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[livingmyths]

Had a weird dream last night about a place with a carousel and a clock thing and people, oh people like you never see for real but only for pretend. Woke up this morning and I was there. On my feet, walking like I'd already been up for a really long time.

Stopped when I realized what I was doing, tried to look around a little, but it was all really too much. Kind of overwhelming, you know?

So I found a place where I could sit and watch, try and get my bearings, but then I found I got to wondering.

Am I really here or am I dreaming and just lost in the dreamtime?

Maybe somebody will stop and tell me what's happened if I look small and innocent enough. Works in a lot of places.

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[i-themagician.livejournal.com]

I think it's one of those distinctions that only matters after you wake up.

Or fall asleep.

This being a dream would not make it any less real, would it?

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

I... don't know.

Dreams, well, they're not supposed to be real. Everyone always tells me they're not.

But sometimes I do wonder...

[i-themagician.livejournal.com]

They didn't create the dreams - how should they know what they are and are not supposed to be?

Besides which, for some of us they are real, regardless of 'supposed tos' and 'should bes'.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

*pause*

Some of my dreams...?

I... really don't want them to be real.

[i-themagician.livejournal.com]

I know the feeling.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Now I'm even more scared.

How do I get out of here?

[i-themagician.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately, you don't. It is possible to leave, but seemingly not of one's own volition.

I'm sorry; I didn't mean to frighten you.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

It's okay. You didn't mean to. And I get scared all the time. Of lots of weird things.

Can't leave. Huh...

I... don't know how I feel about that.

[i-themagician.livejournal.com]

That's an interesting start.

What do you call yourself, miss?

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

My name is Rain.

Not always, but usually. I earned it.

Who are you.

[i-themagician.livejournal.com]

It's nice to meet you; I'm Clow Reed.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Clow Reed. It is good to meet you too. I feel less alone.

[i-themagician.livejournal.com]

You can just call me Clow.

Hm, that's good; as do I.

Has anyone shown you the guide yet?

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Yes, I believe so.

I seem to be talking to her on... almost another line?

[i-themagician.livejournal.com]

Ah, I didn't mean a person. Though I imagine that whoever it is, they're doing a much better job of telling you about the City than I would.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

She sent me a way to see a guide.

*shrugs*

I don't know who can tell me better. But you know, everybody sees things differently, so the more people you talk to the better picture you get. Long as you listen good and put stuff together.

[i-themagician.livejournal.com]

I tend towards allowing people to find things out on their own. Else, it ruins the surprise.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Sometimes surprises... aren't very good things.