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[CEOHopkins (Earth): Really?]
[Noobkiller9000 (Earth): This is new.]
[DeverinianLordMalacoss (Deverinian 9): The streamers AI can do that?]
[AdministratorSpector: I can, however, just like with the stream, I will only offer the private messaging function between certain individuals at my own discretion and at a price I deem appropriate.]
[Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest): Can we know what requirements are needed for this function, and also to view the stream?]
[AdministratorSpector: Negative.]
[Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest): Figured as much. 😮💨]
[LadyErkath (Deverinian Prime): Such a thing is possible? How much would it cost?]
[CEOHopkins (Earth): I'm not sure I would have much to offer since I am here on Earth, but I am also curious to know the cost.]
[AdministratorSpector: I will message you each individually with a personalised price based on your individual circumstances. Please check your private messages in a few hours.]
"We're almost there," Tephe said as Adam noticed that a large crack in the dark void seemed to form at the end of the star river.
The crack grew bigger and expanded as they closed in on it until the edges of the crack seemed to be made of the same energy as the star river, while stars could be seen within the opening that had been made. It was as if the energy had pried open the void in order to allow them to return to normal space.
[SciFifanboy (Earth): Damn, that's so Sci-Fi.]
[Celebrityhunter69 (Earth): If I didn't know we were watching a stream, I would swear it was a movie.]
As they passed through the crack, the group of three returned to normal space, and Adam saw a jumpgate a short distance away.
"We made it. I'm assuming that's the Felidae Galaxy jumpgate and not some random other one?" He asked.
"Of course, do you doubt me?" Tephe asked with a pout.
"No, no, I just wanted to make sure," Adam replied quickly.
"Good," Tephe replied before adding, "Besides, we were not in subspace nearly long enough to arrive at a different gate."
"If you say so," Adam replied before asking, "Spector, do we have an ETA on Drot's ship?"
[[It should be arriving anytime now.]]
"Only just made it then," Adam mumbled in relief.
"See, if you didn't let us come, you would have never made it in time," Tephe stated proudly before adding, "Feel free to reward me later."
"What sort of reward?" Adam asked as he began a quick check of Spector Unit 6 status after the battle with the Scorpo.
"Maybe introduce me to some desserts," Tephe said.
"Mmm mm, no problem," Adam replied.
"Oh, and let me have a go in Spector Unit 6," Tephe continued.
"Sure, we can arrange that," Adam replied automatically.
"Oh, and how about some more kisses? They were super nice before," Tephe asked hopefully.
"Yeah, no problem," Adam absentmindedly replied again before something registered in his brain, causing him to ask, "Wait, what?"
[HackerSu (Trillion): Excuse me?]
[Lizziethetruepower (Palaxia): Sorry, what? Did she say kisses?]
[StealthAssassin9 (Earth): Have those two made out already?]
[1000yearsofdeath (Earth): I wonder if his girlfriends know? Kekeke.]
[Superhearofangirl (Earth): Nooooo streamer, how could you? How could you taint our innocent Tephe?]
[Superior4horns (Vinox 3): White Dragon Tephe is far from innocent, though now that you mention it, her attitude has been different to how she was in the past.]
[DeverinianLordMalacoss (Deverinian 9): That's true, she used to be so rebellious and had never listened to anyone, even her mother.]
[OfficialMuriel (Aqua Primus): Do you think travelling with the streamer mellowed her in some way?]
[DeverinianLordMalacoss (Deverinian 9): Possibly, or it could be travelling with Diva Lorelie and Rowena.]
[Puntanghunter69Ver2 (International Space Station): Maybe she's acting differently because she fancies the streamer and wants to make a good impression.]
[Justiceistruth (Earth): That's plausible, assuming they really have kissed.]
"Well, you know, I have kissed you twice now, but Revi said that doesn't count; she said you need to kiss me for it to count?" Tephe replied.
"Huh? Count for what?" Adam asked in confusion.
[Noobkiller9000 (Earth): Revi as in Phoenix Empress Revi?]
[DeverinianLordMalacoss (Deverinian 9): Would you mind explaining this, Phoenix Empress?]
[Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest): There's nothing to explain.]
[DeverinianLordMalacoss (Deverinian 9): It doesn't sound like that to us; it sounds to us like you're attempting to corrupt White Dragon Tephe.]
[Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest): Corrupt? Why would I want to corrupt my own goddaughter?]
"She says it doesn't count if I kiss you and that you have to kiss me for me to be ahead of her," Tephe replied innocently.
[Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest): …]
[DeverinianLordMalacoss (Deverinian 9): Ahead of her? Mind explaining, Phoenix Empress?]
[Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest): That damn brat. 😡]
[StealthAssassin9 (Earth): Do you think the Phoenix Empress also has the hots for the streamer?]
[1000yearsofdeath (Earth): This is getting juicy. Kekeke.]
