<strong>In the Lab</strong><br/><br/>There was a bit of regret in Darren's mind as he considered the gem.  If things went as planned, Alex would be removed from it.  Possibly, permanently.  'Trapped' in a real body.  Speaking if 'real bodies', Darren needed to get back to the real world.  He concentrated and broke the connection to the construct.  His senses rushed back to him and the weight of the collar around his neck became a reality once again.  The lab was quiet except for the soft beeps of the machines monitoring Syn's body.  There was a definite change in them.  The brain wave display was active for the first time and heart rate and breathing were increased.  A quick check showed the connection between the gem and her body was still active.  "I hope you find something good in there."  Darren whispered then turned his attention to the blood samples.<br/><br/><strong>In Syn's memories</strong><br/>Ms Victory took Syn's hand and followed her to the blanket.  The contrast between Syn's pale skin and the exotic tan of Ms. Victory's would have brought a lot of attention.  But here, privacy was not just expected but was a right of the island guests.  Any shyness she had disappeared as Syn slipped the bikini bottoms off her tan legs.  Alex felt everything as if it were happening now.  The stats for Syn's abilities had woefully underestimated her memory.  The memories from school came to his mind as the women talked about them.  It was perfect recall.<br/><br/><strong>In the Lab</strong><br/>Syn's body was reacting to the memories Alex had entered.  The change in beeps, drew Darren's attention.  But just as fast as they had increased, they died off.  The connection light went off and Syn's body returned to is catatonic state.  "Hopefully, he severed the connection."  Darren mumbled to himself.  Setting the blood samples in the centrifuge before going back in to check on Alex.<br/><br/><br/>