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 No.4125[Reply]

>Date: October 27th, 2017
>Time: 12:22pm

>Location: Sanctuary City - Financial District

>A non-descript man in a corporate suit walks through one of the plazas of Sanctuary City's financial district, his relaxed attitude and direction indicating he has recently started his lunch break. Despite the suit he's wearing being tailored, minor scuffs and damage around the edges indicate that the man doesn't work in any kind of position to afford to constantly maintain or replace suits. As the man walks along, the various screens in the plaza play broadcasts from different news organisations, providing around the clock coverage across the globe:

"Despite beating incubent President Underwood on a manifesto promising an end to what some now dub 'the Meta-Human crisis', President Abbott's term has been wracked by a series of attacks, in particular focused on Sanctuary City, leaving many analysts speculating that today's speech will serve as announcement of new, stricter policies around. . ."

"Call them what they are, Donna, they're vigilantes, some of them might style themselves as 'heroes' but the real heroes are the men and women in our emergency services. . ."

"With more and more dictatorships appearing every year, some are questioning if the time has come for the US to take a more proactive. . ."

>The man continues his walk, taking a turn to head down an alleyway, his confidence in it indicating that this route is one he's taken hundreds of times before.

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 No.4207

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>>4205
>>4206
>A few minutes later, the MRD arrives on the scene, helping to clear out the remaining rubble and debris in the area - after Eidolus had already repaired most of the damage. As MRD personnel quickly arrive on the scene, moving to assist the survivors and search for corpses - Mobius walks into the area.

"………."

>The MRD Director has a permanent frown on his face, as he weighs the significance of the damage in the area surrounding him. He can sense the fading heat signatures of the dead, and hear the pained cries of the survivors. Recognizing the traumatic nature of their experience, he attempts to speak to different survivors and offer reassurances wherever he can.

>After talking to various survivors of the incident, Mobius then stands by himself in the open, continuing to watch the MRD agents work around him.

["You feel that this incident is a direct result of your own inability to preemptively anticipate the unknowable, Director."]

>Out loud, Mobius then says:

"You know that the unknowable can still be mitigated against, Aion. You don't need to show sympathy towards me. This is my responsibility."
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 No.4208

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>Time: 12:40pm
>Location: The Oval Office, The White House, Washington D.C.

>President Underwood sits behind the Resolute desk, fixing up his tie and making notes of the cameras around the room as he prepares for his later address. Looking down, he brings out a stack of notes given to him by his press team, reading through them and making his own mental notes.

>As the president goes through his routine, a member of the secret service makes his way over and whispers into his ear.

"We're getting reports that all of the M.R.D. precincts across the country have gone dark. . ."

"An attack? Today?"

"It appears so, sir, or it could be a communications failure of some kind, but I would rather be safe. . ."

"Understood."

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 No.4209

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>>4208
>The group steps back for a moment, surprised at the presence of someone within the room, before one of secret service agents takes out his gun, aiming it at the woman.

"Mr President, get back!"

>With a roll of her eyes, the woman stands up and stretches.

"Guess we're doing it the hard way then. . ."

>Kneeling down, the woman grins, taking a position to pounce, then leaps forward at an impressive speed, changing her direction slightly as the secret service agents take out their guns and start firing at her.

>Reaching the first agent, the woman grabs him by the throat and slams him down into the ground, knocking him out in one hit, then looks at the second one, who fires a shot right at the woman.

>As the bullet seems to make contact with the woman, it simply flies through her, and the man feels a tap on his shoulder.

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 No.4210

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>>4209
>Location: Sanctuary City - Downtown District
>Time: 1:01 PM

>In a nearby alleyway off the side city's main streets - a group of the various vigilantes gather to discuss the current situation.

"So now all the MRD's being hit across all their precincts? Was this entire thing coordinated from the start?"

>Hyperia says in confusion, and with a bit of annoyance in her voice as she taps a brick in the wall, causing it to crumple into dust.

>Scalar shrugs as he begins reading through the various notes that he's taken during the event - flipping through pages faster than most people can even perceive his movements.

"Not sure, it might be a coordinated attack, though I'm not certain if the escaped Meta-Human criminals were working in tandem with those 'Horsemen'."

>Leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, Mosaic then shakes his head, stating:
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 No.4211

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>Time: 4:00pm
>Location: The Oval Office, The White House, Washington D.C.

>President Underwood straightens himself as he sits at the Resolute desk, the cameras beginning to roll as he does - a stern look his face the entire time.

"My fellow Americans, I sit before you with the situation changed dramatically from what it was when I planned this address, a situation in which many of you are likely mourning. . ."

>The President is silent for a few seconds, a look of sadness on his face, the message from the gesture being that he mourns alongside those who have lost people.

". . .and I recognize that many of you may believe that I have failed, a belief that is entirely reasonable. You, the American people, elected me on a platform of bringing order to the chaos that our great country has fallen into, yet you are seeing the opposite."

"Many of you will be wondering how this could have happened today, a question that I myself am asking. But more of you will be asking what I. . . what your government is going to do to prevent this from happening again. And that, my fellow Americans, is why I sit before you today. . ."

>The President is silent for a brief moment, catching his breath.

