When Péter did appear, Dóra felt electrified and even more hyper, but even when she was alone, the world around her was full of colors and shapes. She saw radiant statues basking in blinding light, vibrant paintings covering the walls, and felt them filling her with strength, augmenting her energy. The strangest thing was that she heard the thoughts of others. They spoke soundlessly, their lips unmoving, not actually speaking, yet she knew exactly what they would say if they would be as liberated and she was. Often when they spoke, she heard not only their uttered words, but also their thoughts, which were sometimes the polar opposite of what they said. For instance, the day before, Gabi had been trying to reassure her, telling her that everything was fine and that she just needed a littl

