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[how_wicked_ruler]

[ It is a perfectly good and responsible looking young man that appears on the network's screen. Don't go say the contrary. His voice is collected and calm as he talks, with perfect manners. ]

Very interesting machine... Allowing anyone to speak from a distance. If only it could be reduced and made portable...

[ He looks up at the camera afterward and nods. ]

Forgive my manners. Like you may have guessed, I am new to this tower. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Lezard, Lezard Valeth.

Speaking of which, this tower is certainly an interesting place… So many possibilities, so much to discover. It's a shame that for us to be here our homeworlds had to die. Such a high price to pay for such little reward….

[ He readjusts his glasses. ] 

Does anyone here have concrete proof one way or another as far as the fate of our worlds are concerned? The letter and projection are not proof enough to me I'm afraid, no matter how likely to be the truth it is.

Any group of research that may confirmed the veracity of the letters maybe?

Oh, and I have heard a lot of talks about people sleeping for abnormally long time period. Do such occurrence happen often in the tower?

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[marchwarden]

[ Perfectly responsible? A humans look irresponsible within the eyes of an Ancient Elf and Lezard shan't be viewed any differently by Haldir. While the human certainly looked quite studious, the marchwarden didn't seem the least bit impressed with him.

Curious? Yes, of course he's curious about this newcomer. Haldir is always curious about those who come to this tower. ]

Many anomalies have taken place here in this tower, all of which has yet to be answered or explained.

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[how_wicked_ruler]

All of them? Hasn't anyone searched and found answers in all that time? It is quite surprising...

[ Oh, is that...? Lezard barely manages to contain his grin. But the clothes do not really fit, maybe an Aesir. Or simply a similar specie, this tower is full of wonders truly. ]

Sir...?

[ It's rude not to introduce yourself. ]

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[marchwarden]

I do believe that some have tried but all have failed.

[ He caught the mortal's glance and meets it with an curious gaze. This man clearly never seen an Elf before. ]

It seems that introductions are in order. I am Haldir and you?

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[how_wicked_ruler]

A shame truly. Are there not any ongoing efforts at least? I have to say, remaining in this tower without being able to pierce its mysteries is quite unbearable.

[ Haldir... Okay, the time to ask his specie will come latter. A slight smile. ]

I assume you must have missed the first part of my message Sir Haldir. As I have said, I am Lezard, Lezard Valeth.

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[marchwarden]

Ah, forgive me. I haven't quite attentive since my colleagues fallen into this deep sleep.

[ Hell, he hasn't gotten any sleep either since this who fiasco started. ]

There have been some efforts made, Lezard. However, as it stands, most of them have proven to be fruitless at best. Although, this does nothing to lower the morale of most who seek both freedom and the truth.

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[firstofthefallen]

No.

Not a shred of proof exists.

Though this has not stopped many from succumbing to the easy belief that what they are told must be true.

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[how_wicked_ruler]

People are the same everywhere I'm afraid. They're being told a 'truth' and cling to it because no matter how harsh this truth is, it's better than believing in nothing.

I'll concede the projections we can see on certain floors are... Convincing, but someone who could built such a place would have no difficulties conjuring such illusions.

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[firstofthefallen]

In the end we all need something to cling to. Something to give us meaning. To give us a reason for being. I do not fault them for wanting such. Only for buckling to such a reason with no evidence.

Agreed. Telling us there is no where else to go to, as well, would serve to try and keep us complacent here. It's designed to keep us from questioning the situation.

In the end it matters little if the world is gone. There are other worlds besides them, and always will be. But I still do not believe they are gone.

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[how_wicked_ruler]

Keeping us from questioning the situation, giving us no evidences... Those who saved us certainly sound like they have a lot to hide.

Yet by your words I can't help but assume not everyone in the tower is as complacent as the average human?

[ The mage readjusts his glasses and nods. ]

I believe they may be gone, but with the state my homeworld was in it is quite an evidence to me. Yet, I can't help but be curious at a force that can destroy multiple universes...

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[firstofthefallen]

You would be correct. As many as there are complacent there are those who wish to break free of this place.

[It is as it's always been as far as Lucifer can tell. Those who have been complacent and those who have wished to break free. It's a story Lucifer has seen in every world he had stepped foot upon. That this one is the same is no surprise.]

....Indeed. If such a force exists it would be worth finding information about it.

[And if it's real? Worth killing it.]

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[lamorteblanc]

I would assume you come from a world where you haven't seen such a thing? We have portable devices in my world for communication. They're called cellphones.

[ You get a smile back though. Small, but it's there. ]

A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Mister Valeth. My name is Kazutaka Muraki, a resident of this tower for a month or so. I'm afraid the letter is rather concerning... however, have you gone to the fifth floor?

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[how_wicked_ruler]

You do? Quite fascinating. Are there any available in this place? This would certainly be more convenient.

[ Odds are that no, but you never know. A very small smile from Lezard as well. ]

Sir Muraki then. Yes I have. But those who built this tower are certainly resourceful and without a doubt they have access to great powers, as evidenced by our presence here.

They could have conjured an illusion out of our memories, a small task compared to what they already have accomplished. I do believe their words may be true, the lack of proof is just working against them.

