Part 8/10:
Encounter and Reflection
As she travels through the depths of space, Ellie experiences time differently, grappling with unfamiliar celestial wonders. Eventually, she encounters a being that manifests as her father—an apparition meant to communicate a profound truth about existence and interconnectedness among races. In this moment of personal revelation, she learns humanity is but one thread in the cosmic tapestry.
The experience leaves her forever changed, but as luck would have it, upon her return, skepticism reigns, and her story is met with doubts. Cameras recorded only static, prompting accusations of deception. Faced with disbelief from congressional bodies and the very government that funded her research, Ellie finds herself at a crossroads—her own reality questioned.