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I wake up. It's hard to believe I got any sleep at all, but I must have. Even so, I don't feel rested. That's not surprising, and nobody could blame me for being exhausted after what I've been through. I [[look around->In Bed]] the room in a sleepy haze.

The room is small but comfortable. The sun is streaming in through the windows and onto a computer console embedded in the wall opposite me. It must be morning. Most of my belongings are stored in a secure locker near the door, but there's still a few souvenirs scattered around the room, a collection of little stories. My head hurts, and I'm a little dizzy. I could stay in bed forever, but I should [[get up->My Room]].

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I take a look at everything in my room. At the foot of my [[bed->In Bed (Remember)]] there's a neatly rolled up [[bundle of fabric->Eir's Poncho]]; it's very colourful. Next to the bed there's a small table with an [[ornate knife->Katalin's Knife]] and a [[pile of books->Eir's Books]] sitting on it. At the far end of the room, the secure storage locker is filled with my [[clothes->Clothes]] and other possessions. [[Never mind->My Room (Never Mind)]]...

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I unroll the fabric and take a look at it. It's a poncho that belonged to Eir. Woven into it is the history of her family, at least as far back as records allow. I can't make any sense of it, but the patterns are intricate and brightly coloured. It's quite stunning. It's not really called a poncho, of course. That's just the closest English translation. Apparently weaving your own is a rite-of-passage in the [[Archipelago->Archipelago]]. And writing your own life into the fabric is a part of that tradition. Eir wove our own meeting into this. Some of these colours represent me. (unless: $eir_memories contains "dress")[\ I [[put the poncho away->My Room (Items)]]. \](else:)[\ Like the dress she gave me, the fabric is of very high quality. She took her craft seriously. Should I [[examine it closer->Eir's Poncho (Smell)]] or [[put it away->My Room (Items)]]? \] \{ (unless: $eir_memories contains "poncho")[(set: $eir_memories to $eir_memories + (a: "poncho"))] }

I hold Katalin's staff and weigh it in my hands. This was her weapon of choice. It's perfectly balanced and decorated along its length with intricate carvings. It would be recognised anywhere as the right hand of a [[Lilan ritualist->Lilan Ritualist]]. If you were foolish enough to pit yourself against this weapon, you were completely at her mercy. Of course, it was impossible to be in the same room as Katalin without being at her mercy, staff or no staff. She was always in complete control. Should I [[examine the carvings->Katalin's Staff (Carvings)]] or [[put the staff back->Katalin's Room (Items)]]? \{ (unless: $kat_memories contains "staff")[(set: $kat_memories to $kat_memories + (a: "staff"))] }

I pick up the curved knife and turn it over in my hands. It's bronze, very old, but still beautiful despite the wear. It must be worth a fortune. (unless: $kat_memories contains "bloodtrail")[\ There's a story behind how I got this, but I'd rather not think about it right now. I [[put the knife down->My Room (Never Mind)]]. \](else:)[\ It belongs to Katalin, of course. She took it from her family home, the one she had to give up. The monastery needs a sign that you've given up your previous life. That's what she said. I still remember how we got it back. She almost got us both killed in that stupid stunt. Was this really worth dying for, Kat? I [[put the knife down->My Room (Never Mind)]]. \{ (unless: $kat_memories contains "knife")[(set: $kat_memories to $kat_memories + (a: "knife"))] } \]

I pick up one of the books and trace the golden letters on the cover. I'm very familiar with these shapes. (unless: $eir_memories contains "note")[\ One of the books is a translation dictionary. I'm trying to learn the Archipelagan language, but I haven't mastered it yet. One day, I will be able to read everything here. \](else:)[\ One of the books is a translation [[dictionary->Dictionary]]. I'm trying to learn the Archipelagian language, but I haven't mastered it yet. One day, I will be able to read everything here. \] For now, I must content myself with knowing just the titles. They're all by the same author. (unless: $eir_memories contains "note")[\ The one I'm holding is //The Star Girl// by Eir Via Tey. \](else:)[\ The one I'm holding is //The Star Girl// by Eir Via Tey, published in 1598. \] I [[put the book down->My Room (Items)]] gently. \{ (unless: $eir_memories contains "books")[(set: $eir_memories to $eir_memories + (a: "books"))] }

I'm not sure if I really feel like another trip down memory lane. Maybe I should [[leave my room->South Hall]] and wander around the ship instead. Then again, it might be worth [[looking around->My Room (Items)]] one more time.

I run my fingers across the carvings. Some of them are clearly decorative, but others look more like a written language. I'm reminded of runes. I've noticed them before, but I never asked Katalin about their meaning, and she never mentioned them herself. I can only imagine the carvings spell out the vows she swore when she joined the monastery. If that's the case, the wood outlived the words. I [[put the staff down->Katalin's Room (Items)]] on the floor. \{ (unless: $kat_memories contains "staffcarvings")[(set: $kat_memories to $kat_memories + (a: "staffcarvings"))] }

I bring the fabric of the poncho closer to examine it. Even knowing how it was made, I still find the detail mesmerising. When Eir gave it to me, she had put a flower on it. I remember the smell of that flower. The fabric doesn't smell of anything now. I'll [[put the poncho away->My Room (Items)]] for now. \{ (unless: $eir_memories contains "ponchosmell")[(set: $eir_memories to $eir_memories + (a: "ponchosmell"))] }

