After a few hours of moving everything to the new ship, they all settled into quarters. AzuI made sure to get Slipp fully healed by using the ships omnigel and equipment. No sense in using his own supplies. Making sure to check on Swift, he then worked on taken care everything was alright.
Swift was good. She was then placed in one of the observation rooms he had in the lab. It had all the amenities for her so she should be ok upon waking. Her omni tool was on lockdown and synch to the Reaper node that way Bass could watch and maintain checks on her vitals and alert for any changes.
Rayna was in the same observation room. They were seperated by a reinforced glass wall. Rayna had the same problem as Mia did. He felt a little depressed about her not being here. But there was work to do so he pushed it for later. After a quick mental cleanse on his self.
From what was gathered from what Bass reported, her cellular breakdown was gonna be a tough thing to crack but it was doable. Easily solved by her own body's system. To be safe Azul had already run a check with the knowledge that was used for Mia initially. Bass also said he wishes to speak with him once there was time. Apparently, there was a lot to talk about along with some info he found in Swift's, and Rayna's Omni tool and biological scan.
A few of the crew still had trouble with it being Azul's lab, but the Captain made it clear to give it a few days. They didn't spend more than what was needed around him and his people. They couldn't tell if she was upset with the situation, or didn't care what they did. She explained in a meeting what was needed from his unit.
They were the science field team that's about it for now, and that Tifa, Riku, and now Swift where his responsibility. Candace, Rayna, and Torbin were under provisions. She made it clear, their pay would be dealt with by him only. For that matter any others he brings to the crew fall under him. A lot of grubbling went on with that.
Riku and Tifa took the adjacent rooms across from the science lab. They were about the size of dorm rooms neither spoke of any complaints. Both said it was better than the usual digs they slept in. Azul told them both to come to him later if they needed to talk. But other than that, after getting everything straightened out he would visit them and they can discuss how to help them and when they would go. At the mention of that, the smiles on both of their faces became damn near radiant.
"Talk to me in a few days' Boss I am gonna get some sleep. With no monsters around la-la land is calling my name." Riku skipped off into her room throwing her clothes to the side before the door even closed.
'Even with her partial soul she is doing the same things. But then again she doesn't have the emotions for me so I guess she will most likely train or go hang out with.. wait no Mia. So never mind that.' Getting cleaned up was Azul's next plan.
After taking a shower he placed some sleepwear on and pulled out his omni-tool. He looked up some material to read. Specifically on genetics that he didnt get to look at last time. He pulled up the advanced material. A few minutes into it then tried to get better control of his third mind by focusing specifically on this task while splitting his focus on his second mind onto the consciousness on the difference in the Shirai Ryu meditation. With this working so far, he switched my main mind to address the system. For all purposes to outside watchers, it would give the feel of him relaxing but also studying.
Galtea: Update on the fight rewards.
Quest 1 Save the Matron Reward: Exclusive info. Cleared Info has been sent your Omni-tool
Quest 2 Save Slipp Reward: Companion quest. Completed Speak with Slipp to Start
Reaper Node: Hand over the Cerebus agent. Choice. Option to receive favor from C-sec or going towards Alliance reinstatement.
Galtea: 6x common pulls, Cerebus Blueprint, Netnavi Digital field: has been configured from data retrieved from Mia's Omni-Tool and added to Reaper node.
System Points: 40,440
Companion Points: 1732
Loyalty:????
'Hmm, not bad. You still have some tucked away right Galtea?' Azul gave them a once over before going back to reading. 'Also I had mood swings last time. Will I have them again this time from the different power ups.'
Galtea: The mood swings are a result of your psycho power. Your mind still thinks it has it. It was mixed with your renegade influence. Your soul power was mixed with your paragon choices. Your understanding of the Shirai and Lin are keeping a balance with your actual powers you have now.
'What happens if the balanced is broken?' Azul thought he would be perfetly fine considering his high wisdom.
Galtea: Mental degradation and a personality shift. If you continue down the renegade option you will become more aggressive, but arrogance will seep in as well first. You can expect more episodes of you being a prick to me and others as well. A dominant personality will begin to manifest. If you wish for a quick path to power this is the route to take. But be forewarned User not many survive this path. The psycho power is not for the faint of heart or of the weak-willed.
