[ Once the words "radiation poisoning" leave Stephen's mouth, Ambrose's lips turn downwards, increasing his already prominent frown. ]
That is, unfortunately, exactly what we're dealing with.
[ Ambrose leans back then, lacing his fingers as his gaze looks to some nondescript point past Stephen. ]
Our usual protocol is to send just one casket to the Singularity which normally takes the life of the elected deliverer. With so many Summoned now within our midst, we took a chance in sending several which includes taking them out of storage.
[ He lets out a long, grating sigh and refocuses his gaze to Stephen properly. ]
This sort of effect is unprecedented. If only a fraction of the Singularity's power can do this to people who are close to it...
[ Surely Stephen understands where this is going. ]
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That is, unfortunately, exactly what we're dealing with.
[ Ambrose leans back then, lacing his fingers as his gaze looks to some nondescript point past Stephen. ]
Our usual protocol is to send just one casket to the Singularity which normally takes the life of the elected deliverer. With so many Summoned now within our midst, we took a chance in sending several which includes taking them out of storage.
[ He lets out a long, grating sigh and refocuses his gaze to Stephen properly. ]
This sort of effect is unprecedented. If only a fraction of the Singularity's power can do this to people who are close to it...
[ Surely Stephen understands where this is going. ]