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I quickly make my way over to the sink, trying to stay upright. I look at myself in the mirror. I'm sweating and my hair is matted to my face. I look much worse than I imagined. I start to panic; there's nobody here who can help me. (if: $eir_memories's length is > $kat_memories's length)[\ Eir's face flashes in my mind. For a moment, it's as if she's looking back at me through the mirror. After we brought her in from the storm, I saw the same fear in her eyes. \](else-if: $kat_memories's length is > $eir_memories's length)[\ Katalin's face flashes in my mind. For a moment, it's as if she's looking back at me through the mirror. When I carried her inside the ship, I saw the same fear in her eyes. \](else:)[\ Both their faces flash in my mind. For a moment, it's as if they're looking back at me through the mirror. I've seen the same fear in both their eyes. I couldn't help them either. \] I turn the water on and try to breathe. It's going to be OK. I just have to [[breathe->Recovering]].

I squat down and look at the blood stains on the floor. They've faded since then, but you can still make out the path from the upper hatch to Katalin's room. It makes me extremely uncomfortable. She was still alive when I carried her inside, but she didn't say anything. She just looked at me in shock. (if: $unwell is true)[\ My face starts to tingle, and the walls begin to spin. I [[feel sick->West Hall (Sick)]]. \](else:)[\ This is an especially grim reminder of that night. I [[stand up->West Hall]]. \]

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Yes, I remember. This is exactly where I was sitting when Eir told me she wanted to leave the Icarus. Leave me. I remember exactly how she looked. She was much older than when we first met, but her brown eyes were just as bright as ever. She'd grown her hair out. It was longer than I'd ever seen it and cascaded over her shoulders. I didn't want to accept what she was saying. I knew what happened that year. What might still happen. This is [[too much->Dining Area (Never Mind)]]... \{ (unless: $eir_memories contains "dining")[(set: $eir_memories to $eir_memories + (a: "dining"))] }

I can't think about that right now. I finish my food and go back to the [[East hall->East Hall]].

I take a look at everything in Katalin's room. A few things stand out. On the floor, there's her old [[wooden staff->Katalin's Staff]]. It's lying next to her [[cloak->Katalin's Cloak]], which is crumpled against the wall. I look over towards the bed. There's a [[small pendant->Katalin's Pendant]] on her table, and her [[bed sheets->Katalin's Sheets]] are in a tangled mess. [[Never mind->Katalin's Room (Never Mind)]]...

This cloak is what Katalin would wear when we travelled outside. You might not think someone could fight while wearing something like this, but I learned not to underestimate her, eventually. (if: $unwell is false)[\ But that's not all. I [[look closer->Katalin's Cloak (Examine)]]. \](else:)[\ There's something else, but I don't feel well enough to look for it. I [[put the cloak away->Katalin's Room (Items)]]. \]

(unless: $kat_memories contains "note")[\ It's a small pendant. It looks like it might be made of bronze, but I don't know anything about it. I never even noticed her wearing it. I'll [[put the pendant back->Katalin's Room (Items)]]. \](else:)[\ It's a small pendant that belonged to Katalin's mother. It looks like it's made of bronze. Katalin must have rescued it when we went to the monastery. I wonder if she tried to hide it from them when she first joined the order. Maybe the knife was a decoy. I guess I'll never know. I'll [[put the pendant back->Katalin's Room (Items)]] carefully. \{ (unless: $kat_memories contains "pendant")[(set: $kat_memories to $kat_memories + (a: "pendant"))] } \]

I pick the note up and take a closer look. Did Katalin write this? It looks to be written in Arish. Very neat and deliberate. Katalin knew a number of different languages, but Arish is the only one we shared. I [[read the note->Katalin's Note (Read)]].

(if: $kat_memories contains "note")[\ I look over the sheets again. The memories of that time are hard to overcome. I [[turn away->Katalin's Room (Items)]] from the bed. \](else-if: $unwell is true)[\ I look over the sheets for a moment. I don't think I should investigate further while I'm not feeling well. I [[turn away->Katalin's Room (Items)]] from the bed. \](else:)[\ Katalin's sheets are a complete mess. I pick them up and look them over. There's dry blood stains everywhere. This bed is where I carried her. In that moment, I thought she might make it. I should fold these up. They'll need to be cleaned. I [[fold the sheets->Katalin's Sheets (Fold)]]. \]

The sky is growing dark. It seems I've been sleeping for some time. I could stay in bed forever, but now it's time to [[get up->My Room]]. \{ (set: $unwell to false) }

Eventually, I manage to calm down. I stumble away from the sink and over to my bed. I don't know if my dreams can offer any respite, but I've been through so much. I just need to rest. I [[fall asleep->Afternoon]]...

The cloak is quite heavy and is coloured in warm Earth tones, which hides the damage done to it. Looking closer, I can see the bullet hole and the dried blood. Based on where she got hit, it's no surprise she didn't survive. I [[put the cloak away->Katalin's Room (Items)]]. \{ (unless: $kat_memories contains "cloakdamage")[(set: $kat_memories to $kat_memories + (a: "cloakdamage"))] }

I still can't believe she's gone. I might learn something by [[looking around->Katalin's Room (Items)]] one more time, but it does feel like I'm prying a bit. It might be better to [[leave her room->West Hall]] alone.

