[s1e11] Were We Ever? -

Elias finally reached out, covering her hand with his. His skin felt warm, his grip firm. It felt like a lifetime of shared history lived in that single touch.

"If the memories are fake," she said, her voice trembling, "then what are we? Are we just leftovers from a decommissioned simulation? Were we ever actually there?" [S1E11] Were We Ever?

"The logs say we were stationed in New Berlin for three years," Sarah whispered, her thumb tracing the edge of her glass. "I can see the rain on the skylights. I can taste the synthetic coffee from the corner kiosk. I remember the way you looked at me when the first shuttle launched." Elias finally reached out, covering her hand with his

The neon hum of the "Static Lounge" felt louder than usual, or maybe it was just the silence between Elias and Sarah. On the table sat a battered data-chip, the only thing left of the Project Echo files. "If the memories are fake," she said, her