“Franco pushed his fingers through the waves of his brown hair, smoothing it back in an attempt to relieve the stress pressing down on him… He knew he couldn’t leave.”
“The darkness beyond the glass felt flat, two dimensional, yet within its pitch black void were streaks of gray shifting faintly on the other side of the wall.”
“I don’t know where you are… If I thought doing this would wake you up and give us our life back, I’d do it. But I know you… you would never want me to destroy the lives of others.” – Franco.
“I was given the ability to know. I’m the best candidate to find them… I can see the difference.” – Rosie, asserting her unique ability to read simulant’s eyes.
“This is a new threat… The Glitch is done… We’re now dealing with the people who have the power to shut down the simulation completely.” – Rosie
“You think that because you accepted that our lives are here, that this is our life now… But the danger is more serious than you think.” – Rosie, warning Ben.
“He demonstrated his ability to create a protective sphere, hardening the air around him to prevent any sound or movement from entering.” – Describing Franco’s digital giftedness.
“He touches them… The body is taken, and the previous one is left on the ground, lifeless.” – Describing Chuck’s method of “killing” simulants.
“Cass spoke in a monotone voice, repeating the same instruction she had given Franco before. ‘Just remove this place so we can move on.’ Franco’s frustration was palpable as he answered her yet again. ‘Cass, I won’t.'”
“Rosie, John told me where Ben’s real body is… but he hasn’t been able to locate mine.” – Ella.
“I’m willing to expose myself to draw out Franco… Ben deserves me to try.” – Ella, demonstrating her willingness to sacrifice her safety.