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[lamorteblanc]

I'm afraid not. I don't seem to have mine on me and I can't say if they'd work in this environment. Cellphones require reception and service providers, you see. Something not quite so easily accessible in this place, it seems.

[ A pause though, shaking his head. ]

Sir isn't necessary. Doctor, however, if you must use a title will be alright. I for one can't seem to decide if they've been telling us the truth or if they haven't. It isn't clear cut, after all. Lack of evidence, surely... or perhaps I still need to come to terms with the fact that my world truly is destroyed.

Either way, perhaps it would be advisable to keep an open mind regarding these matters? Look into it more?

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[how_wicked_ruler]

That's really a shame, hopefully those barriers will be overcome someday.

Doctor Muraki that is then. I believe our worlds are gone, but other options are available. After all, nobody said they need our worlds to be gone to capture test subjects from all across the universes.

I agree. I only wish I could find a group that is already settled into looking into those matters. It would be easier and more efficient than starting from scratch.

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[lamorteblanc]

This place is curious on this own, in my honest opinion. Almost as if it runs on its own rules, shall we say?

[ A pause though to consider this. ]

I'm certain there are some who have dedicated themselves to the task. However, it perhaps would be best to bring them together in one cohesive force. I've only been here for a month, more or less so I can't name names just yet.

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[dubiousdisc]

[Hi, Lezard. There's a grey-skinned yellow-horned monster kid sitting on the other end of the screen, stumbling and lisping over his unruly front teeth. What'cha gonna do now?]

It can be. No one seems to have gotten the memo to do that yet, though. [And the network doesn't connect to already-portable devices, either. He could be using his tablet right now. If he had any idea how to, he might be able to fix it himself, but... Sollux isn't particular inclined towards computers unless they're robotic enemies in a video game. As it is, he's stumbling over the unfamiliar machine almost as much as Lezard is, though of course his stoic expression remains flawless.]

[Still, this stupid squishy human seems like he has incentive. That's good. Sollux is honestly not much more familiar with the tower than he is, but he has enough shame to ask some questions of his own.] You're right about the letters being shifty, but why do you think the destruction of the universes is 'likely'?

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[how_wicked_ruler]

[ What is he gonna do? Smile, most likely. Hey, you kinda look like his old assistant. Alas, poor Bellion met with a terrible fate... Maybe now Lezard could recreate him. ]

That's really too bad, ah well I guess we will have to make with the terminals for the time being.

[ Lezard doesn't reply immediately... No need to hide the truth. Except maybe the fact that he is in fact the one who was inadvertently putting his universe in such a sorry state, all with the intent to build his own universe. ]

My universe was in a sorry state to say the least, its destruction was predictable. Besides, I know of many artifacts that can bring death to an entire world with ease.

Mind you, if artifacts of such powers existed in my world, can you imagine what kind of power lies beyond?

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[dubiousdisc]

[Unlikely. Even if you didn't look like an aesthetically-challenged maniac, science isn't his thing. Leave all that to Jaedre.]

Yeah, it's really hard to walk up a few floors when you want to check the network, isn't it? [Kind of a hassle, yes; he carries his tablet around all the time anyway, just in case it one day decides to start working and saves him the time that he could be using to do other, more productive things. But it's not like he isn't used to walking all over the place for no apparent reason.]

Judging from the one in mine, they probably work about the same as yours, except they're a lot bigger and bulkier and take a couple of sweeps to work.

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[how_wicked_ruler]

When in the middle of a work, yes I'm afraid yes. Oh well, no matter...

[ Now is he speaking about what he thinks? That's a topic of interest for Lezard, alright. If his homeworld possess any artifact similar in nature to the four treasure-- ]

Ours only take skills to work... But it sounds interesting. I'd like to learn more about them...

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[dubiousdisc]

Yeah, I'm sure you would.

[Sorry, man, he tinkered with those machines for long enough to know that they never, ever produce anything good.]

(I hope late back-tagging is okay! I've been away!)

[fatherssins]

[ Here is Alucard, a stony-faced, pale man of little expression or emotion. He speaks, voice heavily accented by his Romanian ancestry, and stares back at you through the device with unblinking, golden eyes. ]

Some claim to have returned to their homes, now desolate wastelands, but I doubt this rumor to hold any quality. Worlds cannot be laid to ruin quite so easily.

(Sure! Sorry i'm pretty myself)

[how_wicked_ruler]

Desolate wasteland...?

[ Interesting... he would think like Alucard, if only he hadn't witnessed his world turning into a desolate wasteland once in less than a few seconds, thanks to Loki and the Dragon orb. That was definitely a possibility. ]

What makes you think worlds cannot be destroyed that easily?

(:Db s'all good!)

[fatherssins]

I'm not sure really, they're tenacious, just like men.

[ By which he means humans, not men exclusively, but Alucard said a lot of old fashioned things that could easily be misconstrued. ]

I can't imagine so many worlds being destroyed quite so easily.

[how_wicked_ruler]

What if I tell you I have witnessed such destruction with my own eyes? That it is absolutely possible?

[ Good old faith in humanity. He had caused a certain goddess to have her faith in them... A little bit damaged. ]

[fatherssins]

Then I would require proof.