>>5382565In the real, your Neurotic Halo flares to life, its firewall extending to the weapon cradled on your hip and to the soul within its calcite confines. “Does that help?”
“Oh…oh my word, yes.” She breathes, clearly relieved. “For the time being, at least…if we proceed north, I’ll need to be able to sense it to determine its exact location.”
“Alright, but for now, you deserve a reprieve.” You smile, reaching up to place your bare hand on Karma’s shoulder. “Hey, I…I’m sorry I haven’t been able to check in as much as I’d have liked, especially after Amara’s duel.”
“Ha, it’s…I’m okay.” She smiles, the corners of her eyes crinkling warmly. “You’re here now! Though I wish I’d be able to reach out with better news, as opposed to yet another worry to lay at your feet.”
>>Take a little time to comfort her, and then return to the waking world to work out a way to anchor the Noman Island on a more permanent basis.>>Make sure Karma’s okay before exploring the lodge, and seeing if Iris can be convinced to take what you imagine to be a long-overdue nap.>>Spend a little time with your Hexane-adjacent friend before you check in with some of your far-off allies (Choose ally-allies to converse with).>>Ask Karma something that’s on your mind (Write-In).>>Write-InYOU ARE IN CONTROL