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Increasingly desperate, Zoya turns to her earlier research on time manipulation, hoping it might unlock a path to salvation. After multiple resets—and the emotional strain they entail—she discovers a young research student named Paula, who believes in the potential of Zoya’s old work. Their collaboration begins with hope but embarks on a frustrating journey filled with broken equipment and stalled progress, emphasizing Zoya's growing desperation for a meaningful resolution.