After hanging the trophy, I go to the base terminal to check if anything needs to be done.
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Base Status
Entry Floor:
<ul>
<li>Loading Area</li>
<li>Elevator (Damaged)</li>
<li>Guard Room (Damaged)</li>
</ul>
Main Floor:
<ul>
<li>Kitchen (Damaged)</li>
<li>Restroom (Damaged)</li>
<li>Lounge (Damaged)</li>
<li>Generator Room</li>
<li>Atrium</li>
<li>Recycler</li>
<li>Room 1 (Empty)</li>
<li>Room 2 (Empty)</li>
<li>Room 3 (Empty)</li>
</ul>
First Floor:
<ul>
<li>Bedroom 1</li>
<li>Bedroom 2 (Empty)</li>
<li>Bedroom 3 (Empty)</li>
<li>Bedroom 4 (Empty)</li>
<li>Bedroom 5</li>
<li>Bedroom 6</li>
<li>Shower Room (Male) (Damaged)</li>
<li>Shower Room (Female) (Damaged)</li>
<li>Officer Quarters 1 (Empty)</li>
<li>Officer Quarters 2</li>
<li>Officer Quarters 3</li>
<li>Officer Quarters 4 (Empty)</li>
<li>Commander’s Quarters</li>
</ul>
Sublevel:
<ul>
<li>Storage</li>
<li>Armory (Damaged)</li>
<li>Freezer (Damaged)</li>
<li>Fridge (Damaged)</li>
</ul>
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I click on the restroom to check what needs to be done.
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Restroom Repairs
Remove:
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<li>Sink 3 (0/1)</li>
<li>Toilet 1 (0/1)</li>
</ul>
Maintain:
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<li>Tighten Pipes (0/5)</li>
<li>Unclog Sink 5 (0/1)</li>
<li>Replace Floating Rod (Toilet 7) (0/1)</li>
</ul>
Required Materials:
<ul>
<li>Hinge (0/3)</li>
<li>Plastic Foil (0/2)</li>
<li>Duct Tape (0/1)</li>
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This is a good project to tackle while the cuts on my arms heal. I collect materials: plastic foil from the recycler room, duct tape we had lying around, and hinges from the damaged female shower room. Next, I need tools—a wrench and a screwdriver.
I search the base and find a screwdriver in the kitchen. Then, I ask Monty if we have a pipe wrench.
“I think there’s one in the generator room,” he says.
I nod, head there, and find it in a toolbox next to the generator. With everything gathered, I start with the toilet removal.
The bowl is shattered. I turn off the water at the side, but since I can’t flush, I grab a bucket, detach the hose, and siphon out the water. After dumping it, I remove the tank—it’s still usable, so I store it for future repairs.
The bowl, however, won’t budge. I try lifting it, but it’s stuck. Grabbing the wrench, I smash it to pieces. Once broken apart, I see why it wouldn’t move—it was cemented to the floor. Now I have to break up the concrete block. Luckily, it’s weak, and a few hits with a crowbar break it apart.
All that remains are three embedded bolts and the open drain pipe. I quickly cover the hole with thick plastic foil and tape it down.
Next is the broken sink. This one is easier. I turn off the water, unscrew the bolts attaching it to the wall, and disconnect the hose. Carefully lowering it, I make sure not to cut myself on the sharp edges. The faucet is still good, so I unscrew it and place it in storage.
Then, I replace the three broken hinges on the toilet stall doors. It’s frustrating since Monty went to bed, and holding a door while attaching hinges alone isn’t easy.
Now for the simple task—tightening loose sink drain pipes. I go through them one by one but can’t find the last one. I search behind sinks, behind toilets—nothing. Then I notice a small puddle forming in the corner. Looking up, I see a dripping ceiling pipe. That will have to wait until tomorrow.
Exhausted, I go to my room. The moment I open the door, I instinctively draw my gun—something is sitting on my desk.
I flick on the light and sigh.
Monty did not throw the taxidermy opossum into the recycler.
I grab it, place it on a shelf, and swear I’ll get him back for this. But right now, I’m too tired for revenge. I strip off my smoke-stained clothes and collapse into bed.
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The Next Morning
First, I tighten the loose ceiling pipe from last night.
Next, I need to unclog Sink 5. I decide to use the shop vac we took a filter from. Pressing it against the drain, I let it run until—THUNK! Something flies through the hose. I turn on the faucet and see water flowing freely.
The last step is to replace the broken floating rod in Toilet 7. I take the rod from the old toilet tank and install it.
With everything done, the base screen pops up:
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Finish Repairing Restroom?
Y/N
I click Yes. A loading bar appears.
Repair Progress: 0%
Estimated Time: 20 minutes
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As the system finalizes repairs, I head to the kitchen to get something to eat.