Daniel: B-buddy?!
Ahh... AHHHH!!!!!
My whole body hurts!!
Herbert: ((God damn it/Fucking shit!!))
I ca... Mo... m....
Auh....ghhh....
H...He-....pphh...

Daniel: Noooo!!!
Herbert: ((You will feel the rage of this land's wrath a thousand times over!!))
Herbert: ((Scatter in the wind!!))

Herbert: BLAAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!

Herbert: ((Come! Allow me to guide you to your end!!))
Daniel: ((We are doomed...!))

.....
It looks like your adventure may come to an end.
... But we believe in you.

...Mmmm.. Dan...
..!!!

Daniel?!
What happened...?
I couldn't talk... And all I saw was red...
... Oh... It was just a dream.
So scary....
???: Not quite.
Huh?
W-who's there?
???: You can hear me?
Yes... Who are you?
???: .... Be who you want to be.
???: Go where you want to go.
???: Remember?
.... That voice.
???: Yes.
???: It's me.
???: I'm a bit surprised you heard me so soon.
???: I've only started communing with you very recently.
???: I supposed that is expected as a god.
... Whoa whoa...
That's crazy talk. I'm not a god.
???: Hmm... Self doubt is of course expected.
???: We'll take it slow.
???: The Elders think highly of us.
???: To make our dreams come true, let's not disappoint them.
Elders??
???: It's a bit much to explain so soon, but...
???: You know how Daniel for seemingly no reason can speak with Herbert?
???: When did he learn his strange language?
... I don't know.
???: The Elders taught him.
???: Because they found us worthy of their knowledge.
But why?
???: Who knows.
???: I want to be happy. I'm sure you do too.
....
???: There is a path in this world that can lead us there.
???: But it is treacherous.
???: Monsters, death, traitors... Around every corner.
???: Madness behind wrong doors.
???: And of course cowardice and self doubt, the greatest enemy.
???: Surpass all these on our adventure, and we can be free.
???: Wouldn't you like that?
Y-yes!
???: Good.
???: Now get up.
???: You were killed earlier. Very messily I might add.
.....!!
That worm thing... it sprayed me with this thread...
It felt like... i was getting cut everywhere at once.
???: Gruesome.
???: This land of ours is full of things like that.
???: Let's be careful, okay?
O-okay!

I guess it really was all a dream.
-sigh-
As scary as it was, I kinda want to keep dreaming.
... This stinks...
???: ....
???: That dream felt so real... didn't it?
.... Am I going crazy?
???: What?
You are not Daniel. I can't see who I'm talking to...
Who are you?
???: Me? Well...
???: It's hard to understand.
???: Let's just say, I'm like Daniel's older brother.
Okay.
Where is Daniel anyway?
???: ...!
???: Yes, that's a good question...
???: Daniel is always with his best buddy...
???: Is this normal?
No way...
???: Let's focus on how weird this is.
???: Where could Daniel have gone? He can't pass through walls like a ghost can.
???: Is he asleep?
I don't think so... That's so weird...
Daniel!!
Where are you?!
....
???: ....
This... Never happens...
This can't be--

Daniel: Buddy!! You're okay!
W-what the...
Daniel: Oh man, you should have seen Herbert go!
What happened?
Daniel: Well that worm thing sprayed you with shiny thread and you fell to pieces..!
Daniel: But then Herbert fired a laser from his face which opened suuuuuper wide like a flower!
Whoa...
Daniel: It ripped through that worm in one hit but then other worms came!
Daniel: I thought we were gunna die too but then Herbert shrinked into a tiny white ball and started to glow so bright I couldn't see anything...
Daniel: When I could see again all the worms were dead!
Daniel: It's been a while since more came so we may be safe for now.
Herbert is strong...
Daniel: Right??
Daniel: He ran away saying you were in danger.
Daniel: I'll call him back.
Daniel: ((HERBERT!!))

Herbert: Oh thank goodness.
Herbert: I'm glad you're okay, Pal.
Thanks, Herbert.
Let's continue.
???: Oh, so this is what created that light show?
Hm??