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 No.4096[Reply]

>Date: October 25th, 2017
>Time: 11:35 AM

>MRD agents slowly open their eyes, feeling a stuffiness in their helmets. The smell of burning soot and smoke seemingly occupies their lungs, contorting into a numbing, perpetually distasteful stinging in their nostrils.

"….Where's the unidentified Meta-Human?!"

"No visual signal, likely bulldozed past the blockade."

>Slowly rising to their feet, the MRD agents then look around, coughing heavily as their helmets actively attempt filtration of the air. Large black clouds of smoke and soot hang around them, a dark veil that marks the devastation of their prepared blockade formation. Large armored tanks have been melted in half, with entire support barricades being vaporized.

>Miraculously, none of the actual MRD agents have been severely injured - though they've been incapacitated all this while.

"How long were we out, agent?"

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 No.4120

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>>4119
>Tarantula thinks long about his options, weighing them through gritted teeth. Then after around a minute of slow pacing, he then finally turns around to face Dana.

"…..Fine. I can accept that even if I did manage to find the proof of what you did - all it would do is cause immense social unrest - and it would put innocent people in even more danger."

>Dana, with a satisfied smug look on her face, then gestures to Daniel, saying:

"If you would be a dear and help me carry my 'intoxicated' husband? I believe he was out for a night of uncharacteristically heavy drinking."

>Looking at her with anger and hatred, Tarantula then says:

"You better pray that I don't tell Damian the truth - ever."

>Dana then confidently walks up to Tarantula and taps him on the cheek, stating:

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 No.4121

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>>4120
>Date: October 27th, 2017
>Location: Sanctuary City - Archeon Complex
>Time: 12:00 PM

"…………"

>Joshua sits in his new office as head of the department of molecular biology. As one of the two major aspects of the biotechnology division of Archeon - his new position affords him a significant degree of executive power. Wearing his black executive coat, he carefully parts his white hair as he looks into the mirror.

"……."

>He then hears a knock on the door, and says:

"It's open. You can come in."

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 No.4122

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>>4121
>Dana slowly walks into the large office space, an amused smile on her face as she says:

"Can't your colleague ask how your first day as an executive has been? Remember, I'm not your boss anymore, Joshua. I'm your colleague now."

>Raising an eyebrow, Joshua watches as Dana then gives a dismissive gesture as she walks around the room, saying:

"Why do I get the feeling that was always part of your plan?"

>Walking over to a nearby table, Dana takes one of the red wine bottles and opens it up - pouring herself a glass before effortlessly shaking it with her wrist motions.

"Well you're a grown man, Joshua. You can make your own decisions can't you? As a man in your late 20s. You don't need the guidance of others to set you on a proper path, no?"

>Smelling the aroma of the wine, Dana then takes a sip - savoring the taste as she puts the glass down.

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 No.4123

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>>4122
>Joshua raises an eyebrow as he says:

"No, but I'm sure the psychological gaslighting, emotional manipulation, blackmail and bribery more than made up for it."

>Rolling her eyes, Dana then states:

"A means to an end, and nothing more. As I have been trying to teach you all these years."

>Leaning against the table, Dana continues shaking her glass with her wrist slowly. As she does so, she gives Joshua a wistful expression as she states:

"Do you know why I picked you to be my assistant, Joshua?"

>Joshua narrows his eyes as he continues to cross his arms across his coat jacket.

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 No.4124

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>>4123
>Turning back to face Joshua, she then tosses the drink to the ground as it shatters - walking towards him.

"What are you doing-"

>Joshua then stops talking, as Dana stands right in front of him - holding out her hand to show him a small device in her palm.

"What is that?"

>Dana, still looking directly at Joshua, immediately begins speaking to him in a neutral tone of voice, fully demonstrating her complete control over her actions.

"A little something I swiped from a Eukaryon-based lab, when I was still in captivity and replaced by Mirage's clone."

>Tossing the device on the ground, Dana watches calmly as it slowly grows into a large technological structure.

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 No.4053[Reply]

>Date: October 21st, 2017
>Location: Sanctuary City - Archeon Incorporated
>Time: 12:00 PM

"….There, that should do it."

>Jay finishes up the last modifications to the machinery inside of the Archeon Hangar Bay area. As he places the last metallic plate back onto the side of the battery pack - he takes a step back to admire his work.

"….Not bad. Faster than expected too."

>The energy generator, a prototype of a next generation Archeon-based design, stands at around 10 feet tall, with large electronic circuitry components and tubing interlocking between different switches and gateway elements. After taking a moment to admire his handiwork, Jay then feels his phone buzzing inside of his jacket.

"……."

>Taking it out, he sees a text message from Mariah, asking him if he's available to talk. As he's about to give a reply, he then hears a voice call out from behind him.
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 No.4091

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>>4090
>Location: The Prism
>Time: 9:30 PM

>As Mosaic continues writing physics equations on the holographic board in front of him, he looks over his head at Spectra, asking her:

"He can also control light, I assume? Since you mentioned his electromagnetic powers."

>Nodding, Spectra sits on a nearby chair, watching as Mosaic continues writing entire pages' worth of equations on said holographic board.

"Yeah. I've seen him produce light beams before."

