Spot the Difference

Fatima was really before us, fighting against the Void Beast.

I tried pinching my cheeks, but it still hurt. This view is definitely within reality and not some sort of beautiful dream that was specifically crafted for me. I tried to take a step forward, but my face bumped against something soft and elastic.

"... What is this?"

I placed my hands forward and pushed, and as if I were going against a rubber strip, the further it went, the harder it got. In the end, my body got sent back as the "film" rebounded, returning to its previous shape.

I quickly stood up, checking my body for any injuries, but I was mostly fine other than my stinging back. Ugh... My back hurts like hell. It felt like I got smashed against a metal pole, even though there was supposed to be a similar elastic film on the other side.

"Ember, any idea?"