Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duncan enters an antique shop in the lower city district, filled with clutter and dust, suggesting a failing business.
• He notices an electric lamp, which surprises him as he expected only gas lamps to be used in this world.
• Duncan realizes all items in the shop are fake, but the shop serves a purpose for the common people.
• He decides to use the shop as his first "foothold" on land for understanding the land world and modern civilization.
• Duncan discovers that the original owner was a low-level member of the Sun God cult, but his contact person, who knew his identity, is deceased.
• He worries about other cult members who participated in a recent sacrifice ritual and the larger Sun God Church behind them.

Character Developments

• Duncan adapts to his new body and environment, displaying curiosity and strategic thinking.
• The original owner of Duncan's body is revealed to be a low-level member of the Sun God cult, providing insight into Duncan's new circumstances.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and survival in a new environment.
• The duality of appearances versus reality (fake antiques, Duncan's true identity).
• The consequences of hidden secrets and past actions (Sun God cult's recent activities).

Character Interactions

• Duncan interacts with the environment and objects in the shop, learning about the world and his new circumstances.
• Duncan's thoughts reveal his plans for the shop and his concerns about the Sun God cult, hinting at potential future interactions with other characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duncan explores the antique shop, discovering cash, and understanding the city's currency and the shop's business status.
• He finds a family photo, suggesting the original owner had close relatives, and notes the cleanliness of the rooms, implying someone else might be living there.
• Duncan finds a steam engineering textbook, which hints at the world's reliance on fire and steam for civilization's stability.

Character Developments

• Duncan begins to piece together information about the world and the original owner's life, realizing he might not have been a typical cultist.
• Duncan starts to form theories about the world's reliance on fire and steam, hinting at his growing understanding of this new reality.

Significant Themes

• Survival and Adaptation: Duncan's exploration of the shop and city helps him understand how to survive in this new world.
• Resilience of Civilization: The reliance on fire and steam suggests the world's civilization has adapted to survive despite its bizarre nature.

Character Interactions

• Duncan interacts with the remnants of the original owner's life, such as the family photo and the steam engineering textbook, which provide insights into the world and the original owner's possible connections.
• Duncan's thoughts and actions reveal his growing curiosity and determination to understand this new world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duncan searches the antique shop and finds notebooks indicating a young resident interested in steam engines and engineering.
• He discovers a revolver hidden in the wardrobe, likely belonging to the original owner, Roen, who was an illegal gun owner.
• Duncan receives a message from Ai Yi about a new short message but doesn't check it immediately.
• Nina, Duncan's niece, returns home and interacts with him, calling him "Uncle Duncan."
• Duncan sees the shop's sign and his reflection, confirming he's in Roen's body.

Character Developments

• Duncan: Realizes he's in Roen's body, starts piecing together information, and decides to stay home for a few days.
• Nina: Shows concern for Duncan, is cheerful and open, and doesn't seem to hide her emotions.

Significant Themes

• Identity: Duncan struggles with his new identity as Roen, while Nina accepts him as her uncle without question.
• Secrets: Duncan keeps his true identity hidden, while Nina's open nature contrasts with his secrecy.
• Trust: Duncan begins to question who he can trust, starting with Nina.

Character Interactions

• Duncan and Nina: Their interaction is cordial but guarded, with Duncan trying to maintain a facade while Nina is open and concerned.
• Duncan and the Neighbor: A brief exchange highlights the neighborhood's familiarity with Duncan as Roen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duncan buys a newspaper for 12 pesos, equivalent to a meager breakfast or the cheapest dessert in the Crossroad district.
• He reads about Inquisitor Vana Wayne's successful raid on a Sun God cult, revealing the use of steam-powered robots and mixed weaponry by the Church.
• Duncan reflects on the advanced state of civilized society compared to the Lost Homeland.
• He buys a cake from a nearby shop and returns to the antique store.
• Nina, Duncan's "niece," expresses worry about his whereabouts and prepares breakfast for them.

