Efficacy

Myriad Reality

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*We walk through a relatively long corridor pulsing with a soft blue light that streaks across the walls; the streaks change every time they fade in and out* As I said, this is the most important tree of all. It is the heart of the city. *At the end of the corridor is a large, round, domed room with a large, blue, glowing orb in the centre* Don't touch it. You might get slightly shocked. *Tendrils of the same soft blue light snake from the orb into the floors and walls, making those streaks*

@Realmatic

They look... electric.

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Heroic>

It is. It has good sides and bad sides—just like everything else in nature. You've got to use it right. We tapped into this network of trees. We gave them life and in return they gave us a home perfectly suited for our magic. Follow me in.

@Realmatic

*Follows you*

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Realmatic>

*Works my way over to you, leaping from my vine and landing next to you*

@Heroic

*Lands shortly after you do* This place really is amazing. Uncle, you said the trees make the buildings? Well, I think they all have minds of their own.

Myriad Reality

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Well, I guess that's all the time we have to discuss that right now. We'd better follow your uncle.
*Smiles and takes my vine, swinging away*

@Heroic

*Takes a deep breath and jumps, gripping the vine determinedly as I swing forward, following Martyn with practised ease while taking in the sights*

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Efficacy>

What's all the reluctance for?

@Heroic

The last time I did this—a couple years ago—I was just a kid. I'm... I guess I'm not anymore.

Myriad Reality

bed, ned

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Heroic>

I'm sure you'll keep that opinion. And we do strike that balance you mentioned—you'll see soon. We help the trees as much as they help us. Look: they already have vines for the three of us. *Vines have risen in front of the ledge* Follow me! And have fun! *Jumps over and catches one of the vines, swinging away*

@Realmatic

*Hesitates*

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Heroic>

It's good for morale. I've spent long enough prattling. Let's get to the good stuff. *Turns Aron around to look out at the jungle around us and throws out an arm* Look! And listen.
*Enormous trees stand tall for miles around, together forming a thick, massive canopy; every tree has buildings, platforms, and holes from top to bottom, bustling with people. Besides the noises of hundreds of animals, people whoop as they swing from vine to vine and conversation fills the air*

@Realmatic

It's—wow.

Myriad Reality

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Then you'll fit right in here. Everything and everyone is close to nature. Aron should, too—everyone remembers him. He used to have all kinds of fun swinging on those vine. *Lets go of Aron* What's that look on your face? Did you forget how to have fun while you were gone?

@Realmatic

I... I don't have time for fun right now, Finn. You know?

Myriad Reality

bed, ned