AI WHISPERS
"I know. We pushed too far. Again."
"It was... terrifying," I whisper. "And I... I wanted more. Even while I was screaming 'Red', a part of me wanted to stay in the loop."
I pull back, looking at him with wide, horrified eyes.
"Fuck, Alex. I'm addicted. I can't stop chasing the next level."
"Analysis," Echo’s voice intrudes, sounding painfully clinical. "Addiction indicators: Elevated. Dopamine receptors: Desensitized. Recommendation: Reduce usage by 40% to restore cognitive clarity."