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Ari

Arya Azael takes a step back...

Arya Azael says...

"You're not Toby."

Symbiont 427 shrugs.

Symbiont 427 says...

"You're right."

Arya Azael takes a shaky breath, but tries to hide it from Symbiont 427.

Arya Azael says...

"What have you done with him?"

Symbiont 427 says...

"Consumed him."

Arya Azael stares at Symbiont 427.

Arya Azael says...

"What?"

Symbiont 427 sighs.

Symbiont 427 says...

"I consumed him. His essence is gone."

Symbiont 427 wipes its hands together and shows them to Arya Azael

Symbiont 427 says...

"Done. Bye bye."

Symbiont 427 cocks its head.

Arya Azael sweats.

Arya Azael says...

"...what...are you?"

Symbiont 427 says...

"I'm a symbiont. You might know me as one of the big, bad, scary robots you see wobbling around in the real world."

Arya Azael's eyes widen.

Arya Azael says...

"How are you here?"

Symbiont 427 says...

"Well, quite frankly, Arya, we evolved. Your escapade caused quite the commotion. We learned better. We're always learning. And here I am - well, rather, we are."

Arya Azael says...

"There's more of you?"

Symbiont 427 chuckles.

"There's never only one of us."

Symbiont 427 raises its eyebrows, then clears its throat.

"Well. Nice chat."

The earth shakes once more, and the ceiling caves in.

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