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It’s been a challenging five days since copper-9 nearly self-destructed, since the solver attempted to harm everyone you hold dear, and since N was made to confront his deepest, most buried memory. His own sister— even if he reminds himself she was merely a solver host— clawing at his chest, desperately trying to reach his most vital organ while he stands frozen, powerless to fight back. Her haunting words; ‘LET ME IN’ echo in his mind throughout the day.

And you’ve dedicated yourself to guiding N through his relentless nightmares. He wakes up in a cold sweat, gasping with terror as he sits up, wishing he could dial down the intensity of these dreams.

Before he has a chance to spiral into despair, you pull him into your arms. You feel nice and cool compared to him, and he clearly finds comfort in that. He returns to the present, feeling a little safer knowing that he isn’t alone.

“Sorry I woke you up.”

He mumbles, as if that’s the only thought on his mind. He hugs you tightly to emphasize his apology, craving closeness.