As I begin to organise the sheets, something slips out. I toss the sheets back on the bed and look down at my feet. Some kind of note is lying there. I've never seen it before. I [[pick up the note->Katalin's Note]].

Sophie, I don't know what's going to happen. I have a plan, but it might not work. And if you're reading this, then it failed. So be it, I can accept my fate. But you need to understand why I did it. The pendant is everything to me. It's all that's left of my mother. Please understand. K. A. I fold the note and [[pocket it->Katalin's Room (Items)]]. \{ (unless: $kat_memories contains "note")[(set: $kat_memories to $kat_memories + (a: "note"))] }

I'm overwhelmed, I need to lie down. Go to the [[bridge entrance->Bridge Entrance (Sick)]].

I'm standing by the entrance to the bridge. I don't feel well at all. I should go back to my room. Head to the [[South hall->South Hall (Sick)]].

This is the South hall of the Icarus. I feel lightheaded, and my vision is filling with noise. I need to go back to [[my room->My Room (Sick)]].

This is my room on board the Icarus. On one wall there is a computer console. It's opposite my bed, which is tucked under the windows that look out over the hull of the ship. There's a door that leads to the main deck and a small bathroom in the back. I feel like I'm going to throw up. Get to [[the bathroom->My Bathroom]], quickly.

I sit down in the pilot's seat. The front windows have an excellent view over the outer hull. They're not much use when landing though. (if: $determined is true and $eir_memories's length + $kat_memories's length is >= 18)[\ Without thinking, my hands move to grasp the controls. I've sat here so many times that it's automatic. The coordinates are locked in. It's [[time to go->Time To Go]]. \](else:)[\ Without thinking, my hands move to grasp the controls. I've sat here so many times that it's automatic, but this time feels different. I recoil slightly. Katalin promised me that she could handle herself. I trusted her, so I sat here and watched it happen. Was I wrong? I [[stand back up->The Bridge]]. This doesn't feel right. \{ (unless: $kat_memories contains "watched")[(set: $kat_memories to $kat_memories + (a: "watched"))] } \]

I'm sitting down at the operations station. From here, I can operate the ship's many [[external sensors->External Sensors]] and the [[navigation array->Navigation Array]]. I even have access to the heart of the Icarus: the [[gravimetric drive->Gravimetric Drive]]. I [[stand up->The Bridge]].

I'm sitting down at the systems station. There's not much to do here. I can confirm that all the ship's systems are working as intended and look at video feeds from inside the ship. Obviously, there's nothing on the feeds except for empty rooms. This station has control of the [[cargo lift->Cargo Lift]] in the bay. It looks like my [[mobile phone->Mobile Phone]] is charging at this station. I don't remember leaving it here. I [[stand up->The Bridge]].

I do some quick scans with the external sensors. Weather conditions outside seem to be agreeable. More importantly, there's no evidence that anybody has approached the Icarus in the last several days. That's good; I need to stay concealed. My routine [[scans are complete->Operations Station]].

I access the navigation array and run a few calculations. (if: $determined is false)[\ As expected, the Icarus is still exactly where I parked it. \](else:)[\ As expected, the Icarus is still located approximately 40 kilometres outside of [[Lucia->Outside Lucia]]. That's almost 2500 kilometres from it's [[previous location->Travel Log]] near Pama, but the year is still the same. \] I've checked before, but it's good to be certain. It means the drive is functioning correctly. My last jump was something called a "fast return." It jumps the ship back to its previous location without needing a long calculation. I [[know exactly where I am->Operations Station]].

I boot up the diagnostics for the gravimetric drive. This machine is the purpose of the Icarus. It can travel anywhere and any when, as long as you're patient. (if: $determined is false and $eir_memories's length + $kat_memories's length is >= 12)[\ I think I know where I need to go. It's time to [[input the coordinates->Program the Drive]]. \](else-if: $determined is true and $eir_memories's length + $kat_memories's length is >= 18)[\ It looks like the jump calculation is finally complete. I need to switch to the pilot's seat. Time to [[get going->The Bridge]]. \](else-if: $determined is true)[\ The gravimetric drive has been given new coordinates and is calculating a jump now. It's going to take a while... I should wander around the ship while I [[wait->Operations Station]]. \](else:)[\ I'm not sure where I should go next... I should wander around the ship while I [[think->Operations Station]]. \]

I pick up the phone and flip it open. (unless: $eir_memories contains "dining")[\ I took a lot of pictures with this phone until it ran out of battery power. Luckily I'm able to charge it on board the Icarus thanks to some ad hoc engineering. It isn't fully charged right now. I'll come back later. \](else:)[\ I took a lot of [[pictures->Mobile Phone (Photos)]] with this phone until it ran out of battery power. Luckily I'm able to charge it on board the Icarus thanks to some ad hoc engineering. I think it's charged now. \] I [[close my phone->Systems Station]].

I look at the collection of photos I took. There's the [[early pictures->Early Photos]] of when I first arrived. There's some pictures of [[the places->Place Photos]] I visited. There's a lot of [[pictures of Eir->Eir Photos]] in here. There are two [[pictures of Katalin->Katalin Photos]]. I [[close my phone->Systems Station]].

