Having endured a dozen time loops through Awakening in an effort to return home, Chalysane has become a veteran of a struggle that has lasted over twenty years. When she finally breaks free of the chain, however, she finds that the final timeline has changed in ways that she had never expected.

An unfortunate college student is warped to Tellius while on a relaxing getaway. Some not so relaxing stuff ensues. Oh well, when do vacations ever go as planned anyway?