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    "There were voices, many voices. And now it’s gone,” Zosia explains, the words flowing in more easily as she continues speaking, though the pain intensifies with the clarity of each word. “I’m hurting, Carol.”

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    Zosia struggles with silence after being separated from the hive mind, and Carol tries to help.

    Written for Day 1 of Pluribus Week 2026 (prompt: unhived!Zosia/hived!Carol)

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