Zero Two was hunched over. Below her right hand was a pool of blood that led from the bathroom. Even though the bathroom itself was dark, there were quite obviously shards of glass that were once mirror all over the floor. She looked up at Gakupo. "I'm fine, Darling..." She said. She seemed different in the way she said that. Almost empty. Inhuman. "I'm just running out of time."
When Sarge reacted hastily, she looked up, showing her fang. "Is that what I am to you, a beast?" She laughed.
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Elliot stared at the twinkie like it might be both poisonous and disgusting. Elliot figured it was probably both.
"I would not eat or even touch that for anything in this world in return."
Giving Grif the cold shoulder, he turned to Emily. He found himself growing excited at the possibility of talking about the entities they had just escaped from. "You've seen something like those before? They said those are Reapers, did they not? You must tell me what you know about them. It does not benefit you to keep silent on this."
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“That’s exactly what I think you are, actually.” Sarge replied as he kept his gun trained on Zero Two. “Now put your hands where I can see ‘em!”
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“Jesus, who the fuck ruined your life?” Grif asked as he began munching on the Twinkie he offered Elliot. “Because here’s the thing, your little ‘edgy boy’ act? It’s not cool. In fact, it kinda makes you look lame. And the same applies to that Nathan kid too.” Pushing a Twinkie over to Elliot, Grif looked him square in the eye from behind his helmet.
“So, how about you just chill the fuck out and eat some Twinkies?”
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Zero Two was hunched over. Below her right hand was a pool of blood that led from the bathroom. Even though the bathroom itself was dark, there were quite obviously shards of glass that were once mirror all over the floor. She looked up at Gakupo. "I'm fine, Darling..." She said. She seemed different in the way she said that. Almost empty. Inhuman. "I'm just running out of time."
When Sarge reacted hastily, she looked up, showing her fang. "Is that what I am to you, a beast?" She laughed.
“That’s exactly what I think you are, actually.” Sarge replied as he kept his gun trained on Zero Two. “Now put your hands where I can see ‘em!”
Zero Two fell back onto the floor and laughed She pulled Gakupo close with her hand. Her eyes somewhat reflected the light. Her hands would happen to fall by her side, openly revealing the fact that the one was cut up and bleeding. "I'm running out of time to become more human." She looked up at the lights. "I'm running out of time to kill those monsters and make me human."
Elliot stared at the twinkie like it might be both poisonous and disgusting. Elliot figured it was probably both.
"I would not eat or even touch that for anything in this world in return."
Giving Grif the cold shoulder, he turned to Emily. He found himself growing excited at the possibility of talking about the entities they had just escaped from. "You've seen something like those before? They said those are Reapers, did they not? You must tell me what you know about them. It does not benefit you to keep silent on this."
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“That’s exactly what I think you are, actually.” Sarge replied as he kept his gun trained on Zero Two. “Now put your hands where I can see ‘em!”
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“Jesus, who the fuck ruined your life?” Grif asked as he began munching on the Twinkie he offered Elliot. “Because here’s the thing, your little ‘edgy boy’ act? It’s not cool. In fact, it kinda makes you look lame. And the same applies to that Nathan kid too.” Pushing a Twinkie over to Elliot, Grif looked him square in the eye from behind his helmet.
“So, how about you just chill the fuck out and eat some Twinkies?”
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Blitzcrank stood menacingly behind Sarge and put a giant hand on his shoulder.
"SERGEANT, WE TALKED ABOUT THIS. IT IS IRRELEVANT IF ONE OF THE GROUP MEMBERS IS A 'VAMPIRE'; WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. A SINGLE TURNING GEAR CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE," the steam golem proclaimed, carefully trying to mimic common phrases of humans.
