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[manmade]

To those who are interested, a mission has been issued to take care of the chalice currently stuck in the portal. I've formulated a plan, but I require assistance.

[In the video feed, Tieria addresses the network with a serious expression. Though he thinks the whole situation with the chalice is ridiculous, he's still choosing to involve himself. He's been restless from too much free time and too little direction since he arrived, so when given the chance to do something familiar and productive, it's only natural for him to take it.]

There are two apparent options: destroy it, or push it back through the portal. Taako claims that only a god can destroy it, so unless one is present, our most likely option is to send it back.

It is unknown how much force, or even what kind, is needed to accomplish that. Based on what we do know, I propose we try two separate attempts, one with kinetic force and one with magic, to see if the chalice responds to either. I have the kinetic approach covered, though I need a Parameter Guard that isn't in training to supervise. For the magical approach...

[He's still coming to terms with the fact that magic even exists, but trying to deny it will only impede the mission.]

Since there isn't any magic where I'm from, someone trained in that subject is needed to cover that part of the operation.

Contact me if you are able to help.

Comments

[metalmenace]

[It would not be Doom without his ego, to be perfectly honest.]

I was originally self-taught, but I ended up having numerous teachers throughout time.

[manmade]

So magic is something you can teach yourself?

[He has to admit to some curiosity that's unrelated to the mission at hand.]

How long have you been using it?

[metalmenace]

If you have the resources and the potential to use it, you can. My mother was capable of magic as well and I used her books to teach myself.

[Let's just leave out the whole "my mother died after selling her soul to a demon for power" thing.]

Since I was a teenager.

[manmade]

Does that mean magical ability is partially hereditary?

[And since Doom could potentially have a lot of experience under his belt, he asks:]

In your opinion, how would you approach trying to send the chalice back with magic?

[metalmenace]

That seems to be the case for the most part, but there's always those who can learn without any history with magic.

[Comics magic, what can you do?]

Using a teleportation spell concurrent with the portal and possibly another spell to help direct it to the right location.

[manmade]

[There's an obvious follow-up question to that, but it's also one he cannot ask, not without revealing what he is. Instead, what was going to be a question becomes a minute pause before he continues.]

Are you capable of doing that?

[metalmenace]

With enough preparation, yes, I could do that.

[manmade]

Then I ask for your help. What is your name?

[metalmenace]

Then you shall have my help. My name is Victor von Doom.

[manmade]

Tieria Erde.

[Despite von Doom's ominous name, he shows no reaction.]

How quickly can you finish preparations?

[metalmenace]

A couple days, if this place has the proper materials. If not, a week.

[manmade]

[He frowns; a week could be too long, and since no one knew how volatile the chalice currently is, he doesn't like having to risk that kind of time.]

If there's a way I can help, tell me. I'd like to try this sooner rather than later.