Ari stands over you as you uselessly try to stop the blood flowing from your body.

“What a chance you had, and you ruined it. You stood at the very threshold for a new existence. A new way of being, and now you’re dying here instead. It’s awful!”

You’re dimly aware of a hum in the air and Ari cocks her head. “It’s not too late, though! You can still ascend, they can heal you.” She grabs your hand, which feels like ice. “Take it, please. It’s a gift, take it.”