Etcetera

Myriad Reality

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I agree. For all options.

@Armed Forces

Do you have a preferred weapon? There is an additional countermeasure I can install if you would like.

Myriad Reality

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Right. Or implementing a system which performs all the duties of blood in the body, and the necessary means to sustain it.

@Armed Forces

The long-term consequences are also important to factor in.

Myriad Reality

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It’s on the verge of absolute takeover then. I have no opinion on what route will be best as far as actually fixing her, but I can handle the rest. I might also suggest cybernetic augmentation, since the technology and techniques for implementing such are well established.

@Armed Forces

Removing the parasite and augmenting her body to not require blood?

Myriad Reality

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Will she need to be subdued more than she already is?

@Armed Forces

Unfortunately so. Ragnarok has attached itself to her consciousness, and she must be aware.

Myriad Reality

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Hm. I can’t say any of those fall within my skillset. Do you believe the imperfection of the host will make it easier to get rid of? To my knowledge, it was impossible to remove in Crona.

@Armed Forces

I believe you may be able subdue her. And I do believe that their fundamental incompatibility will prove beneficial for us.

Myriad Reality

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Total conversion of?

@Armed Forces

Black blood to some other substance. Preferably one that can sustain her.

Myriad Reality

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What are the viable approaches here?

@Armed Forces

We could attempt to extract her blood, which is a significant medical risk. We could attempt an in-place replacement that may result in further infection. Finally, we could attempt a total conversion. I’m open to additional suggestions if you have them.

Myriad Reality

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A horrible little parasite, that is.

@Armed Forces

Mmm. As a result, if we wish to save her life, our approaches are limited. And as a result of my current condition, I am incapable of serious magical assistance outside of what my lab can produce.

Myriad Reality

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I respect the drive.

@Armed Forces

I've discovered that Ragnarok in this form is not as potent as in Crona's body. It appears Elizabeth has imperfect compatibility as a host.
*An inky blob snakes out of her body before being encompassed in a flash of red light and retreating*
Observe.

Myriad Reality

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*Eyes it over once*
You in recovery? Hoping the best for you. Maybe you should be resting and not working at all.
*Follows you to the tank*

@Armed Forces

Severe recovery—I've diverted half the lab's power to this system, but the remaining energy should be more than sufficient for our purposes.
*Pushes a button on a nearby screen*
But I ought not waste time in rest.