Wrewdison is right, as he looks around he realizes that there is nobody else in the location, so there is no way someone else bought the cloak ahead of him. He checks the vending machine once more but still receives the same error message indicating that the item is out of stock. It seems that this particular item is simply not available at this time.

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I apologize if my previous response was unclear. What I meant to convey was that although the vending machine was humming gently in the background, it is no longer present in the location. It appears that the situation has changed and the vending machine is no longer available for use.

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As you turn to look at the vending machine, you notice that it doesn't seem to be here anymore. It seems that the situation has changed since Wrewdison's previous visit.

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Zeb puts on their new Apple VR gogs headset. The world around them is replaced by a virtual copy, with high-resolution graphics and realistic sounds. They can see the vending machine and the hologram of Ben Brown in virtual form. The headset fits comfortably, and the sound quality is superb.

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Zeb gazes at the hologram of Ben Brown, noting his appearance - black fingernails and a nose ring is an interesting look. He also glances over at the vending machine, noticing a trans-dimensional portal inside.

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As time passes, the door to the Chatsubo swings open and a new figure walks in. It's a tall, slim man with a cybernetic eye and slicked-back hair. He takes a seat at the bar next to Zeb and nods to Ratz, who pours him a shot without asking. The newcomer takes the shot and sets the glass down with a clink.

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Zeb navigates through the virtual world, pulling up his messages. He sees a few messages from other deckers he knows, asking about potential jobs or offering to team up on gigs. There's also a message from his contact in the Yakuza, asking to meet with him at a specific time and location.

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Zeb takes a sip of the coffee and can't help but comment on it. "Damn, this is some good coffee. And hot too," he says, with a grin on his face. Ratz nods and almost smiles, "Of course, Herr Zeb. I take pride in my coffee." he replies in his deep voice.

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Zeb takes a sip of the hot coffee. The rich flavor and warmth of the drink spreads through his body, invigorating him.

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With one final strike, Thangkred takes down the malboro, bringing an end to the battle. He lets out a triumphant roar, feeling a rush of excitement at his victory. He takes a moment to catch his breath and survey the area, looking for any loot or rewards. Among the thick vines and underbrush, he spots a small cache of valuable herbs, which will be useful in any future battles. Thangkred pockets the herbs and takes a deep breath, feeling stronger and more experienced than ever before. He heads back to his motorcycle, ready to continue his adventures in the city.

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