CIRCUIT

A city from the Soviet era. A cluster of five-story buildings with old apartments and worn paint. The streets were Severnaya, Kotova, Kirova, Musorgskaya, Paporotnikovaya, Kholodnaya, and Sabaneeva. The yellow windows of the houses glowed in the cities, contrasting with the dark winter sky. The snow blanket made the streets and roads unusually quiet and calm. City lights twinkled in the distance, creating whimsical patterns against the night sky.
Severnaya 55 is an old five-story building with four entrances. The building is painted an old, faded yellow. The lights are almost never on.

Spore Syndrome is a recently developed condition. Its danger is very high. Symptoms of Spore Syndrome include:
1.- The infected person has slightly bulging eyes, a constant small smile, confused and quiet speech
2. Constantly bulging eyes, a wide smile, and incoherent speech. The infected person may exhibit strange behavior, such as licking the wall. There are signs of thirst and insatiable hunger, even after eating a lot.
3. The infected person's limbs begin to gradually lengthen and their height rapidly increases. Their body begins to rapidly lose weight. They often stare at one point and stand almost flush against the wall.
4. Manifestations of psychosis and problems with consciousness. The infected person has no idea who they are, what they want, or where they are. Their height exceeds 3 meters. Personality disintegration progresses.
5. Potential danger to others. Aggression, psychosis and attacks. Eliminate.

Spore Syndrome begins its progression in the brain, gradually poisoning the mind, causing the body and brain to mutate.

Junior administrative officers monitor the situation in certain neighborhoods of Bahran-9.
Your uniform looks like the 2005 police uniform. You have a red armband with two letters H.O. on your sleeve.
Every day you are gathered in one room where you are sprayed with a certain substance against infections.

It's essential to treat your carpets twice a week. 9% vinegar is the only household chemical capable of creating an acidic environment directly in concrete spores, thereby inhibiting infestation. Chlorine is not recommended due to the O-41 flu's resistance to alkaline solutions. We highly recommend hanging 3 to 6 rugs over every possible area of ​​your apartment. This will create a natural compress that can reduce the incidence of initial anomalies and prevent further infestations. Spray the carpets with vinegar several times a week. If any visible anomalies are detected, contact headquarters and request an Iodine-resorcinol-A solution. This solution will help minimize infestation for a long time. We use this chemical at large-scale facilities such as M-1, government buildings, and nuclear power plants. The latter are treated especially carefully due to their danger.

Lost contact with the group after being distracted by an anomaly? Don't panic.
Step ONE: Follow the simulation rules. Stay still. Don't make any sudden movements. Don't show fear, especially if there are mimics nearby.
Step TWO: If you can't find your radio, you're near a deep level in a remote area. Don't go any further, especially if you hear someone calling you. Try to return the same way.
Step THREE: Assess the danger ahead. Remember, the 'Watcher,' the 'Tunnelman,' and the 'Colossus' are considered critical.
Step Four: If you find yourself in an empty room with no windows or doors, go to the nearest corner and close your eyes without moving for 45 minutes. Sometimes this is enough time for the space to reorganize.
Step FIVE: If you haven't been able to find your way out for several days, remember the emergency protocol. Your watch contains a combined spore capsule. It will cause acute spore syndrome, but will preserve your sanity for the next four days. Use only as a last resort.

It's not water anymore.
The spore substrate appears as a dark, oily liquid and can cause severe mutations. To avoid infection, follow these guidelines:

1. Never touch black water, let alone drink it. Spore concentrations in the substrate can reach critical levels. Even brief contact can lead to infection.
2. Use of a respirator is mandatory in all areas. The longer you spend in a room with water, the more spores accumulate in your lungs. Furthermore, some areas contain parasites that can enter the body through the respiratory tract.
3. Food in contaminated areas is only partially safe. The more liquid it contains, the more likely it is to be replaced by spores. Whenever possible, consume only dry food.
4. When in contact with infected people, always protect your mucous membranes. Microparticles of spores can enter the body even during conversation. Kissing and any physical contact are strictly prohibited.
5. The real spore substrate has a distinct metallic odor. However, some objects are inhabited by a "dummy" entity. It can douse its prey with a pseudo-substrate that smells like gasoline. Good luck!