(Time skip exposition)
That Icy winter breezed by relatively smoothly. Everyday, Relius would segment his time between observation of the city via long walks, making money from the store and inventing things in the lab. There were 4-5 prominent projects he worked on during this time. The first was a cauldron, the second was the blueprints given to him by Theodore, the third was explosives for a “project” that would be carried out later. The fourth, which managed to be completed over the past weeks was a segment of the lab that he organized specifically for the creation of dolls.
Despite spending a lot of time talking with others in the store, there weren't many noteworthy test subjects walking through his door. The doll and the lost soul from before were the last things of note to pass through, almost as if the gods themselves decreed that nothing interesting would happen to him in the next months. However, he did notice some strange patterns. Over time, it became obvious to him that this city, known as the Nexus was a sort of interdimensional purgatory, a place where all conceivable walks of life converge into one place.
It was like being transported into a grand fantasy world. There was no greater pleasure, no greater sense of exploration, no place better suited to his taste. Naturally, there would need to be a “modernizing” of sorts to move it along from a fantasy realm to a utopia.
Relius Clover
The puppeteer briskly circled his lab table. Laying on top of the table was his newest creation, a body for the creature known as Theodore. On the floor were an assortment of papers and pencils. There were several computers on as well. He had been working through the night.
Finally, he stopped walking and pulled out a button from his cape. With a quick press, the table ascended into an incline much like a bad frankenstein parody. The mad scientist spread his arms out before placing one on his chest and the other behind his hip. With a smooth movement, he showed off a graceful bow.
“Behold! This is your new body! Perhaps some of my best work considering the primitive time we are in. It is not as sturdy as your old armour but it will provide you a distinct advantage in a fight.” He said excitedly, coming up from his bow.