After a little pause, Galtea begins to speak again.
Galtea: The Soul power will create an aloof personality. You will become detached with a common interest and begin to go towards a higher calling. Focusing on the end goal and not the means to take to get there. You will give off an otherworldly feel and an air of sophistication average people will tend to move from to keep from stopping your path. Strong-willed people will flock to you seeking guidance. Maintaining a balance will keep you integrated like a regular person not excelling in either route never getting either's full power. Considering your desire for power I assume you will go full Pyscho power.
'Hmm, food for thought. But most likely not a way I want to retain with everything that will happen. The Ki power is taking it all over you said before. So let's boost it up or should I just train more?"
Galtea: That is on the System end. You have been pulled out of the driver seat, so to speak. Outside of my control and governance. I was unable to observe what was then going on myself. My connection with you is undergoing maintenance as we speak still.
'So you are getting an upgrade to fix that? You are undergoing maintenance? Hope every thing turn out alright. You didnt get hurt during it did you?' Azul stopped reading and took a small breath. 'I never really asked what all happened on your end. Just assume everything was fine since you never said anything.'
Galtea: The steps have been taken to repair my console and I have received compensation from the higher part of the System. The maintenance on my console shall be done in a few days. Then I will run a new check on everything. I will make sure it runs smoother next time.
'So are you like hurt or anything? If so tell me that way it should help with all the talking we do. Gives me a reason.'
Galtea: Thank you I will keep that under advisement. I have a proposition for you user.
'Hmm, go ahead you have my full attention. Well, my main attention anyway. What is it?' He thought it would be the same offer as last time.
Galtea: We can enter a pact. It would allow me among other things, to keep from lying to you and vice versa. And will allow me to give more info.
'Huh sure, it's not like I was lying about anything anyway.' Azul was thinking about the past and shook it away. 'Leave it alone already.'
Galtea: Do you wish to not hear all the terms first before agreeing? One shouldn't enter these so arbitrarily they are quite old and have a lot of conditions and ties that predate even...
'If it will get you to trust me, I do not really want to wait. It's not like it will end with you mind controlling me are anything right?' Azul chuckled mentally and waited for a bit. 'Or force me to do things will it? Better not. If it does, what would be the point?'
Galtea: Doing so will allow more than surface thoughts to be read between us. With me being a higher life form, it will not work on your end till you reach a higher level. But I will be able to read deeper into your mind. We will also be able to help with the assimilation of your different selves, and the power's you acquire. I will have the ability to intervene in a crisis situation at a cost.
'Uh huh..so you can go look around my crazy lil noodle deeper, but I can't look inside yours. That seems like a jip. But considering what's inside your head might kill, me it makes sense. But will you tell me more and not just straight up ignore me? At this point, I will take what I can get.'
Galtea: ... I will do my best User.
'Dammit just fuck it. I died once already let's do more stupid things with my life.' Azul made up his mind already. He was just going through the motions.
Galtea: Pact Confirmed..initializing now…
Galtea: Over the next few days we will integrate more. Till then work is the best course of action. And I am sorry User from the thought's I have grabbed so far I have been a tad bit cold to you I will rectify that.
'No biggie. More stuff to get done.'
Galtea: This is mostly due to your own arrangement as well as my own.
'Uh-huh, so wait a minute is this from the survey questionnaire I first filled out?'
Galtea: That is correct. For the most part, you are driven by your libido due to your lack of achievement in your life. A constant need to prove yourself and self-worth has caused your desire to gear towards a more sexual nature. Sexual exploration will not solve all your problems you will need a balance. The Lin Kuei understanding has brought you closer to normal levels. Your stubborn trait and refusal to give up your current self, has kept you balanced in that regard. I recommend you get married to a few wives to knock up. Those old archaic needs and beliefs of leaving an heir out of the way will solve a lot for you.
'Thanks for the analyzation there. If I would have pursued a relationship with Hotshot or others, would that have solved my problems as you put it instead of doing the tutorial?'
