Gao Yang paused. It was surprising, yet somehow expected.0

Everything since opening the Gates felt like a dream or illusion to him. It made sense that the dream's creator would place obstacles to prevent him from “going home.” Such barriers would force him to solve problems proactively, deepening his emotional investment in the dream until reality and illusion became indistinguishable.0

Gao Yang took a deep breath to center himself. He didn't need to go home; he simply wanted to avoid staying at Closure.0

He wandered around, looking at the streets around him. Things weren’t as beautiful and prosperous inside Moon City, at least not the streetblock he was passing through.0

The buildings were old. The renovated and rebuilt...0