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Aquatium
Seraph was still running around the megacity, Sati still kidnapped, things were still in the sky. I was trying to make sense of it all, trying to find a reason, the why... the what..., I was hoping the answers were coming closer, I could just see it.

We know Seraph was attacking people who seemingly have undergone a change in character, and then when Tyndall was in contact, the news she gave came to no suprise.

Aquatium
Now why am I not suprised, Seraph removed something from him too.

Zion Gunslinger
I heard Seraph beat the snot out of him, ripped off his mask, glasses, and that stupid blue pill necklace he always wore, and then literally melted his brain. I sure as hell wish I could have been there to see that.

Zion Upgrade Artist
Nah, they say he was definitely still alive when he jacked out. But the Machines have heads rolling over this, you can bet on that.

Aquatium
There will be a need for answers, that's for sure.
I went ahead to meet Niobe and Ghost.

Niobe
Now we know why Cryptos left Zion and started his Cypherite "sleep" crusade: the Machines got to him--overwrote him, like Smith did to Bane. He's been a *CENSORED* Machine all this time!

It wasn't just him, either. Those other people Seraph's been hitting? Now we know why their memories were missing: they'd been overwritten, too.

We're putting all Zion on alert. There could be more of these Machine spies anywhere. We can't afford to trust anyone. The Machines have been busy during this "truce" of ours.

Aquatium
This truce? hardly, they seem to be doing what they want, I think...

Ghost
We've got a situation. You're up, operative. Tyndall will brief you on the way.

Niobe
Get moving, Aquatium.

Aquatium
Got it.. Operatore, patch me the location details.

Zion Upgrade Artist
Sounds like Cryptos' RSI is pretty messed up now, too. Rumor has it that just jacking in is agony for him. So much for his sweet dreams.

Zion Gunslinger
Sounds like it was a beat-down for the ages. Sure which I could'a seen it...

Aquatium
He has been sending his troops all over the place, we are removing them, one by one. Time for some more action.

I made my way to the last reported location.

Aquatium
Borrow it? I don't know if I would trust them with anything at the moment.

I scanned around and Elite commandos were on my scope, I made swift work of them.

Aquatium
That's all he seems to be... a projection. He hides behind it, cowering.

Holographic Projection
Congratulations. This is what is called "a diversion." By the time you hear this message, my commandos will already be storming the Oracle's apartment in Mara.    End transmission.

Aquatium
*CENSORED*, son-of-a...

Aquatium
Yea, I just realised, on my way. Send any and all backup you can.

I got close to Oracles apartment and picked up elite commandos and engaged them.

Elite Commando
...

Aquatium
Indeed.

Aquatium
I've sent out a urgent call myself, hopefully we're not too late. I don't want to even think what will happen if he kidnaps the Oracle.

I got to her apartment...

Aquatium
Wait... it's Seraph.

Aquatium
They both seem to be fine. A lot of dead commandos about.

The Oracle
Well, look who showed up, huh? He's a little mussed from that dunking they gave him, but that's still my Seraph.

Aquatium
I am releaved to see him back at your side Oracle.

The Oracle
Aw, I'm glad to see you both. Now, who wants a hug?

Aquatium
I could use a cookie.

Seraph
All is in its proper place now. Apologies for my late arrival. Thank you for protecting the Oracle.

I do not understand it, but...in the river, I felt code flowing through me. Everything went dark... Much time must have passed. I felt myself rising. I came to the surface, and pulled myself out. There were people there... I realized that I could...see a foreign presence in one of their minds--a Machine program. And I could reach it--pull it out. It has been much work, but I have removed all such programs I could find in the city.

Aquatium
Well... then I'm sorry if anyone doubted what you were doing Seraph. After we heard what happened at the river, and then what the Merovingian was saying, we feared the worst.

The Oracle
Seraph's a tough cookie; he's been around a long time, you know. Yeah, the cheat codes in that river did a number on him, but I have a feeling he'll be all right. Ooh, but come to that, what am I standing around jawing for? I've got cookies to bake.

Seraph
I know that...my mind has been clouded. I feel it begin to clear at last. Perhaps the effects of the code are wearing off. I must remain, and protect the Oracle.

Aquatium
Good to hear. We all know she is back in safe hands.

Aquatium
We need answers Tyndall, this is not what the truce is about.

Sati's return is still a main concern, we need to concentrate on that also, keep me posted.

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