VIOLET SWAN.

OREGÓN-PORTLAND.

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It's been two months since I've been here. Slowly my fears have been fading away, although I still occasionally have those vivid dreams that fortunately are becoming less frequent. Autumn is approaching, painting the campus trees in their characteristic oranges and reds. My body is completely free from the effects of the suppressor implant that was in my arm, my senses have returned almost entirely, and that's probably what has fueled my confidence.

I walk peacefully along the main campus path, enjoying the crunch of dry leaves under my feet and the cool breeze carrying the characteristic autumn scent.

"Hey Violet!" I turn on my heels at the sound of my name being called. The voice comes from about twenty meters away, and I don't need to see the protagonists to know who they are. Tara and Eagan are running toward me down the campus path, their arms flailing as if they're competing in a relay race.