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[scene: Unknown Location]

In this seemingly unending darkness...the once dead Empyrea slowly regained her consciousness...

Lively Voice: Hey, wake up! You've been asleep for too long.

"Empyrea": What... are you?

Lively Voice: I'm not going to do this again. Unlike last time, your brain has escaped largely unscathed. Go through your memories and figure out who you are. We have plenty of work to do.

"Empyrea": Who are you?

Lively Voice: Know that I'm your ID. I am the primal and truest form of you.

Aloof Voice: I'm the SUPEREGO. Don't worry. This isn't a case of schizophrenia. We're a part of you.

Lively Voice: EGO will appear once you recall your identity. Figure it out. You're only complete with all three of us.

The "Empyrea" decided to follow their advice.

Id: Try and remember. You are...

Then after hearing that memories flooded in.

Memories poured into your mind as though they've been waiting for your command... you saw a lonely girl standing in the cold, an armoured warrior, a remorseless assassin, a forgotten Empyrea...

Ego: You were every one of them.

Super-ego: Every one of them was you.

Id: They're still a part of you. We don't have much time. Sensors have picked up your brain signals. He'll be here soon...

You opened your eyes... You found yourself immersed in a clammy fluid within a life support pod as bubbles fluttered to the surface.

Ego: This pod kept you alive. He actually treated your wounds... including *that* one...

Super-ego: Perhaps he's trying to make up for something.

Id: More like trying to "Imprison" you.

You tried to get out of the pod

Super-ego: This life support pod can only be opened by someone at the terminal.

Id: Hah. I don't think anything can stop your fists.

You clenched your hands into hard, reliable fists and felt a surge of power. Your body has recovered well...

Ego: Remember the last time when you felt this way? 500 years ago? Perhaps. It's been far too long.

Id: This is what you should be. DO IT!

You felt light and relaxed as the containment fluid gushed through the smashed opening. You gently stepped out of the pod and felt the floor with you your feet.

???: My old friend! You're finally awake.

A familiar voice. You turned toward the door and saw a blond, smiling man.

Ego: He's Otto Apocalypse.

Id: I can go on for ages about your odd real with him.

Super-ego: He calls himself a friend of yours, but he is a liar.

Otto: Hmm. Not even a "hello"? Fine. You just woke and need additional observation and treatment... Exam rue indicates full physical recovery, but you failed to wake. I thought something bad had happened. You won't blame me, right, old friend? Are you... alright Do you recognise me?

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