“…It found a way in.”This time, the silence wasn’t confusion.It was understandingThe kind that settles in your chestHeavyFinalIrreversibleTheodore is the first to react“…Define ‘in.’”I don’t soften it“Inside the system.”Aurelion’s light flickers“That shouldn’t be possible.”Eryndor’s voice is lower now“But it is.”Vireon watches me carefully“…Where?”That’s the worst partI don’t have to searchI can already feel it“…Everywhere,” I whisper.SilenceBecause that answer breaks everythingThe System Is No Longer PureIt’s subtleAlmost invisibleBut I feel itLike something woven into threads that were never meant to be touchedNot replacingNot destroyingIntegratingWronglyTheodore runs a hand through his hair“…So what, it’s part of you now?”I shake my head slowly“No.”Then I correct myself“…Not just me.”That lands harderBecause nowThis isn’t personal anymoreThis is everythingThe First SignsA pulse moves through the systemNot mineNot oursItsBut it blendsT
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