Lucidstuck II

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Observers: I understand I'm pressing a point here, but does Nightmare's "hair", as I don't know what else to call it by, have any special properties? We did something with Bambino fluff, and I genuinely wonder if yours has a similar property.
Lexii: Omg, Nightmare... They really want to know.
Nightmare: .... My hair is transdimensional. I can use to for various conjuration techniques.
Nightmare: I can grow it out at will to engulf something as a means for Hell's Banquet.
Nightmare: This is something that... Tends to frighten the children.
Lexii: And I've seen it. It's not hair.
Nightmare: Now with that, I hope we can continue.
Observers: What did you mean by "we were wrong about the princess?"
Nightmare: "We were terribly wrong about the princess".
Nightmare: I told those words to our friend Garreth before he entered Alice's asylum.
Nightmare: Those words were to resonate with everyone, as each person had been affected by Alice's mysterious nature in their own way.
Nightmare: To think that she was innocent.
Nightmare: To think that she was the one who deserved to die.
Nightmare: To think that her image was manipulated by Ennoukh.
Nightmare: All of these things pertaining to a different person, had to be challenged.
Nightmare: I used those words in hopes that it would indeed be the case.
Observers: We want to know if anything like us has been encountered ever before. Maybe Kalem, or perhaps DT could shed some light if you cannot, Nightmare. There’s also the mystery of the Land of Cruelty and Deceptions' corruption that we would like some input on.
Nightmare: In this form I have greater insight about things, this not being one of them.
Nightmare: What say you, Kalem?
Kalem: ... Hmm.
Kalem: An ethereal voice from beyond? Compelling those who hear its will to act accordingly?
Kalem: We've experienced this with Ennoukh, haven't we?
Nightmare: Yes. But not like this.
Nightmare: We have welcomed a spirit or a collective of spirits who do not exist physically.
Kalem: Hmm... The concept is not new, but I supposed this encounter is.
Kalem: I can't say I've experienced this before.
Nightmare: To address your next point. Locad being compromised is directly related to Ennoukh taking on Alice's image.
Nightmare: Their will compels the monsters to seek out the children in a manner more fierce than what is normal.
Nightmare: This is where you may hear of an "itch". The drive some monsters experience to seek out the children.
Nightmare: That is to say not every monster is compelled to seek the children normally.
Observers: Are you capable of rendering yourself untall or are you stuck looking like feathery Bambino?
Nightmare: My form is my form. I can freely manipulate it in the scope of my trait, which includes manipulating my body parts. I enjoy the anxiety my height exudes onto others.
Observers: Is your Lucia dead from her coma? If so, what has she become?
Nightmare: My friend Lucia Morris resides in Alice's asylum.
Observers: How did you come about your current name?
Nightmare: My fear trait. The prince of fear, named Nightmare is quite fitting is it not? Also, I needed an alias to explain to the children the events that took place. It would be too confusing if I used my real name.
Nightmare: ...
Lexii: They're quiet now.
Nightmare: It seems you're right. Are you still there?
Nightmare: .... They've faded. Perhaps we will meet again at a later time.
Nightmare: Good luck.
Lexii: Byeeee!

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???: ... Are you sure you want to do this..?
???: Yes.
???: .... This is your decision, and no one else's.
???: If you're not here of your own volition--
???: No... This is my choice.
???: ... I see.
???: There's no going back.
???: The timing... Just isn't right.
???: Forgive me.

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Nightmare: Is someone there?
Nightmare: You'll be okay, concentrate on my voice.
???: ...!
Nightmare: There you are.

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???: Urggh.... Wh... Where you?
Nightmare: I'm right here.
???: H... Help...
Nightmare: Would you like my assistance?
???: ... Not... Know...
Nightmare: If yes, reach out.

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???: I'm..!!
Nightmare: Don't be afraid...

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Nightmare: I've got you.
???: ...!!!! W-wha?!

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Nightmare: Hello little one.
???: WHHAAAA!!!
???: WHHAAA! WHAAAA!!
Nightmare: There, there. You must be stricken with fear.
Nightmare: I will not harm you.

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???: Wha.. Errr ooh...
Nightmare: Do you understand me?
???: Vuah...! oooh...
Nightmare: Poor thing, you barely had a taste of life.
???: Vuu.. Nerii...
Nightmare: Vuneri?
Nightmare: Perhaps a name would suit you?
Nightmare: Veneri?
???: Ven... eri...
Nightmare: Yes, That's you.
Nightmare: Welcome to your new world.
Veneri: I'm... Veneri...
Nightmare: Yes. I suppose that shock must have rattled your newly gained ability to commune with others.
Nightmare: I will guide you, if it pleases you.
Nightmare: Do you agree?
Veneri: ... G-guide... Veneri...
Veneri: P-please.
Nightmare: Understood. And with that, I will welcome you into the order.

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Veneri: Look, look! I did it!
Nightmare: Great work, Veneri.
Veneri: Now Kira can stop bullying me!
Nightmare: Kira is doing what?! I will not tolerate such behaviour.
Veneri: Hehe, it's okay! He'll have to respect me now that I can travel through the darkness!
Nightmare: You still have much to learn.

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Veneri: HIYAAA!! HAA! HOO!
Veneri: Look!! Are you watching??
Nightmare: Yes, yes. How can I not?
Veneri: Ghen is going DOWN next sparring match!
Nightmare: You've been very consistent in your training, Veneri.
Nightmare: Ghen will have some serious trouble in the next bout.
Veneri: I won't give up! HOO! HIIYAAAHHH!!!

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Veneri: Is this okay?
Nightmare: It's certainly better than last time!
Veneri: Aww... You're just being nice.
Nightmare: Have you been shadowing Itamie during restoration sessions?
Veneri: Yes!! I don't get it...
Nightmare: You've progressed well in other categories, this will be no different.
Veneri: I want to heal wounds as well as the others do...
Nightmare: And one day you will, as long as you don't neglect your training.
Veneri: I won't!

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Nightmare: How quickly you've learned!
Veneri: I have a good teacher, hehe!
Veneri: Did you see that hit I landed against Ghen's retaliation??
Nightmare: Your use of level manipulation really shined during that match.
Nightmare: And you've even healed your own wounds with your restoration techniques.
Nightmare: I'm very proud of you.
Veneri: Eeehehehe!!
Nightmare: Now be a good dear and return to the others, okay? I'll see if anymore children are lost.
Veneri: Yes, Dad!
Nightmare: Oh! Uhm... I'm D--
Nightmare: ... Nightmare.
Nightmare: Please call me this instead.
Veneri: Okay, Nightmare!

The shadow clad heroine, Veneri through thick and thin has forged their way into meritocracy and has earned her Number 7th spot through training and dedication in Nightmare's Order. 

Nightmare intermission: End

1. Ennoukh's intermission
2. Daydream's intermission