Chapter 36

Fading into my old reality from 2011 was difficult this time.  Coming out of the darkness of the forests at Hogsback and into the glare of the bright lights in the Science Lab at the University was a challenge on its own.  My eyes took a long time getting used to the sudden brightness.  The peaceful night sounds of nature were replaced by the loud and irritating buzzing and beeping of machines and equipment and it reminded me how easy it was to forget our roots in Mother Nature.  My senses seemed to be heightened during the transition, and this was something that took getting used to.  I was cranky as I came around, snapping at Andre when he asked me a simple question, but I think it had more to do with the fact that I knew I was leaving...

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