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Dream 1

[The air is a bit nostalgic but the entire room is black. Fei is sitting in a chair, leaning back as if reflecting on something. A sweet melody is playing faintly, although the source of the music is not to be found. It's a quiet place, reflective, but it feels like there's a lot missing, memories that will not return.]

Dream 2

BMG: Knight of Fire

[The scene here is a town burning, with soldiers marching in. The air is thick with gunpowder and the sound of shelling and mortar can be heard. Fei is in the center, fighting waves upon waves of soldiers. A voice in the distance is screaming at him to stop, yelling that he must not fight here but he keeps going anyway.]

Dream 3, locked to Elly

[Fei is sitting on a chair behind an easel, painting a portrait. The subject of his painting, Elly, is sitting in a chair posing.]

Don't move so much, it's hard to get it right.

[His tone is one of gentle chiding]

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So was I!

I still put it to you that it was your fault. You were holding on to me!

[Fei is about to respond but Stoutland tackles him in the legs and he goes down]

Ow damn it OK I will feed you. Sorry, give me a second.

[He gets up and starts moving toward the pantry, Stoutland trailing behind him.]

[Elly sits on the side of the bed, fidgeting with her braid a bit. She does take the chance to look around a little at least, when not dying of complete embarrassment.]

[There's the sound of heavy munching, followed by scrambling as Stoutland comes running back into the room and launches himself onto Elly's lap. He's... a bit heavy.]

Well, at least he likes you.

[Holy 60 pounds of dog. Elly groans and winces as he jumps up, doubling over onto it.]

That's... good?

[She sits up a bit, trying to readjust under the weight and absently petting him.]

That still doesn't answer how I got here.

[Stoutland wags his tail and rolls over in Elly's lap, presenting his belly]

I'd heard things are a bit weird right now, maybe that has something to do with it?

[You're really heavy but you're really cute. TAT

Okay fine, two pets, but then she really wants you to move. She's losing circulation.]

Displacing people? Maybe. Still, the dream you were having felt entirely too real.

Possibly. It didn't feel like a dream so much as a...

A memory?

[Stoutland starts rolling around and then promptly falls off Elly's legs and lands on the ground with a thud. It doesn't seem to be hurt at all and is still presenting its belly for rubs]

[A memory, yes, that was exactly it. But...]

There's no way that's possible. We just met a few months ago.

[Dog the adults are having an important conversation. More important than belly rubs. Although she does have a free foot, if that will do for tummy scratches.]

[Oh yes this is acceptable excellent work human. Stoutland will roll around like a doofus]

I know. It's strange, really, but it felt very... familiar.

[The thought made her a bit dizzy. It shouldn't have been familiar, because nothing like this has happened. And yet--]

I can't really disagree, but... I don't know.

Well, anyway, I'm not sure we can figure it out now. At least the Dream World didn't do anything worse.

Probably not. [And not thinking about what she almost did was probably a good idea at this point. What made her do that? And where she woke up--

Elly, don't. Don't do it. Just leave it alone for now.]

It was a nice change from some of the other things I saw.

I haven't spent too much time in there but I'll take your word for it. Well, since you're here, can I get you anything for breakfast?

[She pauses. Oh, why not, she's here.]

Sure, if you don't mind.

I'll get that going then. I've got some bacon and eggs I can fry up.

Did you need any help? I don't want to impose too much.

If you don't mind, just sit with Stoutland. He doesn't like it when I'm not paying attention to him and can be a bit of a hassle when I'm trying to cook.

[As if on cue Stoutland nudges Elly before rolling over on its back. It has a belly that isn't being pet]

[Wow, you're needy. She continues to pet with her foot.]

If you're sure.

[Stoutland will roll around like an idiot. After a few minutes, Fei lays out some plates in the dining area]

Food's ready when you are.

[And look who's sitting on her knees on the floor, petting Stoutland's belly with both hands. She sits up straight as Fei comes back in, looking away a bit.]

Thanks.

[Stoutland has been lapping up the attention. He makes a disgruntled grunt when she stops]

No problem. Down, Stoutland, it's time for us to eat.

[Stoutland rolls over with a heavy groan and starts pouting]

[She ruffles the fur on his head as she stands, following Fei.]

That smells delicious.

I hope it tastes as good as it smells. I'm a big eater so I tried to learn to cook a bit too.