Etcetera

Myriad Reality

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Isolate this as well. The answer that makes the most sense is that she’s... Taking punishment for defending you. Standing in opposition to the principles of the Elements and the Lost Will of Nature.

@Multifarious

I... see. I would have rather accepted punishment in her place.

Myriad Reality

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I have a couple of ideas... None of which involve the training grounds specifically.

@Multifarious

What else could have caused it?

Myriad Reality

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It’s not physical trauma... Which is scarier, I think.

@Multifarious

Is there anything in your training grounds that would cause that kind of effect? I was under the impression that you were all very much in control of everything there.

Myriad Reality

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*Returns after a few minutes*
Our best people are looking into it, but need more time. Her condition hasn’t changed.

@Multifarious

...I see. Is there any update regarding a possible cause?

Myriad Reality

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... Yes, please. Give me a minute.
*Holds my hands together to form a hollow circle as sparks begin to manifest within it, before I’m swallowed by a rift that disappears as quickly as it appears*

@Multifarious

*Attaches a cable to the terminal and types at the keyboard*

Myriad Reality

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I would, but I can’t go with you.

@Multifarious

I’m willing to wait if you would like to.

Myriad Reality

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Really, I just got distracted by the endless amount of other important things happening. I feel like we were navigating the false realities ages ago.

@Multifarious

Time passes quickly in times of crisis. Speaking of, would you like to check Zoey’s condition before we proceed?

Myriad Reality

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*Blinks a couple of times*
I almost forgot where we were for a bit there.

@Multifarious

Despite being antiquated, it’s certainly effective.

Myriad Reality

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I don’t suppose there’s anything to do but take your word for it for now. Let’s pay Demi a visit.

@Multifarious

*Nods and walks to the terminal, executing a set of commands that rips the environment away like a sheet, bringing us back to the pristine control room*

Myriad Reality

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So long as it’s isolated and stays that way.

@Multifarious

I’ll blacklist that dimension as well.