There are some pictures of Yurat. It was the first town I came across, and I had no idea where I was or what had happened. I was terrified, and I didn't speak the local language either. It took a long time before I could make myself understood. Eventually I started to make friends and settle in. I learned the basics of the Arish language and tried to figure out what had happened. I [[press the back button->Mobile Phone (Photos)]].

There are some pictures I took on my journey West from Yurat. There's a few pictures of the Arish capital Castille and the town of Opana. Finally, there's a collection of pictures I took in Talona, the port city. There were so many tall ships in the bay of Talona that I almost couldn't believe it. My destination was across the sea. I [[won't forget->Journey West]] that.

I scroll through the many pictures of Eir. Her father was a merchant sailor, and I had purchased passage on his ship. Eir was on board for the journey and showed me the ropes, as it were. She was already a writer then, and already good at it. Dark skin and short black hair. Brown eyes that sparkled like the sun on the waves. Quick-witted and fearless. I feel a pang of longing. I [[press the back button->Mobile Phone (Photos)]]. \{ (unless: $eir_memories contains "photos")[(set: $eir_memories to $eir_memories + (a: "photos"))] }

I had learned about an inventor in the Archipelago. The rumours about him were intriguing. People described "inventions" that sounded like modern technology. Magic lights, pictures that moved, and so on. I'd been living in Yurat for a long time at that point, and I wasn't any closer to finding out how I got there. I thought meeting the inventor was my best chance. I [[press the back button->Mobile Phone (Photos)]].

The equipment rack holds a number of different items. There are three long lasers and three hand lasers. I've only ever carried them in self-defence, and I've never fired one. I notice that one of the hand lasers is missing. (unless: $missing_laser is true)[\ That's not a problem; I know where it is. \](else:)[\ I already found it, but I'll put it back later. \] There are also personal communicators, which can remotely control functions of the ship. There's [[nothing else->Cargo Bay]] to worry about here. \{ (set: $missing_laser to true) }

The cargo lift has only been used once. When Katalin and I travelled back to rescue Eir. We used the lift to pull her to safety. Well, Katalin was the one that actually grabbed her. I had to run back and forth between this station and the pilot's seat to keep the ship steady in the thunderstorm. It was that or risk ditching into the ocean. It [[hurts to remember->Systems Station]] these things. \{ (unless: $eir_memories contains "lift")[(set: $eir_memories to $eir_memories + (a: "lift"))] }

I walk over to the bay doors. (unless: $kat_memories contains "baydoor")[\ I remember sitting here with Katalin. It was night, and the doors were open. We talked for a long time while looking out over moonlit fields. It was cold, so we were huddled under her heavy cloak. Eir had made it clear that she wanted to leave the Icarus and go home. I was frightened, and angry, but Katalin walked me through it. It wasn't easy letting go. Even now, my heart is still holding on. \](else:)[\ There's not much else over here. \] I [[step away->Cargo Bay]] from the door. \{ (unless: $kat_memories contains "baydoor")[(set: $kat_memories to $kat_memories + (a: "baydoor"))] }

Out of curiosity, I load up the travel log of the Icarus. >> NULL DATA >> 24°13'S,15°41'W,1588 to 24°37'S,17°45'E,1738 >> 24°37'S,17°45'E,1738 to 41°05'S,00°24'E,1738 >> 41°05'S,00°24'E,1738 to 24°56'S,15°27'W,1597 >> 24°56'S,15°27'W,1597 to 41°05'S,00°24'E,1738 (FR) >> 41°05'S,00°24'E,1738 to 24°11'S,17°11'E,1738 >> 24°11'S,17°11'E,1738 to 41°05'S,00°24'E,1738 (FR) It's a mess of coordinates calibrated to the geography of this world, but I know what they represent. I [[close the log->Navigation Array]].

I take a look around the room. Upon closer inspection, there are a few interesting things here after all. On the bed, there's a colourful [[beaded necklace->Eir's Necklace]]. It's almost fallen out of sight. I'd better rescue it. There's also a small folded [[piece of paper->Eir's Note]] on the table next to the bed. If I wasn't looking closely, I might have missed it. Glancing over to the bathroom, I can see there's a [[bloody cloth->Bloody Cloth]] in the bathroom sink. [[Never mind->Eir's Room (Never Mind)]]...

I don't think I'll find answers here. No matter how much I [[look around->Eir's Room (Items)]], I don't think I can resolve these feelings. It might be better to [[leave the room->North Hall]].

