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[ecossaise]

Much like the last dream, this one seems to be just as real...AHEM!

[ He takes a brief moment to clear his throat in hopes of getting the attention of his distracted mun. ]

I don't suppose that makes you yet another figment of my imagination, now does it? If so, then you're not quite who I would expect to come across in such a world. You claim to be a "puppeteer", yes? And that I'm suppose to be your puppet?

...Odd. Very odd.

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[thirdoutofthree]

More dream worlds, Frederic?

[ Note the teasing skepticism in her voice. ]

[ecossaise]

[ Oh, he hears the playful skepticism in her tone but he's not going to mention it. Instead, here's a proper greeting from the illustrious composer. ]

Why good evening, Viola. Fancy seeing you here amongst these peculiar people.

[thirdoutofthree]

[ Forever the polite one. ]

Yeah, I get around. [ She offers a noncommittal shrug. ] I guess a dream would explain all this weirdness, wouldn't it?

[rebellionsheart]

So you still consider us figments of your mind? That's disconcerting. I thought we were friends.

[thirdoutofthree]

[ Teasing. ] It's not that bad. Didn't you ever have an imaginary friend when you were a kid?

[ecossaise]

No, of course you're my friend! I was just stating a thought--Oh, pay no heed to me.

[ecossaise]

It certainly would but is that enough to explain the complexity of our plight? I must say, this is rather bizarre.

[shamash]

Or perhaps you are a butterfly, dreaming of being a man?

[ecossaise]

A butterfly, you say? Now why would I be a butterfly?

[shamash]

Oh - I wasn't being literal. Have you heard the story of the man who dreamed he was a butterfly, only to wake up and wonder if perhaps he was actually a butterfly dreaming of a man?

... I'm not sure what the point is meant to be, but what I took from it is that dreams... are very powerful things.

[rebellionsheart]

It's alright Frederic. I was just teasing.

[rebellionsheart]

An imaginary friend? I don't think I did. Unless the toy rabbit I named as a child counts.

What about you Viola? Did you have an imaginary friend?

[ecossaise]

[ He chuckles lightly. ]

I should've guessed. It would seem that many take sport in teasing me.

[rebellionsheart]

You make it too easy when you take everything so serious all the time.

[ecossaise]

Forgive me if I seem rather solemn, Jazz. I suppose I'm just not easily moved to laughter unlike others.

[rebellionsheart]

It is nothing to apologize for. Not everyone can be like Retto or Beat or even Viola. Some carry heavier burdens than others. It is simply how life is.

[ecossaise]

Yes, this is true. However, more us could be like Polka and not let our burdens define us as people.

[rebellionsheart]

That girl is an inspiration. The thing she was willing to do for all of us. She is the bravest of us all.

[ecossaise]

Polka is truly remarkable, isn't she? I must say, I find myself still mesmerized by her sense of selflessness.

It's amazing how one young girl could inspire us all.

[rebellionsheart]

I think all of us are. And it is a good thing Alegretto finally got up the courage to do what he should have done after we all reunited after the bridge.

[ecossaise]

[ He chuckles faintly. ]

Allegretto has come a long way, hasn't he? He's a fine warrior these days and becoming a rather fierce leader.

[rebellionsheart]

He has, but he still has a ways to go. He's impulsive and doesn't think before he speaks.

[ecossaise]

That is indeed true, but we all have our flaws.

[rebellionsheart]

Ain't that the truth.

[ecossaise]

[ An uncomfortable silence lingered between them until Frédéric thought to change the subject. ]

Tell me, where have you and the others gone?

[rebellionsheart]

I'm not sure about the others. I just know I haven't gone anywhere besides my mun's headspace. Which I share with Count Waltz, unfortunately.

[ecossaise]

The Count?!

[ His eyes go wide at the mention of that name. ]

He isn't good company to keep.

[rebellionsheart]

I know. I wish he wasn't here but he is. In fact, he was here before me. I was the second pick.

Luckily it seems he's been mostly quiet lately.