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Most are, I’d say. The ones that enough of the masses care about anyway.

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That makes enough sense.
*Pokes my head through the main door to make sure Avis is gone and mumbles under my breath*
No respect for the dead...

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These measures are necessary for artifacts with active hostiles and unknown properties.
*The door swings open to a room full of nothing but piercing light, and I step through*

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My condolences.

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*Walks through as well, not reacting to the light at all*

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You could call it that. This is where our adventure begins. Well, it doesn't start here every time, but this one starts here.

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*Once Shinji walks through, the doors close and the light weaves itself into a sterile white travel lab, blemished by obsidian pillars dotted across the grounds*
Welcome. I apologize for the lengthy man-trap.

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So…what now?

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No biggie. I can tell you take it seriously.

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You use magic, right? I’ve been looking for someone like you.
*Points down*
We need to get there.

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*looks down, a magic circle forming around my irises and the circles spin, clearing and enhancing my vision to see underneath the water*

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It's fine. Those creatures are all like that.

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*A sunken city sits dead far below the surface of the water, reached by little light*

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I assume you’re aiding Shinji in this endeavor?

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Hmm…
*the circles shrink and flash green, zooming in my vision and scanning for any life in and around the city*

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*The city is crawling with dangerous sea life, both large and small*

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I don’t have what it would take to argue with you. But I try to avoid generalizations, myself.

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*Smoothly finishes off the last of the water, thinking something over*
...Alright, you’ve earned it. I’ll show you.

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I guess I am.
*Shrugs*
He asked nicely enough.

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What are you looking for in here?
*the circles dissipate and I look at you*