It's complicated
then you're given an explanation utterly beyond your brain's normal activity. And to top it all, you're told that you are a part of this unknown. Oh, and you have another name. And some hot chick called you by that name.
Poor Danielle.
Great exposition-y chapter, Chris. Much needed for us unsuspecting readers and Danielle / Willow. Though there is a sense of unknown about Mem and Lamia -- in Lamia's case it's even suspicion -- they both seem to want to help, and are not malicious. Interesting.
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