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Jack doesn't turn to face Dyna, instead continuing to take slow steps backwards.
My directives are to stay with and secure VIP from hazardous situations. This location, although unknown to my records, seems to be a safehouse.
Giving a hard tug, he manages to get half of whatever he's grabbing through the mirror revealed to be
I'm almost...there? This isn't-
A loud wind swallows his voice as something seems to try and drag him back into the mirror.

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*yawn* How long have I been out for anyways? Surely 3 days at most.

...I know you guys can't see my face right now and trust me...it's for the best.
Now, before I continue, let's start with a few changes.

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Changes 02 of XX

Unfourently, The Return of the Cowboy Asteroid is to be canceled. All events, mentionings, sightings, everything, are to be deleted from CZ. In excahnge...
Radiated Wraith places a small stone with a cowboy hat on a nearby shelf. The atmosphere speaks for itself as he gives a long silent salute to the rock. Returning to his chair, he starts to type but finds himself looking back to "Billy the Cowboy Asteroid".
Rest in piece. The world is just not ready for someone of your magnitude *sniff*. Maybe CZIV after the dinosaur arc.

*sniff* Moving on...
Null never sends the Nullified into the Temple of Truth, instead opting to go alone.

For time's sake and with a new view of the situation, I've decided to revert RDS to the pit scene here:
CZII, Post 20, Page 343.
It will still retain the Grape Sands Desert I added in CZIII however.

Any members of the Nullified are to be placed back into AR. No memories save for what happened in Absurd Roleplay are to be remembered.

Tiamat and Marililith offscreen transverse through the dungeon till they wind up below it.

If it's okay with Exee, Memesmith is moved to Pavelsuia, the Joe hideout. Save for that, nothing would really be changed. The Memesmith sample was taken from the Ark by a particular joe to be mentioned at a later date.

Nuru never got split up into three. The monsters that spawn at the jail still occurred by their respective parties, but without any connections to Nuru nor his Evil/Limited counterparts. Those are separate and whatever relationships they have with Nuru is still to be kept, just not their origin, if that makes sense.

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And with the wave of my hand...
The Nullified, along with the majority of the crews of the Former Mets and the Neo Yggdrasil are brought before Vangus.
My army comes hither.
A cross appears above each of the crew's heads, save for the Nullified. They, still in a state of comatose, are unaware of the changes that take place to them.
And so I call to you, what is your name?
Opening their eyes, the newly formed men stared up at Vangus, some with cheer some with confusion some with anger, but all of them spoke.
Our name is legion, for we are many.
With that, in one bright flash they disappear to parts unknown.
Hear and see my voice and words, if you can reapers. Your suffering, exodus, and revelation, is foreseen, though not by what means. With that in mind, I offer you one last chance. Leave. Go to another forum, create another universe if you wish at this rate, but leave. Lest you wish to be left behind.

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With that, lets get this show on the road...again.

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(While I would have it to where everyone would have to go, with Torpor near death, it's safe to say that...

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...Oh thank goodness...er I mean, with that, the wall of junk surrounding Torpor falls along with him. A loud sound of crashing junk echoes throughout the room.

YOU WIN!

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A few pieces of junk block the door, but it could easily be moved through regardless. Meanwhile, the intercom emits more static before silence...
I must say this form is quite interesting. Being able to interact with computers without so much of a bit of hacking, save for a little static of course, is there no end to what this technology can do? ...Ah, it shouldn't be long now, just through that door and a hallway or two and we'll be set.

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Upon closer inspection, the object seems to be fairly small, but a lot closer than first thought. It looks like a strange black rock, similar to that of a piece of coal. At the rate its going, it could land nearby, but unlikely directly impacting the car. You also see a building in the distance stationed on a cliff, most likely the lab.

The Ball Met cheerfully nods before rolling forwards, headed towards the stairwell. Suddenly, an announcement is blared throughout the lab.
IT WOULD BE IN YOUR BEST INSTREST TO LEAVE BANUS...OR...ELSE!
My...Dr. Woe sounds upset.
! Dr. Woe?
The Ball Met looks to the two, jumping in the air before looking down as he lands.
Wait...I've heard this before. It's been so long but I'm sure of it...
*sigh* Just follow me to the waiting room. Maybe it is him and he'l-
Suddenly, a Junk Block skeets across the room, sending the Ball Met flying. The source of it seems to be the Junk Golem rushing towards your location!

