Spiritblitz

Myriad Reality

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He’s right.
*A shape shimmers next to the edge of the forest*
You’re untrained, but you’re going to pick up something new. I hope you learn quickly.

@Techspert

*stares at the shape*
I was told that I was by a few people, let’s hope they weren’t lying.

Myriad Reality

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*A deer-like creature drinks from the stream in the distance, and a butterfly swoops into a nearby forest across the brook*
We’re early.
*Checks my pocket watch, lacquered blue*

@Techspert

From what my brother told me, silence in places like this means there is something nearby. Something dangerous.

Myriad Reality

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*We immediately exit to a real riverbank at sunset, trickling softly in a silent valley*

@Techspert

*inspects the surroundings*

Myriad Reality

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*Looks back at you, inches from the sand*
...It’s inevitable.

@Techspert

…
*stares at you for a moment with concern and follows you*

Myriad Reality

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*Raises an eyebrow but says nothing as I slide the slab back in place and head toward the wall we came from, now just a waterfall of sand*

@Techspert

*follows*
You've gone though a lot, haven't you?

Myriad Reality

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I hope they are.
*Packs several spare magazines and closes up the compartment, turning toward the stairs*
After we save my sister, I’ll get you whatever you want.

@Techspert

*stretches my back and massages my sides, groaning*
Alright, lemme just do something real quick.
*pulls out a large box that was attached to my waist and opens it up, I insert three vials that are red green and yellow into slots. The device spins and drains the vials into a larger one and grab the side of the box and pull, revealing a syringe gun that the large vial is attached to*
A little “pick me up”.
*stabs my arm and pulls the trigger, releasing the liquid into my body and my breathing slows, I slide it back in the pack and insert three orange vials that have blue particles within, the process repeats and I take out the gun and holster it in a shoulder holster, placing the pack back on my belt*

Myriad Reality

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I started with guns. These two. I’ve since made some modifications.
*Touches my finger to the bottom of the barrel, which has been sharpened to a fine edge, drawing a thin line of blood*
Firearms have... issues. But without my scythe, I don’t have a choice.

@Techspert

They appear really reliable. Kinda like my first sniper. Though I do like my modulars.
*sighs*
I need some food after all this is calmed down.

Myriad Reality

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*Flips another hidden lid, revealing dual pistols crossed on a stand; one is glazed a brilliant sky blue, and the other a deep nebula lavender, engraved the names “Day” and “Dream” respectively*
...
*Retrieves the pistols and turns them over in my hands before looking at you with a mellow nod*
For us to kill this parasite.

@Techspert

*stares in in bewilderment*
Wh-What is going on? You use guns??

Myriad Reality

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*Leading to the chamber is a set of immaculate onyx stairs leading into a concealed lower room.
We don't have much time!
*Hustles down the stairs, and in the chamber sits a small shrine with an image of Midnight, surrounded by flickering candles on either side and relics from our past and home*

@Techspert

For what?
*follows closely behind you*

Myriad Reality

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This one, yes. I don't have a choice.
*Steps toward the stone and pushes it to the side with serious exertion, and reveals a secret chamber underneath*

@Techspert

Innnteresting.