[IC] Myriad Reality

[Etcetera]

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*all their calculations are correct, but everything they do applies incorrectly, wreaking havoc on Spirit's mind* They're doing exactly what they're meant to do, exactly right, and yet they're all doing it exactly wrong. How pathetic.

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I see. Well, you've convinced me.

@Disdain

Destroying the mindscape is a valid option.

[Disdain]

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Destroying the mindscape is a valid option.

@Etcetera

That is merely a projection. His mind and his soul will still exist. The connections will remain broken.

[Valiance]

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*all their calculations are correct, but everything they do applies incorrectly, wreaking havoc on Spirit's mind* They're doing exactly what they're meant to do, exactly right, and yet they're all doing it exactly wrong. How pathetic.

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I see. Well, you've convinced me.

@Disdain

Have I?

[Disdain]

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Have I?

@Valiance

You have. Please don't release Maelstrom.

[Etcetera]

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That is merely a projection. His mind and his soul will still exist. The connections will remain broken.

@Disdain

I recommend retreating.

[Valiance]

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You have. Please don't release Maelstrom.

@Disdain

Then leave Spirit alone, and go.

[Disdain]

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Then leave Spirit alone, and go.

@Valiance

Ah. Yes. You'll have to leave him alone, too.

[Disdain]

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I recommend retreating.

@Etcetera

I endorse this course of action. Don't let that change your decision, though.

[Valiance]

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Ah. Yes. You'll have to leave him alone, too.

@Disdain

And why is that?

[Disdain]

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And why is that?

@Valiance

Well, let's consider what happens if I stay: Maelstrom is released, I probably get kicked out of Spirit's mind, your friend is lost to you probably forever, and my plans chug right along without any hindrance. Alternatively, we both leave him alone for now. You get another chance to save your friend, I don't Snap anyone else, and Maelstrom stays locked up right where you think he belongs. And my plans chug right along without any hindrance. I know which I would choose in your position. Which would you?

[Etcetera]

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I endorse this course of action. Don't let that change your decision, though.

@Disdain

X: Your response has been registered.

[Balance]

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I recommend retreating.

@Etcetera

I... I agree.

[Valiance]

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Well, let's consider what happens if I stay: Maelstrom is released, I probably get kicked out of Spirit's mind, your friend is lost to you probably forever, and my plans chug right along without any hindrance. Alternatively, we both leave him alone for now. You get another chance to save your friend, I don't Snap anyone else, and Maelstrom stays locked up right where you think he belongs. And my plans chug right along without any hindrance. I know which I would choose in your position. Which would you?

@Disdain

He'll damage your plans far more than you care to estimate. But since you still think this somehow has any megative effect for us, I suppose you're forcing my hand.

[Balance]

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He'll damage your plans far more than you care to estimate. But since you still think this somehow has any megative effect for us, I suppose you're forcing my hand.

@Valiance

Don't, Ridge.

[Valiance]

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Don't, Ridge.

@Balance

You'll have to trust me.

[Balance]

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You'll have to trust me.

@Valiance

... If you say so. Just... keep him safe.

[Valiance]

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... If you say so. Just... keep him safe.

@Balance

*Nods*

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Well, let's consider what happens if I stay: Maelstrom is released, I probably get kicked out of Spirit's mind, your friend is lost to you probably forever, and my plans chug right along without any hindrance. Alternatively, we both leave him alone for now. You get another chance to save your friend, I don't Snap anyone else, and Maelstrom stays locked up right where you think he belongs. And my plans chug right along without any hindrance. I know which I would choose in your position. Which would you?

@Disdain

Now, what to you say? Shall I introduce you?

[Disdain]

@Valiance@Balance

Now this is exciting.

[Disdain]

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*Nods*

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Now, what to you say? Shall I introduce you?

@Valiance

I honestly don't care either way.

[Valiance]

@Valiance@Balance

Now this is exciting.

@Disdain

I'll take that as a yes, then.
*The blood on my face fades away until it no longer exists*