altered-perception

Peron Turca awakens in a strange medical environment after a near-death experience on Whirlygig, discovering he has become one of the 'Immortals' living in S-space, a realm where time and physics differ drastically from normal space. He struggles with his altered physical sensations, impaired speech, and the disorienting view of a starless, glowing universe outside the ship. Dr. Olivia Ferranti informs him of the extended lifespan granted by their condition but warns that they are still vulnerable to death, and Peron begins to grapple with his new reality and the unknown fate of his companions.