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I'm not the one to ask. I am alone, and do not have tabs on anyone else at the moment. I guarantee some people need it though.

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I'll spare some bots and send them to the area. Is there anything else you think they may need from me?

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Not to my knowledge.

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Understood. I am headed right over,

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Much assured, I'm always happy to gather information on them. Little discoveries can have the biggest impact after all.

*Takes the crystal with one of my amaranthine veins, absorbing it without any visual effect on what already exists, even as it tries desperately to encroach upon my form and convert me fully.*

I do hope you don't mind my choice for subtlety, as it often helps in avoiding conflict or notice from those who'd get in the way.

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*Nods*
Very well. Cutting transmission.
*The hologram blinks out*

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Thank you.

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*Approaches you just moments later from a light pink mist*
You've made a new friend?

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Indeed. Just through that portal. Their name is Regan, and they are quite powerful. A grand new asset to our family.

*motions to Fall*

We also have Fall, who wishes to aid us in our journey.

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* you find it almost overwhelming to fight against*

They cannot detect amaranthine. They lack the tools to do so.

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*Curtsies to Fall*
A familiar face, actually. A pleasure to have you.

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*were she conceptually or physically fighting against it, she would find it impossible.*
*however she's simply using the Flame of Spite's properties to isolate, break, and deny connections as a way to slow the encroachment by a heck ton*
*Nods my head, agreeing*

Even so, I don't believe they'll remain that way forever. With all due respect sir.
I'm well aware I'm missing an opportunity in choosing to remain subtle, but I believe that it will be to our eventual benefit.
Especially if they can't discern me from my counterpart.

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Home? I've never has a home before...

*Looks around at everyone, despite being the scariest being in the vicinity I look a little out of my elements.*

I...Do like the idea of a home.

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Ezzy: you are deserving of a home, as are all of us. You've found one within the Amaranthine. It is good to see you again.

*a man in worn steel armor with blue cloth walks up to you, stabs my sword into the ground to get it off my shoulder*

I look forward to fighting the good fight alongside you, brethren.

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*Nods and holds out my hand, the amaranthine veins suddenly converging to cover the entirety of it as I smile*

Nice to see you again. I do hope my counterpart didn't give you too much trouble. We've gone our own ways since her creation.

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... you make a valid point. Don't get hurt.

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*Gently shakes your hand a single time*
Likewise with mine. I don't anticipate things being as difficult as the initial encounter.

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Thank you sir. And of course, it wouldn't make sense to risk the disadvantage.
Should I go greet my brothers and sisters, or is meeting and establishing rapport with the rest of the recon team of a higher priority?

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*after the handshake, I put my hand to my forehead while closing my eyes and sighing*
Bleh, that encounter certainly was a hassle and a half to deal with. Gotta give my counterpart a punch for it next time I see her.

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I don't foresee our counterparts being a problem in the future. We have our bearings with existing now. Much more prepared.

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Much more prepared as in plans, or as in our metaphorical footing?