[IC] Myriad Reality

[Melodious]

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Surely middle ground exists.

@System

To my understanding, it’s a shoot first kind of ordeal. So I didn’t think so, before.
…
But, maybe it’s lucky for me that you’re my first encounter then.

[System]

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To my understanding, it’s a shoot first kind of ordeal. So I didn’t think so, before.
…
But, maybe it’s lucky for me that you’re my first encounter then.

@Melodious

You’re not the only entity who has caught the attention of the element users. Perhaps if you were to aid in tracking down the other, they would be more receptive to your cause.

[Melodious]

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You’re not the only entity who has caught the attention of the element users. Perhaps if you were to aid in tracking down the other, they would be more receptive to your cause.

@System

*Inhales and remains silent for a moment*
And you know them well enough to say that’s a possibility with confidence?

[System]

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*Inhales and remains silent for a moment*
And you know them well enough to say that’s a possibility with confidence?

@Melodious

I do not. But I know of three you can likely trust.

[Melodious]

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I do not. But I know of three you can likely trust.

@System

… Go on.

[System]

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… Go on.

@Melodious

Akora, a girl in the previous chamber, would be your best initial contact.

[Melodious]

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Akora, a girl in the previous chamber, would be your best initial contact.

@System

You’re here with one, I see. And your intention in coming here wasn’t to hunt me down? Like I’m assuming was done with the people I sealed in said previous chamber.

[System]

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You’re here with one, I see. And your intention in coming here wasn’t to hunt me down? Like I’m assuming was done with the people I sealed in said previous chamber.

@Melodious

We’ve been ignorant of exactly what or who has been involved since the beginning. Now we understand who, but do not know why or how.

[Valiance]

.

[Melodious]

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We’ve been ignorant of exactly what or who has been involved since the beginning. Now we understand who, but do not know why or how.

@System

What happened upstairs when you figured out who that was?

[System]

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What happened upstairs when you figured out who that was?

@Melodious

Combat ensued. Did you sense the resulting explosion?

[Melodious]

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Combat ensued. Did you sense the resulting explosion?

@System

I was paying attention to other things. But I knew there has been fighting outside for a minute. Upstairs and in the villa.

[System]

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I was paying attention to other things. But I knew there has been fighting outside for a minute. Upstairs and in the villa.

@Melodious

I'm not convinced either of them is dead, unfortunately.

[Melodious]

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I'm not convinced either of them is dead, unfortunately.

@System

Do they deserve to be?

[System]

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Do they deserve to be?

@Melodious

One does, no doubt. The other, I can't say for certain. But my contacts claim he does.

[Melodious]

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One does, no doubt. The other, I can't say for certain. But my contacts claim he does.

@System

*Furrows my brow, crosses my arms and looks down*
… If I take your advice, I’d better not regret it.

[System]

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*Furrows my brow, crosses my arms and looks down*
… If I take your advice, I’d better not regret it.

@Melodious

With your skill, certainly you can change your decision at any time.

[Melodious]

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With your skill, certainly you can change your decision at any time.

@System

Correct… Flattery or not.

[System]

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Correct… Flattery or not.

@Melodious

*Shrugs*
Then there's little to fear. While I'm on the subject, what is this library?

[Melodious]

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*Shrugs*
Then there's little to fear. While I'm on the subject, what is this library?

@System

I dunno. Just an ancient abandoned reservoir of information, but I have no clue about anything deeper.