[IC] Myriad Reality

[Lewascan2]

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I'm not from an Earth, nay son I'm from here where we sit.

@Dark Cloud

I see.

*My brow furrowed.*

Then... if you weren't referring to yourself... This place is pretty barren of, well, much -if any- ensouled individuals that I can tell. How often do you get visitors from Earth specifically? Am I just the latest?

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*Deadpans, glancing at the skeleton before returning my gaze to you with a sigh and shaking my head*
...
*The question mark morphs into a clock winding backwards, before popping out of reality; I point at myself and make a zipping gesture across my lips, followed by a twist of my wrist at its completion—after the expression, I point at you and the question mark reappears*

@Fractured

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Oh by-the-by my good guest, my dear friend is mute.

@Dark Cloud

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*A victory bell ring echoes throughout the chamber*

@Fractured

*Honestly, this girl was the one that wouldn't talk here; I couldn't fathom what she was doing being the frustra- Oh. Realization dawned a moment before the skeleton finally spoke up. She couldn't talk. Well, that fucking sucked. As soon as I saw the clock her construct morphed into, I had a fair idea what she was referring to however.*

I see, that's unfortunate. As for what seems to have her curiosity piqued... You mean my eyes, right?

*I pointed briefly pointed at my green irises, where five black spokes like clock hands rotated steadily around each pupil.*

[Dark Cloud]

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I see.

*My brow furrowed.*

Then... if you weren't referring to yourself... This place is pretty barren of, well, much -if any- ensouled individuals that I can tell. How often do you get visitors from Earth specifically? Am I just the latest?

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*Honestly, this girl was the one that wouldn't talk here; I couldn't fathom what she was doing being the frustra- Oh. Realization dawned a moment before the skeleton finally spoke up. She couldn't talk. Well, that fucking sucked. As soon as I saw the clock her construct morphed into, I had a fair idea what she was referring to however.*

I see, that's unfortunate. As for what seems to have her curiosity piqued... You mean my eyes, right?

*I pointed briefly pointed at my green irises, where five black spokes like clock hands rotated steadily around each pupil.*

@Lewascan2

*A cup of tea appears in my skeletal hands resting beneath a saucer.*

People once lived here, planet death does that sometimes it's quite grim business.

*Casually sips, the tea noticeably it doesn't just spill through my rib cage and disappears who knows where.*

[Lewascan2]

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*A cup of tea appears in my skeletal hands resting beneath a saucer.*

People once lived here, planet death does that sometimes it's quite grim business.

*Casually sips, the tea noticeably it doesn't just spill through my rib cage and disappears who knows where.*

@Dark Cloud

*I couldn't help my expression smoothing out into dry flatness at both the statement and the obvious pun. I tried not to pay attention to whatever the hell was going on with the tea, as my voice came out equally dry.*

Oh, wonderful, for a second there, I was worried I was going to be three-for-three on having to foil world-ending plots. Turns out I'm just late to the party for once.

[Dark Cloud]

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*I couldn't help my expression smoothing out into dry flatness at both the statement and the obvious pun. I tried not to pay attention to whatever the hell was going on with the tea, as my voice came out equally dry.*

Oh, wonderful, for a second there, I was worried I was going to be three-for-three on having to foil world-ending plots. Turns out I'm just late to the party for once.

@Lewascan2

*A tenuous silence passes, as I sip my teacup once more before gingerly setting it aside.*

Hm, and what's your stance on the idea of someone say trying to conquer all of reality?

*I look at you the red points in my eye sockets shining intensely at you, no through you.*

[Fractured]

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I see.

*My brow furrowed.*

Then... if you weren't referring to yourself... This place is pretty barren of, well, much -if any- ensouled individuals that I can tell. How often do you get visitors from Earth specifically? Am I just the latest?

