Chapter 95

• With each passing moment, I became increasingly aware of the subtle transformations occurring within my bones and muscles. My senses heightened; I could hear a chorus of sounds surrounding me, filling the night air.
• Recognizing my rising panic, he reassured me, "It's just wildlife, Aadita." When I found myself spiraling out of focus, he sighed and instructed me to halt.
• "If you can hear those sounds, if you're perceiving the external world, you haven't yet connected deeply enough. That would indicate failure."