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/Beep…/
[User has disconnected, initiating log-out procedures]
/Beep Beep/
/Shoosh…/
/Beep.../
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[... No further abnormalities]
[It's safe to continue]
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/Crunk…/
[Welcome back Dale, breathe slowly and…]
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The usual process for his log-off proceeded without any hiccups, with Dale slowly taking off his suit before going to the bathroom.
[It's currently 11:12 Pm...]
As usual, he received a detailed report from the House Virtual Intelligence regarding his parents and brother, but to no surprise, everything was excellent.
At this point in time, there was little to worry about, be it from his ordinary life, or from his virtual one.
And to a certain extent, it would remain so for the next few months, with the only notable moment being when he left North America to visit the American Crucible.