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*Honestly, this girl was the one that wouldn't talk here; I couldn't fathom what she was doing being the frustra- Oh. Realization dawned a moment before the skeleton finally spoke up. She couldn't talk. Well, that fucking sucked. As soon as I saw the clock her construct morphed into, I had a fair idea what she was referring to however.*

I see, that's unfortunate. As for what seems to have her curiosity piqued... You mean my eyes, right?

*I pointed briefly pointed at my green irises, where five black spokes like clock hands rotated steadily around each pupil.*

@Lewascan2

*Glances upward, shrugs, and motions for you to carry on*

[Lewascan2]

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*A tenuous silence passes, as I sip my teacup once more before gingerly setting it aside.*

Hm, and what's your stance on the idea of someone say trying to conquer all of reality?

*I look at you the red points in my eye sockets shining intensely at you, no through you.*

@Dark Cloud

*Well. That was a loaded fucking statement if I'd ever heard one. My impulse was to say "fuck that" and be done with it, but I was well aware of the precariousness of this situation. Right now, I felt akin to as I had back when I first truly understood the breadth of Lucifer's ability... while being in a one-on-one conversation with him. It was that feeling of knowing for an absolute fact how utterly outclassed you were in the face of a titan and being put in a position to either say what you thought they wanted to hear... or stick to your guns. I'd done the latter with Lucifer, and it had luckily worked out for me back then... But the scale here was incomprehensibly larger if this guy wasn't exaggerating. That aside, there was no telling if he could detect lies or not, either through an ability or simple experience. In that case... Fuck it.*

I'm... not exactly a fan, but then again, the sheer scale of such a thing... Quite frankly, I've only operated on a continental level before. I hope you understand that the idea of even planets being practically insignificant on a grand scale is difficult for me to wrap my head around... or have much of an educated opinion on when it comes to the idea of conquering, well... everything. Personally...

*I paused, before swallowing and forging ahead.*

I do believe in the right of the people to choose their own destiny, to choose their own leaders and government... no matter what that may be. I can understand that there are many cultures that are plainly evil on a grand scale and fit to be exterminated or subjugated and changed. I'd be hypocritical if I shunned the idea of utter annihilation, especially given that I have one definitive planetary annihilation personally to my name, but I will say it was also a fairly last resort thing. It was them or humanity, simple as that; I was just in the position to make the decision.

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*Glances upward, shrugs, and motions for you to carry on*

@Fractured

*After the skeleton's... threat? Proposal? After whatever that was, I wasn't quite so eager to be forthcoming as I was moments before. The girl seemed nice enough, but if she was freely associating with this being...*

It's just... something unique to me now... as far as I know. I hope you understand, but I just met you both. I'll be keeping whatever I can close to the chest for the time being.

[Dark Cloud]

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*Well. That was a loaded fucking statement if I'd ever heard one. My impulse was to say "fuck that" and be done with it, but I was well aware of the precariousness of this situation. Right now, I felt akin to as I had back when I first truly understood the breadth of Lucifer's ability... while being in a one-on-one conversation with him. It was that feeling of knowing for an absolute fact how utterly outclassed you were in the face of a titan and being put in a position to either say what you thought they wanted to hear... or stick to your guns. I'd done the latter with Lucifer, and it had luckily worked out for me back then... But the scale here was incomprehensibly larger if this guy wasn't exaggerating. That aside, there was no telling if he could detect lies or not, either through an ability or simple experience. In that case... Fuck it.*

I'm... not exactly a fan, but then again, the sheer scale of such a thing... Quite frankly, I've only operated on a continental level before. I hope you understand that the idea of even planets being practically insignificant on a grand scale is difficult for me to wrap my head around... or have much of an educated opinion on when it comes to the idea of conquering, well... everything. Personally...

