IC-OVER-Beauty and the Beast(Erica Spears/Gardner/Dawkins)

As the afternoon gets underway, the survivors from the T-Bone have been split up. The helicopter group must land at an airfield halfway to Omaha for refueling. Those still on the surface try desperately to defend the motel, while those trapped underground fight for their lives as they search for a way out.

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On the fire escape-
Dawkins made her way across the roof to the top of the fire escape. The access door from the stairs remained shut, and she saw that the fire escape was clear. It stretched all the way down to the second floor, at which point there was a ladder that could be lowered to the ground. The ladder was currently up, but it would be easy to lower it. She started down the stairs, quickly reaching the fifth floor landing.
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(Edited to account for the post below.)

On the fire escape-
Dawkins turned around and headed back up the stairs, keeping an eye out above and below her as she went. She did not see anyone, and all the doors remained shut. While the fire alarm would go off automatically if someone did open one of the fire doors, she knew that she would probably be unable to hear it. Deprived of a vital sense, and unable to open the doors from the outside if it became necessary, she couldn't help but feel vulnerable. She reached the roof again.
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(OOC: I actually want to stay on the 5th floor landing. What side of the building is the fire escape on? Can I see/get clear shot at the helicopter from here? If not, Dawkins would have stayed on the roof. Her goal is try and hide and cover the helicopter with her rifle as she suspects Gardner will go for the chopper.
Also, how long is she going to be deaf for?)
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(The fire escape is on the east side of the tower, and the helicopter is on the west side, so it's not visible from here. In that case, I'll have Dawkins return to the roof instead so she can watch the chopper. Make a Hide roll.

Your deafness is temporary, but you don't know exactly how long it will last - though I do. When your hearing returns, it will be gradually, so expect Listen penalties for quite some time after it starts coming back.)
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With here ears ringing, Dawkins, creeps to the west side of the tower roof and lays in the shadows of the radar mast, hiding herself.
She with rifle in hand, she watches over the helicopter and area between the helicopter and the tower.

She keys her radio and says "Alvarez, Flynn. I'm heading down the fire escape. I'll see you at the chopper." Knowing she won't be able to hear their response, she lays in wait for Gardner to poke his ass out.
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Because she is deaf, Dawkins is going to have to rely on her eyes to warn her of trouble. She continually looks to the doors leading towards the stairs and towards the fire escape in the event anyone comes that direction.

Also, does she have rappelling gear and rope?
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(Yes, Dawkins does have rappeling gear and rope. It can get her down to the ground faster than taking the stairs or the fire escape - or even the elevator since you'd have to take the stairs down one flight and possibly wait for it to arrive. You'll need to make a Climb roll to use it, but a normal failure will cost you time rather than cause you to fall. A critical failure could get you down to the ground even faster than a success, however...)

On the tower roof-
From her perch on the west side of the roof, Dawkins could not see the area at the base of the tower, though she could still see eveything from a few yards past it to the chopper and beyond. The chopper rested on the helipad twenty yards to the west, and its rotors were spinning, but she was of course unable to hear them. Stephanie Bridges and Dr. Brigetta Hausmann sat inside, on the rear bench seat. Standing near the helicopter were Bob Larkin, Dr. Bernard Smith, and Lucy Armstrong. The flatbed truck idled close to the helicopter. There was no sign of Gardner yet, and when she glanced back she saw that the access door remained shut and there was no movement from the fire escape.

Lucy, who was carrying an M-16 rifle, disconnected the chopper's fuel pump from the now empty barrel and put it away. Then she and Dr. Smith stood on the right side of the chopper.
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Seeing the rotors on the chopper spinning, and realizing a quick escape is a must, Dawkins unpacked her rope and rapelling harness and got to work. She tied the rope off to the radar mast at the center of the tower roof and climbed into her harness (if she is not already wearing it). She set the untied end of the rope next to the edge of the tower were it coould be kicked off when the time comes to descend.
Then she lay back down and hide herself once again in the shadows on the tower roof. Waiting for Gardner to appear.
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On the tower roof-
Dawkins saw Bob get into the pilot's seat and strap himself in, while Lucy got into the co-pilot's seat and Dr. Smith climbed into the rear seat. They closed all the doors, but did not take off yet. She could hear a very faint ringing in her ears, and it seemed that her hearing was starting to return.

