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Maybe it's just that I've done a crap job checking in with people since I got back—sorry, still getting my space legs back under me—but I can't shake this feeling like we lose more and more people who were around at the beginning each time the ship jumps. I mean, how many people remember the Cyllene at this point? [ Her voice tightens, like she's trying to sort through a quick tally in her mind. ]

I know some people have been keeping archives and crunching data, but I'm starting to wonder how much information about what's going on here we've already lost. [ Huff. That's a depressing thought. ] Couldn't help noticing how empty the whole place feels while I was patrolling. Or maybe that feeling's because people haven't been migrating downwards with each new jump. Consider this your reminder: SEC only consistently sweeps levels one to ten.

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Everyone has a breaking point.

[overdraws]

Yeah, but. I'm supposed to be stronger than this. If I let this get to me, then it gets to everyone else.

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Allison. No one's expecting you to be infallible.

[overdraws]

[ Her mom would. ] I know, I know. I just don't want to let anyone down.

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The only person you're letting down is yourself by not cutting her some slack. You're only human.

[overdraws]

[ She laughs a little at that last bit. If Emma only knew. ] Trust me, I know that.

[ She doesn't say it maliciously -- more like there's some kind of inside joke she's referencing. ]