>Mosaic then asks in response:

"Any limit on the size of his light projection abilities? Speed? Intensity?"
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 No.4092

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>>4091
>Date: October 22nd, 2017
>Location: Sanctuary City - Archeon Complex
>Time: 11:00 AM

>The next day, Aiden is sitting in his office, finishing up on some work at Archeon - when he gets a message.

"Yes, Stella? Did something happen?"

>From the phone system on his desk, Aiden can hear Stella's voice as she states:

"Actually, no. There's something else. You've got some visitors. I'm going to send them up."

>Noting the message, Aiden then replies:

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 No.4093

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>>4092
>Neil hesitates for a moment as he looks at his wife, giving her the cue to apply a more pathos-oriented argument forward.

>Looking at Neil for a moment, Alice then turns to face Aiden, still maintaining her warm smile and composure as she says:

"We've never outlined this to the public, after the experiment that gave us our powers…But those who we thought were killed during the laboratory experiment - they may have instead been transported to another dimension."

>Neil then interjects, looking at Aiden as he says:

"As a matter of curiosity, Aiden - have you looked into our research regarding the theoretical Null Zone before?"

>Aiden nods slowly, feigning partial ignorance in order to not arouse suspicion.

"Of course, Mr. Robinson. Though I've only had the time to briefly look over you and your wife's work. I was interested by the proposed theory of mass inversion that you brought up."

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 No.4094

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>>4093
>Aiden then looks at both Neil and Alice, as a thought crosses his mind. Considering it for a moment, he then says to them both:

"Mr. Robinson? Have you and your wife experienced any issues with your experimental setup for this week?"

>Nodding, Neil then says:

"Unfortunately, yes. Our research transports have been attacked multiple times on our way here to Sanctuary City. I assume that it's attempted sabotage by some unsavory party."

>Alice then smiles as she states:

"Though it was nothing that the two of us couldn't handle ourselves, was it?"

>Smiling back at his wife, Neil then replies:

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 No.4095

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>>4094
>Aiden then looks at both Neil and Alice as he says:

"I suppose then you'd believe that Archeon has some way to contact these vigilantes. Or at the very least, they're more likely to arrive quickly if the surrounding area is attacked."

>Nodding, Neil then states:

"Precisely. We're not insinuating about any potential connection between Archeon and the vigilantes - but that correlative factor of response time, combined with Archeon's resources and funding - make it the perfect venue for us to conduct our longer term research."

>Alice then leans forward, saying:

"So essentially, we'd like to become long term collaborative partners with Archeon - even if that means working out of Sanctuary City for the duration of our experimental work."

>Aiden thinks about the suggestion for a few seconds, before nodding his head and holding out his hand, stating:

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 No.3984[Reply]

>Somewhere under Chicago.

>A rat scurries along a walkway, its fur slick and wet from having been in the sewage water it now runs by. Stopping for a moment, it leans on its back legs and sniffs the air. . .

>As the rat's nose twitches, it suddenly has to jump out of the way as a foot slams down next to it, a second foot soon following it as a teenage girl runs past it, dragging along a teenage boy behind her.

>After a few more strides, the boy stumbles slightly, nearly tripping up the girl before she recovers and shifts her weight to partially take some of his weight too.

"Come on, we're nearly there, don't you want to get away from those bastards?"

>Several voices echo down the tunnel, and the girl turns back, a red circle glowing her eyes as she does.

"Fuck. . ."

>Parts of the girl's hair begin to glow.
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 No.4048

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>>4047
>Star ignores Cardinal's comment, instead focusing on T.J.'s armour summoning.

"So how do you, like, pee in that thing?"

"Star, you can't just ask him how he pees in it, that's weird."

"Yeah well I want my own one, I gotta know how it works."

>Still perched on her spot, Kei addresses Cardinal.

"Is it alright if they stay here a few hours? I just sent a message for pickup but it's gonna take a while."

 No.4049

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>>4048
>Cardinal looks at Kei for a moment, before nodding, stating:

"The site's officially marked as destitute, so no issues there."

>Walking towards the edge of one of the windows, Cardinal then says:

"The suit absorbs waste material through the osteomuscular extracellular connective tissue in his body. Breaks it down and converts it into energy and actually useful matter."

>Cardinal says as he examines the outside of the windows - ensuring that nobody's tracked them.

"How else do you think the suit managed to disappear and reappear so quickly? It's stored as a picotech complex in the marrow of his bones."

>Kuiper looks down in surprise as he says:

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 No.4050

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>>4049
>Kei is silent for a moment, the thought lingering on her head.

"That's why they have to be volunteers for it, K.W., I can't put them in danger if they don't want to do it. . ."

>Kei mulls over the thoughts more for a moment.

"Still, I think, if they have the ability to, it's right for them to help."
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>Several hours later.

>Carpenter Mansion, Northern Chicago

>The car sent to pick the group up from the warehouse pulls into a courtyard within the grounds of mansion, the doors opening automatically to let the occupants out, the darkened windows having protected their identities from any onlookers.

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 No.4051

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>>4050
>Slowly moving out of the car, Kuiper looks around in surprise - taking in the large expanse of wealthy area before him.

"Woah….This place is huge! I knew North Chicago was full of wealthy people but…."

>Moving out of the car from the other side, Faraday walks over beside Kuiper and says:

"I hear ya. If this were any other situation, my guard would way higher."

