The Odeoron

Myriad Reality

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*Glances over and tilts my head*

@Etcetera

*Chuckles awkwardly*

I have no idea why that's cute to me but hell...

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I'm sure. It was a process.
*Looks over*
I think she's really just interested in violence right now.

@Memory

Ah... so that's what that means... Damn! I think she might even find a job in the military... Terran Dominion, like to parade how unified and supreme they are, but oooh no! There's so much trouble going on in the solar system and the rest of the charted galaxy.... She certainly will have an outlet for her anger there, and a mighty good paid job too...

*the vehicle is landing and is the size of a bus lands near an open pad out of which a couple of soldiers come out and a heavily armed, what looks like, half machine man*



Commander Greyson:
Commander Greyson at your disposal, Hey chief!

*Comes in for a hug revealing that he's more than just my boss, but a dear friend*

Soldier Boy: Heeeey you bear!! Com'ere!

*we macho hug*

Commander Greyson: *Scans the two of you, looks you over intrigued* Are these the volunteers? Do you know their skills? You know that the Limilith Cartel is a fucking psychopath gang and are VERY dangerous... you know of... *Avoids talking about a tragedy that happened* Never mind...

Myriad Reality

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From what it sounds like, the cube has made you the best version of yourself.

@Memory

Probably... you might be right... But tell you what, learning to manage an espionage company sure didn't feel easy at first.

I'm expanding my skills, i'm definitely a new man...

What about Misty? does she have any questions, i think the commander is nearly here, yup...
*I point at the sky as a landing vehicle is seen in the distance approaching and getting ready to land*

Myriad Reality

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I see. The same, but now different. The cube has introduced something foreign, new, and exciting?

@Memory

Nah, the cube ain't changed nothin'.

*I reply, my gaze shifting away from the Tesseract.*

Just sharpened what was already there. Always been a survivor, a fighter. But this world... it's taught me some new tricks.

*takes another swig of beer, my eyes scanning the plaza before returning to you.*

It's funny,

*I continue, a wry smile tugging at the corner of my mouth,*

I used to be all about anger, vengeance. But now... it's different. Calmer, somehow. More focused.

*I pause, my eyes momentarily glazing over as if lost in thought.*

Maybe this world ain't so bad after all,

*I murmur, more to myself than to anyone in particular.*

Maybe there's somethin' here for me. Somethin' worth fightin' for.

Myriad Reality

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What brings you to the military? What does your history look like?

@Memory

Long story, pal.

*I grunt, taking a swig of a bottle Martian beer.*

Long and messy. Let's just say I've been a soldier most of my life. It's what I know, what I'm good at.

*I pause, a flicker of something else in my eyes, a hint of the light that now resides within me*

But I'm learning new things. Slowly. This world... it's different. But a soldier's gotta adapt, right?

*I lean back, my gaze sweeping across the plaza, taking in the unfamiliar sights and sounds.*

Needed a job, a way to make my mark. Figured the military was a good place to start. Turns out, they ain't so different from the ones back home. Just fancier toys.

*I chuckle, a dry, humorless sound.*

But the fight's the same, no matter where you are.

Myriad Reality

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I’d be open to talking with them. They may not be interested in a person like me, but it could be a good opportunity for us both.
*Looks over to Misty, cheerfully bouncing along*
She has a... troubled past. It’s led to a number of problems for her, none of which are her fault.

@Memory

*Looks compassionately at Misty then turn to Prism again* Hey welcome to the club... messed up childhood, messed up adulthood, messed up life and now... *Looking around the plaza and at the evening blue-yellow sky of Mars* Messed up situation - completely uprooted from what i even thought was real... i think i may have a coin of understanding there *I chuckle awkwardly*

As to your last statement, if you prove your skills in observation in this mission, you'd have no idea just how supportive the Martian military are and how appreciative they get for skilful people...

Myriad Reality

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I’m a true vagrant. Here to wander and see what there is to see. If you’d like, I can even document your upcoming war—I’ve always liked the idea of journalism.
*Stands*

@Memory

*As we head to the door i cockily bow and let Misty pass* Ladies first.

*Turn to prism* Sure thing, hey, you do what you do, if you want to become a military journalist, i'm sure there's a spot in there for that, plus the company i made that deals in espionage, though still at the beginning, might like to collaborate with adventurous spirits such as yourself.

And what's the story of Misty? Why is she mute? and why does her 'hello' and 'g'morning' is a knife nearly jabbing one's face?

Myriad Reality

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To be perfectly honest, I don’t think we’re the ones at biggest risk here.

@Memory

*I give a half-hearted chuckle*

We'll see about that, In the mean time, since we probably have 5 more minutes until he arrives, tell me more about yourselves... you say you travel, and i presume Misty is also a world hopper since you say she travels with you, but do you have any temporary residence here in town or...

Myriad Reality

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You should also know, Misty is mostly mute. So I’ll interpret.

@Memory

Alright... i was going to ask... good to know.

Let's head out *I double tap the counter and start heading towards the exit*

Myriad Reality

@Etcetera @Memory Okay! Let's get this party settled.

*I pull a usb-like device and signal the bartender - it is a Terran Dominion credit wallet*

Hey take what you need for reparations okay?

Bartender: Well that came out of the blue, and here i though i had to put you guys on the banned guests list... okay done deal!
*He was gobsmacked*

Anya: I'll go home then okay big man? Be safe! *She leans towards me as we kiss*

*A bleep sound is heard as i put what looks like a round pad at my temple*

Soldier Boy: Yes sir... Yes... i'm ready, i'm at Neon Highs club in New Eden downtown... yes... yeah i'll be waiting at the entrance... Sir! Also, i might bring two new volunteers... heh... i know it's short notice but you know me, i don't invite people who i don't think are qualified, remember the last 4 times i did that, they were all great soldiers even if not official military. Roger... will do Commander!

*it bleeps again and i pocket it after that*

Soldier Boy: Psionic communications pad as i sad earlier. And i just put my reputation on the line, because i trust you are capable, but if ya'll die, it's on you. Not that we'll allow it to happen that easily

Myriad Reality

@Shadrack Nor

Quick heads up, and I guess spoilers (since apparently I got this wrong too). Prism’s ability is to split into copies of himself, so one of them (talking to Meredy) isn’t in your character’s area yet. But will be.

@Memory

LOLOL!!!!!!!!

Awkward...

So then i edit my post? 😅