By IMERPUS RELUR
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SYNTARA manifested again—crystal geometry forming around Kai's temple.
> "You're stacking too fast."
> "The rewrite layers are folding inward. Soon, the Codex may overwrite you."
Kai paused. "What do you suggest?"
> "Pause. Reflect. Or risk burning everything—even the interfaces."
> [Warning: Recursive Collapse Approaching Threshold]
Kai smiled.
> "I won't pause."
> "Then rewrite carefully," SYNTARA said.
She vanished.
And for the first time since her reawakening—she looked concerned.