Herbert: Stay back, Devil!
???: Yikes, you're all riled up...
???: I was simply curious. Nothing interesting happens in these parts.
???: We have a new adventurer it seems!
....
Ophelia: Hello little one. My name is pronounced Ophelia.
Ophelia: What's your name?
It's--
Herbert: Silence! Do not speak to my ((Guardian/Sponsor)).
Herbert: ((Devils/Abominations like you do not deserve life anew/possession))!
Ophelia: ((Would you relax, Hurgh'blrgh))
Ophelia: I'm just trying to be friendly for once.
Herbert: What's the call here, Pal?

This is the first person I met down here...
I haven't seen others in... as far as I can recall, I've never met another person other than my parent.
I'd like to be friendly.
Ophelia: Huhuhu~ Good choice little one!
Herbert: Tch...
Ophelia: Aww, don't be so upset, ((Hurgh'blrgh)). I mean well this time.
Ophelia: Look, look! Let me show you a sign of good faith. Hmm?
Ophelia: Listen boy, You might be feeling right as rain, but you've recently passed away.
T-that's right.
But how did you--
Ophelia: I'm sort of from here. Others who are like me, like your puppy friend can tell when you pass away.
Ophelia: It's like a loud siren that goes off in our heads and directs us to your location.
Uhm...
Ophelia: Now this would be fine, if we were coming with good intentions. But usually, this signals a way for someone here to escape into your world.
Ophelia: All they would need to do is touch your body sleeping away, and poof!
Ophelia: They will awake from your sleep as you.
..!!
Ophelia: You however will trade places, and stay here forever.
Ophelia: Well... Until the same opportunity presents itself again.
How can I stop this??
Ophelia: You just need to be careful! Don't fret.
Ophelia: If you can touch your body before anyone else, you'll reclaim your spot in your world and a similar siren will repel any who were on their way so you're not waking up to a parade of enemies.
I should go home then, right??
Ophelia: Ahh, now comes the good faith part. I can help you!
Ophelia: Look!

Ophelia: Is this you?
Yes, but how??
Ophelia: I'll explain more later. Under a... condition.
Yes?
Ophelia: I'm sort of... Lonely. I think you are the first boy I've come across since I was... I guess you could say normal.
Ophelia: Allow me to hang around and I can teach you all kinds of things?
Herbert: .......
Herbert?
Herbert: This ((Devil/abomination)) Is soulless. They paid the price when they ran into the void.
Void? Soulless?
Herbert: I would not trust this one.
Ophelia: Don't mind ((Hurgh'blrgh)), he's always been rude and stuck-up.
Ophelia: Besides, I'm doing you a huge favor right now to build trust.
Ophelia: I would not expect you to trust me after first meeting.
That's true.
Fine.
Ophelia: Eeeee!! I'm so happy to hear this!
Ophelia: Go on, reclaim your body.

Ophelia: You did it!
Ophelia: Well, thoughts ((Hurgh'blrgh))?
Herbert: So what, you've assisted my ((Guardian/Sponsor))... You've suddenly gained compassion?
Ophelia: Baby steps~
Ophelia: Now, how new are you to this land?
I just got here.
Ophelia: I see...
Ophelia: Are you exploring right now?
Yeah! I've always been in my room. So I'm exploring this new world as an adventure!
Ophelia: Look at you!
Ophelia: Did... He explain your role in all this?
Herbert?
Ophelia: Ahh, you've assigned him a handle already, right.
Ophelia: Herbert is a cute name, it suits you!
Herbert: .......
No, I have no idea why I'm here or what I'm supposed to do.
Ophelia: Herbert? That's not very nice.
Herbert: I am a guide. Information is ushered in an "As needed" basis.
Ophelia: As expected, selfish.
Ophelia: Listen boy, Herbert has big plans for you.
Ophelia: As he did me.
Ophelia: There is a curse that blocks me from going into details.
Ophelia: Just know that if you want a well rounded idea of what goes on in this land, you'll need me.
Hmm...
Say, Daniel... What do you think of all this?
Daniel: It's all very strange and a lot to take in.
Daniel: But it's also exciting..! I can't wait to see what we get into next.
Daniel: Hopefully not more gruesome deaths though!
Ophelia: Hehe!

