Server

Myriad Reality

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Undoubtedly. In terms of everything aside from his motivation and intentions, none of what I’ve seen or heard surprises me so far.

@Melodious

I think I would be much more nervous if you got surprised.

Myriad Reality

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Not necessarily.
…
In fact I doubt it.

@Melodious

Do you think it's just because of his powers that he's able to do that?

Myriad Reality

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Definitely. Hard to take anything out of a person without.

@Melodious

Does that mean Mierno put it there the same way?

Myriad Reality

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*Smiles back through the window*
Of course! Take a moment while I gather some tools. In terms of medical treatment, this problem is just a little bit unique, so I don’t have everything on hand immediately.

@Melodious

Will it need some kind of surgery?

Myriad Reality

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If we’re lucky!

@Melodious

*Forces a sluggish smile*
You're the best, Claire. I don't know what I would do without your help.

Myriad Reality

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*Smiles*
Fantastic! If we’re lucky and these things behave themselves, we’ll have you out in time for bed.

@Melodious

That fast? I was thinking it would take another month. I might be able to go back to work sooner than I thought.

Myriad Reality

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Doctor cliché humor. Don’t worry about it. Are you okay with hanging around for a while?

@Melodious

*Nods*
You seem like you know what you're doing. This is so out of my knowledge.

Myriad Reality

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We won’t let it get that far. It’ll go faster the longer you can stay here and let me examine the problem. And when we’re done, I’ll even send you back with a lollipop!

@Melodious

*Furrows my eyebrows*
I, um, what?

Myriad Reality

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Hard-er, but not impossible. Its difficulty is almost entirely just making sure we don’t get you hurt, which I’m sure you’ll appreciate in the long term.

@Melodious

*Nods*
Will it be fast enough that I don't starve?

Myriad Reality

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It could vary. It clearly already has at least some, since something like this existing in a person’s body… Wouldn’t be something you find naturally, to say the least. But it could have assigned behaviors entirely centered around regulation and attachment. Or it could also have behaviors assigned toward adhesion, or even self-preservation and systemic defense. That’s going to be something we need to take the time on and work out.
*Raps my fingernails on one hand against the desk in repetition*
It could turn out to be an easy fix, but assuming that’s going to be the case could be dangerous. So I might need you to hang around for a while.

@Melodious

*My face falls*
Oh... it's a harder fix than I thought.