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Encountered! Junk Golem, Ver. Lab Materials

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Acorn can be seen still disabled as Claim Chomper looks worried. Without warning, Acorn suddenly rises, a purplish mist leaving his eyes...only to fall down once more. Naturally, Claim Chomper takes a step back, fear giving way to confusion as he's not sure of what to do now...

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Acorn...arise. There's work to-

Ah, there you are.
Wha-
Director Man!?
Ah, so my fame precedes me.
How did...how are you even here? This is-
This is one of my actor's minds. Now...what bothers me is how you're so willing to impede my work.
You call tapping in other people's fears work? Your forcing them to-

Director Man waves a finger while shaking his head.

Hardly. I'm simply focusing on what makes a good plot. What's a show without a little drama after all?
This isn't a show. These are real people.
Exactly. That's why in showbusiness it's called a R E A L I T Y show. Everybody knows these kinds of show...have their own pushes from the people filming.
So that's it? You decided to come here and even after GammaGuardian gave this forum to Ali Nullum Vacuous decided, hey, I'm gonna go and take over the forum?
...Ah, but that's just it. It was never Guardian's to begin with.

What? What do yo-
In position sir.
No, you wouldn't.
Pause for dramatic effect. Fire.
*SNAP*
I got the perfect shot sir.
Good. And with that, our little showstopper shall trouble us no more.
Now then...let's get back to the show.

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As you peer into the house, it seems that everything, the floors, the walls, an old table, everything is covered in dust. Arguably what's even more weird is how everything seems to be a varying shade of brown. It's...somewhat disorientating to look at, but there is one thing that sticks out. Some weird dull yellow thing can be spotted next to the table, but it's hard to make out.

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I'm not sure. I doubt Banus...whoever runs the government now has enough to buy this contraption.
As for the loudspeaker, let me test something...
A static sound emits from MIDI for a second.

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ENEMY PHASE

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Pieces upon pieces of metal can be falling off of Torpor as it moves, launching a Palm strike at Andoru.


Barely able to keep its head afloat, it takes multiple fragments of itself and scatters them everywhere. Junk Scatter. Instead of taking damage however, it recycles the parts of the Dual Minigun into itself. Junk Discard

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PLAYER PHASE

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As you venture towards the shack, the sound of your footsteps become louder and louder as the sand gives way to covered concrete. Arriving at the shack's doorstep, an open frame is there to greet you and even from out here a weird odor similar to burnt rubber clings to the air.

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Well...you're in the very, very late Doctor Woe's Lab! When he finally shows back up, he should have a way to fix this!
If you want, I can take you to the waiting room! If not...then don't touch anything that looks shiny! I learned that the hard way!

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Rushing downward, both Concrete and the Picket Man pick up speed. The ground, once a slippery slope of rock has now become a path of deep mud. Despite the ground trying to swallow Concrete's feet, he actually seems to be gaining on him. The path seems to suddenly disappear as the Picket Man careens off the path into the dark, with you possibly following next!

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As Heat arrives at Porkril's, he finds the door locked. Through a window in the door, a light can be seen in the back of the store however.

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Eh, you could say that.
With that, Imini puts his hands together. Without warning, his body starts to jitter.
See ya Gappa!
With one jump, Imini jumps wide over Cross and begins to hop away in little yet fast hops.

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As Star exits the outskirts of the city, a strange object can be seen falling in the distance.

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Fight scene next.

The scythe is somehow grabbed by the edge of the blade, becoming deeply enwedged into the hand, while the other hand is held towards her face, letting loose a Fire Geyser in an attempt to melt her face.
The spells meanwhile seems to have little effect, turning to steam shortly after touching the flames.

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Hmm...seems like he's in trouble...
Glass's eyes look to the floor, unsure of what to say.

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Fire Geyser: A concentrated blast of pure heat. Depending on conditions of the environment around, can have the raw input increased or decreased.

