[IC] Myriad Reality

[Melodious]

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Which people are you referring to? The Hidden Elements masters?

@System

Whoever the peacekeepers are. The people who "keep the balance" or whatever. I was told people would start looking for me if I did this.

[System]

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Whoever the peacekeepers are. The people who "keep the balance" or whatever. I was told people would start looking for me if I did this.

@Melodious

Who told you that? And what exactly are you doing?

[Melodious]

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Who told you that? And what exactly are you doing?

@System

*Backs away a step, and assumes a mildly defensive stance*
I'm learning.

[System]

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*Backs away a step, and assumes a mildly defensive stance*
I'm learning.

@Melodious

*Maintains a relaxed posture*
Learning what? The Elements?

[Melodious]

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*Maintains a relaxed posture*
Learning what? The Elements?

@System

Of course. No other reason to be in a place like this, unless you know something I don't?

[System]

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Of course. No other reason to be in a place like this, unless you know something I don't?

@Melodious

I predict the reality of the situation is much the other way around. More importantly, why?

[Melodious]

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I predict the reality of the situation is much the other way around. More importantly, why?

@System

Why not?
*My shoulders relax a tad*
I'm not sure how much you know, but I assume you know at least that knowledge is dangerous... In the context of these elements anyway.

[System]

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Why not?
*My shoulders relax a tad*
I'm not sure how much you know, but I assume you know at least that knowledge is dangerous... In the context of these elements anyway.

@Melodious

I do know that much. So why engage?

[Melodious]

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I do know that much. So why engage?

@System

Opportunity knocks. Something like this is the answer to everything, Data.

[System]

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Opportunity knocks. Something like this is the answer to everything, Data.

@Melodious

Everything in what sense? Some personal objective of yours?

[Melodious]

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Everything in what sense? Some personal objective of yours?

@System

No matter how capable I am, Plouton knows everything. He's in every crevice in my head, and I can't beat him. He knows everything... But, with an ability that is literally dangerous for him to read from my mind, suddenly the tides shift. Suddenly, I can taste true freedom.

[System]

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No matter how capable I am, Plouton knows everything. He's in every crevice in my head, and I can't beat him. He knows everything... But, with an ability that is literally dangerous for him to read from my mind, suddenly the tides shift. Suddenly, I can taste true freedom.

@Melodious

By placing yourself into the same danger. And who's to say that he won't adopt the same risk you are now?

[Melodious]

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By placing yourself into the same danger. And who's to say that he won't adopt the same risk you are now?

@System

Like I said, opportunity knocks. You can't just suddenly delve into this realm of knowledge because you want to, but circumstances changed for me. I can get away with it, but if he tries, he's done. It's over.

[System]

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Like I said, opportunity knocks. You can't just suddenly delve into this realm of knowledge because you want to, but circumstances changed for me. I can get away with it, but if he tries, he's done. It's over.

@Melodious

Even if it comes at the expense of others?

[Melodious]

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Even if it comes at the expense of others?

@System

Assuming everyone else leaves me be, there is no one else being exposed to risk here.

[System]

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Assuming everyone else leaves me be, there is no one else being exposed to risk here.

@Melodious

Why is anyone after you, then?

[Melodious]

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Why is anyone after you, then?

@System

*Tilts my head as though I am listening to someone*
Because they assume I am illegitimate. Which is apparently a fair assumption, but I'm not unworthy. I'm just "Unmarked".

[System]

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*Tilts my head as though I am listening to someone*
Because they assume I am illegitimate. Which is apparently a fair assumption, but I'm not unworthy. I'm just "Unmarked".

@Melodious

If that outcome is what you seek, then why would you not cooperate? Reason with them?

[Melodious]

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If that outcome is what you seek, then why would you not cooperate? Reason with them?

@System

*Speaks with abhorrent disgust over the concept of what I say*
And sit in a prison while they take their time trying to determine if I'm actually okay? I'd rather die. They'll learn eventually, with or without having to "study me".
*Shivers*

[System]

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*Speaks with abhorrent disgust over the concept of what I say*
And sit in a prison while they take their time trying to determine if I'm actually okay? I'd rather die. They'll learn eventually, with or without having to "study me".
*Shivers*

@Melodious

Surely middle ground exists.