In the second episode of "Shadows of an Echoed Past," Declan's journey with the QRDA begins as he meets Dr. Christopher Peterson, the Director of Quantum Computing. On their way to the QRDA headquarters, a sudden traffic disruption reminds Declan of the unpredictable elements of the past colliding with the automated present. As he grapples with the unsettling realization of technology's limitations, Declan prepares to merge human biology with quantum advancements in his new role.