Character Developments

• Duncan shows concern for Nina's well-being, buying her a cake and sharing it with her, indicating a softening of his initially cold demeanor.
• Nina displays maturity and responsibility beyond her age, taking care of Duncan and managing the antique shop.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the advanced, civilized society of Pland City-State and the more primitive Lost Homeland.
• The complex, caring relationship between Duncan and Nina, despite Duncan's initial aloofness and Nina's awareness of his cultist involvement.

Character Interactions

• Duncan and the newsstand owner have a silent, non-verbal interaction, with the owner gesturing for Duncan to take the newspaper after hearing the coins.
• Duncan and Nina's interaction shows a growing bond, with Duncan showing concern for Nina's well-being and Nina expressing worry for Duncan's safety and health.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duncan, captain of the ghost ship Lost Homeland, finds himself in an antique shop in Pland City-State, experiencing a peaceful, ordinary life with his niece Nina.
• He realizes his new body is more functional than his previous one, with signs of life such as breathing and a beating heart.
• Duncan learns from Nina that she's studying ancient history, which leads to a discussion about the Great Annihilation and the shift from the Order Era to the Deep Sea Era.

Character Developments

• Duncan: Shows curiosity and engagement in Nina's life and education, displaying a newfound interest in his surroundings.
• Nina: Demonstrates maturity, responsibility, and affection towards her uncle, showing concern for his well-being and willingness to care for him.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between Duncan's extraordinary life on the Lost Homeland and his ordinary, peaceful experience in the city.
• The impact of the Great Annihilation on the world, leading to the Deep Sea Era and the rise of city-states.
• The importance of education and knowledge, as seen through Nina's studies of ancient history.

Character Interactions

• Duncan and Nina's relationship deepens as they share a meal and engage in conversation, with Duncan showing genuine interest in Nina's life and education.
• Duncan's newfound curiosity about the world around him, as evidenced by his questions about Nina's studies and his eagerness to learn more about the Great Annihilation and the Deep Sea Era.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Great Annihilation marked the beginning of the "Deep Sea Era," submerging over ninety percent of the land and bringing strange phenomena and anomalies.
• The remnants of civilization established city-states and fleets on remaining archipelagos and small landmasses.
• Nina explains to Duncan the classification of anomalies and phenomena based on scale, mobility, and human interference.

Character Developments

• Duncan gains a better understanding of the world's history and the nature of anomalies and phenomena.
• Nina demonstrates her knowledge and eagerness to learn, hoping to keep Duncan in a good mood.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the Great Annihilation on the world and civilization.
• The distinction between anomalies and phenomena, and the difficulty in predicting their behavior.
• The importance of education and knowledge in understanding and navigating the world.

Character Interactions

• Duncan and Nina interact over breakfast, with Nina sharing her knowledge about anomalies and phenomena.
• Duncan, despite his irritability, shows interest in Nina's learning and listens attentively to her explanations.
• Duncan realizes the value of Nina's education in providing foundational knowledge about the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nina and Duncan share a happy breakfast, reminiscent of better times.
• Duncan gains new insights about the world's history.
• A pigeon, later named Ai Yi, enters Duncan's room.
• Nina expresses interest in keeping the pigeon, which Duncan agrees to conditionally.
• Vana meets with Bishop Valentine to discuss her dream about the Lost Homeland.

Character Developments

• Nina: Shows maturity and responsibility in caring for Duncan and the household. She's eager to have a pet and brightens up at the prospect of keeping Ai Yi.
• Duncan: Struggles with his illness but shows moments of lucidity and care, such as helping Nina with the dishes and agreeing to let her keep Ai Yi.
• Bishop Valentine: A wise and knowledgeable figure who confirms the existence of the Lost Homeland and questions Vana about her fears.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and change: The breakfast scene contrasts with Nina's memories of happier times, and Duncan's newfound knowledge represents a shift in his understanding of the world.
• Uncertainty and the unknown: The origin of Duncan's illness, the true nature of Ai Yi, and the fate of the Lost Homeland all contribute to a sense of uncertainty and mystery.
• The power of hope and companionship: Nina's joy at the prospect of keeping Ai Yi and Duncan's agreement to let her do so suggest that even small improvements can bring happiness and hope.

