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*In the same time as I scramble to my feet, a path through the device melts in front of us, becoming so hot itself that even the most solid of metal flows away with incredible viscosity, yet staying completely insulated from transferring heat to any external systems before re-solidifying on the floor*
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*Exposed wires arc with bright blue electricity, charging the passageway, from which a control room is visible on the other side*