Galtea: It would have decreased your problems yes. However, your romantic notions would make the choices with her harder. She is a hard woman to court with your current beliefs. I recommend you begin a polygamist lifestyle. After you get stronger of course. Your hedonistic behavior is more suited to that. One man one woman does not work for our kind that well.
'I am only a heathen sometimes... polygamy sounds nice and all but one I don't have the money. Two I don't have the ability to protect them and I don't have the problem of them protecting me with them being stronger than me that will probably lead them to get killed for my actions. Three where am I gonna keep them when I am rifted? Four I am usually a better friend than a boyfriend, not really husband material. Five I am selfish and honest which is a terrible combination looking at my track record. Six through ten I have no idea what goes there so yeah....' Azul thought a little muddle-headed. 'Heh, some of these have been fixed this time around.'
Galtea: I will mold you into one then. You forget you are not a normal man anymore you will have to adopt new outlooks.
'Leaving that to you then. The planning of that will be up to you and I guess 'others' to help.' Soon they would be able to talk normally. This was a bit of a chore for them both. Especailly with all the changes.
Galtea: It is good you remember. Never forget about them ....ever.
'Ok...I won't. That sounds like a problem flag if I have ever heard one. What gives?'
Galtea: There is a war coming in the future. Users will play a strong role in it. That is all I can say at your current level.
'Right then so power is what I heard I need, recommendations?'
Galtea: Moving on. You have been given rift portals for the error the System has made with your mind and outside interference. I will hold on to them till you have a better understanding of the gravity of these devices. Also to keep you from just porting and taking powerful things from others.
'Damn how did you know I would do some Shenanigans like that?'
Galtea: Given the means, you would become a prankster I rather deal with a sexual deviant.
Galtea: I have taken the steps already. Your geneticist side and I have spent System points on turning you into a space marine, more importantly, a Primarch. We stopped once It was found out your body had a small version of that already. We cannot proceed forward till that is rectified. The link within the Dawn of War Realm has been severed by The Emperor of mankind. However, He wishes to speak with you and is waiting for the time you have a break. If you agree, the System has agreed to send you to Warhammer 40k to claim it all. It will be extremely dangerous. You already have your weapon in your inventory. Do not pull it out here!
'To be a Primarch..' Azul felt the upgrade of that was needed again. Especially since they were weapons of war.
Galtea: Those are your active points. You received way more than what is balanced due to the interference so. The System sent the points to me. The point's where spent for the war effort as well on your companion's based on your personality. Some were also sent to Lluvia and spent on your real body to repair it safely. I also used the higher tier points to heal myself from the damage I received before we met and since we met. I have not wasted any of your points User.
'Well, that's just neat. There is something I should ask but what is it.... oh I know. What faction do I go with this time?' He thought to himself. Wording for Galtea was easy. 'What faction is best?'
Galtea: Due to your biotics really, you were sent to the Eldar Gods location. Far away from known space where they rest. You were trained in the ways of the Eldar. You and a handful are all that's left of your Craftworld faction. Originally that was what was planned as a scenario. However I am changing some things up before it is cemented in stone.
'Eh..?'
Galtea: However we have changed that to something else. After you speak with the Emperor everything should become clearer. You will speak before you leave this world.
'Fair enough. I think that was all the major issues. So let's get me stronger safely anyway. Gonna leave that up to you. We need to go over a few things else as well as gonna chat with Bass right quick.'
After two hours of talking with Galtea about what has transpired. He focused his attention on Bass and his info.
Bass: Greetings my NetOp how are you?
His cold voice came out clear. Like an icepick tapping the spine. The way he said it had so much hate stored in there. Was it because of the Loyalty I used? Or because I tried to wipe his personality out.' Azul gave a shrug and didnt care either way. Bass was a dangerous creature. No way in hell would he risk the problem without the safeguards. Even then he was ready to delete him. 'Bass I am good. How about yourself?'
Bass: As good as to be expected. NetOp the Biotics signs for the one called Swift are off the charts, and extremely volatile to others. The one called Swift had a device implanted in her arm that filtered element Zero directly into her biosystem. If it wasn't for the fact she was a User it would have torn her apart. Continued use will destroy her synthetic skeletal system as well as increase her cellular degeneration. The one called Rayne is about the same. However, there are signs of mutation. Her genetic makeup is unstable.
