02-02-2016, 08:52 AM
The experience of travelling by this network of connected fireplaces was different than passing through a portal or simply using quantum uncertainty to simply be somewhere else. No, this was like being pulled into the ravenous maw of a shantak, shaken, and then spat out at somewhere far removed. Regardless, as Nealaphh was hurled from the flickering blaze that bore it, the God-Mind simply caught itself mid-air and gently floated back to the ground. It's pair, rock-like feet clicked loudly on the cobblestoned underfoot, despite their seemingly pliant nature. Nealaphh looked around slowly, taking in the sights of low-hanging, phosphorescent lanterns that dangled over large, shackle decked slabs. Other rooms were partitioned off from the main hall, with minimalistic living spaces built into their claustrophobic confines. Clearly it was a space meant for live experimentation, the God-Mind did have its doubts.
A welcome addition, but what of those who lack proper vision? Nealaphh asked as Tom walked over to one of the sterile looking tables. The pale light of the lanterns threw his features into sharp relief, portraying a look of dark glee.
"Oh, the only way into this place is through the floo network. To anyone who doesn't know it's here, it may as well not exist. I surmise that will be sufficient to keep the plebeians at bay." Tom said with a soft chuckle. Nealaphh nodded slowly and drifted over to another table, running a glistening black hand over its smooth linen surface. The only question now was...where to start?
Well, obviously, the first place to begin in any new discovery was to ascertain what the actual question was. Nealaphh had always had many hypotheses about the result of Prime and Secondary cross-breeding, but the timeline of such a pursuit would conflict with the fabrication of the hammer. No, there had to be another, shorter term experiment they could attempt. Honestly, the problem with finding a suitable pursuit was that, thanks to the Smiling One's perverted laws of physics, just about anything was possible. Testing the limits of human secondary bodies was a moot point, because they could simply be summoned to accommodate whatever augmentations were bestowed on them. This was partially the reason why Nealaphh preferred the idea of using 'native' secondaries for the experiments, but the juncture for such things was not yet present. It was legitimately frustrating, and for the first time in a long time, Nealaphh could not itself produce a viable solution. This was worrying beyond compare, especially since asserting its mental superiority over Tom was the primary dynamic maintaining their relationship of leader versus follower. Well...perhaps some symbiotic intelligence would be required.
I'm interested to see explore the realm of natural reproduction in the Omniverse, especially the possibility of Prime/Secondary cross breeding, but I am concerned about the timeline such experiments would impose. Do you have any suggestions? Nealaphh asked, turning to Tom. It was a less than perfect solution, but dwelling on it any more at this point would only produce more frustration. Inspiration could not always be forced, and it was a lesson of being an Enigma that Nealaphh did not want to ignore.
A welcome addition, but what of those who lack proper vision? Nealaphh asked as Tom walked over to one of the sterile looking tables. The pale light of the lanterns threw his features into sharp relief, portraying a look of dark glee.
"Oh, the only way into this place is through the floo network. To anyone who doesn't know it's here, it may as well not exist. I surmise that will be sufficient to keep the plebeians at bay." Tom said with a soft chuckle. Nealaphh nodded slowly and drifted over to another table, running a glistening black hand over its smooth linen surface. The only question now was...where to start?
Well, obviously, the first place to begin in any new discovery was to ascertain what the actual question was. Nealaphh had always had many hypotheses about the result of Prime and Secondary cross-breeding, but the timeline of such a pursuit would conflict with the fabrication of the hammer. No, there had to be another, shorter term experiment they could attempt. Honestly, the problem with finding a suitable pursuit was that, thanks to the Smiling One's perverted laws of physics, just about anything was possible. Testing the limits of human secondary bodies was a moot point, because they could simply be summoned to accommodate whatever augmentations were bestowed on them. This was partially the reason why Nealaphh preferred the idea of using 'native' secondaries for the experiments, but the juncture for such things was not yet present. It was legitimately frustrating, and for the first time in a long time, Nealaphh could not itself produce a viable solution. This was worrying beyond compare, especially since asserting its mental superiority over Tom was the primary dynamic maintaining their relationship of leader versus follower. Well...perhaps some symbiotic intelligence would be required.
I'm interested to see explore the realm of natural reproduction in the Omniverse, especially the possibility of Prime/Secondary cross breeding, but I am concerned about the timeline such experiments would impose. Do you have any suggestions? Nealaphh asked, turning to Tom. It was a less than perfect solution, but dwelling on it any more at this point would only produce more frustration. Inspiration could not always be forced, and it was a lesson of being an Enigma that Nealaphh did not want to ignore.
And, we dream of home I dream of life out of here Their dreams are small My dreams don't know fear I got my heart full of hope I will change everything No matter what I'm told How impossible it seems We did it before And we'll do it again We're indestructible Even when we're tired And we've been here before Just you and I
Don't try to rescue me I don't need to be rescued
Don't try to rescue me I don't need to be rescued