Some slight alterations then. [ it's different from their own experience, but they can imagine the process without much difficulty. the concept of time rewinding, of loop, it's similar on paper but the whole construct and structure of it is different. ]

... [ "hey, you're not alone, but also you sort of are until conditions are met." it really does sound lonely to hear, and maybe it's because they resonate with those words in a way they wish they didn't.

they aren't too sure what else to say. they can only nod, because he is right. a quiet exhale leaves them after a moment... ]

That person is why I need to go back to my world. They've done a lot for me, more debts than I could repay, but the least I can do is help break them out of their loop.