"It is doubtful that she even is a 'vampire' to begin with," Viktor added before addressing Zero Two, "Though, I am curious as to what you really are. What do you mean by you need to become 'more human', and how would killing 'monsters' increase your humanity?" This was an intriguing topic. Viktor's definition of becoming 'more human' would be more hextech augmentations, but considering how the group is from different universes, Zero Two might be a completely different species. Would the Glorious Evolution apply to beings that weren't human?
"Sarge, for the love of Primus, what even is a vampire?"
Starscream looks at Zero Two.
"For the record, I don't understand why you would want to become more human, it isn't actually a very positive thing, but each to their own, I suppose."
Starscream stretches about.
"Speaking of turning gears, why not we take a bit of a stroll around? Maybe see if the turbulence caused another Tribble outbreak."
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“...Jesus, you really are an edgelord, aren’t you?” Grif asked as he unwrapped another Twinkie and began to munch on it, clearly not intimidated by Elliot’s little show of power.Elliot turned back on Grif, glaring as if his expression alone could set the armored man on fire. "I wonder if you would be calling it an 'act' if I were to liquify your insides," he said, cocking his head to the side slightly. "It is only an act if one can not back up what they claim. Of course, some need an 'act' if they are to be made to understand. I said I did not want your disgusting food, but maybe you are deaf. Perhaps you need a visual aid?" His left hand burst into flames and he set the twinkie Grif had pushed toward him on fire.
He grinned, even as sweat broke out on his forehead. He was happy to have recovered from his bout of exhaustion, at least enough to show others that they couldn't continue to walk all over him. He hoped those that wished to murder him were watching. "Do not put me and Nathan in the same category, you fool. Who are you to speak ill of us, you lazy cretin? You want to know who ruined my life? I will tell you."
Elliot took a step forward toward Grif and the fire dissipated, only to be replaced by lightning that danced around Elliot's fingertips.
His face glowed blue from the light. "My very own mother locked me in a tower at the wishes of her Lord. There I stayed for years of my life, with no access to the world outside. But then, then-- a moment of serendipity occurred. Fate freed me from my prison and I was allowed to finally love. Only, it was then that I realized my prison had sheltered me from the harshness of reality as well. My new home... gone. No one sane left alive. I was beaten. I was abused. But I made sure that I would never be made vulnerable again."
Elliot stared for a moment intensely, before eventually waving his hand and dismissing the electricity. "So, no, you fool, if I say I do not wish to eat your food, I will not be made to eat your food."
With his dramatic display over, Elliot turned his head to Emily. "Maybe you understand now then why power is so important to me. I do not wish to 'play' with anything. Such power is to be amassed and used at one's discretion. To eliminate one's foes and keep oneself safe. Think about it for a moment, Emily. I have no doubt that you have done things you wanted to do with the stone's power that you would not have been able to do otherwise. Those Reapers? Those ships the Elves you speak of use? Imagine what you could do in the pilot's seat."
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Elliot turned back on Grif, glaring as if his expression alone could set the armored man on fire. "I wonder if you would be calling it an 'act' if I were to liquify your insides," he said, cocking his head to the side slightly. "It is only an act if one can not back up what they claim. Of course, some need an 'act' if they are to be made to understand. I said I did not want your disgusting food, but maybe you are deaf. Perhaps you need a visual aid?" His left hand burst into flames and he set the twinkie Grif had pushed toward him on fire.
He grinned, even as sweat broke out on his forehead. He was happy to have recovered from his bout of exhaustion, at least enough to show others that they couldn't continue to walk all over him. He hoped those that wished to murder him were watching. "Do not put me and Nathan in the same category, you fool. Who are you to speak ill of us, you lazy cretin? You want to know who ruined my life? I will tell you."
Elliot took a step forward toward Grif and the fire dissipated, only to be replaced by lightning that danced around Elliot's fingertips.
His face glowed blue from the light. "My very own mother locked me in a tower at the wishes of her Lord. There I stayed for years of my life, with no access to the world outside. But then, then-- a moment of serendipity occurred. Fate freed me from my prison and I was allowed to finally love. Only, it was then that I realized my prison had sheltered me from the harshness of reality as well. My new home... gone. No one sane left alive. I was beaten. I was abused. But I made sure that I would never be made vulnerable again."
