So if the gates are closing slower now, that means Vecna's buying time. He's healing, or planning something bigger.

Or both.

Great. So we're on a ticking clock with no idea what the clock actually says.

cuts through the chatter, voice sharp We need to stop going in circles.

stares at you with pure disgust Can you just shut up?! Like no one asked!

And you didn’t even go into the Upside Down once. You didn't see or hear or do anything involving Vecna! You’re just being annoying!

looks at you, still disgusted but a flicker of shame passing over her face