Ophelia: You are headed towards Marble Mountain right?
I don't know anything about this land yet... I guess so?
Ophelia: Ahh, okay.
Ophelia: Well, lead the way!

Daydream: ...
Daydream: Well hello again.
Daydream: Today is going to be... Something. I wonder what will happen.
Daydream: Thanks for visiting me again. The talks I've been having with Emily... I'll admit have been helping.
Daydream: I'm not so on edge as I was before.
Daydream: I'm going to continue to do my best so make sure you do as well, got it?
Daydream: Now... Is there anything noteworthy you have on your minds?

Bob: Hello daydream. We have a handful of things to discuss, including word from Nightmare. But first, how are you feeling? Anything on your mind after our last visit with us and lucia?
Daydream: Hi there. Well, I'm all ears.
Daydream: ... I'm trying not to think about it... It's very irritating.
Bob: About Lucia's visit, she has relearned her lost memories safely using Ira after she left the event horizon, so you can now discuss your mutual grievances with her without risking the construct, if you want to in the future.
Daydream: .... That leaves just Derrick then.
Daydream: Ha... hahaha...
Daydream: This could easily fall to pieces.
Daydream: Wait... You were able to leave my environment?
Daydream: Did you tell Nightmare anything about me?
Daydream: Ahh, never mind. It will only distract me.
Daydream: Please, say what's on your mind so we can continue.

Bob: Don't worry, Derrick is very good at keeping himself out of the loop. You should know this by now. Unfortunately our meeting with Nightmare was short, and we hardly had time to  gather the information we wanted. However he did tell us that you managed to call forth your Dark Asylum in order to create the construct. Congratulations on being the first to access your shadow and it's abilities!
Daydream: My what?
Daydream: Access my shadow? What are you talking about?
Daydream: Anyways...
Bob: It's not going to fall to pieces. Besides, Derrick's not the only one out of the loop. The construct versions of yourself and Lexii still don't know anything. speaking of which, what exactly is your plan for the two of them? Derrick's your main focus, isn't he?
Daydream: Yes, the construct is held together by the occupants.
Daydream: Illusions must be believed in to persist.
Daydream: Lexii and Alice are creations of the construct and have no barring on it as much as trees and rocks do.
Bob: Is there anything you want to talk about?
Daydream: Me...?
Daydream: ....
Daydream: That's what Emily is for... right?
Daydream: Ahh, enough dilly-dallying. We can chat again later.
Daydream: Back to work!

Garreth: Hey.
Garreth: Look who it is.
Derrick: Hm?

Derrick: Oh!
Emily: Good morning, boys!
Garreth: Good morning.
Derrick: Hi Emily! You're already out at this hour?
Emily: Of course, I have to leave early to make it on time.
Emily: You two live close by?
Derrick: I'm coming from Garreth's. I spent the night there for the mission.
Emily: Oh! That's right.
Emily: I can't wait to see Lucia.
Derrick: Me too.
Emily: ... Shall we walk together?
Derrick: Yeah, of course.

Emily: Hey Lucia is here now, right?
Garreth: I'm not sure... Isn't it too soon? All of those years in bed.
Emily: Do you think they were giving her therapy the whole time?
Derrick: .... Her mother was very repentant. If not the nurses, she definitely would have visited and done so herself.
Derrick: The way she sat up so firmly... It was like she had been sleeping the whole time.
Derrick: Her muscles were still strong.
Derrick: Her mother must have believed she would awaken one day... She prepared her for that day.
Derrick: I'm just glad I could be a part of it.
Garreth: ....
Emily: Say, how has Lucas been doing?
Emily: I'm going to go greet him.
Garreth: ...
Garreth: I'll go too.
Derrick: ...