>>392797'That was merely an analogy, however..'
>Paging through Razorback taken images of medium to ultra-heavy Conclave and Kingdom ExoFrames, along with a limited selection of light to medium modified Imperial versions, 'Shiibo' turns to speak.'I-'
>Immediately stopping to bring up a new line of distinctly Inquisitorial looking, predominantly silver clad vehicles, then a number of other similar, fairly ludicrous designs, most featuring a prominent, heavily stylized gold raptor, she starts again only to halt.'The-'
>Bringing up a complete selection of exoskeletons, exosuits, power armors, heavy versions, super-heavy, last ultra-heavy, from past, present, and distant future, then last a small variety of sub-cruiser sized naval vessels related to the Landbarge's original configuration, she lifts both arms wide in an utterly clueless, dazed manner.'My digital head aches... too many options.'
>Lorinat lowers his SMG without reservation, Katyal doing the same with her rifle, the first pensive for a moment as the woman shoulders hers.“Fine. I’ll ask questions much later, and there's going to be a lot of them."
"Don’t make me regret this.”
"Of course, and I will not. You live as some of the most exceptional parts of humanity, whether or not you understand my meanings."
"Please use my real name. Unless I am the unicorn in which case merely Spiral would be an amusing fit."
>Swiveling about to settle a strict, professionally appraising glance on you, the Crystal soloform releases a small, frost-tinged breath, right foreleg lifting to present a formally apologetic bow."Your honest capacity to attempt comprehending events outside of known definitions, factors, and knowledge is in itself a grace. Would you have succeeded only to buy a few hours or possibly days for me? Or would I have rebuffed your efforts? I do not know which was likely, nor will I disregard your words.
What I stated remains true: had the hivemind not left when they did, I would have been dead within two weeks, three at the most. The perils of uncontrolled, mindless experimarents.."
>Smoothly shifting into a smile, striking patterns of multicolored snowflakes spread throughout Astral's body, right eyebrow raising curiously before taking on a slightly miffed cast."Accepted.
We will return both, if you would accompaneigh me. And whom is Dancing Eyes? The name i... ...that one. I have not had cause to think of her. I cannot begin to imagine the troubles there, yet one more will occur soon."
>Regarding Katyal, Lone, Dul, then you, the Crystal warps inwards, slowly replaced by 10' tall, broad and utterly hulking Minotaur bull, Seemingly composed entirely of steel.>The forming appearance was old, though not archaic as the pre-Hegemonics were.>Remaining bowed as they were, the demi-sentient forms had been marked by a single, flat black line on the right side of each face.'Possible indicating debts paid or shame lost.'
>New voice gruff, heavy, yet moderately faster than the Crystal soloform, and far more cheerful, he carefully reaches down to gently collect the five objects."Collect what belongs to you, store safely."
>Lonestar collecting his and another medium from Katyal, whom stares at the nearly twenty in front of her.>Helpfuilly lifting four of the smallest ones, two Riftdrowners wrap tightly around the strange Vortex plant as Dul airslides towards the Landbarge.>Grasping the largest pot, the unusually bright pink barrel cacti is lifted for a brief examination, Astral Legacy then turns to stomp towards the vehicle, voice raised to compensate."Reaper’s Winter come in one week, maybe less. Snow, hail, ice, fearsome cold will cover Everfree. Twenty to fifty feet. None of you have felt before. Fortress is south of here, might get more. Lunar-Solar War's end marked by same event.
Crystal Empire will celebrate long and hard, Gryphon Kingdoms less hard. Most of Tallus get less. Northern Neighsia and Hegemony enjoy tunneling, celebrate too. North Equestria suffers if warning not delivered in time. Rime spreads across borders, will inflame tensions between Canterlot and Crystal Empire. Can
not allow."
>Setting the pot inside the Landbarge II's rear, the Minotaur reaches in to place the Cores and bottle carefully onto the closest seat, retracting to make a second trip for the next set of desert plants, Lonestar walking up the right ramp to begin checking space for the upright lockers.*"Rerculon, open all lockers-"*
"Two choices. Can mass translocate hundred miles at a time, but will take fifteen hours, must go around Fold Regions. Or, can use Advanced Warp Gate. Kind demi-sentient made one for me."
>Nearly dropping two of her plants, Katyal's grip tightens around each, spinning around to shout."How?! The few of those prototypes that got transferred to Saddle Arabia caused the Burning Bridge!"
>Returning with six to place in again, Astral Legacy lets out a heavy, angered sigh."True. Eyes knew. I know.
She knows. More not learn?"
"Saddle Arabians tried to explain it to everypony but only the Neighsians, Harpies, Germane, some Gryphanes, and Argenta listened! They got rid of all their copies before anything could happen!"
"Good. Failures caused on purpose, sixth worst sabotage in Tallus history. Ultra-specific chain reaction during critical juncture in late Second Foundation stage. Who, why?"
"…...Horizon. Because she's a
cunt."
"Worse than."
>Tapping the center of his chest, the Minotaur brings out three small, white-clear, buzzing orbs before pushing them inside with a grim tone."Sweet Dreams has one of five Anti Cores, Supreme Perfected. Spread through Third Foundation, two held by group, became Black Tower Guardians. Others missing.
Nine intact Faux-Naturals here, two more being created. Taking three. Number of others not Damaged, Flawed, Corrupted, Tainted, or Infected stay here, keep Varkest safe.
Must cleanse Razorback and regions where humans have been since New Canterlot, but Lone, Pare, and Hodch first."
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