System Evolution Complete
But everything seemed real. Including the air he breathed. It seemed like ages since he last tasted how air felt like. But he could not cry. He doesn't even remember when last did he cry.

"Big brother?" Beatrice's voice brought him back to focus, and out of his stupor. Jason turned back to her, and smiled kindly. "How long has it been since I was down?"

He inquired. But since the barrier was still up, it was definitely for not that long. So he does not owe anyone much for protecting him. Except Beatrice of course.

"Uhm, less than twenty minutes." Beatrice carefully responded. "Eighteen minutes." And Joe affirmed with an approximate number.

"Thanks." Jason said to both of them, then asked her again. "Did you... also take care of me?"

Beatrice did not expect the question, but meekly nodded her head. Jason gently rubbed her head. "Thanks once again. You're a life saver Bee."

Then he kept quiet. Beatrice also did not speak. Nobody did. Everyone just sat there in silence, each having t
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