Character Interactions

• Nina and Duncan: Their breakfast conversation shows a warm, familial bond, with Nina caring for Duncan and Duncan showing moments of affection and understanding towards Nina.
• Duncan and Ai Yi: Duncan's interaction with Ai Yi is initially dismissive but eventually leads to him allowing Nina to keep the pigeon.
• Vana and Bishop Valentine: Their conversation reveals Vana's uncertainty about the Lost Homeland and her fears, while the bishop provides guidance and confirmation of the ship's existence.

Title: Regarding Future Updates

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author expresses surprise at having maintained double updates for the first time.
• They reveal that they initially planned to write double updates every day but have found it challenging.
• The author decides to adjust the update schedule to include single updates on Mondays and Tuesdays to recover and adjust their state.

Character Developments

• The author: Shows self-awareness about their writing limits and adjusts their schedule accordingly. They also express a sense of humility, referring to themselves as an "old man" and acknowledging they can't compete with other authors.

Significant Themes

• Writing intensity and limits: The author explores the challenges of maintaining a high writing output and the importance of pacing oneself.
• Adaptability: The author demonstrates adaptability by adjusting their update schedule to better suit their capabilities.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with their readers, sharing their experiences and plans, and inviting them to share their thoughts (implied through the use of "did you see this title today...").

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vana, an Inquisitor, seeks Bishop Valentine's help to break through a mental barrier caused by an omen dream about the Lost Homeland.
• Bishop Valentine helps Vana connect with the Goddess of Storms, Gemona, revealing that Vana has been subconsciously denying the existence of the Lost Homeland due to contamination from an anomaly.
• Vana realizes she was contaminated during a Black Sun ritual site clearance operation. She recounts the event, revealing that she and her team were affected by a contaminated sacrifice but didn't notice due to the anomaly's influence.
• Bishop Valentine explains that the contamination is not severe but warns that the future holds greater concerns, as the Lost Homeland's captain, Duncan, may be seeking revenge on Gemona's earthly representatives.

Character Developments

• Vana: Struggles with the influence of an anomaly, ultimately overcoming it with the bishop's help. Realizes her oversight in the contamination incident and takes responsibility.
• Bishop Valentine: Demonstrates profound knowledge of anomalies and their influences. He guides Vana through the mental barrier and provides insight into the potential threat of the Lost Homeland.

Significant Themes

• Vigilance: The chapter emphasizes the importance of constant vigilance against anomalies and their influences, even for experienced Inquisitors like Vana.
• Denial and Avoidance: The theme of subconscious denial and avoidance of unpleasant truths is explored through Vana's experience with the contamination.
• Contamination and Influence: The chapter delves into how anomalies can influence and contaminate individuals, leading to cognitive dissonance and psychological distress.

Character Interactions

• Vana and Bishop Valentine: They interact as fellow believers and colleagues, with the bishop providing guidance and support to Vana as she struggles with the contamination's influence.
• Vana and her Guardians: Their interaction during the contaminated operation is revealed, showing how the anomaly affected their perceptions and actions without them realizing it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces the world's layered structure, with the divine kingdoms at the apex, followed by reality, the Spirit World, the Abyssal Deep Sea, and subspace at the bottom.
• The Lost Homeland's return from subspace to reality defies the universally accepted "World Standard Model."
• The Ghost Captain's revenge against the Goddess of Storms is deemed impossible due to the discontinuity between the divine kingdoms and the real world.
• The Storm Cathedral and the Pland City-State are identified as potential targets for the Ghost Captain's revenge.
• The Black Sun cultists are active in Pland, believing a "Sun Shard" is hidden there, and pose a threat to the city-state.
• Vana and Bishop Valentine discuss the potential threats, with Vana prioritizing the apprehension of Black Sun cultists and monitoring the Ghost Ship's movements.

Character Developments

• Vana shows strategic thinking and concern for the city-state's safety, becoming more active and determined in her role as Inquisitor.
• Bishop Valentine displays wisdom and experience, providing guidance to Vana while acknowledging the severity of the situation.
• Duncan and Nina's relationship deepens as they share a meal, with Duncan expressing affection towards Nina and the antique shop.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between order and chaos, represented by the "Cornerstone" and subspace.
• The consequences of defying established norms and expectations, as seen in the Lost Homeland's return and the Black Sun cultists' actions.
• The responsibility of those in power to protect and maintain order in society, as exemplified by Vana and Bishop Valentine's efforts.

