Nicole and Aaron sat in one of the library's enclosed study rooms.

"It's all fake," said Aaron.

"What's all fake?" asked Nicole.

"You, me, and the world around us …"

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"Feels real to me." Nicole picked up a book and tapped it.

"You're made to think that way. We're all pre-programmed."

"Aaron, honey, what have you been smoking?"

"I'm not high, Nicole. Check it out. It's written in these books."

"Uh, those are religious texts …"

"Yes, I know. They're proof we're in a simulation. The afterlife, the metaphysical, and the soul, all with a creator."

Nicole facepalmed and sighed.