Video | un: scientistatwork

[doctorintern]

Salutations! For those who don't know me, my name is Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera. And...well, something a bit strange happened to me recently. Nothing bad, per say, just...unexpected.

When I first arrived here, I began recording and uploading videos of some observations about the relationship between this world's magic and science, and how the magic we're learning can be applied to the scientific community. After getting settled in a bit, the videos on my channel began to include some devices I'm tinkering with, and experiments I'm conducting. It was all really just for fun, and I hadn't thought much of uploading the videos online. But then a few of them started getting popular, and then someone asked if I wanted to have my account verified. So, long story short, I...guess I'm an influencer on social media now?

Which isn't quite the career I intended to take. Not that there's anything wrong with it! I'm just more of a scientist than a social media figure. But the channel is now earning revenue, and while I normally wouldn't really pursue this line of work it's actually beneficial for what I'm hoping to do...which is the main reason I'm reaching out today.

It's my goal to set up a proper science lab, where like minds would be able to create and develop their ideas, and receive assistance and support with their projects. A few people I've spoken to so far have expressed interest in such a thing, so I'm gauging to see who else might like to get involved. Of course, something like this requires funds, and that's why I'll be maintaining my YouTube channel in the meantime. I'm hoping the money I earn from my videos will help finance the lab.

Even if you're not interested in science, I would definitely appreciate any kind of support you could provide, even if it's just sharing some of my videos with a friend. And anyone who might be interested in the lab, let me know.

[ Just as he's about to turn off the video, he gives a surprised cry when something seems to bump into him from below, and the image shakes as he fumbles with the phone. When the screen is righted again, it is zoomed out a bit to show a golden-haired dog looking up at him as it sits directly underneath him. ]

...And this is my lab assistant, Atom. I guess he wanted to say hello too.

[ Atom the lab assistant dog barks, and Fenton rolls his eyes even while patting the dog's head. ]

Anyway, thanks guys.

video; un: CrazyM

[grylls]

[ Blue = Riou, Green = Jean. ]

[ The video starts with Riou's usual 10 second intro with a rap song over Riou doing wilderness clips, then goes right into a voice over as the video pans over Camelot City (how did that footage even happen? His Nobusuma helped.) ]

Today on Hama Survivor, we face the dangers of the urban jungle and explore how to survive them. Guest Jean Kirstein of the Scout Regiment has volunteered to help us learn what to do in the face of kidnapping. Over the course of the next two weeks, I will kidnap Kirstein while he goes about his life to demonstrate scenarios which you can get out of with the right skillset.

[ This is the first Jean has heard of this, of course. Jean’s face clearly shows that this is news to him as he looks surprised or shocked or both at the same time.]

You’re going to what and how long now?

[ Riou just moves on without explaining beyond that. ]

Get ready to become a Survivor.

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[ The video cuts out with a swipe to the first scenario, in which Jean is jumped by Riou behind a building and secured with a gag and handcuffs. Riou doesn’t say anything, instead letting Jean react so he can observe what to correct. ]

[Jean had actually attempted to be on his guard for a while, but not knowing when Riou would actually make his move made that really hard so he’s really caught off guard. And embarrassed because this is not the most flattering situation to be in, even if for a demonstration.

Besides, he doesn’t even know what handcuffs are! They look like the chains they used for Eren but more simple and he’s never had to wear those so how does Riou expect him to escape from those? They’re not coming off even if he’s using strength against them. He does try, at least. But apparently the power of just being annoyed at them doesn’t work. And without hands the gag is going to stay on too, so double great.]

Kirstein has been fully subdued because he was not prepared. Standard handcuffs use the same ratchet-style latch. All you need is an opened bobby pin to escape. Pull the plastic ends off the pin and stick the bobby pin in the keyhole and bend it one way. Take it out and repeat, bending it the other way to create a 90 degree angle in your pin. You can then insert this into the hole against the ratchet to release your wrists. With practice, you can do this behind your back as well. If you do not have access to small metal objects, you can use a slower no-tool method by binding the chains between the cuffs up by rotating the chain around itself. Rub it against the wall to get rid of any oil to make this easier. It may take some time, but you will eventually be able to pry the chain open in about an hour’s time depending on your personal strength.

[Sadly, Jean doesn’t have small metal objects with him so the long way it is. At least he’s not that weak so it shouldn’t take that long… and at least the actual video of it can be time lapsed so it’s not actually an hour long. Jean would have preferred the quicker method but what can you do (note to self, start carrying around metal objects).]