>Looking around, he then adjusts his gloves and his rolled up jacket sleeves as he states:

"Still, I'm willing to give it a shot - if you guys are."

>Kuiper looks down at his armored gloved hands for a moment, opening and closing his fingers as he says:

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 No.4052

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>>4051
>Before the two reach the doors, they open up, and a man steps through, leaning on a cane as he walks forward.

>Stopping as he sees the gathered people, the man grins for a moment and nods.

"Well, you need work, but I think theres the start of something here."

[The End]


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 No.3975[Reply]

“Then what, then, of the Eternity spoken of by Hoyokazi? Could his revelation represent the timeless nature of legacy?”
-Hoyokazi the 291st

>Date: May 29th, 2017
>Location: Hoyokazi Lands, Hokkaido, Japan
>Time: 5:00am

>Hiyuki Hoyokazi, Hoyokazi the 378th, wakes up from her slumber to begin a new day.

>Time: 5:30am

>Hiyuki Hoyokazi is attended by her regular attendants, distant family members chosen to strengthen her own position.

>Such a task is within her ability, but is taken from her for tradition.

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 No.3979

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>>3978
Date: May 29th, 2017
>Location: Hoyokazi Lands, Hokkaido, Japan
>Time: 5:00am

>Hiyuki Hoyokazi, Hoyokazi the 378th, wakes up from her slumber to begin a new day.

>Time: 5:30am

>Hiyuki Hoyokazi is attended by her regular attendants, distant family members chosen to strengthen her own position.

>Such a task is within her ability, but is taken from her for tradition.

>Time: 6:30am

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 No.3980

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>>3979
>Location: Hoyokazi Tower, Sapporo, Japan
>Time: 8:15am

>Hiyuki Hoyokazi arrives at Hoyokazi Tower in Sapporo. The centre of the Hoyokazis’ corporate empire, the tower looms over the surrounding city, piercing the heavens above. Several smaller buildings, all also owned by the Hoyokazi, surround the main tower, making its immediate area almost akin to a district for the building itself.

>Time: 9:00am

>The board’s opening meeting for the day begins, with the updates to their CEO.

“Of course, there are worries among our staff that by having accepted this deal, as reasonable as it may appear, we are opening ourselves up for further risk.”

>Hiyuki Hoyokazi sighs, the concern is a common one, making it one she has responded to many times.

“The deal was not signed for immediate financial gain, my astute cousin, but because Aiden Grayson provided us with the one thing that no one else could provide us with - a way of keeping a large competitor out of our area. One does not need to defend their territory as fiercely when provided with a wall.”
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>>3980
>Location: Hoyokazi Lands, Hokkaido, Japan
>Time: 8:30pm

>Hiyuki Hoyokazi returns home, being greeted by the staff under her employ at the mansion where she was raised.

>Yet Hiyuki Hoyokazi does not relax.

>Despite this, a calm smile remains on her face as she passes by those tasked with making sure she lives a comfortable life.

>Halfway through her walk from the entrance to the main building, Hiyuki Hoyokazi stops, looking up at the mountain above to see a small light on its nearest face. Closing her eyes, she stands, “looking” in the direction of the light for a few moments before continuing her walk in once again.

>Time: 9:30pm

>Hiyuki Hoyokazi stands in front of a covered canvas, unable to bring herself to use it once again.
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 No.3982

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>>3981
>Location: Hoyokazi Tower, Sapporo, Japan
>Time: 8:15am

>Hiyuki Hoyokazi arrives at Hoyokazi Tower in Sapporo. The centre of the Hoyokazis’ corporate empire, the tower looms over the surrounding city, piercing the heavens above. Several smaller buildings, all also owned by the Hoyokazi, surround the main tower, making its immediate area almost akin to a district for the building itself.

>Time: 9:00am

>The board’s opening meeting for the day begins, with the updates to their CEO.

“. . .projects are continuing as prepared. . .”

“Acquisition has been completed. . . welcome them to the Hoyokazi Group as its Chairwoman. . .”

>The rest of the meeting continues on, the same as all other meetings of this nature. . .

 No.3983

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>>3982
>Location: Acoustics Laboratory, Hoyokazi Tower, Sapporo, Japan
>Time: 11:00am

>Hiyuki Hoyokazi arrives at the acoustics laboratory, her movements corralled by a sonics engineer that clearly has little experience performing this part of his job role. As the group goes around the lab, he awkwardly explains the purpose of every setup, experiment, and simulation that has been put on display for the department’s special guest.

“And this is an attempt at making a meta-gene disruption gun. . . this experiment resulted in a 5% increase in noise cancelling efficiency. . . here we have a simulation of what a sonic barrier would achieve in disrupting a tsunami. . .”

>As the guide goes over each of the experiments, Hiyuki looks them over, and lingers for a moment, clearly thinking about their uses. As the tour comes to an end, she coughs politely to bring attention to herself.

“Excuse me, the noise cancelling experiment, would you be able to demonstrate it for me?”

“O-oh yes, of course, if you don’t believe that it won’t cut too much into your preparation for the address. . .”

“I assure you I will be quite alright.”
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 No.3960[Reply]

>10:11am

“Ms Yuuki. . . Ms Yuuki!”

