That Sadie received a variation in the quality of one of her Echoes as well does speak to a pattern for the day, and she describes something far less terrifying than the all-consuming emptiness that had swallowed him. “You got a hug?” The relief she had a positive change is apparent as his expression clears, but he finds the difference curious. Especially that it seems to have a sentimental quality.

“Huh. Have you already asked anyone else if they had alterations as well on Halloween?”