'How does her being a User help in this situation?'
Bass: Her cells were created from a combination of two other individuals but there are two more foreign components. One of the components you have as well. With the cells having been artificially created they have skipped the process that cells go through naturally. It has resulted in a stronger cell creation but the cell life itself is way shorter in comparison. The very act of her cells having to replicate is tearing her apart. This User has taken bodies from what I can tell. As in absorbed bodies to make up for it.
'Ughh why cant any User be normal?' Azul grumbled. 'Any clue on what the material can be? The foreign materials I mean. I understand so far how to fix the problem. Just never understood that material that was used.'
Bass: I would need more information. This was the science info that was inside the Omni-tool.
'Dammit. Wait to check the node see if there is anything you can find to help the situation in there? Be careful and don't set off any traps. There must be a well of different info inside the node.'
Bass : Of course NetOp. I didn't know you cared about my well being.
Bass voice was sarcastic as he spoke. He was not gonna listen and do it anyway. They both knew that. 'Damn why so cold?' Azul gave a shrug. 'Ok, your problem humanity has got to stop. Or control it.' Thinking about what he knew from the books, games, and show he sent them mentally to Bass. 'Not leaving this to chance.'
Bass: I have been abandon once before. I doubt you care if we die or not.
'Right view this info and then get back to me.' Azul was thinking about something else for the moment. 'When you are done with that actually meditate and go through my memories slowly.'
Bass: Very well. Rayna will have to wait till her body stops before we can check accurately. The odds are low however.
Galtea: The System can not save everything. If you gather enough strength you can prevent break down of worlds and whole realms. But that is something that will take a lot of power. If I had a 1/10 of my strength that I could spare would help you with building a digital world for him to go to. Sadly I do not have the energy to do so. One that is a copy of his own.
'Bass I have no way of saying how sorry I am about what happened to you, but I am gonna be straight with you there is nothing I can do about what happened. I can only move forward to the future. If you help that will be really appreciated if you can't let me know I will find someone else to do the tasks I had planned for you. I should not force you to stay at my side. Man is it gonna be like this all the time. Heck, it was like this with my Digimon last time. Why the heck dont I miss them that much anymore? Would blank slates work better. Can that be the case?'
Galtea: The feelings you have for them is with the other you. A lot of your feelings are contained away inside as well. Right now you are getting the chance to move forward unburdened. However, your soul is a little to powerful already.
After a few minutes of a long pause, Azul received new answers from Bass.
Bass: I will do what is acquired of me, NetOp.
'Ok, be careful will the digital field that's in the node. For now, it is all yours till others that are like you arrive.
Bass: Yes it will. The System has reconfigured it into a small digital network. The plans I have found are for a ship. Also for an A.I. that has been developed but has gone haywire.
System: Intelligence Check 24
'Hmm, I wonder.' Remembering there was a slight change, Azul realized he should ask to clarify some things. 'Are there any drawbacks to giving him ownership. Also is there any issue with the digital field and the Reaper node having any clash issues or instability?'
Galtea: There is a perfect synchro between the parties. For all intents and purposes, the Reaper Node is a pocket Dimension however it is mostly data. It can not operate as a true Digital world right now.
'Alright then transferring over to you now Bass. Keep it all safe, that's an order.' Azul then looked at his Omni-Tool for a bit.
Galtea: Of course. Your decision to separate ownership was the right one. It should go a long way to reconciliation with him. Your first genetic upgrade is ready for your body. Pulls' have been done for some ability upgrades for you.
'Thanks, I hope so as well. Alright, what is the first upgrade?' Moving over to his work desk he looked it over for a bit. 'Monitor the Auxilary field for me please. 'What could it be in this time? There are so many options.' In front of him was a medical box.
The box in front was about 8x8 overall. There was a retinal scanner and a finger insert. Working on everything late into the night on the other ship, before we made it to the Citadel. Well other me anyway. It felt like the other me wanted to keep this a secret but why?
After the images of working on it fade away from the previous time, he made several changes this time and hoped they would work well. Placing his finger in the insert and brought it up eye level to the retinal scanner.
"Recognized owner opening" the box spoke out. It was the voice of Bass.
