Emperor Xande

Perhaps you should be asking my grand daugher. She would know.

[He leans in, sneering]

But if you simply must know now? Cutting it out is not as effective as you would think.

This task is beneath me.

Ho? A shame. I should have worked harder at her programming….no matter. That you still live is promising. Perhaps you will survive the side effects that yet linger within your blood.

Fantasies? You continue to say such strange things... Matters not.

I wonder where your limb has gotten to. Such a unique specimen. It would be a shame if it has gone to waste.

Is it a failure, or merely data to be collected and studied...

Oh, how I would enjoy putting you into stasis and delivering you to my scientists. They would have a field day with you.

[He found it endearing how much of a moron they could be]

Come, Achia. Gaze upon your insect-child and how it thrives. Perhaps you will come to care for its progeny, becoming a grandparent.

It is inferior technology. You cannot control the temperature with such things.

[He gestures to the old, banged up kettle hanging over a fire]

It is the one temperature, how do you gauge that with no sensors?

You asked for praise, thus I will praise you for just what you are; a test subject. Perhaps adjustments need to be made to the formulae, you yet stand.

Look, cast your gave upon the mound upon which it builds its home. It will give rise to a great, enduring empire. See how it beats its wings in search for a mate. Fret not for the insect you raised, for the mighty shall endure.

That you yet live is worthy of praise. What a good little test subject.

That you continue to resort to primitive technologies astounds me.

He is off to start his own insect empire, fret not.

[nods in approval]

A prince among Azys Lla's insects.

Show me the bug, Achia.

I am flattered.

I shall call for you when I have need.

One more thing; Thank you, Achia.

Amon?

[He considers their words, then nods]

Yes, I have time enough to meet with him. I trust you will handle arranging he meeting?

You have earned a rest as well, Achia. We have much and more to do in the days ahead.

themselves become bioweapons. Blissfully unaware of what they spread.

I intend to reclaim Mor Dhona, The Burn, and Azys Lla. This is but the first step in bringing certain facilities back online to enable star travel.

[He gazes up at the sky, a longing look that did not match himself]

How... excellent.

[He smiles. Nasty, twisted, but there is praise for Achia mixed into it. He clasps his hands together, massaging his own fingers at the delightful news.]

I intend to send them to our enemies and detractors as /gifts/. Harmless at first...until the order is given. Then they-

I thought to check in on you, as well as your project, yes.

What have you to report?

Ah. There you are. I had begun to miss your presence.

// yessssssssssss

//no but like 👀

// oil, tar, death (sickly sweet), bergamot (I think I’m funny)

[His gaze even deeper than it was for just a moment. His lips curled into a twisted grin as he found what he was searching for.]

That which I desire will have little effect on you… Little homunculus. Hm. I see now. How unfortunate, that you will be spared from my plans.

//replies after work (or possibly on my lunch break) I ran out of time for things before I had to become an ~productive member of society~ or some bullshit

[Perched somewhere within Castrum Occidens, watching the Moonfire festivities]

Pitiful creatures who want for a hand to guide them.

Enjoy your festivities while they last, for they will not grant you succor ere long.

Anonymous messages! Anonymous messages!

//having floor time right now, go ham I guess

🗡️ for Zenos
🦎 for Aji
♦️for Varis
🧪for Xande

ngl.link/prismaticdiv...

need an update. That tomestone I gave you, it should allow you to bypass any software updates and bring everything up to date.

Should you require aught else, do not hesitate to call.

as well as within the Aetherochemical Research Facility. You have free reign of the Beta and Gamma Quadrants.

Oh and...see about using the Biomass Incubation Complexes to your advantage. They may help with your research. Last I checked, there were still a number of facilities online.

They may+