Uh...hey, give me one sec.
Without another word, Glass walks over to Talitu and crew. The cloaked man simply shrugs before pulling out a phone.
...I think I saw it too. Unless you also had something to drink.

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The smoke slowly flies out the window, causing some guards to draw worry.
BURN!
Burning Desire full on sprints towards Hel with a fireball growing in his palm and a wicked smile growing just as big and bright on his face.

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To put it simply, I am Dr. Parable.
All I want is to preform an experiment...and I seem to be correct in my assumptions.
The man pulls out a pen and pad as a machine appears behind him.
Now, let's see if the second part of my hypothesis proves correct.
...
The machine walks through Parable and extends an Harpoon Claw Type E towards Chase.

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[Harpoon Claw]: A combination of a claw and a spike is fired towards the target. Can be detached by the user and can get itself stuck in targets, allowing the user to either reel them in or to apply an status effect if applicable.
[Harpoon Claw Type E]: The spike of the Harpoon Claw is coated in a strange electrical substance. Has a high chance to apply paralysis.

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If you say so.
...

...
...Hello. *snort*.
Uh...excuse me one sec.
The man? pulls out a handkerchief and begins to blow.
Why he'd have to make us susceptible to colds?
His voice seems heavily synthesized.

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So...what do I-
Out of the corner of his eye, he spots Tedd appear.
Hey, is he oka-
The man in the cape turns around to see what's going on...Only to see him vanish.
What the...

A reversed cross appears on Chase's phone before any app icons on the screen start to form two eyes.
...Boo.
A different voice can be heard snickering through the speaker of the phone.

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A crystal wall appears, sending the shot spiraling into the ground.
Veanto: What the, hey! There's no shooting a Reaperspawn, let alone a Beastie Buddy Trainer!
He shakes his head before coughing and pulls out a Pokemon ball, turning to eagerly face Rotom...
Venato: But uh...now then, I, Venato Henderart challenge you to a Beastie Buddy Battle!

And so, the dream dies. What follows suit is the feeling but not the notion of being awake. I can feel myself...merging, becoming less...me and more...whatever this is I'm becoming. The form, the shape, it's me as always. But, the mind, even the soul, it's all...charred if you will. There's...a thick cloud, choking me, yet I...I see something me...It's-

I ask you, what...what makes...or I fear, made me real? Was I ever real in the dream? And if not, could you call this new realm I awake from...reality? The things I felt, envy, hate, the heat, they're all there in this new world. So, what's changed?

...Well, I suppose there's the fact that there's a weird jester staring me down.

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Blaze:(..K999? Odd name. He seems human.)
Some soldier-looking guys ended up sneaking up on me and knocked me out. Next thing I know, I'm here being told that I'm a spy or something.

Blaze looks down at his cuffs, being similar to that of a metal Chinese finger trap enclosing his arms.

Blaze: I think I know a way out. Almost got there before they caught me again. Course if you got a way, let's take that route.

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After what felt like forever, Clover, a Jade stripped of weapons, and a soldier can be seen standing around the entrance, the soldier with a phone trying to call Mighty. On Mighty's end, Martin's phone seems to have mysteriously disconnected.

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No I meant-
Gah forget it. Can ya get me down?
C.Lancer still seems to be stuck within the roof of the inn, much to the distress of the innkeeper.

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Whenever they realize it or not, the ground has gained a coalish-colored glaze. However, the real attention should be drawn to the smog that seems to choke the light itself. Or perhaps th-

All at once, an explosion from the center of the room overtakes Hel, Tedd, and Xane. While the smoke in the room has only increased, a thick orange aura can be seen within.
BURN!
The room erupts in a deranged laughter.

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As the door opens, a dark green bolt flies past Volt Man. The entire room is in a swirling mass with floor tiles swirling around. But what may catch Volt's attention even more is a black skeleton joe clutching a grey hand, giving his all in an attempt to pull something over to the other side.

Let go, I do-
VIP must be secured.

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Sorry for the wait, if anyone's waiting for me, please make it known.