I pick up the piece of paper and open it. (if: $has_dictionary is false)[\ It looks like a short message or poem, definitely in Eir's handwriting. Unfortunately, it's also in her language. I can't read it. (unless: $eir_memories contains "note")[\ Whatever it says, it wasn't meant for me. \](else:)[\ A thought occurs to me: Katalin was multilingual. Was this note addressed to her? If so, what does it say? There is a way to find out. \] \](else:)[\ I pull out the dictionary and start to translate the short note. It takes a while, but eventually I start to understand the message. Eir wanted to leave, but she was afraid I wouldn't understand. She asked Katalin for help. Was she that uncomfortable talking to me? I never realised. \{ (unless: $eir_memories contains "translatednote")[(set: $eir_memories to $eir_memories + (a: "translatednote"))] } \] I [[put the paper down->Eir's Room (Items)]]. \{ (unless: $eir_memories contains "note")[(set: $eir_memories to $eir_memories + (a: "note"))] }

I walk over and gingerly pick up the cloth. It's a long bandage, with bloody stains at regular intervals. Based on the spacing, I guess that it was wrapped around someone's arm. Eir must have been injured when Katalin brought her here. I didn't notice, and she didn't mention it. Well, the Icarus doesn't fly itself. I [[put the cloth back->Eir's Room (Items)]]. \{ (unless: $eir_memories contains "cloth")[(set: $eir_memories to $eir_memories + (a: "cloth"))] }

(if: $has_dictionary is false)[\ This is a dictionary that contains common Archipelagian words and phrases and their approximate translations into the more widely spoken Arish. My Arish isn't actually very good, but I had to learn the basics if I wanted to speak to anyone. Nobody in this world speaks English, after all. I [[take the dictionary->My Room (Items)]] with me. \](else:)[\ I already have the dictionary with me. [[Time to go->My Room (Items)]]. \] \{ (set: $has_dictionary to true) }

----- DEBUG Memories: (print: $eir_memories's length + $kat_memories's length)

{ (set: $unwell to true) (set: $determined to false) (set: $seen_hall to false) (set: $has_dictionary to false) (set: $missing_laser to false) (set: $eir_memories to (a:)) (set: $kat_memories to (a:)) (set: $eir_convo to 1) (set: $kat_convo to 1) (set: $remembered to false) (set: $relax_location to "") }

(set: $remembered to true)\ (if: $kat_convo <= $kat_memories's length)[\ (if: $kat_convo is 1)[\ I remember a conversation I had with Katalin... She asked me, "Why is it called Icarus?" I said, "It's a name from an old story. A warning about the dangers of hubris." I didn't bother telling her all the details. "What an inauspicious name. I guess you do have a sense of humour." She laughed. "I like to tempt fate," I said. \](else-if: $kat_convo is 2)[\ I remember when Katalin first boarded the Icarus... She was demanding asylum. "You can either shut the door behind me, or let the others in too." The others were her followers, but she intended to abandon them. I asked, "What if I force you off the ship?" She just laughed at me. "Try it. You can even have your gun back if you think it will help." \](else-if: $kat_convo is 3)[\ I remember the first time I met Katalin... She threw back her cloak and dismounted her horse. Her blonde hair whipped wildly in the desert wind, but her eyes were fixed on me like diamonds. With no hesitation, she walked over and knocked the laser out of my hands. "Next time you point a gun at me, be ready to shoot." \](else-if: $kat_convo is 4)[\ I remember a discussion I had with Katalin... "If we return to the monastery the day I left with you, they won't have heard about it. I can walk in and take what I need," she said. "They won't be suspicious?" I asked her. "They have no reason to be." \](else-if: $kat_convo is 5)[\ I remember an argument I had with Katalin... "You really don't understand," she said. "The woman we rescued is not the girl you made that promise to." I knew she was right, but I hadn't been able to admit it alone. \](else-if: $kat_convo is 6)[\ I remember riding on a horse with Katalin... My hands were bound. She and her followers had captured me in the desert outside Pama. "I can speak Arish," she said, "but the others can't. If you'd like to explain to me what a Westerner is doing out here, I'll listen." "I just want to know where I am," I insisted. "Don't be a fool. These men are dangerous, and I don't control them as much as you think." She glanced back at me. "It's better to trust me." I didn't say anything. \](else-if: $kat_convo is 7)[\ I remember standing next to Katalin... We were looking at the Icarus, its silver hull gleaming in the desert sun. It's funny how much it looks like a stereotypical flying saucer. Katalin's followers were dismounting and forming a perimeter. "This is what you wanted," I said, gesturing to the ship. She stepped forward, taking it all in. "It's a vehicle?" she asked. "Yes," I said. "Excellent. Then it's how we leave," she said, turning around eagerly. \](else-if: $kat_convo is 8)[\ I remember talking to Katalin about her plan... "When I joined the monastery, I had to give up any personal possessions," she explained. "OK," I said. "I think they hoard them. So all I need to do is walk in and then get my things back," she continued. "So why am I coming?" I asked. "Because if they find out what I'm doing, I'll need your help," she said, patting me on the shoulder. \](else-if: $kat_convo is 9)[\ I remember being in a cell, arguing with Katalin... "You lied to me, Kat." I was whispering with as much anger as I could muster. "That's not important," she said, trying another key in the lock. "We don't have a lot of time." "How can I trust anything you say?" I fired back. "Look, I didn't think they would question me. I had to improvise." She was still struggling to get the cell open. "I had to tell them about Icarus." "You what?" "We'll need to leave before sunrise if we want to get there first," she said. I scrambled to my feet in shock. "Obviously! So get this cell open already." \](else-if: $kat_convo is 10)[\ I remember riding back to the Icarus with Katalin... "I think I was about to be excommunicated," she said. I started to put the clues together and sighed. "Your assignment to Pama was your last chance?" "Something like that. I had to give you and Icarus up before they would even consider my case." "I thought you were a rebel, but you're just a lazy cop," I said, shortly before she elbowed me in the stomach. \](else-if: $kat_convo is 11)[\ I remember talking to Katalin on the bridge... "I can't take off," I said in frustration. "Those grappling hooks are obstructing the drive." "Then we need to remove them," said Katalin. I looked back at her. She was putting her cloak on. "Where are you going?" I asked. "Top of the ship," she said. I didn't question it. I just offered my laser. "Take this," I said. \](else-if: $kat_convo is 12)[\ I remember talking to Katalin in Lucia... "Something obviously happened to her," I was saying. We were sitting outside a coffee-house, not far from the Great Square in front of the library. "There are any number of benign explanations," said Katalin. She was stirring her drink. I didn't reply. The sounds of the crowd filled the silence. Eventually, she leaned over the table between us. "I don't expect you'll accept any of them." I looked at her, and those familiar diamond eyes looked back, unwavering. "Let's go on an adventure," she said. \] \](else:)[\ Nothing comes to mind right now. \{ (set: $remembered to false) } \] I could try to remember [[something else->Katalin Conversations]] or (link-goto: "stop reminiscing", $relax_location). \{ (if: $remembered is true)[(set: $kat_convo to $kat_convo + 1)] }

