Part of Essek wanted to wake up Mimi from the illusion, but he also didn't know her. Would it be cruel? Would it be good for her? He didn't even know her to recognize the signs that she woke from it. So, he stayed at work late most days, looking for others from the train, trying to actively find a way out of the illusion for everyone.

He was sitting by Caleb, going over some notes he's taken on their situation, trying to parse some action he could take, getting Caleb's input quietly. Yet, his attention was immediately on Mimi from her tone, closing his notebook slowly and giving her his full focus.

"Yes, of course, come sit," he's concerned, unsure where this is about to go. "What's wrong?"