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The narrator continues to describe her training, which includes running simulations in different capsules and testing various conditions such as noise levels and other environmental factors. The most poignant moment comes when the capsule's name is revealed: Tortoise.
This revelation causes her an almost visceral reaction, described as a "wave" shooting through her body. The name "Tortoise" carries deep personal connotations; her mother also called her "Tortoise" as a nickname. The symmetry of the nicknames—Feather and Tortoise—connected to the capsule's design and name, feels almost fate-making to her. She interprets it as a sign that her journey is meaningful, aligned with her personal life and her mother’s love.