Valiance

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Valiance>

If that's your conviction, then I won't argue. Not now.
*Traces the wall again, hovering my finger just over the golden impression, and pauses above one of the residents' watch*

@Artifact

I’ll tell you more about it later. We’ve been through a lot together.
*Ambles over near you and looks over your shoulder*

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Valiance>

Just know that if they get in our way, I won't hesitate to treat them like the hostiles they are.

@Artifact

They’re good folks. One of them is the one who helped me track down my brother before. It’ll all be fine.

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Valiance>

You have superiors? I didn't realize I was signing up for another backstabbing military.

@Artifact

Don’t worry, you’re not enlisted. And neither am I, but I do work freelance with them. The forces of my people. And less with the military itself and moreso with the people in charge.

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Valiance>

What does that mean? You're being cryptic.

@Artifact

I have cavalry backup. I did tell you before that I had support if I wanted it? Well, my superiors decided they wanted to at least do overwatch when I’m dealing with an ominous, disembodied cosmic dragon. Who can blame them?

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Multifarious>

Let’s see if you get anything useful.

@Artifact

I suppose, since we’re waiting on them, now’s a good time to tell you that I didn’t come here with you alone.

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Valiance>

*Scowls*
I wouldn't count on it. I'm also more confident than ever that touching any part of this city is a bad idea.

@Artifact

I called it from the onset. The firmest ground we'll be touching for a while will Chickpea's creation.

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Valiance>

*The gold particulates rain down over the city like a shower, and nothing remains in the sphere*

@Artifact

*Steps upwind of where the droplets would have been carried and looks to you*
Real dragon won't be as easy as that?

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Valiance>

I didn't realize you watched that.
*The metal explodes as soon as it's exposed to oxygen*

@Artifact

*The shape of the bowl itself funnels the blast so it explodes upwards into a spire of sorts*

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Valiance>

Don't let it touch you. Its metal is infectious.

@Artifact

You mutilating yourself was a good enough warning.
*The forcefield ball halves itself once more, returning to the bowl shape it was initially and opening up*

Myriad Reality

<Snipped quote by Valiance>

It wouldn't surprise me if these things are roaming the city, looking for us.

@Artifact

I’m going to release this one. Assuming it’s still alive.