James looked at her, he sighed and walked to the bed and sat down beside her, he flipping to chapter Four

"Chapter Four, the manipulated Living." James read.

The Manipulated Living are often the close friends
and neighbors of the Living Receiver.

They are prone to irrational, bizarre, and often
violent behavior. This is unfortunate result of their
task, which is to assist the Living Reciever in returning
the Artifact to the Primary Universe.

The Manipulated Living will do anything to save themselves from.....Oblivion...."

James' words trailed off, he couldn't bare to look at Lauren right now, everything was so messed up. what would they do?