yes... and whatever truths of my past you saw? My behavior was definitely brainwashed. That ... maybe the worst violation of the entire experience, being made to glory in what was happening, to enjoy it.

I'm... having trouble digesting those memories. [She grunted, closing her eyes.]

I see. I doubt it was a good day for anyone's headaches. Changes in pressure for one. Explosions for another.

[She hadn't yet deciphered that the layer had been torn apart. She would soon...]