Lucas stirred with a sharp inhale, like waking had to be declared. His whole chest rose once, all at once, then dropped. For a second, he just lay there, blinking against the ceiling of the hummer, his pupils shrinking and expanding like the light around him was having an argument.
Then he sat up.
Ava didn't say anything.
She was already watching his system.
[Subject: Lucas Bai][System Integration: COMPLETE][Update Tier: 2.8 → 4.2][New Function Detected: Passive File Synthesis][Linked Ability: Contextual Decryption][Current Limit: Requires Raw Energy Source Input][Physical Boost: 18% Strength | 12% Reflex | 31% Neural Sync Efficiency][System Rarity Rating: Increased to 'Elite-Tier Unique'][Market Value: Do Not Display Publicly]
Ava raised an eyebrow.
Lucas flexed his hand like it wasn't his. He tilted his wrist slowly, examining the smooth glide of tendons and muscle.
"Feels weird," he muttered, voice still hoarse. "Everything's lighter. And heavier. At the same time."
