Flashback ( PDFDrive )

TWENTY
THE FIRST STEP,” TIERGAN SAID, turning to Keefe, “is that I need
you to promise me you’ll stop after every breakthrough, no matter how
insignificant that breakthrough may be, and give your mind time to
adjust—and I’m not talking about emotional adjustment. You’re going
to need time for that as well, but I’m speaking from a much more
practical standpoint. Everything you learn will cause mental ripples as
your mind makes space to fit the new information in among
everything else. So you need time to let any revelations settle, and let
your brain work through the small ramifications of each new memory
—not just for your sanity, but because it may lead to further
discovery.”
“And you two,” Elwin jumped in, “need to be careful. I know I don’t
need to remind you about the echoes—but keep in mind how close you
both are to being able to go home, and remember that pushing too
hard could set you back.”
“This is a gradual process,” Tiergan told them. “Even if you were at
the peak of your strength, there’s no way you’re going to uncover
everything you’re looking for in one go. So plan on pacing yourselves.
The most effective way to search memories is by sifting, not digging,
so subtlety should be the theme of your approach.”
“Okay, are we done with all the ‘be careful’ speeches?” Keefe asked.
“Because I don’t know about you guys, but I’m super ready for some