Chapter 4There’s a low humming sound that you realize is coming from the headset, followed by a sensation like a thousand tiny teeth lightly gripping your scalp as the band latches itself to your head.
A wave of panic rises in your chest, but before it can crash over you Ada’s voice banishes it with soothing, encouraging tones.
“This is normal, and part of the process. You are safe here.”
You close your eyes and focus on her words as the pressure in your chest eases.
“You are doing very well. There may be some slight discomfort, but it will pass quickly.”
You feel the headphones shift more than you hear it, the cups fully encasing your ears before something thin and soft begins to tickle as it slides into your ear canals.
The sensation moves further inside of your head, until you fee