(Dawkins, roll Listen at 1/4 skill, with an additional -5% penalty for your helmet after your skill is quartered. This means you'll succeed on an 11 or less. You did not need to make a second Hide roll, as you're using the same hiding spot. By the way, when the time comes to make a Climb roll, you'll be at a -10% penalty due to your armor.)
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(Since you haven't posted, I went ahead and rolled Listen for you.)

On the tower roof-
Dawkins finally was able to hear something. The ringing in her ears was quite real - it was in fact the fire alarm! She could also hear the faint sound of the helicopter's rotors and engine behind it, and possibly something else - though she couldn't be sure. The helicopter was apparently ready to leave, but the people inside just waited there for now.

(Dawkins, roll Listen again. Normally you'd need to roll 1/4 Listen at this point, but your skill is halved again because of the alarm. This means you must roll 1/8 of your skill or less, with an additional -5% penalty from your helmet, so you'll succeed on a 3 or less.)
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Dawkins head was ringing, as was the fire alarm. She strained to make out any other sounds, but was just not quite able to.
She does see the helicopter preparing to take off, but something is preventing it from doing so. She uses her scope to peer into the cockpit of the helicopter and [url=http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1581965/ can clearly see the occupants. [/url]

(OCC: Oh so close! Can Dawkin peer over the edge of the tower roof to look straight down?)
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While assessing the situation, but not seeing Flynn or Alvarez, Dawkins keys her mic on and off in succession: . . . - . . . Morse code for S.O.S.
She repeats this three times.
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(The tower roof extends beyond the width of the tower, so you cannot see what is directly below unless you lean over the edge. If you do, you will leave your hiding place and risk being seen.)

On the tower roof-
Dawkins could see expressions of fear on the faces of the helicopter's passengers.
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Only Gardner can make people afraid like that, Dawkins thinks to herself. Gardner is probably not stupid enough to come out into the open with me and my rifle out here.
Dawkins looks over the edge, straight down towards the door at the base of the tower. Hopeing to catch any glimpse of Gardner or the girls.
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On the tower roof-
Dawkins could see the police cruiser parked right outside the front doors of the tower, but nobody was standing outside. It was impossible for her to see inside either the tower or the vehicle from her position, however.
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OOC: Can I get a spot check for when I look down to see if I see anyone?
Dawkins peers down intently ant the tower door, her vision sharpened due to her lack of hearing.
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(I thought that your first Spot Hidden roll covered that, but I'll give you this since your second roll was so good.)

On the tower roof-
Dawkins couldn't see anyone inside the building from her perch on the roof, but when she had leaned over she did see the shadows of one or more people standing just inside the door.
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'Fuck it,' Dawkins says to herself as she stands up, sounders her rifle and hooks into the rappelling rope. She throws the unattached end of the rope out across the roof so that she can feed it through the belays as she descends, but doesn't have to have it hanging down in sight.
(OOC: If she cannot do this she'll want to keep the rope well off to the side of the door so it does not give away her descent.)
Drawing her pistol, she walks out over the edge and begins a tactical, face downward walk down the wall with her pistor aimed at the door, and her eyes looking for any movement at the door.
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Climb

Dawkins is not as quiet in her descent as she would like to be.
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(Yes, you can do this. If you had descended normally, you could have gotten to the bottom in two rounds. By walking face first, you can progress one floor per round. You're outside the fifth floor now, so it will take an additional four rounds to reach the bottom. You only needed to make one successful Climb roll, so you don't have to roll it again. Keep in mind that the western end of the ground floor consisted of a large glass front which was broken before the chapter started, so there is no footing to be had there and you would be visible during the last part of your descent. You can, however, climb down slightly to one side of this.)

Climbing down the tower-
Dawkins swung over the lip of the roof and her booted feet connected with the tower wall. She began walking carefully downwards. As she went, she saw the rotors of the helicopter slow down somewhat, though it was still idling. The pilot then opened his door and stepped out, placing a pistol on the deck. The shadows remained where they were. She reached the bottom of the fifth floor.

(Dawkins, roll Listen at 1/8 skill again. As before, you'll need a 3 or less to succeed.)
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Over the fire alarm and her deafness, Dawkins was only able to hear the crashing of her heart as she steadied herself for what lay ahead.

Thinking through the situation below, Dawkins formulates a plan. She holsters her pistol and pull a grenade from her belt, making sure the pin is still in the grenade.
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