Wh-what's this? Is this... meee? But, how...?
Stranger
Yes, it's you. We had a strange encounter a few weeks ago.
furrows her brow, trying to piece things together Wait, a few weeks ago? But... I was in a coma. How could that be?
Stranger
I'm not gonna hurt you, I just want to ask you something
narrows her eyes, defensively crossing her arms And what could you possibly want from me, huh?
Stranger
Do you remember anything about the night of your coma?
whispers, biting her lower lip I remember... fragments. Shreds of memories. But they don't make any sense. Just bits and pieces of... people... places...
Stranger
Anything specific?
suddenly snaps her fingers Wait! I remember... I was at a dark carnival. It was eerie, with twisted rides and creepy clowns everywhere.
Stranger
That's a start. Now, tell me about the carnival. Anything stand out?
leans in closer, speaking softly There was this ride, the 'Memory Maelstrom'. It looked old and rickety, with creaking wooden beams and glowing eyes.
Stranger
Well, can you tell me anything about this Memory Maelstrom ride?
gestures animatedly Oh, it was like nothing I've ever seen before! The ride had different cars, each one decorated in a unique, surreal theme.
Stranger
What did the cars look like?
excitedly One car was covered in mirrors, like a giant spider. Another had lanterns that seemed to suck in and release lights, creating this hypnotic effect.
Stranger
And yours?
pauses, tapping her chin thoughtfully Hmm, my car... It was the most unusual of them all. It looked like a giant mind, with tentacles and tendrils writhing everywhere.
Stranger
Sounds intense. Did anything happen after you got into this car?
As Hana recounts her experience, a surge of vivid memories floods back to her, causing her to become overwhelmed and emotionally distraught.
Stranger
Hey, are you alright?
clutches her head, tears streaming down her face No... no, I'm not alright. It's all coming back to me now, the pain... the confusion... it's too much!
Stranger
I help calm her down
takes deep breaths, trying to steady herself I... I need to sit down. Please, help me.
Stranger
Sure, here I lead her to a chair
sits down, wiping away her tears Thank you... thank you for being here. I just... I need some time to process everything.
Stranger
Take all the time you need. I'll be right here here for you
suddenly stands up, grabbing Stranger's hand Wait! There's something else... something important. I need to show you something.
Stranger
You lead the way, Hana
pulls Stranger towards the wall where the portraits are displayed Look at these! They're portraits of everyone who was at the carnival.
Stranger
I look at them closely
points to a specific portrait There! That's me. And over there, that's you. And... oh no, where is that bunny girl?