Elliot stared for a moment intensely, before eventually waving his hand and dismissing the electricity. "So, no, you fool, if I say I do not wish to eat your food, I will not be made to eat your food."
With his dramatic display over, Elliot turned his head to Emily. "Maybe you understand then why power is so important to me. I do not wish to 'play' with anything. Such power is to be amassed and used at one's discretion. To eliminate one's foes and keep oneself safe. Think about it for a moment, Emily. I have no doubt that you have done things you wanted to do with the stone's power that you would not have been able to do otherwise. Those Reapers? Those ships the Elves you speak of use? Imagine what you could do in the pilot's seat."
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As Blitzcrank placed his giant metallic hand on his shoulder, Sarge slowly lowered his rifle, watching Zero Two as she’s experienced her brief fit of insanity.
“That girl is definitely a vampire!” Sarge exclaimed in response to Viktor, who doubted the authenticity of his bold (and stupid) claim.
Though, Sarge didn’t want to be left with the vampire that he wasn’t even aloud to shoot, so he instead only nodded in agreement Starscream.
“I’ll join you, giant killer robot! There might be enemies lurking around every corner!”
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“...Jesus, you really are an edgelord, aren’t you?” Grif asked as he unwrapped another Twinkie and began to munch on it, clearly not intimidated by Elliot’s little show of power.
“Y’know, while you’re at it, why don’t you change your name to ‘Blade?’ Or how about ‘Coldsteel?’ “ Grif snarked, mouth full of Twinkie as he did so.
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Krystal had soon joined everyone else in the dining room, it had taken her a bit longer to recover from her concussion. The first thing she saw was Zero Two on the floor. "Oh my gosh! Is she ok? What happened!?"
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"Sarge, for the love of Primus, what even is a vampire?"
Starscream looks at Zero Two.
"For the record, I don't understand why you would want to become more human, it isn't actually a very positive thing, but each to their own, I suppose."
Starscream stretches about.
"Speaking of turning gears, why not we take a bit of a stroll around? Maybe see if the turbulence caused another Tribble outbreak."
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Blitzcrank stood menacingly behind Sarge and put a giant hand on his shoulder.
"SERGEANT, WE TALKED ABOUT THIS. IT IS IRRELEVANT IF ONE OF THE GROUP MEMBERS IS A 'VAMPIRE'; WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. A SINGLE TURNING GEAR CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE," the steam golem proclaimed, carefully trying to mimic common phrases of humans.
"It is doubtful that she even is a 'vampire' to begin with," Viktor added before addressing Zero Two, "Though, I am curious as to what you really are. What do you mean by you need to become 'more human', and how would killing 'monsters' increase your humanity?" This was an intriguing topic. Viktor's definition of becoming 'more human' would be more hextech augmentations, but considering how the group is from different universes, Zero Two might be a completely different species. Would the Glorious Evolution apply to beings that weren't human?
As Blitzcrank placed his giant metallic hand on his shoulder, Sarge slowly lowered his rifle, watching Zero Two as she’s experienced her brief fit of insanity.
“That girl is definitely a vampire!” Sarge exclaimed in response to Viktor, who doubted the authenticity of his bold (and stupid) claim.
Though, Sarge didn’t want to be left with the vampire that he wasn’t even aloud to shoot, so he instead only nodded in agreement Starscream.
“I’ll join you, giant killer robot! There might be enemies lurking around every corner!”
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“...Jesus, you really are an edgelord, aren’t you?” Grif asked as he unwrapped another Twinkie and began to munch on it, clearly not intimidated by Elliot’s little show of power.
“Y’know, while you’re at it, why don’t you change your name to ‘Blade?’ Or how about ‘Coldsteel?’ “ Grif snarked, mouth full of Twinkie as he did so.