Inside were several glass spheres. Some were synthetic some not. Grabbing them from its holding place, he brought it up to his chest. A few were placed in his inventory for the others that would arrive. Using his right hand only activating Misty Fist on one finger and Flames Fist on another finger. Both fingers were used to make a small incision 2.1 inches from his heart to the left side.
Galtea: Security approved. Growing additional organs. Approval met points spent. Overlord's body now adapting. Be careful my User, this will hurt. Your first is your mana core.. anomaly detected.
Azul fell onto the floor scratching at it with his fingers. The very first rake of his hands, had his nails ripped off and skin tissue is gone. His fingertip bones were already hitting against the cold steel floor.
"What the hell was I thinking to do this without anesthesia or restraints again?" The core of his chest burned away as something else formed. His mind reacted and subjugated it. Inscription patterns burned along his veins and reform in a weird pattern. "Bullocks to this! I thought the Eldar flames sucked.. this is worse."
Both Zelda and Galtea didn't know how to act. Zelda felt a sealed power she long since buried away along with memories she didnt want. Galtea felt a stronger connection to Azul that went past his level restraints along with his current memories that she didnt get to feel last time. Feeling his hopes and dreams this time stronger and deeper caused her to not pay attention as she drowned her self in them.
"I missed a lot," Galtea mumbled. "Your life so much buried.." She slowly watched and understood more this time. Her mind was unburdened by so much now. More details caught and more ways to help her User as well as the companions.
"Fleeting memories," Zelda said a little depressed. A symbol on her hand burned and vanished.
Azul felt like all the reasoning and common sense went out the window. He tried to call out to Galtea for answers. But got nothing back. He then thought of calling for anyone nearby but left it alone. Bass watched everything go on. His scans paid attention to his mental state only. He didnt care what happened to the body.
System: Willpower 27
Sending a pulse out he felt a connection. Lluvia had made it to the room already and entered. When she stepped into the aux field her face was human. Her short black bangs could not hide the worry in her eyes. Azul noticed her, but his voice still didn't work. He could feel his mind touch something inside her.
Lluvia: Calm yourself, User. Your voice along with your biotics have been disabled for this. Do not worry I have not abandoned you neither has Galtea. You must remember, believe that power has to be earned. This... this will all hurt a good bit actually. Way more than before. My apologies I have picked up some sadistic tendencies from my mother. Something me and Galtea share. I have not explored them lately... but there is a time for everything. I have chosen specific categories for you on the pulls. It will result in weaker draws but enough to give you control without hurting too much.
"Fucking hell! My chest felt like the jaw's of life was used to crack my chest cavity open and someone poured lave inside." Azul wanted to hit something but knew that would be stupid. The force would hurt Lluvia and the ship. Through the hazy, he knew that is why she was also here. To give him a reason to remain in control. "Thanks.. hah."
His original heart slowed to a crawl while the new heart took shape. Feeling this all happen in real-time was breaking something in him. The previous time superseded over this one. The sensation was disgusting at the very least.
"There are voices inside you. Your own voices. You have to let them go." Lluvia said trying to soothe him.
'Hello.. glad you didnt abandon us. Time for us to fuse with you again.' It was the remnants of his psycho/soul power. Not as strong as before but there. 'Do not worry we are going into your biotics fully. No need to give our special abilities to you. Just gonna make your biotics way more powerful this time. Farewell.'
"Wait, dont you dare!" Azul yelled out scaring Lluvia. "Dont leave me!" He begged. The power was gone as he knew it. Mixed in a new way. Another new way not what he wanted. Another stupid mistake. He wanted what he had before. That understanding, that assurance. The Unkown is scary no matter how old you get when you are feeling weak and vulnerable. He was very vulnerable and his reckless emotions were locked away.
"Azul we are not going anywhere! What is wrong with you?!" Lluvia asked thinking he was talking about everyone. "Just relax it will only be.. crap I dont know." Checking her screen she stared wide-eyed. 5 hours and 23 minutes and 3 seconds. "Why did they apply all the pulls at once. Is he and Galtea stupid?" Looking everything over she saw why. "Eh.. the devil gene. Stupid Ki from Tekken. Why is the Administration allowing this to happen?"