Character Interactions

• Vana and Bishop Valentine collaborate to address the threats to Pland, with Vana seeking the bishop's guidance and intelligence.
• Duncan and Nina share a meal, fostering a sense of camaraderie and affection between them.
• The Ghost Captain's intentions remain unclear, with Vana and Bishop Valentine speculating about their next move, creating tension and uncertainty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duncan watches Nina clean up after lunch and learns about a raid on cultists from the newspaper.
• Nina plans to visit a museum with a classmate, and Duncan agrees, advising her to be careful due to recent cultist activities.
• Nina leaves for school, and Duncan reflects on her life and his desire to improve it.

Character Developments

• Duncan: Realizes the extent of his uncle's (Roen) cult involvement and decides to protect Nina from it. Begins to consider how to improve her life and make money.
• Nina: Shows her diligence, studiousness, and concern for her uncle's health. Expresses her desire to visit the museum with a classmate.

Significant Themes

• The coexistence of ordinary life and supernatural phenomena.
• The impact of the past (Deep Sea Era, Ancient Kingdom of Crete) on the present.
• The responsibility of protecting loved ones from harm.

Character Interactions

• Duncan and Nina: Their relationship deepens as Duncan learns more about Nina's life and decides to protect her. They discuss her plans to visit the museum and her school life.
• Duncan and the newspaper: Duncan learns about the raid on cultists and the advice for citizens to be vigilant, which influences his decision to let Nina visit the museum but be cautious.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The world has experienced a cataclysmic event called the "Great Annihilation," leading to the Deep Sea Era and the Order Era.
• Scholars are attempting to reconstruct history from fragmented records, but complete and credible accounts from before the Great Annihilation are elusive.
• The Sun (Phenomenon 001) is considered a miracle that has allowed civilization to survive and thrive in the Deep Sea Era.
• Cultists worship an ancient "True Sun" and attack the current sun, causing controversy and unease.
• Duncan, the captain of the Lost Homeland, plans to test controlling both his physical body and his spirit body simultaneously.

Character Developments

• Duncan: He is curious about the world before the Great Annihilation and is determined to uncover the truth. He is also willing to experiment with his consciousness to control both his physical and spirit bodies simultaneously.

Significant Themes

• The search for truth and understanding of the past.
• The struggle for survival and adaptation in a post-cataclysmic world.
• The power of belief and its potential for both good and harm.

Character Interactions

• Duncan interacts with his spirit bird, Ai Yi, giving it a task to deliver items to the Lost Homeland.
• Duncan's thoughts briefly touch on Nina, his partner in the Lost Homeland, who is away for the night.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duncan successfully performs a Spirit World Walk, controlling two bodies simultaneously: his physical body on the Lost Homeland and a remote body in an antique shop.
• He discovers that his pigeon, Ai Yi, can teleport items during its Spirit World Walk, successfully transporting a supernatural item and liquor bottles.
• Duncan returns to the Lost Homeland, finding Alice causing minor disruptions on the ship while he was away.

Character Developments

• Duncan: Demonstrates adaptability and resilience in controlling two bodies, shows curiosity about his body's unique capabilities, and exhibits open-mindedness in setting aside unsolvable puzzles.
• Alice: Shows initiative and eagerness to contribute on the ship but struggles to integrate with the ship's quirks, leading to minor disruptions.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and resilience in the face of new challenges (Duncan's dual-body control).
• The consequences of curiosity and initiative (Alice's interactions with the ship's elements).
• The importance of communication and understanding (Alice's lack of knowledge about the ship's peculiarities).

Character Interactions

• Duncan and Ai Yi: Establish a successful partnership for transporting items, with Duncan planning further tests to ensure reliability.
• Duncan and Alice: Duncan returns to find Alice causing minor issues on the ship, leading to an awkward encounter between them.
• Alice and the Lost Homeland: Alice struggles to integrate with the ship's unique characteristics, leading to humorous interactions with the ropes, anchor chains, and cannonballs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alice, while Duncan was away, caused some unexpected incidents aboard the Lost Homeland, including interacting with the ship's "alive" elements.
• Duncan returns from his Spirit World Walk with a Sun Amulet, a trophy from the Sun worshippers he encountered.
• Duncan learns about "Offspring" from the Goat Head, creatures remnant of ancient beings, and that there are Sun Offspring and Deep Sea Offspring.

