When I woke up in another dimension, surrounded by nothingness and a ROB. I did not know I would be offered to quest around the multiverse to fix different problems or gain power. But we both knew the real reason; it was more than simply questing ac...
As a tinker on and on in my lab, I realize I need to get a hobby.
Because most people, on some days, would read a book, surf the web, or look for some good essence challenges on questionable questing.
But then there's me tinkering with world-destroying level tech and realizing that I had yet to step outside for almost a week.
By midnight tomorrow, I'm going to get another tech tree. The excitement is rather palpable for me.
I need some work-life balance, but I'm afraid to step out into Brockton Bay. Because every time I go to that city, I get mugged or assaulted. Or at least attempted to get mugged.
I even consider going to Fugly Bob's for their classic challenge and beating it like every other worm reincarnation.
But then, I must contend with my image if I attempt the challenge because looking like a slob does not help my PR.
"OK, that's enough, dawdling. I need to take a break." I say to myself.
I leave the remaining work to Cyber and Dread as I leave the house with Marcus in tow, following me from a distance.
I headed to the park, which, if you can even call that, as most of the plants are rotting or dead. And the surrounding buildings are essentially dilapidated pieces of junk.
I sit down on the bench as I proceed to Ponder as well as tell myself that I'm going to fix this park when I establish myself further.
It might be a good test for any clean energy technologies I developed.
But as I sit down on the bench. I notice a few people who genuinely intrigue and scare me—the Herbert Family or the family that creates the Queen of Escalation herself, Taylor Herbert.
But right now, she is seemingly still in early middle school. Annette Herbert, Taylor's mother, is still alive, as I can see all of them walking through the park, enjoying some good family time.
I debate whether or not to introduce myself, but then realize it would be pretty creepy to go up and ask.
It would be even weirder if I told them that Annette would die next September due to gang violence, which caused a car crash.
Stuff like this is a stern reminder of what I'm fighting for because everyone's story in this universe is utter and complete shit.
A never-ending tragedy.
It goes on forever and ever across infinite timelines.
So, swallowing my fear, I go up to the family and ask.
Herbert Family:
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" Good afternoon. I would like to know if you know any popular spots in this city because I'm quite new to the city.
Anette is the first to speak, " Ohh, so you are new to the city. Have you just recently moved in?"
