Etcetera

Myriad Reality

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The complexity of this situation exploded in the blink of an eye. It was so easy before...

@Multifarious

It has changed remarkably. I can't help but question why.

Myriad Reality

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I couldn’t do it even if it was my own brother in your place.

@Valiance

Then this might be an unpleasant first impression.

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I’ve never gotten to see them mad...

@Unhinged

*Looks upward with a trace of unease in my voice that isn't reflected by my metallic features*
Perhaps you will have that opportunity today.

Myriad Reality

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There are spiritual elements to the... Elements. And the spirits that rest here are picky about those who may be here.
*The sky seems to darken very quickly, as though a storm were setting in*

@Valiance

I don't suppose you could barter with those spirits on my behalf?

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The initial descriptions of your lab did not present this kind of danger as any sort of possibility.

@Multifarious

My lab is capable of more than I had anticipated. This level of intelligence was not designed by my hand.

Myriad Reality

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A fake world with real consequences?...

@Multifarious

That is unfortunately a very real possibility.

Myriad Reality

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You lack any sort of attachment to the Hidden Elements. Unlike the three of us.

@Valiance

Will that be an issue?

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There’s no way this is real. We know where Rythian is really at right this moment.

@Unhinged

My greatest concern is that it would not be infeasible for the device to interleave a fabricated world and the real one.

Myriad Reality

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You’re standing on very important, hallowed ground, Data. Not a common privilege for the Unattuned.

@Valiance

I'm afraid I may need to be brought up to speed in regards to your terminology.

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.