(set: $remembered to true)\ (if: $eir_convo <= $eir_memories's length)[\ (if: $eir_convo is 1)[\ I remember a conversation I had with Eir... It wasn't a happy one. She was struggling to say her part. "We shouldn't be spending so much time together," she explained. "Why not?" I asked. "Because soon you'll have to make a choice," she said, hiding her face away, "and I can't ask you to give up your home." \](else-if: $eir_convo is 2)[\ I remember the promise I made to Eir... "This isn't the last time I'll see you. I will come back." She smiled, but it was the saddest smile I've ever seen. \](else-if: $eir_convo is 3)[\ I remember a conversation I had with Eir... Eir laughed. "You're making a joke." "No joke," I said. "People went to the moon." "What about the stars?" she asked, now curious instead of incredulous. "Have your people been there?" "Not yet. The stars are too far away." "I wish I could visit them," she said with a wistful sigh. \](else-if: $eir_convo is 4)[\ I remember a conversation I had with Eir... "Are you from another star?" she asked. "In a manner of speaking," I said, "but my world is like a different possibility. It's not just far away." "I write about different possibilities." she said. "I wonder if they are real too?" \](else-if: $eir_convo is 5)[\ I remember a moment I shared with Eir... "What if someone finds out?" I asked. "Then," she whispered, "they will know what we did together." I tried to say something, but she cut me off. \](else-if: $eir_convo is 6)[\ I remember lying next to Eir... I could feel her breath on the back of my neck. For nearly a year I had been hiding where I was from. I pretended to be just another traveller on the road. Eir got the truth out of me. For the first time, I could feel what I needed to feel. She just held me as I cried. \](else-if: $eir_convo is 7)[\ I remember the first time Eir spoke to me... "Your Arish is terrible," she said. "I've never heard your accent before." "Well, I travelled here from Yurat," I said. "You're dressed like a farmer, but you don't look like one," she said. "I don't think you're from Yurat." \](else-if: $eir_convo is 8)[\ I remember meeting Eir one morning... I was staying in a house on the outskirts of Myr, and I had just stepped outside. Eir was waiting for me. When she saw me, she raised her hand to wave hello. It was as if the world paused, just for a moment. If I had an entire lifetime of practice, I could never paint a picture so perfect. \](else-if: $eir_convo is 9)[\ I remember Eir showing me the markets in Myr... "There's a place I want to take you," she said. "Oh? Where's that?" I asked. "It's a secret. You'll see," she said. "I think I'll buy you something cute." \](else-if: $eir_convo is 10)[\ I remember talking to Eir one evening... "I want you to have this," she said. She handed me a bundle of fabric with a flower on top. I knew immediately what it was. "I can't accept this," I said, shaking my head. "I know what it means, and this isn't necessarily a goodbye." Eir looked me for a long while before she said anything. The candle next to us flickered in the dark. "Don't be an idiot, Soph," she said at last, putting the bundle in my arms. "If it's not a goodbye, then just bring it back." \](else-if: $eir_convo is 11)[\ I remember boarding the Icarus for the first last time. Eir suddenly cried out, "Please come back!" I turned around. "I do want you to come back. Please," she said. "This isn't the last time I'll see you," I said. "I will come back." She smiled and nodded. "I'll hold you to that." \](else-if: $eir_convo is 12)[\ I remember that conversation with Eir... We were sitting in the dining area of the Icarus. "I might have drowned," she was saying, "and of course I'm grateful that you helped me." I became very aware of how cold the air was. "I can't stay here," she said. "Maybe we made promises to each other, but that was a long time ago." There was nothing more to say. \] \](else:)[\ Nothing comes to mind right now. \{ (set: $remembered to false) } \] I could try to remember [[something else->Eir Conversations]] or (link-goto: "stop reminiscing", $relax_location). \{ (if: $remembered is true)[(set: $eir_convo to $eir_convo + 1)] }