*I paused, before swallowing and forging ahead.*

I do believe in the right of the people to choose their own destiny, to choose their own leaders and government... no matter what that may be. I can understand that there are many cultures that are plainly evil on a grand scale and fit to be exterminated or subjugated and changed. I'd be hypocritical if I shunned the idea of utter annihilation, especially given that I have one definitive planetary annihilation personally to my name, but I will say it was also a fairly last resort thing. It was them or humanity, simple as that; I was just in the position to make the decision.

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*After the skeleton's... threat? Proposal? After whatever that was, I wasn't quite so eager to be forthcoming as I was moments before. The girl seemed nice enough, but if she was freely associating with this being...*

It's just... something unique to me now... as far as I know. I hope you understand, but I just met you both. I'll be keeping whatever I can close to the chest for the time being.

@Lewascan2

*I nod resting both hands upon my cane rapping my fingers against the wood.*

I take it you interpreted that as a threat, it wasn't it was a warning. There exists a...Group of people seeking to militaristically seize control of all existence by force.

[Lewascan2]

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*I nod resting both hands upon my cane rapping my fingers against the wood.*

I take it you interpreted that as a threat, it wasn't it was a warning. There exists a...Group of people seeking to militaristically seize control of all existence by force.

@Dark Cloud

*I wasn't sure if I could take him at face value. If was hard to read a skeleton after all... However, he'd been perfectly cordial so far, so I'd return the favor. I leaned back in my chair and nodded.*

I see. Thanks for the warning. I'm... not really sure what I'll do with it, considering I'm pretty well stuck here, but I'll take the heads-up in the good faith it's seemingly been offered.

[Dark Cloud]

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*I wasn't sure if I could take him at face value. If was hard to read a skeleton after all... However, he'd been perfectly cordial so far, so I'd return the favor. I leaned back in my chair and nodded.*

I see. Thanks for the warning. I'm... not really sure what I'll do with it, considering I'm pretty well stuck here, but I'll take the heads-up in the good faith it's seemingly been offered.

@Lewascan2

So your incapable of travelling dimensions on your own? I see you are in a bit of a predicament then.

[Intrepid]

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Agreed. We should care for the wounded.

@Source

Some of us have more work cut out for us than others.
*Slices open a rift with my hand*
I'll be in touch.
*Steps through and leaves*

[Lewascan2]

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So your incapable of travelling dimensions on your own? I see you are in a bit of a predicament then.

@Dark Cloud

*Grunting, I sighed in resignation with a frown.*

The entirety of my experience with dimensional transport has mostly been cowardly assholes who wanted me removed from the equation, since they couldn't face me directly and yet were perfectly satisfied to use me to get rid of their other problems beforehand. I mean, technically, there's a singular way I could probably dimensionally travel by my own power, but the cost would be... Frankly, it would be utter insanity to pay it. I will grant you, I've never gotten to test that method, but in the vaguest of theory, it could work.

[Dark Cloud]

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*Grunting, I sighed in resignation with a frown.*

The entirety of my experience with dimensional transport has mostly been cowardly assholes who wanted me removed from the equation, since they couldn't face me directly and yet were perfectly satisfied to use me to get rid of their other problems beforehand. I mean, technically, there's a singular way I could probably dimensionally travel by my own power, but the cost would be... Frankly, it would be utter insanity to pay it. I will grant you, I've never gotten to test that method, but in the vaguest of theory, it could work.

@Lewascan2

*Peers upwards at the ceiling as though in deep thought.*

As it seems you've nowhere else to turn, you may stead here.

*Raises hand to quiet you.*

I insist sir, please I never turn away those who need a roof.

[Lewascan2]

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*Peers upwards at the ceiling as though in deep thought.*

As it seems you've nowhere else to turn, you may stead here.

*Raises hand to quiet you.*

I insist sir, please I never turn away those who need a roof.

@Dark Cloud

*Whatever vague rejections I might have wanted to give died on my lips. Even as my Pride raged, I knew better than to reject any sort of aid in this situation. Sighing, I nodded in acceptance.*

For whatever it's worth, you have my gratitude, Sir... Damn, where the hell are my manners? You know, I realize I never asked for either of your names. Sure you got mine by bullshit omniscience or whatever, but it's the principle of the thing.