>The teacher raps a ruler against the girl’s desk, bringing her attention back to the classroom with a loud snap.

“Are you willing to share with the class what’s so important that you don’t need to pay attention?”

“Uh. . . oh. . .”

>The girl blinks, quickly shaking her head.

“The. . . uh. . . the dampeners. . . the hum. . .”

>The teacher sighs.
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 No.3970

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>>3969
>Kei stares up at the robot for a few moments, her tired and beaten brain struggling to process what she’s seeing, and then something seems to click in her head.

“Sound. . . I need sound. . .”

>A system whirs to life and Kei winces as sound suddenly cuts through - too much sound.

“Less. . .”

>The sound starts to quiet down as some of the noise is filtered out, leaving Kei alone with the relative silence of the warehouse and robot.

>After a few more seconds of silence, the robot seems to have reached some kind of conclusion and speaks in a synthetic voice:

“Unknown technology confirmed, beginning extraction, activating biodata HT-MC-1-1939.”

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>>3970
>Accessing the situation, the robot dismisses the energy in its arm, and clenches its fist.

“Activating stored biodata: E-ASM-9-2964.”

>The robot’s arms glow with energy and it opens its closed fist, closing it again as the energy finishes building, the action causing several sparks of electricity to arc out from it, scorching various points around it.

>Kei, and by extension, the machine protecting her, shifts back slightly in response to the move, taken by surprise by it, but soon recovers and maintains the pose, trying to draw the robot in closer.

>Now crackling with electricity all over, the machine charges forward, jumping in the air just before its opponent, and brings its hands together generating a literal thunderclap that sends electricity out in all directions, but particularly in the direction of Kei.

>Instinctively, Kei brings her arms to protect herself as the electricity rushes over the machine, looking up in surprise when she receives no report of any damage to the machine, only to be caught off-guard as the robot finishes its arc, landing a direct punch on the head of the machine.

>Stumbling backwards, Kei tries to kick out and trip the robot, finding purchase on its leg, but not enough to cause it to fall over, ultimately only buying herself a small amount of space.

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>>3971
>The robot, the less damaged of the two from the fall, picks itself up from the ground, closing its fist to summon the electricity, only for the gesture to fail. Looking down at its arm, it notices that no energy is running through it.

“Damage to biodata unit detected, requesting authorization for tactical retreat.”

>The robot stands still and silent for a few moments, then turns to leave through the door, a set of thrusters revealing themselves in its lower legs and activating, propelling it into the air.

>The robot flies several feet upwards then stops as it’s pulled backwards with a sudden amount of force. Turning back, it sees its right leg being held in place by the machine it was attempting to salvage, its eyes glowing red.

“I just lost some thrusters, so I think I’ll take these.”

>With a violent pull, the robot is pulled out from the sky, the machine’s other fist colliding with the back of its head and going straight through.

>Despite having a fist through its head, the robot still remains moving, its arms attempting to claw it to freedom.

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 No.3973

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>>3972
>2 Days later

>Kei lies on her bed, staring up at the ceiling. Various items litter her room, providing a certain level of personality, but a variety of cleaner spots across the room indicate that several items have been removed from it recently. Notably, no signs of any technology besides those integrated into the building itself can be found.

>As Kei lies on her bed, a knock comes from her door, and it opens slightly to reveal her mother, who seems to be happy.

>In response to her visitor, Kei sits up.

“<Kei. . . why didn’t you tell me that you were applying for scholarships?>”

“<I. . .>”

>Kei stops herself, thinking for a moment.

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>>3973
>Her eyes darting about as she tries to take everything in, Kei manages to compose herself enough to reply.

“O-oh. . . hello Mr Carpenter. . . you. . . uh. . . didn’t need to come here yourself. . .”

“Kei, don’t forget your manners.”

“O-oh. . . right. . . thank you for coming here Mr Carpenter.”

>The man gives Kei a cordial smile, then tilts his cup slightly, as if checking on it.

“Ah, I appear to have run out of this lovely tea, Mrs Yuuki, could I trouble you to make some more while I discuss some of the finer details with your daughter?”

“Of course, Mr Carpenter.”

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 No.3928[Reply]

>Date: October 20th. 2017
>Time: 9:00 AM
>Location: Sanctuary City - Archeon Complex

>As he flips a coin up into the air, Aiden looks around the room, his gaze aimlessly drifting from one bookcase to the next. His mind is a flurry of interspersed and interconnected thoughts, all sporadic and parallel to each other in time.

{"You're not feeling confident, are you? Despite everything you've done."}

{"Failure. Complete and utter failure. No recourse for your mistakes."}

{"Murderer. Attempted or not, you know what you are."}

{"Come on. Do it. Let it all go, and let us out!"}

>Catching the coin with one hand, Aiden looks at his clenched fist - seeing the muscle strain in his wrist. As he opens his hand, the coin is completely gone - atomized into nothingness as dust slowly flutters out of his palm, carried by the air of the room.
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 No.3955

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>>3954
>Kagemusha himself now begins ramping up his strength. Both of them are still suppressing the vast majority of their power - but ever so slightly, are they scaling up their true strength.

>As they continue to clash across the surface of Io, Kagemusha continues to challenge Mosaic's notions of identity.

