Memory

Myriad Reality

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First of all, most of the being who attempted to take control have abandoned their goal but are closely supervised. Though there are a select few who stil have desire to create their own system. Some of which you may have encountered or are familiar to you. One of whom is in contact with your son. I will return to that later.
*slides you some documents an two folders along some data disks*
The discs within contain the data that details the “participants” of the Balkan System and is organized by active and inactive. Sreig Custos and Spirit Blitz have been great assets in keeping things in control, as their values are in line with ours and the would be considered allies.

@Zealz

*Nods*
As you predicted, the human boy did prove useful in cementing this System, and he did not make himself a problem during the final push. However, the System changes include the unfortunate side effect of emboldening enemies of Tier Five. Be on guard.

Myriad Reality

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That is reassuring. I do need to take breaks every so often.
*pulls out a couple of folders from my cloak*
Maybe I can stop by while you are recovering to keep you company and catch up?

@Zealz

Of course, let’s hear your updates.

Myriad Reality

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*moves my chair closer to you*
it has been some time since we’ve had time to sit and talk.

@Zealz

We should have more flexibility now that the clock has stopped.

Myriad Reality

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I have you to thank for that, fundamentally.

@Zealz

Along with the strength you’ve developed on your own.
*Waves you over*
Come, have a drink if you’d like. We have much to discuss.

Myriad Reality

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*flips a page then looks at my hand*
Despite having a power nerf, it has done wonders with my stabilization efforts. Allows for a lower profile.

@Zealz

*Moves on to binding the next set of pages*
Not that you were lacking. You seem to well for yourself without any help from the System.

Myriad Reality

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*rests my head on one hand as I flip the page*
Despite the injuries you have sustained, I am glad everything worked out in the end.
*flips a page again*
That previous system was a chore to deal with, but it was a good lesson for my men.

@Zealz

*My shoulders relax at the comment*
Yes, doomsday finally avoided after untold cycles. Neither of us will miss it.

Myriad Reality

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*flips the the page*
You would be in much worse of state if you didn’t.
*glances at you*
It’s good to see you are better off than expected, I will say. I know it has been said to you before, but do try to rest as much as possible.
*turns my head to you*
Who knows how badly you’ve been hit in the head, some of the group find it the best target to hit.

@Zealz

I'm afraid I have no choice.
*Binds a set of papers together with a small cord*
I can't afford to accelerate my own healing. Even Rica risks crossing my backfire limit.

Myriad Reality

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*pokes my head and smiles when I find you, running my hands along one of the shelves and effortlessly removes a book as I stride past*
It seems my warning about Gajeel was taken into account, I’m glad. Though, I had a feeling you were already thinking up something to prepare against him.
*sits down next to you and opens the book, reading the contents within*

@Zealz

*Smiles as you enter*
I heeded your advice. As you can see—
*Lifts an arm*
It indeed cost me.

Myriad Reality

*walks around a library peeking corners, occasionally looking at the books as I pass them by*

@Zealz

*Sits at a desk deep in the chambers, studying documents and still badly injured from the previous conflict, splints just barely visible along my limbs except at the joints*

Myriad Reality

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No! You can't—

@Techspert

Old man: ...
*Whispers into the surrounding space beyond our tent*
Young boy: How are you going to touch him with the river's blessing?
Old man: Although the twelve of us are forbidden from harming him, we have a thread at our disposal.
Adult woman: And our most impactful options don't touch him at all.