Right, it started failing last summer. I recall some time in the fall I refused a collar check. Boycotted it, or something.

[He's still digging. All the memories are rushing back at once.]

I understand. Coming back here may ultimately end up being better than nothing. The timer is running short, and maybe it'll be for the better. We just have to figure out what is happening right now.

[He's still kind of sorry that he can't help her with that. If only they could have the knowledge available.]