Etcetera

Myriad Reality

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This feels different than the previous rooms. Do we continue operating as we have been?

@Multifarious

...
*Shakes my head*
We need to be much more careful. There's a chance this may be real. Or...

Myriad Reality

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...

@Valiance

Rythian, it's Data. I apologize if we've disturbed you.

Myriad Reality

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That doesn’t explain how it actually knows him!

@Unhinged

There are... a handful of possible scenarios.

Myriad Reality

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I was just here!

@Unhinged

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Your lab must be capable of learning.

@Multifarious

Precisely my thoughts. Your journey likely provided the system with some additional level of insight.

Myriad Reality

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*My eyes widen slightly in bewilderment*
There's no way.

@Multifarious

*Looks around with an intense curiosity*
I take it this place is meaningful to you?

Myriad Reality

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*Follows you, looking around at them in silent curiosity*

@Multifarious

*The room around us shimmers as the Studying Grounds pieces itself together and Rythian gradually comes into focus in front of us*

Myriad Reality

*Waits*

Myriad Reality

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*Scratches my chin*
Iiif you say so.

@Unhinged

Let’s go.
*Enters the next room, technicolor lights flashing around me when I step in*

Myriad Reality

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Uh, how long?

@Unhinged

Longer than we have to wait. Let's continue, and I'll deal with the consequences when the time comes.

Myriad Reality

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That's a good call.
*Leaves through a rift to my homeworld*

@Multifarious

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*Comes back*
I think we're just in reality.

@Unhinged

*Glances outside*
As for myself, heuristics may take a long time to complete.