"You can hear it, can't you? The inner voice inside you. The 'monster' that is screaming, demanding that you let it free! That is your core instinct! Your true nature!"

>Kagemusha then performs a complex aerial maneuver, spinning around in the air to perform a series of complicated spatial slice attacks, firing them off the tip of his blade like machine gun fire.

>As Mosaic moves to block the attacks and weave around them, he once again connects his sword against Kagemusha's own, stating:

"I know what that voice is, and the bloodlust you're looking for? That's not the remedy for your problem!"

>Straining further in his confrontation with Kagemusha, Mosaic begins applying even more pressure on him.

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 No.3956

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>>3955
>As Mosaic uses telekinesis to reconfigure the structure of Io, he reshapes the Jovian moon in order to properly stabilize it. After finishing that task, he then steps back and rests Durandal's blunt side on his shoulder.

"Are you finished now?"

>Kagemusha slowly nods, laughing weakly as he rises to his feet. Holding out his hand, the Eien no Yoru blade immediately flies over towards him, as he grabs it - with the sheathe automatically forming over the blade.

>Now lowering his hand, Kagemusha looks up and down at Mosaic - examining him more closely.

"…Why?"

>Mosaic looks at him with a surprised look on his face.

"….Why what?"

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 No.3957

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>>3956
>Location: Kyoto, Japan - Tasogare Castle Exterior
>Time: 1:36 PM [Relative to Japan]

>Appearing immediately outside of the castle exterior, Mosaic and Kagemusha then stand in place - with Kagemusha looking aimlessly in the distance.

"…..So that's how it happened. How you managed to make this all work."

>Mosaic then dissipates Durandal, returning it to his pocketspace as he turns to look at the large castle before them.

"You know, for the longest time, I would always hold things against people. I've made so many mistakes over the course of my life. Some of them I could take back - but most of them were permanent mistakes. I couldn't make amends. There was no remedy in the moment, nor afterwards."

>Placing his hands in his coat's jacket pockets, he then continues:

"I would spiral myself into a path of self-loathing and genuine hatred for everyone and everything around me. The nihilism started to run deep, and it would only get worse and worse….until it culminated with me almost taking a life - twice."
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>>3957
>As Mosaic and Kagemusha continue discussing their circumstances, both of them can see the approach of Paladin and the others.

"I noticed during the battle, your movements were precise, extremely efficient. I've never met someone who had that degree of instinctual movement besides myself."

>Mosaic then looks at Kagemusha, stating:

"Well that shouldn't be too surprising - since I have your same Spirit Eyes. I mimicked them from you."

>Silent for a moment, Kagemusha then laughs.

"….Mosaic. Of course. Now the name makes sense. You mimic the abilities of others."

>Mosaic nods and then clarifies:

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>>3958
>Mosaic looks at Paladin for a moment, and then quickly leans in to give him a tight bear hug.

"Hey! What's wrong? Seriously are you alright?!"

>Slightly startled, Paladin watches as Mosaic gives him a big hug, lightly tapping his back, stating:

"I am so happy that I was able to patch things up with you. I mean that. Genuinely."

>Pulling back from the hug, Mosaic turns to Kagemusha once more, saying:

"Remember, all that matters in life is what you choose to ascribe meaning towards. It's your choice, and regardless of your power - you exist for whatever purpose you choose to serve."

>Giving Kagemusha a two finger salute as he walks past him, Mosaic then says:

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>Date: October 16th, 2017
>Time: 8:00 AM
>Location: Sanctuary City - Residential Sector

"You know we're going to be late, right?"

"I'm moving as quickly as I can, Phoebe. Give me a moment."

>Rustling and moving items can be heard from behind a door, as Phoebe stands in the hallway. Arms crossed, she looks completely unimpressed with the situation, as her brother slowly opens the door.

"You're twenty two and you still can't properly prepare for an event?"

>Aiden scowls lightly at his sister as he places his sunglasses on - hiding his blue eyes. Now reaching into his jacket pocket, he picks out his phone and begins looking through it as he walks.

"You know, I don't have to go to this event, right?"
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 No.3923

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>>3922
>Still looking stunned, Silas slowly walks over to Magister, taking note of his identical appearance to his son Aiden. Carefully examining the young man once more, Silas then says with a shocked voice:

"….A-Aiden? Is that you, son?"

>Sighing, Magister nods as he then takes off the sunglasses once more - revealing his ruby red eyes.

"….Yes, father. It's me. You won't entirely believe the explanation I present to you, but-"

"Alternate universe counterpart?"

>Raising an eyebrow, Magister then says:

"It seems that my alternate self has informed you of my existence then?"

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>>3923
"Hopefully I'm not overly encumbering in this hug!"

>Jonah says as he quickly speeds out of the house - a trail of lightning following behind him as he quickly hugs his brother, alongside his sister and his father.

"I agree with Phoebe, naturally. We're a family, Aiden - and families care about each other, through highs and lows."

>Two more people walk out of the house, slowly joining the hug as well.

"Hey, don't think that your big sis isn't there for you. Alright Aiden?"

>Kira says as she hugs him tightly along with the others.

"Don't forget about me either. Big bro's always here to help."

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>>3924
>Aiden then notices Magister adjusting his stance away from them all. He then lets out a loud sigh, before closing his eyes and opening them again - with a smile on his face.