Character Developments

• Alice shows initiative but also causes trouble, learning to ask for permission before acting.
• Duncan demonstrates patience and understanding towards Alice's antics, finding her presence lively.
• The Goat Head reveals more about its knowledge and disdain for the Sun worshippers and Offspring.

Significant Themes

• The theme of ancient vs. modern, with the Sun worshippers yearning for the ancient order and the Goat Head rejecting it.
• The theme of knowledge and power, with Duncan seeking information from the Goat Head to understand the world better.

Character Interactions

• Duncan and Alice: Duncan scolds Alice for her actions but shows amusement and understanding. Alice learns to ask for permission.
• Duncan and the Goat Head: Duncan cautiously asks the Goat Head about the Sun worshippers and learns about Offspring. The Goat Head shares its disdain for the Sun worshippers and Offspring, indicating it's not on their side.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duncan learns about the "Offspring," ancient beings that hate the modern world, possess strange powers, and lurk in the shadows. The Offspring of the Sun can disguise themselves as humans.
• Duncan worries about the Offspring's potential interference with his supply channel and fishing, as they might threaten the Lost Homeland's living conditions.
• Vana, in the church's underground sanctuary, prepares to interrogate a Sun Heretic using Ms. Heidi's "treatments."

Character Developments

• Duncan becomes more aware of the Offspring's threat and decides to prepare for potential encounters.
• Vana remains calm and focused on her duty, despite the unusual nature of her interrogation task.
• Ms. Heidi demonstrates her unique methods and knowledge in dealing with cultists.

Significant Themes

• The dual nature of ancient beings and deities (Offspring, Goddess of Storms).
• The struggle between the modern world and ancient forces.
• The use of unconventional methods to extract information (Heidi's "treatments").

Character Interactions

• Duncan reflects on his situation and plans alone.
• Vana and Ms. Heidi collaborate to interrogate a Sun Heretic, with Vana expressing discomfort with Heidi's methods.
• No direct interactions between other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Heidi, the psychiatrist, discovers that the cultists' mental issues are actually symptoms of cognitive contamination, which she and others present at the scene also experienced.
• Heidi realizes a crucial inconsistency in the cultists' memories: they didn't recognize a sacrificed corpse that resurrected during the ritual.
• Vana, the Inquisitor, confirms that their memories were tampered with, and the cultists' frenzied behavior after the ritual was due to cognitive dissonance.
• Heidi asks about the true cause behind the incident, but Vana advises her not to inquire further.
• Heidi decides to take a vacation, planning to visit the Maritime Museum.
• Duncan has dinner with Alice, who cooked fish soup. Alice's head falls into the soup, but she retrieves it herself.

Character Developments

• Heidi: Realizes the extent of the contamination and decides to take a break from her job.
• Vana: Shows a more approachable side to Heidi, her long-time acquaintance.
• Alice: Demonstrates initiative and learns to cook, despite being a doll without a digestive system.

Significant Themes

• Cognitive contamination and its effects on memory and perception.
• The dangers of delving into dark mysteries.
• The doll Alice's unique perspective and capabilities.

Character Interactions

• Heidi and Vana: They share professional insights and a personal connection, with Vana showing concern for Heidi's safety.
• Duncan and Alice: Duncan is surprised by Alice's cooking initiative and her unusual approach to it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duncan decides not to eat Alice's fish soup due to its eerie origins.
• Alice expresses her desire to help in the kitchen again, and Duncan agrees.
• Alice asks Duncan to investigate strange noises coming from the lower cabins.
• Duncan decides to explore the lower cabins with Alice, using an ancient lantern that amplifies his power.

