Personal Improvement Through Science: Aperture Laboratories Presents Physical Education (Wed/Per 2)

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It was the last class before the mid-semester break, and there was cheesy samba music playing from radios high up on the walls of the locker rooms. That was, considering GLaDOS, not an auspicious sign. Speaking of signs, yep, there was a new one up in the corridor just outside the classroom. As for the test chamber itself, aside from the area just inside the door it was mostly dark when students arrived.

"Well, you made it," GLaDOS said, sounding unimpressed or possibly even disappointed by this. "You all get to go somewhere far away from here for an entire week. Relaxing. Trying new and exotic things. Probably soaking up ten times the recommended level of ultraviolet light and then getting eaten by wild animals. Aren't you excited?"

A canned applause sound effect started to play, only to get cut off in a burst of static and fizzle out after about three seconds.

"You have an Enrichment Center Testing Progress Assessment Chamber to go through today. Extensive scientific research has proven that enjoyment of vacation is greatly enhanced by optimal personal health levels and/or retention of all one's current bodily components, so try and contain your excitement a little while longer." Oh, look, a midterm to go with the usual passive-aggressive idle threats! "Or not. How you choose to spend your break is up to you in the end, anyway."

The lights flickered on in the chamber, revealing a multi-part setup.

"Today's test will evaluate you based on several facets of standard physical education protocol: balance, agility, coordination, speed, and reaction time. You're also being monitored to see how well you've picked up standard Enrichment Center concepts by this point in the semester. Try not to fail miserably; you'll be going one at a time for this. Good luck."

[OOC: The Enrichment Center reminds you that pinging in before the OCD is complete will result in an unsatisfactory mark on your permanent record, followed by EVIL GOAT STARING. is pleased to inform you that the OCD is complete. You may proceed with the pinging. As a reward for your patience, we will now warn you that this next test is extremely d-- *FZZT*]

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Midterm: [Part 7: More Agility/More Thermal Discouragement Beams/The Exit]

[gladigotburned.livejournal.com]

"I lied, by the way," GLaDOS decided to put in right about now. "Actually, I didn't, technically. I just implied that you'd only be getting tested on Aperture Science elements you'd already seen. This next section involves Thermal Discouragement Beams, otherwise known as deadly lasers."

Not that deadly. Sigh.

"Here at the Enrichment Center, we strive to provide you with a realistic sense of danger in order to enhance your testing experience."

There's a laser beam stretching horizontally across the wall in front of you, near the edge of this platform, and what looks like a receptacle (http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/gladigotburned/37922480/59560/59560_original.jpg) for you to direct the beam. Use portals to get the laser beam into the receptacle, hop over the beam (this is the agility part), and ride the lift platform down. You'll see a second lift platform on the other side to take you up to the exit door. Congratulations, you survived the midterm!
(http://gladigotburned.livejournal.com/pics/catalog/1430/58894)

Re: Midterm: [Part 7: More Agility/More Thermal Discouragement Beams/The Exit]

[failsatspirit]

Since Korra was already on the other side of the beam, all she had to do was aim her portals and get to the platforms...without overbalancing and falling off the edge again or into the laser. Simple, really.

Re: Midterm: [Part 7: More Agility/More Thermal Discouragement Beams/The Exit]

[upmysleeve.livejournal.com]

"I can't decide..." Deep, gasping, wonder if she was developing asthma breath. "...if I hate this class or I..." Oh, who was she trying to kid? "...love it!"

Because LASERS. Lasers you could change the direction of by breaking most known laws of physics.

Aaand jumping out of the way when you miscalculate that direction and send it shooting straight toward your face. Maybe she hated that part a little.

But mostly not.

Re: Midterm: [Part 7: More Agility/More Thermal Discouragement Beams/The Exit]

[selfhelphero]

Billy was determined to make it through this part without shielding, and that was how he ended up getting a little scorched the first three times.

Someone was very ready for a safari.