>Surprised, Aiden then looks at Magister, stating:

"….I've never seen you smile like that before. Ever…."

>Giving an amused scoff, Magister replies:

"Am I not allowed to show happiness of any kind towards my own family? Especially towards my counterpart?"

>Shaking his head, Aiden then says:

"….This is what you were trying to make me realize, isn't it?"

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>>3925
>In that moment, a bright flash of light appears in the backyard - as everyone turns around to view the phenomenon.

>A large portal then appears, as two figures slowly jump through it, conversing with each other.

"I told you, he's somewhere here. I used the Compass of Calliope to find his last appearance-"

>Turning to face the people off in the distance, the young man and the young woman then immediately widen their eyes. The young woman, with bright blonde hair in a ponytail, waves excitedly.

"Hey, Aiden! Where were you?!?!"

>The woman then quickly rushes over to him, as the man with brown hair sighs and slowly walks over.

"Not so loud, Persephone. Unbelievable…."

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>>3926
>As the rest of Aiden's family goes back inside the house, Aiden remains with Stella outside, sitting on the patio couch together.

"….Well, I don't know what to say, honestly."

>Aiden looks at Stella with an intrigued look on her face.

"About my family, or my family's counterparts?"

>Stella then gives a soft laugh as she replies:

"Both, I guess. They're all so…lively. Caring towards each other. I honestly do envy that about you, Aiden. I'd give anything to have a family that happy."

>Thinking for a moment, Aiden then looks up at the sky and says:

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 No.3843[Reply]

>Derbyshire, 1998

“Dad! Dad! Watch this!”

>A young girl bursts into a small office space, the dimensions of which betray its former nature as a box room.

>Seeing the girl, the man in the room pulls away from the desk that he’s sitting at, moving some papers under some others to hide them away, and turns to face the girl.

“Sounds important. . .”

>Grinning, the girl holds up a toy sword in the air.

“Bew. . . bew. . . look out evildo. . . evildo. . . vill. . . bad guys! Super slash!”

>The girl dramatically brings the toy sword down and slashes with it, stopping as it hits the frame of the door, nicking off some of the white paint on it.
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 No.3852

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>>3851
>After a few seconds, Yvonne’s breathing calms down as she notices that the strike hasn’t connected with her. Instead, the creature looms over her, completely frozen. A cursory glance over at the window shows the rain outside is frozen in place as well.

“Well well well, this is a terrible fate you’ve gotten yourself into. . .”

>A youthful looking white-haired man steps around the creature, measuring it up and down, and then leans down, offering a hand out for Yvonne to take.

“I’m afraid you’ve not got much time before you have to make a choice, so we’d like to take a chance to make it as educated as possible. . . as neither option is good for you.”

>Yvonne meekly takes the man’s hand, and he pulls her out from under the creature.

“W-What do you mean, we? And what choice?”

>To answer the first question, an eye “burns” itself into reality, its very construction making it look unreal as it glows with a white light that seems unlike any white found on Earth. With its gaze piercing through Yvonne, a distorted voice comes from the eye.

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>>3852
“A sword?”

>The eye “burns” itself into a new position.

“The Sword, the fall of knights, Madness to fight Madness, Darkness to end Darkness.”

“. . .and you want me to take it? Why can’t you?”

“It’s bound to your bloodline, possessing the sword and using it to fight Those Who Serve the Dark Tapestry is your ancient duty. As it was in my day, and as it was in your father’s day.”

“Valiant, he was, the great Dane, but he too fell, as all knights do, Madness gives what it takes.”

>Yvonne takes a moment to think through what was said, then turns to the eye.

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>>3853
“. . .what?”

>The man pulls away slightly from Yvonne, giving her space to move.

“Should you realise your duty, you represent a great threat to her, and. . .”

>Ignoring the man, Yvonne moves beyond him, stopping just in front of the sword, and reaches out towards it, stopping just before grabbing it.

“Death, or duty, that’s the only choice placed before you, and I’m sorry for that, really.”

“If I take it, I can get my revenge on her?”

>The white-haired man seems startled at the question. Then nods.

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>>3854
>Yvonne reaches the end of the hall, stopping in front of a door. Still seething, she looks down at the handle for a moment, then she lifts her sword up and slashes it across the door, leaving a crimson scar along the wood.

>The scar pulses for a few moments, and then the door shatters into a rain of splinters, granting Yvonne a cover as she bursts into the room, bee-lining straight for the centre of it where Morfyddstands calmly.

>Before Yvonne’s sword can reach the woman, she finds her path interrupted by the maid doll, with a dull thunk of metal hitting wood echoing through the wall as it puts a hand in the way of the sword, blocking it with enough strength to cause Yvonne to struggle against it.

>Still calm, Morfydd straightens out her clothes, turning as a flash of lightning lights up the room from outside, the light causing her to be briefly silhouetted - albeit with a pair of horns on the top of her head. Once the light dies down, Morfydd turns to speak to Yvonne, who still struggles against the maid.

“Oh, Yvonne. . . it looks like I should vet who I hire more, I can’t have someone with anger issues like this managing my collection. . .”

“Well I don’t work for people who try to kill me!”

>Yvonne manages to cut through the maid’s arm, and then kicks it away as she steps forward, causing it to fly out of the building.