Character Developments

• Duncan: He shows understanding and acceptance of Alice's desire to help, demonstrating growth in his role as a captain. He also shows bravery and responsibility in deciding to explore the lower cabins despite their eerie nature.
• Alice: She displays initiative and a desire to contribute, showing growth in her understanding of her role on the ship. She also shows curiosity and courage in wanting to explore the lower cabins with Duncan.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance and understanding: Duncan's acceptance of Alice's help and his understanding of her need to contribute to the ship's functioning.
• Responsibility and bravery: Duncan's decision to explore the lower cabins to ensure the safety and stability of the ship.
• The unknown and the eerie: The lower cabins represent the unknown and potentially dangerous aspects of the Lost Homeland, reflecting the theme of facing and overcoming the unfamiliar and frightening.

Character Interactions

• Duncan and Alice: Their interaction shows a growing bond and mutual understanding. Alice's request for Duncan to investigate the lower cabins shows trust in his ability to handle the situation, while Duncan's agreement to take her along shows his trust in her ability to assist him.
• Duncan and the Goat Head: The Goat Head's mutterings about the lower cabins serve as a warning to Duncan about the potential dangers, reflecting their symbiotic relationship where the Goat Head provides information and guidance, and Duncan makes the final decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alice and Duncan descend to the lower decks, discovering that the lights here "absorb" light, making the area near them darker.
• Duncan considers and dismisses the idea of extinguishing the lamps, recalling that "flame" has an effect under specific circumstances.
• They explore a warehouse-like cabin filled with old supplies, including fuel, cheese, and bacon.
• They proceed to a corridor leading to stairs to the lower levels.

Character Developments

• Alice: Shows timidity and nervousness, questioning the reasonability of their situation. She reveals she's not brave despite being an anomaly.
• Duncan: Remains calm and analytical, adjusting to the bizarre situation. He ponders the Lost Homeland's original purpose and its transformation into a ghost ship.

Significant Themes

• Inversion of light and darkness: The lamps absorb light instead of emitting it, challenging their understanding of reality.
• The Lost Homeland's past and present: Duncan reflects on the ship's original purpose and its current state as a ghost ship.

Character Interactions

• Alice and Duncan: Alice relies on Duncan for guidance and reassurance, while Duncan provides explanations and protection. He expresses curiosity about Alice's anomaly status.
• Duncan and the spectral pigeon: The pigeon mirrors Alice's thoughts, questioning the sensibility of their situation, but Duncan ignores it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duncan escorts Alice, Anomaly 099, through the ship's hold, curious about her dangerous nature.
• They discover a strange door leading to the hold, with a warning inscription: "The last door of the hold."
• Upon entering, they find the hold shattered, with fragments of cabins floating in a void, defying the laws of physics.

Character Developments

• Duncan demonstrates his power, sensing the ship's structure and calming the restless objects.
• Alice reveals her intense fear of the deep sea and being soaked in it, hinting at a past trauma.

Significant Themes

• Fear of the unknown and the deep sea.
• The power of the Captain (Duncan) over the ship and its anomalies.
• The mysterious nature of anomalies and their historical significance.

Character Interactions

• Duncan and Alice interact, with Duncan trying to understand Alice's fear and Alice seeking comfort in Duncan's presence.
• Duncan teaches Alice about the ship, showing a protective and mentoring side.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duncan and Alice discover the hold of the Lost Homeland in disarray, with a void filled with chaotic light beyond shattered cabins.
• Duncan explores the area, discovering that the hull is spatially continuous despite its fragmented appearance.
• They find a new wooden door with the inscription "This door leads to the Lost Homeland."

Character Developments

• Duncan maintains his composure and leadership despite his own doubts and fears, adhering to the "crew rules" mentioned by Goat Head.
• Alice shows curiosity and naivety, relying on Duncan for guidance and protection.

Significant Themes

• The bizarre and eerie nature of the Lost Homeland and its cabins.
• Duncan's struggle to maintain confidence and control in the face of the unknown.
• The exploration of different dimensions and spatial realities.

Character Interactions

• Duncan and Alice's dynamic: Duncan acts as a mentor and protector, while Alice is curious and dependent.
• Duncan's internal reflection on the usefulness of bringing Alice along.
• Alice's accidental head separation and subsequent reunion with her body.