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Come on...pick up...pick up...
Hello?
Emon! How're you feeling?
Feeling fine. Should be within the week, then I'm out. What's up?
You know that robot we were working on? The frog one.
Torpor?
Yup. Turns out...
It's a success!
But that machine was far from complete. What about the bugs? The visor?
...I...couldn't quite iron all of that out.
You released a non-working robot?
The UKR was fine with it. It did it's job perfectly, just kept it away from bright lights. Thanks to a certain robot, they decided to send the models on a test drive for a few battles they were going to fight.
Wait models? You made multiple?
Well after the prototype was made, I sent it to their engineering labs for them to reproduce it.
THEY made multiple? Did they even consider what it might do to the psyche of Torpor? How c-
...Uh, about that...Torpor's...running on a AUI.*
An AUI?...You mean Automated Intelligence?
I didn't have time to finish the personality of the machine, just the mechanisms. Besides, that was kinda your thing anyways.
Then we're just making war machines. That wasn't why we came out of retirement!
Emon...It was that or they cut our funding. They didn't care they 2/3rds of our crew was gone, they wanted their robot. And...well...WE provided it.

But...that debacle's over with. Now, we can get to the good stuff. When you get back, the improved Torpor can and WILL
Fine.
Great. Hey, get well soon okay?
Okay. Don't overwork yourself just because you're the only one.
Ah don't worry. I'm not entirely alone. ...Hey wait-
Hi Dr. Emon! Hope you get better soon! Thank you for the extra lab coat!
!(Lab coat? Why would...)
...Uh, hey would you look at the time...get better alright? Bye!
*PHEW*

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*AUI vs AI====The idea is based off What separates AUI from AI is the method of thinking. They don't think like machines, but rather work like those large factory arms you see making products. While AIs are built to imitate thought, AUIs are simply built for function only(they're what we have at the time of writing this).

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Legacy Aeon hears a faint sound before suddenly being bombarded by the following song: Pokemon Battle Start
Reaperspawn Venato Henderart wants to battle!

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As the fires continue to spread in the corridor, they dance along the walls, as if they have a mind of their own. Though it's hard to tell, it seems that something in the middle of the room is slowly attracting the flames, somehow curling it into a spiral.
BURN.
The room suddenly got hotter.

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Chase seems bent on spoiling the surprise. ...I need to stop slacking off, it's go time.

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Glass seems to be in shock until the guy beside him gives him a nudge.
Didn't know you needed money.
What's it to you?
Eh, nothing I suppose.
The cloaked man gets up but is forcefully seated down by Glass.
Really? After I say I'm broke, you're just gonna walk away after being all buddy-buddy with me?
...Guess I should of asked you if you wanted the job before I walked to my employers over there.
Glass looks over his shoulder to find three men in similarly dressed coats staring back.
Employers? Job? Hey hold on.
...Nah, doubt you'd take the offer anyways.
Once again the cloaked man gets up only to be seated once more.
Hey. What job are we talking about?
...Well...it's not much, just a PMC in need of men.
A what?
...A traveling party. It's like a bandit gang but bigger. Pays alot more too. You in?
...Are you just hiring anyone or...
Nah, my boss knows about you, saw you in action against Zalgo. Seems to be impressed.
Oh he is is he?

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As the slashes escalate, Absolute Virtue grabs Ultima with one hand and angerly throws her into the air where a cluster of meteors are waiting. However, instead of simply crashing into her, they start to fly around, gaining speed.

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The sound of pottery breaking can be heard near the entrance as a mirror takes its place.

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...
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Oh. How long you've been there? I've been playing "Bionic Commando: Rearmed" in my helmet.

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Blaze meanwhile seems to be heavily focusing on what Skapokon is saying, nodding towards the end.
...A bit rusty on the Spanish, but I got the last part. Who's your friend?

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And that should do it.
Screwing in the last bolt of a metal plate into Jade's now repaired leg, Clover wipes her brow and fails to hear the door burst open as a soldier calls out.
Finally. I've been looking for ya, it's time to go.
...*sigh*. You guys could of at least helped with fine-tuning it.
Eh, ain't my problem. Come on, I'm sure those UKR scientists can help ya out.
Alright. Jade should at least be able to walk.
(That reminds me. Wonder how everyone's doing without me...

