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Elara’s digital image flickered, a glitch of sorrow crossing her face. She leaned in, pressing her transparent forehead against his. In the code-space of his mind, he felt a phantom warmth.

He plugged the drive into his neural port. Immediately, the smog of the city vanished, replaced by the scent of lavender and the warmth of a sun that hadn't shone over the sector in fifty years. "You’re late," her voice echoed, vibrant and clear. 160 : Testament, Your Heart is Right Here...

"Kael, look at me," she said. "The drive, the server, the data—that’s just a ghost in a box. You spend all your time trying to save a memory, but you're forgetting to live the life I left for you." Elara’s digital image flickered, a glitch of sorrow

"The scanners were heavy near the docks," Kaelen whispered, leaning his head back against the cold brick. He plugged the drive into his neural port