System

Myriad Reality

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*Peeks tentatively around the corner, peering into the dimly lit chamber ahead as only silence returns*

@Valiance

*Touches the circuitry as it spiders across my finger before depositing it again on the other side of the chamber entrance*

Myriad Reality

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*The structure at large seems to be untampered with, and we come around the curved hallway after short time to a singular door*

@Valiance

*Taps at the magical circuitry, listening for any vibrations nearby*

Myriad Reality

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I would just be careful. We can still see light.

@Valiance

Of course. Stealth is a top priority.
*Checks for traps every few feet before proceeding*

Myriad Reality

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It’s hard to say, but I don’t know if they’re the only two in here period. And no.

@Valiance

Convenient. Although my magic output is limited.
*Walks down the hall, tracing the magic circuits with my finger, which spread forward in front of us and retract themselves behind us*

Myriad Reality

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I… Don’t like that. But from here, I’m going to avoid using any abilities if I can. I don’t want to be sensed so we can maintain stealth here.

@Valiance

How likely are these two to be skilled enough to sense other element users? And can you sense other forms of magic?

Myriad Reality

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It really, really shouldn’t be. But if there are two, and they aren’t isolated cases, then it seems a lot more likely, huh?
…
We’ve got to move.
*Takes a tentative step into the entrance*

@Valiance

I’ll take the front. If there are any traps, better I be injured than you.
*Steps into the hallway*

Myriad Reality

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I had no clue.
*Clenches my fist at my side*
This is getting out of hand.

@Valiance

Could additional violators exist beyond these targets?

Myriad Reality

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*The floor is slanted downward and the hall is curved, spiraling into the inside of the temple. I stare down its expanse, narrowing my eyes as if I see something*
Data... There are two in here.

@Valiance

Two illicit users? Was this known beforehand?

Myriad Reality

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It always is. But, concessions make the outcome grayer. I'm ready for the worst, but also to do what I can for the possibility of an ideal outcome.
*Steps up to the last step and looks downward into the dimly lit, downward hallway of an entrance*

@Valiance

*Mints another magical strip and tacks it to the wall, which grows a maze of magical circuits against its surface like tree roots, casting a soft glow onto the floor*

Myriad Reality

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… No. But if making sacrifices isn’t necessary, I’m going to do what I can.

@Valiance

Certainly. Although many choices are unfortunately a shade of gray between two outcomes.