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>>3855
>November 1st, 2017

>Several hours later, Yvonne groans as she wakes up in an impact crater created by her landing on a hill overlooking the manor.

>Standing up in her now un-transformed form, she looks over at her sword and stares at it for a few moments, then picks it up once again, checking the weight of it.

>Pointing it at the manor, she stays in place with it for a few moments, then sighs, bringing it down.

“Next time, in Sanctuary. . .”

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>???

>Morfydd walks into a darkened room, stretching out her arms and letting out a sigh of relief as a dark shadow washes over her, changing her form to another with a set of horns on her head.
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>Date: October 10th, 2017
>Time: 12:30 PM
>Location: Sanctuary City

>Hovering in the skies above the city, a pair of figures stand, seemingly on nothingness - gazing down at the metropolitan expanse below them. One of the figures, a woman dressed in ornate robes and wraps, looks down at her hand. As she caresses her palm softly, she then whispers something, barely audible to her partner.

"You're attempting the ritual here, Concordia? Why?"

>The woman, Concordia, then looks up at the man hovering before her - her eyes narrowing as she gives an amused expression on her face.

"Why else? The energy requirements for the spell are immense. If I am to free myself from this wretched entity, I will need a large enough energy source to supplement my magic. Besides…"

>Looking back down at the large expanse of the city below, she then says:

"Who better to aid in my ascension than the largest concentrated population of Meta-Humans in this country?"
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>>3837
>Location: Downtown - Sanctuary City
>Time: 12:35 PM

>As Concordia and Ba'al continue hovering in the air, they begin moving along with the growth of the supernatural vegetation that is rapidly growing throughout Downtown Sanctuary City. As cars, busses and other vehicles are quickly overrun by the supernatural vines and moss - the two Sorcerers look over their work in satisfaction.

"Once enough Meta-Humans are absorbed into the mass, the transmogrification spell can catabolize their essence. It will provide us with the power we need to undo the binding spell that he placed on us."

>Concordia speaks, as Ba'al looks on aimlessly. Seeing countless Meta-Human civilians being swallowed up and consumed by the magic vegetation. Absent-mindedly, he says:

"Will this be enough, Concordia? We are lacking the time and the luxury of second chances. If we do not act soon, our master will discover our plot."

>Concordia sighs as she waves a dismissive hand at her partner, stating:

"All that matters is that we have achieved our goal. The power to free ourselves from his grasp…."
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>>3838
>As the magical purifier droplets fall to the ground, they splash against the magical vegetation and moss - causing it to rapidly wither and disintegrate. Soon, all of the Meta-Human civilians trapped by the magical plants and vines are soon freed - as the overcast weather still pours down from above.

"Would you mind telling me why you decided to harvest the lives of humans here? Or do I have to force an answer out of the two of you?"

>Concordia immediately casts an incantation, creating a powerful dimensional barrier between herself and Mosaic - as Ba'al is left out of the spell's protection.

"Concordia you witch! I knew I shouldn't have trusted you!"

>Concordia gives a soft laugh as she says:

"Apologies, my friend. But I must ensure that at least one of us is freed from the master's grasp."

>Before Ba'al can make a move to attack Concordia, Mosaic performs a hand gesture to cast a spell. The resulting spell is a series of bright mist particles, which quickly swirl around Ba'al - causing him to pass out soon after.

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>>3839
>Mosaic continues hovering in the air, staring down the mysterious sorceress as he replies:

"I've learned not to trust the word of strangers. Especially after they've shown their intentions."

>Concordia sighs as she then holds her hands out, appearing to surrender.

"By all means, assume hostility with my actions, insofar as you have no other choice. But you do have a choice, no?"

>Smiling, Concordia begins hovering over towards Mosaic, attempting to work her charm.

"I seek only freedom from the oppressive entity that constrains me. In order to save my life from an untimely death, I chose to make a pact with an otherworldly God. A being of immense power."

>Looking over at the city below, Concordia speaks once more.

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>>3840
>Concordia then looks at Mosaic, an amused look on her face as she speaks.

"Well, find yourself in a moment of desperation and plead to your God in that very same moment. You will find his acknowledgement all the more vindicating."

>Mosaic is silent for a moment before he then states:

"I already know what that feels like. Much like you, I had a choice - and I almost made the wrong choice."

>Looking down at his gloved hand, he continues speaking:

"I almost took the life of another person out of anger - and it was only by divine intervention that he survived, and became an even greater monster because of it."

>Concordia considers the words for a moment, before she then slowly hovers closer to Mosaic. As she does this, she begins placing her hands on his arm - looking at him through his mask.

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>>3841
>Location: The Axiom - Nexus of Magic
>Time: Indeterminate

>As the Babylon Disc containing Concordia and now Ba'al, sits on the table before them - Mosaic crosses his arms as he speaks to Doctor.

"What are you going to do with them?"

>Doctor then looks at Mosaic, stating:

"We'll send them to the Bazaar's representative tribunal. Though they're more of a provisional mage government that handles trade affairs, they have been known to handle attempted incursions on other dimensions."

>Gesturing to the Babylon Disc on the table, Doctor then says:

"They'll likely be tried and sentenced - stripped of their magical casting abilities with artifact implants."
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