Everything about Deerington is a lot to process, Yang. Wait until you meet the giant talking robot.
[She managed a small laugh, her voice strained but her smile at least a little less forced. Chin on one of her palms, she let her talk before continuing. Might as well explain.]
Not... forever. There are limits, but we haven't found them yet. Sodder has trouble each time, and it gets worse. Things don't work right. First? I was sick. The second time, I couldn't remember my home for two months along with that... the third, I could not even remember this place, barely remembered my name for three.
...I've... taken steps this time around. Been getting the memories back sooner. It hasn't been easy. [And took a lot of effort] But every time I sleep, I feel things trying to claw at me, to drag me out of my bed. I woke up outside of my own home this morning... barely managed to get back in before some of those maggots got me.
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[She managed a small laugh, her voice strained but her smile at least a little less forced. Chin on one of her palms, she let her talk before continuing. Might as well explain.]
Not... forever. There are limits, but we haven't found them yet. Sodder has trouble each time, and it gets worse. Things don't work right. First? I was sick. The second time, I couldn't remember my home for two months along with that... the third, I could not even remember this place, barely remembered my name for three.
...I've... taken steps this time around. Been getting the memories back sooner. It hasn't been easy. [And took a lot of effort] But every time I sleep, I feel things trying to claw at me, to drag me out of my bed. I woke up outside of my own home this morning... barely managed to get back in before some of those maggots got me.