What\'s Worse Than Worse Than Worse Than Life?

Who: Keto, Sara
Where: Smegged Up BTL
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<snippage>
> "That's why I hate women," he muttered darkly, running to catch up
> with Sara. As he ran into the mist, he found himself in a dark swirl
> that resembled a black hole.
> "What on earth...?"
<end snippage>
There was a brief flash and Keto clamped shut his eyes. He felt a
little faint and his stomach queasy, but at least he couldn't see what
was happening any more.
"Keto," said Sara.
"What?" Keto asked, still keeping his eyes closed. Maybe if you
couldn't see demons or annoying crewmembers, they couldn't see you, he
wondered.
"Keto, open your eyes," she said, poking his side.
Keto growled as Sara's finger caused him to flinch, but ultimately
made him open his eyes.
"I can see the whole 'Lets run through the fog' idea was worth it,"
said Keto, staring at the surrounding fog. "We've really improved on
our position."
"It's not my fault, must be your warped mind still affecting
everything," pointed out Sara.
"Shh, I see something," interrupted Keto, peering through the thick
mist. Sara looked in the direction Keto was staring and could also
make out something moving.
"Another creation?" she offered.
"No," said Keto. "It looks like..." he trailed off.
"Like what?" asked Sara.
"..." replied Keto, dumbstruck.
"Like what?" she asked again.
"Oh my god,I didn't think..." said Keto, beginning to walk forward.
"Like WHAT?!" repeated Sara angrily.
Keto stepped up to the black and misty figure and tapped him on the
shoulder.
The figure spun round, and a vicious looking scowl which had been
present on his face disappeared and became one of close to happiness.
"Charles Keto," he said, grinning.
"Lawrence Trisees," said Keto, also smiling.
Keto raised his arms to give Trisees a hug, and then noticed that
the scientist was missing an arm.
Keto stared at the stump and burst into laughter.
"Yes, thanks for the reminder, Charles," replied Trisees, half
smiling.
If anyone else had done what Keto had, they would have been beaten
up, but Keto was the only person on board that Trisees had any respect
and admiration from. Keto was safe from Trisees fury.
"How did you get in Lawrence?" Keto asked.
"I got Holly to splice me into your program," replied Trisees,
noticing a woman appearing through the mist by Keto's side.
"Hello," he said. "New crewmember I take it?"
Sara nodded.
"We've many new crew members now Lawrence, you've been away for
quite a while," explained Keto.
There was a moment's silence.
"This certainly doesn't look better than life," replied Trisees,
staring glumly at the mist and breaking the quiet.
"No, it's malfunctioned. We're stuck in here for the moment, and
now you are too," replied Keto.
"Oh," stated Trisees, shrugging. "Well I had an important question
to ask you Charles," said Trisees.
"What is the sound of one hand clapping?" suggested Keto.
"Ha ha," said Trisees dully. "No, I want you to sort out my arm.
And, if you haven't noticed my lack of ears by now, I'm deaf. I've
been lip reading since I spotted you. I was hoping you'd be able to
help there too."
"Of course Lawrence, I'll do my best," replied Keto, now staring at
the stump on the sides of Keto's head. "Now I've a question for you as
well."
"What?"
"How on earth do you expect to get out of the VR Machine when you
have to clap?"
<tag Sara or Keto - you've gained a new friend>