Armed Forces

Myriad Reality

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Yep, that one, that one I expected. We probably need to find some cool, hidden-away IT closet somewhere.
*Strides toward the entrance, swinging my arms*

@Webmaster

*Calmly adjusts the break line on my jacket as I walk behind you. Two of the soldier break from the perimeter and also follow*
Is anyone else home?

Myriad Reality

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Do you know where that footage would be?

@Webmaster

I can figure it out, assuming it exists. I can tell you from here that we’ll need to head inside, as a first step.

Myriad Reality

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Well, I sure do try. What do we need to do to clear our name?

@Webmaster

I was hoping someone who was here for the catastrophe would be around. In lieu of that, I’m hoping to see some security footage so I can verify what happened myself.

Myriad Reality

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So you're thinking it was...
*Shifts my eyes to either side and speaks in a hushed tone*
A setup?

@Webmaster

I’m thinking there’s some truth not being provided from somewhere, I’ll say that much. But I know figuring out what it is won’t be too much of a problem, since you’re good people.

Myriad Reality

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I'm a little offended that these people are roping me into this mess!
*Opens up a comic book with a thwap of paper rustling open*
Have they seen my release schedule? I don't have time to do something like that!

@Webmaster

Take solace in the fact that I mean the collective “you”. The name “Surprise!” specifically isn’t gonna be showing up on any most wanted lists.

Myriad Reality

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Wait, back up, whadduya mean cries wolf? There are two veeeeery different directions that can go.

@Webmaster

People are not happy that this happened on your turf and want to blame you.

Myriad Reality

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Y'know, I was gonna ask if this was official business or not, but I think I answered my own question.

@Webmaster

It’s only kind of official business. People died here, and I know you lot well enough that when someone cries wolf on a bad deed being your fault, it’s probably not true. I’m here to get out ahead of more official, and less friendly efforts.

Myriad Reality

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*Shuffles around more of the formerly living dust*
When did you get here?

@Webmaster

Minutes ago.
*Looks past you and gives a signal toward the ship we rode here, and it lifts off and starts to fly around while low to the ground*

Myriad Reality

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I just got here, sorry. What about you and your compatriots with guns?

@Webmaster

What about us?

Myriad Reality

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*Looks down, then up at you, then down again, then tepidly shuffles to another spot on the floor*
Sorry Joe.

@Webmaster

How long have you been here? No chance you’ve seen any survivors, assuming there are any?