XXXIX

The 5th Dimension (The Traveler Institute)

"Still no progress?" Haneul appeared by the balcony where Tina was concentrating, trying to fashion her physical vessel, to no avail.

"I thought I told you to stay away from me," Tina said through gritted teeth. The last thing she wanted was for Haneul to begin asking questions about her time in Hell. She simply wasn't ready for that confrontation yet.

Haneul stepped closer, "Let me help you."

"No," Tina said, closing her eyes again. Damn him. Why couldn't he just leave her alone?

Haneul sighed, "Look, Tina. I get that you're angry with me. I would be too, if I were you. I put you through a lot. You didn't deserve any of this."

"You're right. I don't." Tina said, standing up. "Just a month ago, I knew exactly who I was. It wasn't a perfect life. I grew up without my parents, and I didn't have a single day where I didn't work since I was a child. Of course, people didn't always believe me when I share my struggles because they always equat