EVENT ★ I PREDICT A RIOT

[futurologists]

I WANNA START A FIGHT RIOTS In the time between the quarantine and now, the virus has spread unnaturally rapidly, with the amount of the population infected estimated to be around 1.5% or approximately 3,750 people. Understandably, the panic has increased considerably. People who were taking the virus seriously before have begun to work themselves up into a frenzy, and even those who were calm are beginning to get anxious. An infected teacher went on a violent rampage at the local elementary school yesterday, leading the school board to close all Woodhurst schools for the rest of the week while the entire staff is studied for symptoms. There’s no test for the Bristol virus, however, so it’s impossible to tell for sure. This, of course, worries the parents. The unrest starts with a protest at the school, calling for schools to be closed indefinitely until the quarantine is over for the safety of the children, but it doesn’t stop there. Unrest turns to rioting before long; the majority of the riot is focused at city hall, where citizens are demanding answers, but there’s also mayhem at stores as the people of Woodhurst loot them, stocking up for what some assume is an impending apocalypse. Those who don’t believe this have locked themselves up in their homes not for protection from the infected but the rioters. Suffice it to say, most of the citizens out on the streets are of the slightly unstable variety, although some just found themselves caught up in the riots and became worked up by the crowd. Local police forces -- including ALASTAIR agents posing as police officers -- have been dispatched to deal with the rioters at city hall. Rioters who attempt to leave the city are taken care of by officers sent by the federal government to enforce the quarantine. CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE It might be a good idea to see what supplies can be found at the supermarkets, although you run the risk of getting attacked by a violent looter. The police won’t necessarily turn away anyone trying to keep order at city hall, but any supernatural powers will only incite the already violent crowd, so it’s recommended characters keep from utilizing their powers if they want to stay in one piece. Then, of course, there’s always the option to protect innocents who happen to be stuck out on the streets in the middle of the riots. While the entirety of the police force is focused at the quarantine borders and outside city hall, now is possibly one of the only chances to get full access to buildings in the city. There are still some workers who haven’t been sent home and some of the buildings are locked up, but there are few police officers that can be spared to go check out a simple break-in. Now is the time to search the city, if you're feeling brave. If you’re really ballsy, you can even try to slip in through the back door of city hall and go through their records. The only important building in town that’s not able to be searched is the hospital, which is incredibly busy due to the high number of people injured in the riots and traffic accidents. Of course, just because rioters aren’t around doesn’t mean you’ll be left alone. There’s always a chance you’ll find yourself alone in a building with someone very hungry. Willing to take the chance? Submit all CYOA choices to this thread. OOC NOTES The Bounty Board is now open! If you are looking for ways to get involved in this mission's optional objective, this is a good place to start. We’d also like to remind everyone that ALASTAIR does not invent cover stories for characters -- that’s all them! The only jobs they’ll help with getting are in the police force and government; everything else is up to characters to interview for. Questions about Woodhurst can be submitted to this thread. Questions about the game in general should be directed to the FAQ. You may submit mission ideas or player plots at any time.

Comments

[moneyballer]

Time for a wild goose chase! Thank you mods.

Regarding the child, Asher may subdue him with his one tranquilizer shot and get him to the teammates who are working at the hospital, but that will definitely depend on how threads go. He does understand, however, that this means risking infection.

edit: During their confrontation, since Asher knows that physical contact can affect symptoms for the better despite it being a bad idea for his own sake, would Asher hear any information from the boy? If he comes to his senses for even a brief moment.

[futurologists]

The little boy isn't sure how he got infected and has very little information of use to give. However, he spends a lot of the time talking about how he's scared and wants to go home. He also apologizes profusely for trying to hurt Asher.

[moneyballer]

In this case, Asher will contact the members of the team who are working at the hospital. He will use transport the child (while unconscious) to anyone who is willing to run tests and research a cure, under one condition- That they do their very best to keep the boy alive. Would he be able to tell Asher his first name, by any chance?

After that, he will try and see who this missing hospital employee is by asking the staff and contacting teammates who may have access to medical records of any employees who have disappeared. Would the mayor be accessible at all? Or would he refuse to comment?

(i'm so sorry... for this chain of questions)

[futurologists]

The boy's name is Ethan! The mayor says to ask the hospital staff, but the staff all without deviation say they can't comment on internal issues.

[moneyballer]

Makes sense! Thank you so much mods!