02. Accidental Audio

[esoteriiic]

[There's a quite hum as the device turns on. Nothing can be heard save for rhythmic deep breathing, as if someone is sleeping or in this case meditating. Not for too long however, as if timed down to the very second the communicator beeps and--

Zzzt!

The reaction to the shock is immediate. The communicator is dropped immediately, thudding as it hits

Comments

[bends_lightning]

The scientists, obviously.

[esoteriiic]

[He didn't even realize the thing had been recording]

I beg your pardon?

[bends_lightning]

The scientist programmed the stupid things to shock you when you don't talk enough.

Do you get it or do I have to spell it out for you?

[esoteriiic]

Hm, I see. Any reason they'd feel that's necessary?

[heliotropic]

...Are you okay?

[esoteriiic]

Hm. I'm fine.

[heliotropic]

But you said it hurt...

[esoteriiic]

It's nothing to worry about.