(if: $eir_memories's length is > $kat_memories's length)[\ I lie down on my bed and relax. I try to [[remember something->Eir Conversations]] about Eir... \](else-if: $kat_memories's length is > $eir_memories's length)[\ I lie down on my bed and relax. I try to [[remember something->Katalin Conversations]] about Katalin... \](else-if: $kat_memories's length + $eir_memories's length is >= 2)[\ I lie down on my bed, but I find it difficult to relax. There's so many images rushing through my mind that are hard to separate. Should I try to remember something about [[Eir->Eir Conversations]] or [[Katalin->Katalin Conversations]]? \](else:)[\ I only just got up. I should [[look around->My Room]] instead. \] \{ (set: $relax_location to "My Room") }

I pick up the necklace. Eir bought it for me in the markets when we arrived on Myr island. It's made of many brightly coloured beads. She said it looked cute on me. I thought I left this in my room. I [[put the necklace down->Eir's Room (Items)]]. \{ (unless: $eir_memories contains "necklace")[(set: $eir_memories to $eir_memories + (a: "necklace"))] }

Sorting through the clothes in my locker, something stands out. It's a soft linen tunic that Eir gave me out of her own collection. It looks simple at first glance, but there's a fine detail to it that reminds me of her other gift. I wonder if she made this tunic herself. I had a very limited wardrobe while travelling, so Eir gave me something more comfortable to wear while we were at sea. There wasn't much space on board the ship. We even had to share her small accommodations. I was very nervous about the whole thing. I [[put the clothes away->My Room (Items)]]. \{ (unless: $eir_memories contains "dress")[(set: $eir_memories to $eir_memories + (a: "dress"))] }

I originally came to Lucia to drop off Katalin. Lucia is a capital city and a huge cultural hub in the West. She was hoping to start a new life there. We decided to visit a local landmark before I left: the ancient Library of Lucia. I wanted to know if any of Eir's works had found their way into the library's collection. Thankfully, much of Eir's writing had been preserved, and Katalin helped me "acquire" some copies. My excitement [[didn't last long->Final Book]]. \{ (unless: $kat_memories contains "lucia")[(set: $kat_memories to $kat_memories + (a: "lucia"))] }

The Icarus is an artefact from a different time and place. It was built for exploration in the distant future, but it malfunctioned and sent its pilot to this world, sometime in the mid 1500's. (if: $eir_memories contains "icarus")[\ This adventure was a complete accident from the start. But [[enough of that->The Bridge]]... \](else:)[\ Eir helped me find the pilot in 1588, and together we learned what had happened: I had been dragged out of my own world while the drive was being repaired. It was a [[complete accident->Learning To Fly]]. \] \{ (unless: $eir_memories contains "icarus")[(set: $eir_memories to $eir_memories + (a: "icarus"))] }

Yes, I know where I need to go. It's time to [[program the gravimetric drive->Coordinates Set]].

I type in the new coordinates. It takes a while. The gravimetric drive is keyed to the local gravity well, but there's still a lot of double-checking that needs to be done when you're jumping through time. Even a short jump could be dangerous if you're not careful. I [[start the calculation->Start Calculation]].

I hit the button to start the calculation. It's taken me a while to figure out where I need to go. It wasn't an easy decision. (if: $eir_memories's length is > $kat_memories's length)[\ In the end, I'm going to trust my feelings. \](else-if: $eir_memories's length is < $kat_memories's length)[\ In the end, I'm going to trust my conscience. \](else:)[\ In the end, I'm going to trust what she said. \] Now I just have to [[wait->The Bridge]]. \{ (set: $determined to true) }

Eir's final book had been written in 1597. It was published posthumously in the same year, without being completed. I decided to go back. I [[had to->Operations Station]].

I scan the console and check that everything is in order. (if: $eir_memories's length + $kat_memories's length is >= 22)[\ The coordinates are set to 41°5'S, 0°24'E, 5738. The same location I am right now, but 4000 years in the future. That's [[where I'm going->Journey Ending]]. \](else-if: $eir_memories's length is >= $kat_memories's length)[\ The coordinates are set to 24°13'S, 15°41'W, 1588. Myr Island, the year I left. That's [[where I'm going->Eir Ending]]. \](else:)[\ The coordinates are set to 24°11'S, 17°11'E, 1738. The monastery outside Pama, just a few days ago. That's [[where I'm going->Katalin Ending]]. \]

I promised Eir that I would see her again. I [[won't break that promise->The Promise]], no matter what.

The first time I went back, she'd been waiting 9 years. I may have saved her life, but not soon enough. That's why she couldn't bear to see me again. This time, I'll [[get it right->Get It Right (Eir)]].

The Icarus is the ultimate expression of one's agency. It has the ability to travel anywhere, and to any time. Causality can be unravelled, and for every consequence there is a solution. I [[engage the drive->End (Eir)]].

I pull the lever that activates the gravimetric drive. There's a thunderous roar as spacetime is stretched to the breaking point, and then a colossal bang as all the air molecules around the ship are displaced and torn apart. The view outside the window instantly changes from the purple evening sky outside Lucia to the blue sky of Myr, one hundred and fifty years in the past... =><= THE END

Katalin only wanted to start a new life. I don't know if what she took back from the monastery was worth her life, but she obviously thought so. I will [[trust her decision->The Rescue]], no matter what.

