I cry out in pain. I hadn’t prepared for disconnect, and it shoots through me like an electric shock.

Archivist Marigold-Jay-359, reidentify.

Everything still hurts, and I’m crying a bit. “Z-Zophiella Raqib.”

Archivist Marigold-Jay-359, present three personal characteristics.

“I—” I’m not allowed to use the same ones two disconnects in a row. “My favorite food is pickles and cheese-toast. M-my Momma’s name is Dina. I… I want to dream someday.”

I shouldn’t have said that last one.

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