[ So Luna can see the Lotus and Margulis, too. The Operator doesn't know whether to feel relieved or further troubled by that. At least they know they aren't going insane. ]
...Yes, [ the Operator answers, reluctantly. As much as they've appreciated Luna's presence for most of the journey, they suddenly wish she weren't here. Alone, they wouldn't need to acknowledge the specters at all. They keep their eyes forward, even as Luna glances back. ]
They can't be real, [ the Operator's voice is firmer now, trying to convince Luna—or perhaps themself. ] It must just be another of this place's traps.
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...Yes, [ the Operator answers, reluctantly. As much as they've appreciated Luna's presence for most of the journey, they suddenly wish she weren't here. Alone, they wouldn't need to acknowledge the specters at all. They keep their eyes forward, even as Luna glances back. ]
They can't be real, [ the Operator's voice is firmer now, trying to convince Luna—or perhaps themself. ] It must just be another of this place's traps.