[ The young man with the pointed ears is right. Ariane's been in this same loop for a while, and it looks like she's not getting out. But he seems like he wants to help, so she shifts her focus to him. ]

Well, when I went to bed last night, I was fine. Now I'm - this. [ She gestures generally at her body. ] This doesn't happen overnight, so either I'm dreaming, or it's been years.

[ She takes a breath. ]

Which is why I need to know the date.