[Dark Cloud]

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*Whatever vague rejections I might have wanted to give died on my lips. Even as my Pride raged, I knew better than to reject any sort of aid in this situation. Sighing, I nodded in acceptance.*

For whatever it's worth, you have my gratitude, Sir... Damn, where the hell are my manners? You know, I realize I never asked for either of your names. Sure you got mine by bullshit omniscience or whatever, but it's the principle of the thing.

@Lewascan2

Bullshit omniscience hm, that little comment aside I apologize.

*Offers hand*

Alna Von Rattler, collector of artifacts and all-powerful magician at your service.

[Lewascan2]

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Bullshit omniscience hm, that little comment aside I apologize.

*Offers hand*

Alna Von Rattler, collector of artifacts and all-powerful magician at your service.

@Dark Cloud

*Tactfully ignoring the skeleton's briefly twigged ire, I took the bony hand carefully, mindful of my enhanced strength, and shook firmly.*

Collin Erenado, heroic mercenary... Though, for one reason or another, the mercenary bit has kinda fallen off as of late.

[Dark Cloud]

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*Tactfully ignoring the skeleton's briefly twigged ire, I took the bony hand carefully, mindful of my enhanced strength, and shook firmly.*

Collin Erenado, heroic mercenary... Though, for one reason or another, the mercenary bit has kinda fallen off as of late.

@Lewascan2

*Perks up slightly.*

A mercenary you say? Interesting, shame you aren't in the business though.

[Lewascan2]

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*Perks up slightly.*

A mercenary you say? Interesting, shame you aren't in the business though.

@Dark Cloud

*Releasing the handshake, I waggled my hand in a so-so manner.*

Ehh... It's a bit hit or miss. Originally, I took up mercenary work by necessity but set moral lines in the sand, which let me tell you, pissed off my first partner a fair bit. But as long as I still got the job done, she really didn't have room to do more than cuss me out... a lot. Then I get banished to another world without my team and have to pick up from scratch again. This time, I was wierdly enough in a position to go for a more outright hero route, considering Earth Bet was basically obsessed with the whole "costumed nutter" scene.

*I coughed into one hand and cleared my throat."

Not that I really bothered with a costume, which had the just lovely side effect of getting the government-sponsored hero group's collective panties in a twist. They really liked making big deal about "secret identities" and "muh unwritten rules", so it was kind of hilarious how easy it was to turn things on their head, when you both don't give a shit about the status quo... and they lack the ability or public support to stop you.

*I chuckled lightly and shook my head.*

That said, when in comes down to it, I just lost my momentum for mercenary work due to constantly getting dragged into saving people, saving the world... twice. I mean, what value is money in the face of that, right? Still, kinda' wish I'd get to actually enjoy the fruits of my labor for once. Fucking gods. Fucking Cauldron. I swear, I can't get a freaking break.

[Fractured]

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*Whatever vague rejections I might have wanted to give died on my lips. Even as my Pride raged, I knew better than to reject any sort of aid in this situation. Sighing, I nodded in acceptance.*

For whatever it's worth, you have my gratitude, Sir... Damn, where the hell are my manners? You know, I realize I never asked for either of your names. Sure you got mine by bullshit omniscience or whatever, but it's the principle of the thing.

@Lewascan2

*A letter T with long flowing hair materializes in front of me*

[Dark Cloud]

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*A letter T with long flowing hair materializes in front of me*

@Fractured

*Looks to you.*

Would you like me to tell him your name?

[Source]

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Some of us have more work cut out for us than others.
*Slices open a rift with my hand*
I'll be in touch.
*Steps through and leaves*

@Intrepid

*Nods*
Farewell. In the meantime...
*Looks at Sven and Kat*
Waternaux, do you know the status of your son?