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Armed and anxious, Ailan investigates, leading to a fateful confrontation with a version of Philip. This new Philip, alert and armed, emerges from the shadows, and despite their bond, Ailan notices something off about him. This version of Philip claims to know what happened—a malfunction in the hyperlight core exploded, leaving Ailan presumed dead. Devastatingly, he recounts his memories of her tragic demise, leaving Ailan grappling with the duality of reality and the implications of their present circumstances.