Behind him, in the physical world, Elias heard the exact same sound. He didn't turn around. He just watched the screen as a figure stepped into the frame of the video, walking toward the camera—toward where he sat.
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The download was complete, but the installation had only just begun. Behind him, in the physical world, Elias heard