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Krystal had soon joined everyone else in the dining room, it had taken her a bit longer to recover from her concussion. The first thing she saw was Zero Two on the floor. "Oh my gosh! Is she ok? What happened!?"
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"Well... that's something. At least not another dimension." Meceliss said "Though, what about the crew of the Normandy?"Burnham shook her head at Meceliss' question. "We are back in the space between dimensions, where we first ended up after you found yourself on board the Discovery."
Mizelia nods towards Saru, this would be an opportunity to learn more about the space they were in as well as dimensions themselves. "If you would allow me, I wish to help studying the space between dimensions." Mizelia said towards Saru."The Normandy has been in contact and is currently being assisted by the Enterprise," Burnham said to Meceliss. "Though... we seem to be getting a message. Hold on for me."
Burnham tapped at her console for a moment before relaying a message from the Normandy crew. "It would seem something odd occurred during the jump," Commander Shepard said. "A box or... device wound up inside our cargo bay. I don't know much about all this, so I thought you guys might have some idea."
Burnham thought about this for a moment before speaking back. "I would have to consult with our Chief Engineer to be sure, but my best guess would be that our jump possibly crossed several universes before ending up here and that whatever is in your cargo bay ended up being at an exact point where it ended up being picked up along for the jump." Her brow furrowed. "In fact, that might even explain..."
"I have had one of my crew taking a look at the device, just in case," Shepard continued. "Her name is Liara. I'll patch her through now."
"Hello, is this the crew of the USS Discovery?" a female, presumably Liara, asked.
"Indeed it is. Greetings! I am the Acting Captain of the Discovery; my name is Saru. I'm sure you've met my... subordinate, Michael Burnham," the alien said, introducing himself.
"Wonderful to meet you. I've moved the device to a location on the USS Enterprise, so that I may use their resources as well in assessing the device's nature."
"Of course, what's ours is yours. As they say, mi casa es su casa... or, do you not know about that saying on your world?" Kirk piped in, having patched into the comm channel, "In any case, we've also went ahead and had the Normandy crew converge on the Enterprise to tend to the damage. Hopefully we'll be in optimal condition -- as much as can be helped at the moment -- soon enough. And in the meantime... I suppose I'll let the rest of you tend to that weird box."
Kirk then patched Liara through on the Enterprise's channel, providing a visual holographic feed of her for the Discovery crew on the bridge to see.
"Right, the device has turned out to be a very intriguing cache of data. It has the words 'experimental module' displayed, but I am unable to determine the significance of it or the symbols adorned on the device. It seems designed to last through a number of environments, the most chiefly being space itself. That leads me to believe it may be a time capsule of some sort, though I am unable to access the majority of the data to know for sure."
"How large is the device?" Burnham asked.
The holographic image of Liara expanded to show the device next to her. It only went up to her thighs in height.
"What is interesting is how I believe one can access the data stored in the capsule. With help from the Enterprise's crew, I have engineered a manner in which one can interface with the device. It seems that it was designed to possibly store digital copies of one's mind into the device, or at least require that one dive into the device via this method to view the data in a sort of augmented reality manner."
Burnham looked impressed. "That is... fascinating. Do you believe this has any significance to our overall predicament?"
"The Commander informed me of your situation, but I can not say for sure if there is a connection. However, I believe it would be prudent to investigate the device's data just in case."
Burnham nodded. "All right. We can do both. Investigate the device and study the space between dimensions."
"I'll need your aid with the latter, Ms. Burnham. And Mr. Stamets as well. We can't risk blindly jumping again, so hopefully that box -- wherever it came from -- can provide some sort of clue," Saru said, "In the meantime, our... guests, I'm sure, would be simply elated to help. I wouldn't be surprised if most of them ended up volunteering to look into it."
Elliot was quick to speak up. "I will not be left out of this investigation," he said. "I believe no one here should either if any of you actually care about getting answers or going home."
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