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Newton's not gone. Those... things- the Precursors- might be in control, but he's still in there.

[There's an almost frenetic energy beneath Sabriel's controlled tones.]

I think there's a way to get them out, and erase their memories of the orbs in the process- perhaps even smash their minds to bits, if everything goes well. But I don't think I can do it alone. If you have any means of reaching into people's minds, I'd like to speak with you and come up with a plan to combine our skills into something that can save Newt and deal with the Precursors.

[They'll figure it out- Sabriel knows Belgaer will work, they just need to make sure the first attempt is strong enough to succeed- otherwise, the precursors will try to destroy Newt's mind, and then flee with knowledge of the orbs, and the Ximilia.

So they'll just have to get it right the first time.]

Between then and the Highest One... how many groups are out, there, trying to destroy worlds? How many are we going to encounter during our time here?

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The best I can offer is "hold him down" or, in the non-zero chance the precursors somehow manage to make a cameo appearance because why not at this pont, put them down if it doesn't harm Newt.

I doubt Newt would be compatible with Shadowplay, even if we good get him hooked up to some sort of neural link.

Those creatures will not leave willingly - nor easily.

My brush with them...tore at my own psyche. It could very well lash out at you or others just as violently.

They may even try to destroy him in the process.

I'm with you. My only idea so far is that we have at least one person on the defensive, ideally two. Someone to protect Newton and another to protect those on the offensive.

They might try to hop bodies, too, once we make a connection. We cannot allow that to happen.

As a cultivator, I have experience with exorcism. I can assist with this and soothing Newton's mind once the task is done.

What makes you think you can get them out? You're asking a lot of people to put themselves at risk when all you have is you think it can be done.

When I last visited, the precursors were talking through him but his fingers were tapping. He was using Morse code to say he's sorry. Over and over and over. Perhaps there's a way to send a message only Newton could understand, and not them?

I don't have any magical or supernatural abilities, so I can't help that way but if there's anything else I can do, let me know.

If you all get into Newton's mind, be extra careful. We don't know if the Precursor can hop from him to someone else's mind.

Edited 2022-05-26 21:57 (UTC)

[ clarice has no real horse in this race... but the ability to reach and even alter people's minds? you can bet she is paying very close attention to all those who respond. ]

You know what you're doing with the more intense Charter magic in that regard, so if there's some way I can support you or if you can use and harness whatever power I have to enhance your own, you can obviously do that.

Otherwise, I'm sure I can help keep a handle on things from the outside.

I really hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there are beings out to destroy worlds on every single planet. In every single universe, in every dimension.

[Her voice is hoarse and she's tired. But she feels the need to chime in with that great news.]

They will be there, and we will likely encounter them on every single mission.

[There's a pause, and then -]

Do you have a plan in place for if setting Newt free doesn't work?

I'm going to be there.

( It's bluntly delivered, with the expectation that he'll be heeded. )

Magic or no, if these things do try to hurt Newt, it won't happen without some kind of physiological effect. If you're focusing on evicting these sons'a bitches, you can't address a hemorrhagic stroke at the same time.

Are we sure this isn't some sort of trick? [ he isn't so convinced he isn't. ]

None of the methods I am familiar with work on organic brain modules, as far as I am aware. Nor am I versed in them other than being aware of how they work.

You know what I can do for you. You asked me once if I was willing to help, and the answer has not changed.

I have little useful magic on my own for this kind of thing, but I have experience in throwing out an unwanted occupant from inside my mind. If you need, I can play backup.

...how long has this been happening?

I worry about the long-term implications also. We're clearly not the only ones who know about the orbs. All it takes is for someone to converse with one and have it tell them there are more, and given what we've seen, I doubt the Ximilia is the only station in all the worlds with the tools and people needed to retrieve them.

Viveca and Commander Degar seem to believe we're in no danger here, and I trust that they believe that, but I'm still not sure I do.

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