REMY At first, there was just darkness and pain. The world around me faded away as the pain took over. I couldn’t hear or see anyone, and for a moment I felt all alone. Then everything flashed into a bright white. “It’s nice to meet you.” The voice was new to me, but it was soft and kind. I opened my eyes and found myself in a completely white room. I could move, but it didn’t feel like I was actually in my own body. Everything felt lighter and easier. I looked around, trying to find the source of the voice. I was the only one in the room, except for a white cat that was sitting several feet away, staring at me while it flicked its tail. The cat was the only other presence in the room. “Are you the one who talked to me?” I asked, staring at the cat. “Of course I am. Who else would h