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Eh, not much. Just waiting till some king or traveler places a bounty or mission or something.
A glass of gin is placed in front of Glass. As he pulls out a bag, he counts the amount of coins and shakes his head before placing some on the table to pay.
And it better come soon. I ain't got much coin left.
Glass looks at Terezi and Mirablis.
What kind of glasses are those? Do they let you see magic or...

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On instinct, he tries to duck...and gets a Energy Overload to the head, tearing it cleanly off.
...
As the machine kneels on its knees, a voice grinds out from the chest.
I was the first martyr to Vangus's cause. May I be the last...
With that, the machine explodes ala a Mega Man boss. As this occurs, a weird bug-like machine scurries off the roof, narrowing dodging the E.Overload beforehand.

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The shotgun blast startles a somewhat hibernating Blaze.
Skapon? ...That you?
(...Of course it's him. He's the only one I know that'd make that joke.)
As the door opens, Blaze slowly rises, curious as to who saved him.

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Bring that angel down to earth!
All at once hundreds of bullets, bombs, and cannon fire rain down on those guarding Ultima, delivering swift and uncaring judgement. Likewise, corrupted soldiers start to deal the same, Seeing all this from just a mile away is a dozen orange officers viewing the chaos through binoculars.
I see Baker Squad...there, on the roofs.
One by one, soldiers place a bipod attached to a large rifle on the ledge and equip some headphones. With one unifed pull of the trigger, an almighty sound heard even those away from the main battle as anti-tank rounds crash into Ultima.
Hold on...you see that? That little yellow crystal thing in the clouds above Ultima.
...I see it. Should we order the B2 HadesDrivers to shoot it down?
Granted.
Attention Hadesdrivers. Sending you an new target when you get the chance. You should see the coord-
The "crystal" disappears into the clouds.
And it's gone...?
Without warning a massive rock of pure light bursts out the cloud and explodes above everyone's heads, including the officers.
!
Dozens of light-colored rocks come crashing down, crushing both Ultima and the UKR forces. As Officer Baltimore ducks, a dome appears above him as well as the others.
Perfect timing Oxford.
As the soldier nods, a low chuckle comes from above before a large spear crashes down from the heavens and crashing before Ultima's face... as the wielder descends, it becomes clear it was done by choice.
...the low ssseraph...how you live is beyond me. ...May that come to an end.
A large cluster of glowing balls appear in Absolute Virtue's free hand and with little effort he tosses them like jacks at her.

As the captain stares in fear a low beeping from his pad snaps him out of his trance.
...The Freedomizers are aligned 73%.

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Well well, haven't seen you guys in a while.
Glass chugs down a Gresgin Ale before looking back. A figure in a coat can be seen next to him looking over as well.
Anything new?

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Waiting until he's sure everyone is gone, a slender humanoid walks onto the scene.
Yep...it's him.
Placing his backpack on the ground, he starts pulling out various items. Spheres, flutes, cd cases go flying out of the pack before eventually the Reaperspawn pulls out a black sphere.
Look out world for I, Venato Henderart, will begin my journey to be the number one Reaperspawn in the world!

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AFTERIMAGE FORM: STATUE!
As the laser collides with the Reaperspawn, a blue aura surrounds him. Grunting, he ducks, yet the blue aura leaves behind an identical shape to him. The laser seems to be stopped by the aura as he rolls out of the way.

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Afterimage Form: X Leaves behind a afterimage identical in shape to the user. Can take damage all the same as the user. Different forms allow it to copy the user's actions or act on their own.

...You are a mainframer!
...
...Are you not a mainframer?
...
You will answer me.
...Yes.
The short moment of silence that followed was quickly replaced by the sound of a hearty chuckle.
Well...to think that you mainframers would pick us as your first contact in what feels like a millilumen is truly an honor. Tell me...where are the others?
I'm the only one.
They only sent one mainfram-
They didn't send me.
...oh.
Grandest Vicar, bring me TWO glasses of rosewine. Methinks our friend and I will need a chat.
...
...
Taking a sip from his glass, the Tsanderbyte looks to his guest.
Tell me mainframer, how did you end up here alone?
It was simple...I had finished my mission.
What mission?
To hunt down and disable a program called CRORQ.
...What sort of name is CRORQ?
Funny enough, that's what I thought too. After I defeated it, I found out he infected me with some sort of time bomb an-
An unknown force suddenly pushed the bot to what I can only describe as a wall.

