," Mariel babbled apologies as she was escorted out, but there was nothing anyone could do for her now. Renita silently wished her luck.
The person outside has spent the last twenty minutes searching for their key card and... oh, look! They finally found it! How did it even get in there? Move on to Step Two.
Mariel had only been gone a few moments when Renita noticed someone else at the doors outside. Just like the girl before, they were fumbling for a keycard, but she didn't recognize them enough to want to risk herself again, especially not after how the last attempt had gone. She given up on them ever getting in when the man suddenly gave a little 'ah!' and reached up to pull off his hat. From inside, he pulled the card and a neat swipe brought him inside. Huh.
1-13: An umbrella is successfully produced for inspection. Examine it. Hold it. Comment on it. Move on to Step Three.
Luckily no magic tricks were needed to present an umbrella. Renita was pretty sure she wouldn't have been in the mood if he'd tried. Half-opening it, she glanced the thing over, then closed it fully and handed it back. "I'm sure you know what comes next already."
They execute the Clearview Salute flawlessly! You feel confident welcoming them with open arms.
The moment he was behind the screen, the man launched into the newest salute quickly and easily. Renita wondered if he was trying to make up for the embarrassment of his hidden keycard as she let him through.
The person approaching has no key card, but you swear you recognize them. You let them inside when the main guards aren't looking. Move on to Step Two.
Another familiar face without their keycard. As her eyes met Conley's pleading gaze, Renita wondered why she'd picked this duty for the day. It took a few moments, but while the other guards busied themselves with their own screenings, she managed to nudge the door open enough for him to pull it open. The least she could do for an old classmate.
14-20: The faker tries to explain that they just misplaced their umbrella, but even if you believe them, they can't come any farther. You may assist security in kicking the person out, or stand back and watch.
"You can't be serious." Renita stared the man down, eyes narrowed, and tried to resist an urge to facepalm. It was one thing to help him past the keycards if he'd forgotten his, but to be stupid enough to even try coming into the apartments without an umbrellas was ridiculous. She shook her head as he tried to explain it away, and ran a hand through her hair as he was escorted right back outside.
"Well, that's enough of that for today, I think." Still shaking her head, she grabbed her umbrella and moved back towards the stairwell with a wave to the guards. She guessed she'd better make sure everyone she knew had memorized the rules. Clearly forgetfulness was catching today.
