The line went completely silent on the other end. Then Theon's voice came through, cautious and measured. "Roman, calm down. It might just be stimulation from the drugs. They can create illusions like that once in a while."

Roman's breathing was still uneven. He pressed his palm against his forehead.

"I'm sure you're perfectly fine," Theon continued. "Have you noticed anything else? Any other odd symptoms?"

Roman thought for a moment. His hand was still trembling slightly. "No. Just the... the fragments. Voices. Some images I can't place."

"That's normal for the medication you're on. The chemicals in your system sometimes react unpredictably. But it doesn't mean anything is wrong."...