Memory

Myriad Reality

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Not open it, no. I'm not that stupid. I never want him getting out, no matter what is in there. But to find a way to peer inside? Even if just with math and not our eyes.

@GalaxyRaider

And who will that help?

Myriad Reality

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Nemid frequently monologued to me about not wanting to hurt anyone... No, not just that. That he wouldn't hurt anyone. And things he said have been playing in my head over and over and over for so long now, that I'm starting to wonder if... If there might still be truth to that.

@GalaxyRaider

*Pauses for a moment*
You want to open the spoils and see if there might be living being inside. Am I correct?

Myriad Reality

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*Raises my hands up in mock surrender*
I know, I know. I've got no stake in your battles already fought but what's done is done. Which is why I hate to say that I'm not actually here to save any lives at all.

@GalaxyRaider

Then, tell me.
*Unfolds my glasses and puts them on my face*
Why exactly are you here?

Myriad Reality

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*Sighs*
I'm hoping for proof of a better outcome. A lot of people gave up everything to stop Nemid.

@GalaxyRaider

Some of those same individuals fought tooth and nail against a permanent solution to that problem, as I'm sure you're aware. And because of that choice, Tier Five has returned to the old way of doing things.

Myriad Reality

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I'm hoping there will be one significant reason less to do that, after today. But that's what I'm here to find out.

@GalaxyRaider

And what do you hope to accomplish?

Myriad Reality

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Well, for your sake, those things sound nice. I can’t imagine a more private office.

@GalaxyRaider

Peaceful enough. Though I anticipate a move after today's visit.

Myriad Reality

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*Glances around at the mechanisms surrounding us, not just looking at them, but also seemingly through them conpletely*
It does. Out of curiosity, has any of this had to come to use?

@GalaxyRaider

*You find the gears turn endlessly by no visible mechanism in an aimless shallow construct, just past what is visible of the facade to the eye*
I am not a particularly interesting target. But this facility does prove useful to me for administration purposes.

Myriad Reality

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*Nods*
Of course, of course.
*Follows you back through into the structure*

@GalaxyRaider

*Travels through one of the spoke corridors from the main chamber, which eventually turns a corner toward a structure made of gears of varying materials, which twist and open up into a room lined with glass on the inside, displaying the basic gearing mechanisms from the inside*
Please, after you. Given your own strengths, I would assume a setting like this might bring you some comfort.

Myriad Reality

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The lighting does it more favors up here than down there, I’m sure.
*Extends a hand*

@GalaxyRaider

All necessary precautions, I assure you.
*Shakes your hand with a firm grip but surprisingly light touch*
Come in; keeping conversations private is easier surrounded by walls and halls.

Myriad Reality

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*Follows its ascent from the point it comes into view, waits a moment after it’s halted, then steps onto the platform near the chasm’s edge*

@GalaxyRaider

*Steps out onto the balcony to meet you, which is cooled by a calm breeze*
Beautiful, isn't it?