Hesitation (2)

'Yeah, you could say that. I just want to have a normal college life, I don't need people staring at me all the time or treating me like a celebrity.'

[I understand.]

Ken felt a little better hearing this and let out a yawn, feeling his tired body ache slightly.

[Activating sleep protocol.]

'Hmm? Thanks Mika.'

As Ken's vision began to grow dark, the system window in front of him changed slightly. For a brief moment he thought he'd seen some words flash by, but he quickly lost consciousness.

The next morning, Ken woke up at 5am and stretched deeply, feeling refreshed. There was nothing more therapeutic than Mika's sleep protocol, something he would never take for granted again after losing it for 18 months.

Like usual, Ken eased himself out of bed and nudged Steve. "Wake up, time for our run."