It's been too long since I had the privilege to reach my own terminal. The delayed response was for...well, you know why already. The clock's still ticking. The clock is still ticking, but at a slower pace ever since slowed down with travelling in the Sentinels' backyard. But overall I'm still me - which is good.
Don't force yourself with the artifact. It ain't worth it. Straining yourself like that will only create more weaknesses, and neither you or I want that.
"Test the sharpness of your sword against another. And when that is not enough, unsheathe your cunning as the hidden dagger that ends the fight."