Thane folded his arms and stared back at the girl. He knew he was still in a dream-like state, as he could see without any light source. He asked, “Do you greet everyone like this? Because I will say, there are easier ways to say hello.”

She didn’t smile.

Thane tried a different approach. He looked around the room and asked, “Is this place what’s on the other side of the door I’m touching?”

The girl didn’t respond.

Thane scratched his ...