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In a conversation, Atchi asks about disconnecting the signal, and Daryo insists on turning it back on. Izar and Atchi protest, discussing their motivations. Izar suspects Whidmore of spying and uses a code word to refer to him. They decide not to mention Whidmore. Later, in the kitchen, Izar questions Daryo about his relationship with Whidmore. Daryo explains Whidmore's influence and his network. They discuss going off-planet and Whidmore's obsession with Prime. Daryo reveals that he fed Whidmore false coordinates. The topic shifts to Daryo's drugging and suspicions of murder. They talk about wiping the database and their search for a god. Daryo expresses fear and curiosity about the concept of time. They discuss experiencing a memory in the ReDream. They enter a memory involving the Vardum Templar. Daryo is amazed by the experience and asks about manipulating the memory. They explain the purpose of the candles in revealing the true form of the Vardumtron. The summary ends with a mention of Soul Blades.