And you brought it here!?!

N-no! How stupid do you think I am?
The force starts to add pressure before audible ding rings out across the room. As the king pulls down a wine glass, the force stops, causing the bot to fall to the floor. As he looks around, the only thing he sees of the perpetrator was what resembled a hand similar in size to his own.
My Grandest Guardian has spent his entire life dedicated to the defense of the crown. Surely you can understand?
But of course. It was my duty as well.
Hmm...interesting. Where were we?
...I'm not too sure...
A raspy voice calls out from the nothingness surrounding them, saying, You were talking about a time bomb.
...
Oh right! What happened next?
Well this...device...it would of infected the whole system and with nothing else to do, they...I, I found this place and shut down for...
The bot looks to his pocket watch, still ticking in perfect rhythm.
5, 6 years by the looks of it...
(Till now I didn't even think how long I was out. ...It has been 6 years, hasn't it...)
If that's the case, then why aren't you infected?
It was made to where I would of been a carrier, but immune to the effects.
...Well, I must say your story is interesting, sir...
...
Truly someone willing to go to the outer void and stay there for the sake of defending their kind has a name.
...Filewalker. They called me Filewalker.

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"It's far too cold" I thought to myself as sipped the last drops of my cup of coffee. Gently placing the cup and a tip on the counter, I button my jacket before walking out onto the street. With nothing better to do on a mundane day, I decided to head back. Popping my earbuds in, I look for a fitting song and start...well...walking. Now, you might that since I'm walking alone and haven't talked to anyone in the past week save for the one lady at the ol coffee shop that I'm miserable or lonely...uh, sorry, I wasn't too sure where I was going with this...anyways...
It's not so bad. You get to be alone with your thoughts and when you get a bright idea, you can write it down. ...Granted I need to actually bring a pencil and a notepad but alas I'm the forgetful time...speaking of forgetful, it must be a holiday or something. Everyone's gone, even the lady. Had to go and make my own drink, doubt she'll mind...
As the song ends, I can hear this weird sound, like a crowd in a football game. As I pull out my phone, the next track is already playing but I can still hear it. ...No wait, it's different. It's more like...a rumbling noise? Despite every single fiber screaming at me not to, I turn around, finding my questions are answered by large wave of water rushing forth, swallowing cars, trees, entire buildings whole.
...eh, this life was getting boring anyways...
With the waters rapidly approaching, I let out a sigh before walking forwards, calmly accepting my fate and let the waves crash down around me, ready to start anew.

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Changes 1 out of X
RDS is Reset to: Just after RDS heals Bloodmoon.

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Wait...this desert...
Slowly trudging through the sand, RDS has his eyes set on an old set of tents in the distance.

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With one finger gesture, a few medics get to work, trying to carry him to a healing station.

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Bored? How simple do you think I am?
Nah, it's even simpler, I'm sure you could understand...I want you to take you and your little world-bending reaper friends and get lost.
A powerful blue laser-beam erupts from the Reaperspawn's eye socket, sending him flying into the celling. Still keeping the beam up, he equips a warhammer and continues to blast him, waiting to see if he can break out of it.

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Day 21. The city's lost. I know we have them held up at a checkpoint, but every day we lose more and more men. Our reinforcements have yet to arrive...I don't think they will...Last night, one of those accursed fanatics ended up getting past the border and got to Smith. I...I don't know what they did to him, but I was the first to find em...I wish I didn't...
Honestly, if it was up to me...I'd just let this city and all these angel-worshiping freaks burn...I just want to get out of here...

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As the soldier finishes his thoughts, a siren blares out, alerting anyone there of a possible hostile force.

A mouse? ...Clever but...
All attachments and weapons disappear as he leaps into the air and stomps the ground, sending shockwaves through it and making a sizable crater.
Now come out and stop wasting time.
Once again he leaps up and once again he slams the ground.