Armed Forces

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Valiance>

*Aims the blaster at the gun and takes several shots at its barrel before training on its wielder*

@System

*Tries to pry the gun from the ground, but the magenta force seems to keep it anchored in place as the shots snap it to pieces in a few hits, and the remainder blast me, dropping me to the floor*

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Armed Forces>

*Grabs Akora and hits the ground, returning my own volley of shots from a single-handed blaster*

@System

*One plinks off my shoulder plate, causing me to recoil as I dip behind an adobe house*

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Valiance>

*Follows through*

@System

*In response to your footsteps hitting the dirt, I whip around, train my ain on you and fire teal bolts out of a rifle at each of you*

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Armed Forces>

*Clenches my fist and glares at you with deadly intent, then glances over at the third man and restrains myself*
So help me...

@Galaxy Raider

There's the Waternaux I know. Come along, I'd hate to waste any more of your time.
*The three of us disappear in unison*

Myriad Reality

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*Tenses up for a moment, quickly masking a sudden expression of fear*
Tch... I had no idea he was still kicking.
*Chuckles mildly, laughing it off*
I didn't realize we were playing like that. Fine, you win. Let's take a tour.

@Galaxy Raider

*Smiles*
You're going to be thrilled. For what it's worth, we won't plan to keep you, unlike a few of your other friends. You may or may not see them there, depending on factors.
*Pats you on the back*
Good work against that Nemid fella. Glad it worked out that you didn't need your whole team to get the job done, yeah?

Myriad Reality

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Peh. If that's what you wanted, you shouldn't have been the one to come. Send someone else, then I'll be glad to have a look at the progress.

@Galaxy Raider

I did say these were terms you were going to accept.
*Steps to the side*

Myriad Reality

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*Stops leaning on the boulder and stands straight up, glancing up then looking at you for the first time*
You're not saying-

@Galaxy Raider

Yes, boy. All this time, our people have lived. Regrown, in secret. And now, we're ready. And upon looking outward, finding you, we noticed your accomplishments and decided to come to you directly. We want to show you our new world and how far we've come, to see if you'd like to return. Your skill will make a valuable asset to the cause.

Myriad Reality

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Well quit that and get to the point. Save us both the trouble. There will be no conflict today. You're a lone remnant, a shadow of a former government long since gone and that I do not care for anymore. And that includes petty quarrels based on the past.

@Galaxy Raider

It's not a yes or no proposal, Mr. Waternaux. It's the sort where you listen to the terms, and follow accordingly. Because you're right, I am a shadow of a former government. But a "lone remnant" you say? No, far from it, old friend.
*A fleet of enormous ships fill the sky, blinking into reality from nowhere*

Myriad Reality

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I don't care if we share the same dead place of origin, you and I have never been, and never will be buddy-buddy enough for me to "indulge" you.

@Galaxy Raider

I know. And to be honest, I wasn't hoping you would. I was hoping for more of a natural build up to my proposal, see.

Myriad Reality

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*Is standing, leaning with my back against the boulder, watching the sunset as its light reflects of the earth's shining surface like glass. I don't turn to look at you in any way*
I just thought I was hearing ghosts. In fact, I still feel that way. Now I'm just seeing them too.

@Galaxy Raider

I assure you of the integrity of my livelihood. Now, care to indulge me, Mr. Waternaux?