Back to the space between. Now where''s that oxygen mask? Ugh, this damn headache is just as bad as I remember.


    “It is fortunate that you were able to reclaim your breathing device. The space between is the optimal place to process supernatural growth and development, as your spiritual progenitor has told you. It is also the only place where I have the ability to procure delivery services for you and allow you to access Origin''s learning protocol without leaving a trail that can be traced.


    “Your son and god-daughter mean well but the enabling properties of the substance they used to reawaken your maelstrom born legacy was filled with impurities that time and bond sharing will not filter. Neither did you shed all the ill effects of soul eating. It is also not optimal to wait for the opportunity to acquire soma. The statistical anomaly that allowed you access to it is not probable to occur again so favorably.


    “I would advise the delay of our original plan to acquire ambrosia and enlist the aid of a ''sin-eater'' to divest your soul of impurities. This will delay your return to Tier V existence status for some time but your foundation will be much more solid. Had I been aware of the ''potency'' that existed within your half-domain, I would have advised you to absorb that instead. The benefits of the course you have initiated by ''creating'' a second son may offset this deficit but there''s too much statistical interference to calculate it. I do not say this to belittle the sentiment of your choice. I am only attempting to re-calibrate the data.


    “Procurement complete. The sin-eater will arrive shortly. After analyzing your current pain tolerance threshold, I would suggest taking three of the opioid tablets you possess. Chew them thoroughly before swallowing. Your metabolism and resistance have already increased markedly. It would be best to put your equipment away lest it be damaged or destroyed. Once they have arrived, remain as silent and still as possible. I would recommend that you close your eyes as well but the affect on your psyche is equal either way. Still, it might be best considering the minor lingering trauma would be lessened towards similarly appearing creatures in the future. Try to keep in mind that what is being done to you is a positive and beneficial thing.”


    “I''m not okay with this... Is this necessary!?... Why aren''t you answering me!?”


    “Apologies for the disconnection, Wren. I had to retract to preserve my integrity while you were undergoing your treatment.” BZ stated calmly.


    What about my integrity? It just got compromised to all shit and back!


    “Why do you believe that, Wren? Oh, it left eggs in you. That wasn''t rape. It was an exchange of resources that you agreed to. Don''t worry, this is also a beneficial occurrence.”


    before I agree to your suggestions in the future.”


    “Very well. The nodules that were propagating on your astral shell were a material commonly used in high tier soul forging. The propagation method of that material is a trade secret of the Infernal Host. All that is known about this method, outside of those who are entrusted to use it, is that condemned soul eaters are made into vessels for its production. Some soul forgers, in the past, have intentionally propagated it on themselves but it is something I would not recommend as it compromises the structural continuity of your astral shell. It does offer some advantages but those do not offset the deficits.


    “As for the eggs that were exchanged for the material the sin-eater took, all fourteen of them are burgeoning Tier IV existences. Unlike many creatures who are compelled to desire procreation, sin-eaters find it undesirable unless their numbers fall below a certain amount. Despite the extraordinary amount of benefits such a creature provides those who enlist their services, few are willing to do so voluntarily. The only exception on record is the frequent use within certain regiments of the Abyssal Host due to a lack of natural resources in their domain. This leaves them little recourse to take when confronted with certain ailments endemic to Asura.


    “One method that the sin-eaters have espoused to limit their numbers is offering their eggs as a nourishment to the few Tier III existences that have something worthwhile to trade for them. As a defense mechanism against extinction sin eaters have to engage in the act of procreation to release them, however, only Tier IV existences and higher have sperm potent enough to fertilize them. Much like sirens and harpies, they are an all female race that has the ability to procreate with male humanoid mammals from other races, yet only produce their own. In-”


    “I do not take pleasure in correcting you but it is a dangerous misnomer to refer to the consumptive portion of your void as ''entropic''. It is neither random nor does it produce waste in the form of light and heat. Such an underlying ideology, if allowed to stand, could detrimentally affect its future effectiveness. Please understand that I value creative license in the daily usage of speech but this particular usage is hazardous. The function of the consumptive part of your void is in some ways comparable to a black hole but the underlying principles are far more fundamental to the great cycle of existence than a mere black hole can contend with. At a future date, when you are more receptive to additional information, I will explain it in more detail.”


    “ Your shell display will announce to others that you are a Creatriarch with a Soul Forge profession. I will utilize half the remaining SE accumulation to provide you access to a chimera class build comprised of information from Astral Architect, Celestial Mendicant and Eldritch Summoner. I find myself having difficulty comprehending why your spiritual progenitor instructed you to claim Soul Forge as a profession. I assume he wanted some way to connect to you and have something to guide you in. Since you already possess memories of it''s best feature for existences under Tier VI, model customization, allow me to create another chimera that will suit you better.”


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    Damn dude. I feel like I just sat through a Price Is Right showcase.


    “I recognize your level of exhaustion is not light but I have two more issues to address before releasing you. Please consume four eggs and allow me to divert their SE to myself. I need to provide you with a functional percentage of inner mind and spacial calculation assistance, otherwise the overlay of the information within your legacy and the influx of class and profession skills may become corrupted. The chance is not high but since it is an unnecessary risk with available resources, there is no reason to take it.


    I am dangerously close to disliking you right now, Buzz.


    Trust and believe, I know!


    Be damned if you''re gonna steal it from me after I shared it with you, little shithead.


    What kind of fresh hell is this!? Not my problem... Trying to convince myself that this is not my problem. Let''s just do what I''m best at. Ignore it and pretend I didn''t see anything.


    Damn it mouth. I thought we agreed we were gonna pretend that we saw nothing!


    Oh no... She''s starting to shake and then the waterworks are gonna come. I''m not equipped to handle this today.