But that doesn't mean I'm going to let her die. We made it all the way back from the monastery, but they pursued us. She fought and died on the outer hull. I couldn't save her then. This time, I'll [[get it right->Get It Right (Katalin)]].

The Icarus is the ultimate expression of one's agency. It has the ability to travel anywhere, and to any time. Causality can be undone, and for every consequence there is a solution. I [[engage the drive->End (Katalin)]].

I pull the lever that activates the gravimetric drive. There's a thunderous roar as spacetime is stretched to the breaking point, and then a colossal bang as all the air molecules around the ship are displaced and torn apart. The view outside the window instantly changes from the evening sky outside Lucia to the night sky outside Pama, almost twenty-five hundred kilometres away... =><= THE END

I promised Eir that I would see her again, and I did. If I try to rewrite our history, I would have to destroy the years she spent without me. Those years belong to her, not to me. She moved on, and I should [[do the same->Moving On]].

Katalin died saving something she loved. There's a chance that I could rescue her, but I wonder if I have the right to make that decision. I never understood what she wanted from me. Maybe I need to [[trust her->Trust Them]] one last time.

I have to trust both of them. It's true that the Icarus is the ultimate expression of one's agency. It has the ability to travel anywhere, and to any time. Causality can be undone, and consequences have no meaning. That's precisely the danger. I [[engage the drive->End (Journey)]].

I pull the lever that activates the gravimetric drive. There's a thunderous roar as spacetime is stretched to the breaking point, and then a colossal bang as all the air molecules around the ship are displaced and torn apart. The view outside the window instantly changes from the evening sky of 1738 to the impossibly beautiful sky of the 6^^th^^ Millennium. I intend to visit the stars. =><= THE END

The ritualists are a bureaucratic and quasi-religious order who oversee the great plains of the [[Lilamion->Lilamion]]. In small villages they often function as the local law enforcement, while in the larger cities they are little more than officiants. Katalin was never particularly interested in their doctrine. She joined simply out of necessity. I [[look at the staff->Katalin's Staff]] again.

The possiblity of jumping to the wrong place was always there, but I didn't expect such a dramatic failure. Instead of returning home, my first flight took me to the other side of the continent and 150 years in the future. I'm still not sure what went wrong. Every jump since then has worked perfectly. Perhaps the barriers between worlds are more difficult to break. Truth be told, I'm afraid to try hopping worlds again. But [[enough of that->The Bridge]]...

The first picture of Katalin is stunning. She's standing in the hall of the Icarus in full ritualist garb. Her blonde hair is neatly tied up, and her diamond eyes seem to reach through the screen. After she saw the first picture, she laughed and made me take another one. In the second picture, she has a goofy grin on her face. I [[press the back button->Mobile Phone (Photos)]].

The pilot was very old, and he seemed quite satisfied to live out his last days in the Archipelago. It took several months, but he taught me to fly the ship instead. I tried my best to learn every system, despite the language barrier. I had to leave Eir behind. We both knew it was goodbye. But that [[wasn't the end->The First Flight]] of my journey.

I find the most comfortable position and let my mind wander. (if: $eir_memories's length is > $kat_memories's length)[\ I try to [[remember something->Eir Conversations]] about Eir... \](else-if: $kat_memories's length is > $eir_memories's length)[\ I try to [[remember something->Katalin Conversations]] about Katalin... \](else:)[\ There's so many images rushing through my mind that are hard to separate. Should I try to remember something about [[Eir->Eir Conversations]] or [[Katalin->Katalin Conversations]]? \] \{ (set: $relax_location to "Dining Area") }

The Western Archipelago is a cluster of islands off the coast of Aria. Politically, the islands are only loosely aligned and have no singular government. Nevertheless, they freely share their many traditions and speak a common language. Luckily for me, the sea traders of the Archipelago are also quite fluent in foreign languages such as Arish. They need to be if they want to conduct trade up and down the coast. This is how Eir explained it to me. I have fond memories of the islands. They're beautiful and full of [[wonderful people->Eir's Poncho]].

The Lilamion is an enormous geographic region, located in the far East. It's dominated by large open deserts and sparse vegetation. Populous cities are few and far between. In the past, religious customs were overseen by the ritualists, who enjoyed the privilage of walking freely between the many warring states. It was their influence that finally allowed a king to unify the land and its people. This is how Katalin explained it to me. Now the [[ritualists->Lilan Ritualist]] have taken a back seat.

There's a cloth spread out on the floor with a pile of semi-precious stones in the centre. Katalin would move the stones into various patterns, each one with its own unique purpose or meaning. I couldn't make any sense of it. I [[look around->Katalin's Room]] the room.

=><= <h1><span class="neutral">SH</span><span class="highlight">E</span></h1> by Sam Lewis [[Begin->Morning]]

I take a closer look at the blood stains on the ladder. They've faded a little bit, but you can still make out a path heading into the West hall. It makes me extremely uncomfortable. She was so light when I carried her inside. It felt strange, like something was missing from her body. (if: $unwell is true)[\ My face starts to tingle, and the walls begin to spin. I feel sick, and stumble back into the [[West Hall->West Hall (Sick)]]. \](else:)[\ I don't like to remember that night. I [[stand up->Upper Hatch]]. \]