It knew where it was.
Circulation of nutrients and waste is constant. Stable.
It knew what had happened and why they had brought it there.
Increase neural activity by a factor of two. Prepare for quickening.
It knew it was not in danger.
Stimulate pedal neuromusculature.
Why would it not wake?
It knew it had been reassembled. It knew of the darkness that was c…
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