Interlude - Game bricked after leaving Jado conversation in Qimah

Begin conversation with Jado, spam spacebar to unlock door

Walked away to find the permanent buff.

Come back to checkpoint -- Jado and the console are gone, no entryway to Qimah reservoir.

Created new instance.
Completely restarted game.
Tried separate character that's already completed section.

All options do not have a doorway to Qimah reservoir.

Cannot progress character anymore.