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[ It’s night time in the second scenario, and it’s a flurry of movement in which Jean ends up flipped on his back and then stuffed into a carriage trunk. His hands and ankles are ziptied. ]

Isn’t this going a bit too far? [Being stuck in a carriage trunk and not having his hands to work with… or legs. With yet another weird thing Jean’s not familiar with. Really, this is what he gets when he doesn’t go out on walks with Mikasa sometimes.] Where do you even come up with these things.

[Knowing how to kidnap people this well… scary.]

Though the details are classified, I have dealt with a number of groups who have utilized hostages and these are common techniques. Work the locking bar to the space between your wrists if possible by grabbing the end with your teeth and tightening it to center as much as possible. Reach out as far as you can with your wrists at as wide of an angle as you can hold them. Elbows out, shoulders in, and slam your wrists against your sternum. This technique works with duct tape as well. Once your wrists are freed, pull your shoelace out of your shoe and feed it around your ankle ties. Rub back and forth against the zip tie while spreading your feet as far apart as you can and the friction will weaken the zip tie until you are able to break it yourself. Carriages often contain a compartment that has a jack for changing wheels underneath the fabric, so look around for that first. You can jack the trunk open easily from within. If not, there is an emergency release hidden underneath the fabric inside of the trunk near the handle. Pry the fabric up behind the handle area and you can unlatch the lock from inside the trunk.

[The space is kinda small for any of that, but not too small, at least. There’s the sound of shuffling and a few ‘Ouw’ as he works … and then an even bigger ow at the end. Sure, he figured it would hurt and he’s kinda used to pain but it was still painful.]

Stupid plastic traps… [Hey, at least it takes him relatively less time than the handcuff thing did! Now to look around to find a jack and to get the damn trunk open… or an emergency hatch whichever comes up first.

It’s the emergency hatch. At least this was a bit easier than the previous predicament… he sighs as he finally gets the trunk open.]

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[ Having come at Jean a couple of times now, Riou is escalating his capture methods so that Jean doesn’t get too used to him and learn to fight back. This video starts with him sniping him with a tranquilizer-laced rubber bullet from on top of a building. When Jean wakes up, he’ll be bound to a chair with elaborately tied rope in what appears to be some kind of meat locker. ]

[Ah, Jean’s bad for thinking Riou’d come at him and thinking that next time he’d fight him. Of course this would happen at some point. Well, at least being tied to a chair isn’t unfamiliar to him… though the guys who did that back then were sloppy and idiots in general. This… was definitely a lot harder to even begin to take off. Besides, the place was uncomfortable. How did he get permission to use a place like this…. Maybe trying to squirm his way out of the ropes would do something. Well, it ends up looking like he’s mostly wiggling in his place. The previous kidnappers really were sloppy…]

Kirstein does have the right idea for rope. The best case scenario, you can cooperate by holding your fists upward so the top of your fingers are facing your captor’s face while they tie. This gives you slack once they’ve finished tying and you can turn your wrists back and forth to loosen the ties. Ropes are simple, and with a little effort, Kirstein will escape.

[ Which he’ll film happening, but he also booby trapped the exit, something you can do in isolated buildings. :D So when Jean tries to escape, he’ll find himself pulled up by a rope snare and hanging upside down from the ceiling by his feet! Double-capture with rope! ]

Good to know I’m finally doing something remotely right… [They are rather easy. Lucky him. At least now he can just get out of this weird place and leave the cleaning up for Riou (as a petty revenge).

Eeeeexcept not.] WOAH AAH! [Up he goes :) ] WHAT NOW?!

When in isolated buildings, watch out for booby traps upon escape. Any professional will have a secondary security system if they feel comfortable leaving their victim alone. If caught in a snare trap without a knife and having potentially injured yourself in your initial escape attempts, you’re in trouble. I recommend sewing a pocket to the inside of your boot for a razor blade for situations like this, as a pro’s secondary trap will likely alert guards to your presence, particularly if you scream like Kirstein.

[Jean blushes at that last remark. He admits he probably should have been more careful or at least not scream on top of his lungs. At least this wasn’t a real situation. At least Jean wasn’t likely going to be kidnapped by anyone else other than Riou (... he hopes).]

Well I don’t have a knife so please get me down…

[ Riou just addresses the camera to end the video instead of getting him down. ]

Now you and Kirstein both know better methods to escape capture. These techniques hurt, but are better than the alternative when your life depends on it. It’s up to you to survive until the next video.