Video | un:tiera.erde

[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.

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[onblackwings]

Is there a reward for helping?

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[metalmenace]

I could assist. I have extensive magical training and I'm more powerful than whatever gods may be here.

[Just because he's not a supervillain doesn't mean he's lost his ego.]

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[lieborn]

[ STINKFACE is on after seeing Victor's response. It may be true, Loki's power is vastly undercut by his current state, but he does have one thing to offer to the table that Doom never will, ]

God! Hello, I'm a god, right here! Supremely eager to help, too.

[manmade]

[The question honestly surprises him. He'd been so starved for a mission that he hadn't thought about rewards.]

Other than hopefully preventing any further changes, I don't know. You'll have to ask yourself.

[manmade]

[That egomania is honestly not a good look, but if Doom is willing to help, he's willing to listen.]

Can you tell me more about your training?

[manmade]

[He didn't know what he expected a god to look or act like, but this was not it. There's a pause before he replies.]

I was not aware we had a god here.

[And he doesn't entirely believe that claim, either, but it's worth the shot in the dark.]

Do you have any abilities that you could use to destroy the chalice?

[onblackwings]

That sounds like a roundabout way to say 'no'. [ wow what's the point!!! ]

[lieborn]

I'm very determined and can offer insightful counsel!

[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]

I said I didn't know, not that there wasn't any.

[He's not being pedantic, he's being precise.]

Why does it matter?

[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?

[manmade]

I meant something more combat oriented.

[He never paid much attention to religion, but aren't gods supposed to have some sort of divine power? ]

Though if you only have some useful information or experience, I won't turn that down.

[lieborn]

[ Still skirting the 'combat' theme. ]

I think you'll find I'm full of surprises. Who else have you been recruiting?

[onblackwings]

Well if you're not offering a reward, it seems doubtful there's any offered at all. It's a poor deal to lend help without getting anything in return, is why it matters.

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[leadintheyoung]

I am able to offer assistance on the magickal side of things and then some.

[ There's no 'should be' in front of that able, not after she and Taako went to investigate the portal and chalice situation. ]

And, if I may, I think it would be wiser to first attempt to send the chalice back through the portal. The chalice is an object of immense power and the portal the same by its very function and obvious ability. If we destroy the chalice in the portal's vicinity, who's to say the portal and Riverview's populace won't be further affected in some dramatic way? Potentially irreversibly?

[manmade]

You get a solution to a problem; that's not a poor deal, at all.

[He's not so idealistic that he thinks altruism is enough for most people, though.]

But if you can offer help, I'm willing to compensate you if Riverview won't.

[onblackwings]

It isn't my problem. But your compensation, that could be convincing. What do you have to offer?

[manmade]

[Yeah, he noticed. It's not very endearing.]

I'm not looking for surprises, I need to know what you're capable of so I can plan accordingly. As for my current team, I haven't finalized anything yet.

[manmade]

The chances of having the power required to actually destroy it are slim, given what it takes.

[And that's assuming he can not only find an actual god, but one with power destructive enough.]

However, you do have a good point; I'll prioritize sending it back.

[It's a reasonably request attached to a decent argument, one he had thoughtfully listened to, so he sees no harm in adjusting his plans to accommodate her advice.]

What kind of magical training and experience do you have, and what additional help can you offer?

[manmade]

Turning a blind eye doesn't work; just because it doesn't affect you now doesn't mean it won't tomorrow.

[He's starting to dislike the idea of working with her if she's going to have that kind of selfish attitude, but he's not in a position to be picky.]

Is money acceptable?

[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.

[onblackwings]

Provided it's enough, yes.

[ just don't ask her how much is enough, because boy does she not quite grasp economy ]

[lieborn]

I can provide a supportive business intel source. [ Sounds like something SHIELD would approve of, maybe it'll work with the Monotone Wonder. ] My powers have been ... mildly nerfed by the chalice.

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[yaylungcancer]

I'm not a god, nor do I have magical powers, but I might tag along just to watch if that's okay.

[manmade]

I'm sure we can come to an agreeable amount. But first, how can you help the operation?

[Because she'd not getting anything more than she's worth.]