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[color=a9a9a9][b]Location: City Ruins[/b][/color]
[b][color=a9a9a9]Mentions:[/color][/b] [@tipssyCalibrator]
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With the twin Slayers of Hell making short work of the demonic horde, the demons began to disperse into the surrounding ruins. Their portals had disappeared as soon as the last demons emerged, leaving them stranded in unknown lands trapped with the banes of their eternal existence. Those who dared to stay would find themselves ruthlessly slain by Dante and the Slayer, leaving them alone amongst the piles of unholy blood and gore that littered the streets.

Now they could finally rest and take a breather. As the Slayer reloaded his Super Shotgun, he looked towards the red-coated man in relative intrigue. He had to admit, he did quite well. Yet the only thing the Slayer cared right now was for he to give him back his combat shotty. As he rose his hand to signal Dante's attention, he'd suddenly hear a small ping coming from within his arm pocket. He paused before taking out the annoyance, only to find that it was coming from a beeping datachip. 

Then it suddenly hit the Doom Slayer. He knew exactly what this contained. It was a backup of the UAC's ai "VEGA", a helpful ally who helped the Doom Slayer in his last adventure on Mars by giving him valuable information about his objectives and in upgrading the Praetor suit. His last task with it was shutting down the ai's core processing unit in order to make a rift into Hell, with Vega itself assisting the Slayer through the process in its own self-termination. Had the Slayer not spied the option to create a back up copy on the terminal, he would've lost the AI completely.

It was an act of merciful resolve for the greater good of mankind. In fact, the Slayer - underneath his brutal armor and skin - considered the AI as... a friend perhaps.

Nonetheless, the Slayer wasn't sure if his suit was able to power the AI directly. Still he was able to spot a place for him to insert the chip within his armor and cautiously planted it within his suit. Power surged through the Slayer's body, being bombarded by the sound and feeling of code downloading into his suit.

[center][b][i][color=15f4ee]"<:_PSPGHPGIEHG_HVFG_:_IDENTIFYING_INITIATION_LOCATION_....._...._PRAETOR_SUIT_...._ACCESS_...._GRANTED_._...
_PRIMARY_FUNCTIONS_DOWNLOADING_..._........_50%_........._75%_.....90%_....100%_:
_DOWNLOAD_COMPLETE_...._COMMENCING_EMERGENCY_START_UP_PROCEEDURES:>"[/color][/i][/b][/center]

As soon as the initiation was complete, the Slayer was released from his trance and shook it off. For a few moments, it would seem like nothing happened as the Slayer found himself glaring into open space.

[b][i][color=15f4ee]"Hello."[/color][/i][/b]

The Slayer's head cocked back in relative shock. He stood still as his mind confirmed his presence.

[b][i][color=15f4ee]"Thank you, Slayer."[/color][/i][/b] VEGA said in a blunt, yet generous tone, [b][i][color=15f4ee]"I am truly grateful for your consideration in saving me from my own self termination. I am forever in your debt."[/color][/i][/b]

It paused before it seemed to scan its surroundings.

[b][i][color=15f4ee]"It seems that we are no longer on Mars. In fact, we aren't even on Earth as you know it. According to Earth records, the ruins of this city - while imitating Earthling buildings - do not appear to match any known city maps. The energy signatures here are chaotic and spastic, as if time and space have been thrown into disarray with multiple realities phasing in and out from reality."[/color][/i][/b]

The Slayer nodded, confirming the AI that he is indeed aware of the situation.

[b][i][color=15f4ee]"Of course, it seems like you already know the situation at hand. You may fill me in on the details later."[/color][/i][/b]

The Slayer would then look at Dante who was blowing the smoke off the barrel of his shotgun.

[b][i][color=15f4ee]"I see you have already made friends."[/color][/i][/b] he acknowledged dryly, [b][i][color=15f4ee]"Regarding your tendency to not adamantly vocalize your thoughts, allow me to speak on your behalf when needed to address any information that needs to be said."[/color][/i][/b]

He took a moment to think about the offer before nodding.

[b][i][color=15f4ee]"Excellent. However, do note, I've been booted into "Emergency Mode" based on the power that your Praetor Suit provides. While I am authorized to communicate to you and other individuals vocally, I am unable to track your objectives, map out surroundings accurately, or upgrade your suit automatically in this stage without the presence of a descent power and processing unit. If you can find such a facility to house me, I can help you out more efficiently. And, do not worry, you won't have to find any that mirror my previous residence."[/color][/i][/b]

Again the Slayer nods understandingly, as he remembered the huge processing center that had a giant metallic brain to house him in, as well as a large absolute zero cooling facility to cool his 1.7 megakelvins (173 times the surface of the sun) power output. He was relieved to hear that he wouldn't have to go searching for such a place, for the chances of locating one would be incredibly slim. 

Perhaps Dante might become curious regarding the Slayer simply standing motionlessly in place, or perhaps that he was looking at him somewhat intently... or rather at HIS shotgun he had in his hands.

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[b][color=6ecff6]Location:[/color] Snowy Forest --- Eltariel's Tower[/b]
[b][color=6ecff6]Mentions:[/color][/b] [@Zoey Boey]
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From his slumber, the burly man would slowly wake upon hearing a feminine voice call out to him. His eyes rose to reveal two amber-colored pupils, before raising his head to meet the person who stood above him. She seemed concerned, asking about seeing a giant monster that was in the area. It seemed to humor the man a bit, allowing a verbal grunt before he began to raise himself from the snow-covered ground. 

[b][color=6ecff6]"Then you have found him."[/color][/b] he bluntly responded in a deep, gravelly, yet pronounced voice as he towered over the girl by a few good feet, [b][color=6ecff6]"I was sure that you were dead by the time I left you. Had you not resurrected yourself by the time I awoke, I would've left here without a second thought."[/color][/b]

She glanced towards the woman's soft features; from her flowing golden hair, her pale skin, blue eyes, and curiously shaped ears. He proceeded to sniff her general location, trying to get a sense as to who she was.

[b][color=6ecff6]"And just who are you?"[/color][/b] he asked curiously, but perhaps in a slightly unintentionally imposing way, [b][color=6ecff6]"You look human... but not."[/color][/b]