I see... What a fascinating tale. So the false Azul and Floyd were there to keep me anchored in the dream. Neither of them have ever shown any interest in my hobbies, and yet they joined me to trek through a multitude of mountains... Honestly, it was a rather nice dream.
Between Floyd traveling the whole world and subsequently getting bored of it... And you climbing every mountain on land and moving on to submarine volcanoes... You guys have an incredible drive.
Yes, well. While I did say it was a nice dream... Considering it's a world where the only possible outcomes are happy endings where things go according to plan... Perhaps it was only a matter of time before I lost interest.
Heheheh. Everything can be smooth sailing, and the happiest possible ending can be just around the corner... But then something happens that causes you to lose your footing, and you find yourself plunged into the deepest depths. Unexpected developments like those are what make life so fun, aren't they?
Hey! We've got more pressing business than standing around chuckling. Even as we speak, Malleus's arcane realm is slowly but steadily expanding in the real world. We must find our next ally, and quickly!
Rest assured I shall. I eagerly look forward to my summons. With that out of the way—Sebek mentioned finding our next ally. Have you decided where you're going next?
Azul, huh. Unpleasant and unprincipled as he is, I suppose he is still Octavinelle's housewarden. His addition to the group would definitely be a huge asset.
Azul's dream, hm. In that case, it might be prudent to take on our land forms. His business is flourishing, his name is on lists of the world's most affluent young men... And he drinks victory mocktails while lounging in a bathtub filled with thaumarks. There's no doubt in my mind that will be the state of the dream we find him in.
First Floyd does it, then Jade also yells out the incantation without the slightest hesitation or embarrassment. That actually weirds me out more... Here I figured Octavinelle guys would be like Azul and avoid humiliating displays...
Hee hee! If you don't like it, get the hang of outfit-changing on your own. The weak get no right to complain. Them's the breaks at Night Raven College! Dyeh heh heh!