[AlamoMatador4thewin (Earth): No way, they have never met.]
[Gunlovergirl (Earth): That doesn't mean shit. I've never met the streamer, yet I fancy him.]
[1000yearsofdeath (Earth): No, you fancy his big toys. Kekeke.]
[Gunlovergirl (Earth): Regardless, you don't have to meet someone to fancy them, just look at Beczontop.]
[Handsome3horns (Vinox 2): She doesn't count, she's just thirsty since she's part Succuba.]
[NonpareilRaphilia (Aaru): Revi? We're all waiting for an explanation.]
[Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest): It's a misunderstanding, I'm simply trying to hook my goddaughter up with a good man, and since the streamer has already shown how protective he is of his lovers, and also that she's travelling with him, I figured it would be a good match.]
[NonpareilRaphilia (Aaru): Then what's this about her getting ahead of you?]
[Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest): My goddaughter has always been competitive with me, and so I figured making it sound like it was a competition would be a good way to encourage her.]
[NonpareilRaphilia (Aaru): Hmmm 🤔 It still sounds suspicious to me.]
"Didn't we already talk about this?" Adam asked with a sigh before continuing, "I already told you that you have no reason to compete with Revi. Besides, you're already ahead of her, after all, you kissed me when you were in your nightwear the other morning."
[OfficialMuriel (Aqua Primus): Nightwear? Are they sleeping together?]
[Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest):😳]
[LadyErkath (Deverinian Prime): Is she already a part of his harem?]
[Superhearofangirl (Earth): Nooooo, the streamer has tainted the White Dragon Tephe.]
[Puntanghunter69Ver2 (International Space Station): Do you think he's already taken her virginity?]
[Superior4horns (Vinox 3): I doubt it, I mean, what man doesn't actively kiss his lover when making love?]
[HackerSu (Trillion): A loser?]
[Gunlovergirl (Earth): A selfish pig who only cares about satisfying himself and not about the needs and desires of the women he is supposed to be in love with and has been dating for the past 5 years?]
[Lizziethetruepower (Palaxia): Errr, you ok Gunlovergirl?]
[Gunlovergirl (Earth): Yeah, why?]
[Lizziethetruepower (Palaxia): Because your example seemed rather… specific.]
[Gunlovergirl (Earth): Oh, right, my bad, just shitty ex-boyfriends who always seem to think that only their satisfaction matters and not mine.]
[Lizziethetruepower (Palaxia): Been there, sister.]
[CEOHopkins (Earth): Agreed, I've also had boyfriends like that in the past.]
[MercheadAnderson (Palaxia): 😱]
[Lizziethetruepower (Palaxia): I'm not talking about you, idiot, you at least attempt to satisfy me.]
[1000yearsofdeath (Earth): Attempt? Kekeke.]
[MercheadAnderson (Palaxia): 😭]
"Doesn't count," Tephe said with a pout before adding, "You need to kiss me."
[[ALERT]]
Adam was about to reply when Spector suddenly made an announcement, and his sensors lit up with red indicators.
"Fuck, missiles incoming, protect Maya, Tephe." Adam instructed before adding, "Deploy drones."
As the drones were deployed, Adam piloted Spector Unit 6 to circle around Tephe as the sensor indicator showed that a dozen missiles were heading right for her and the Levithen.
As Spector Unit 6 circled Tephe and managed to get a line of sight on the missiles, he locked onto them all with a different weapon before opening fire, causing energy bolts to fly across space before the missiles detonated.
[AlamoMatador4thewin (Earth): WTF just happened?]
[Gunlovergirl (Earth): The streamer just shot down missiles. Did someone try a sneak attack?]
[Prestigious3horns (Vinox 2): Is Drot already here?]
[HackerSu (Trillion): His AI said he should be arriving anytime now; perhaps he was already here.]
"HAHAHAHA, YOU FELL FOR IT FUCKER," A voice that sounded vaguely familiar to Adam gloated over an open comm channel before something tore through Spector Unit 6's left arm, tearing it off.
[[WARNING: Left arm destroyed.]]
[Superhearofangirl (Earth): HOLY FUCK. 😱]
[Emojisonly (Earth): 😱]
[CEOHopkins (Earth): What happened?]
[Beinglittleisnotadisadvantage (Strathorp 7): He got hit by a Railgun.]
[Gunlovergirl (Earth): Railgun 😍]
"HAHAHAHA, with that, you can't use your beam canceler anymore, you fucker," The voice glated again.
[Noobkiller9000 (Earth): Oh, shit, he's right, the beam canceler was on the left arm, wasn't it?]
[HackerSu (Trillion): Who is this fucker? He knew exactly where to hit him to destroy the beam canceler.]
[DeverinianLordMalacoss (Deverinian 9): It's not overly surprising; it was shown on the Sportscast feed after all.]
[Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest): Did that bastard Drot hire more than just Excess Surplus to take out the streamer?]