There was another message we heard on the radio before that: "The island is famously sought out by those seeking a higher purpose, and those who would prefer to relax in pleasure and luxury. Famously named after the lotus flower, Lotus Island calls to those who wish to fix their past and secure their future."

[ he startles just slightly at the gentle touch, as if he hadn't been expecting it. so engrossed in his thoughts and playing back what had happened. his shoulders ease a little and he turns his hand carefully just to return the gentle touch. ]

When we regressed the first time, I wondered if that's what the message was referring to. Fixing it once our choices led to failure. Securing the future, maybe for our hostages?

[ of course, it's just a theory. ]

When I found Biyoo in the mines, I was alone. She didn't really speak much with her words. [ mostly the chiming soft "baat!" but you would still have a way of understanding the emotions behind her cries. ] But I knew she trusted me to lead her out.

..Which, right before I found her, the radio talked of Orpheus and Eurydice. [ "-Orpheus that he could take Eurydice back with him but under one condition: she would have to follow behind him while walking out from the caves of the underworld, and he could not turn to look at her as they walked. - unable to hear Eurydice's footsteps, however, he began to fear-" ] I could hear her behind me as I walked but, about halfway out it grew silent behind me.

[ so what did Kim Dokja do? ]