20 Interlude (17a)

"Princess Darna, a few more questions if we may. About Nakama World… can you tell us what you expect the kids to do there, other than play with animals and have them fight each other?"

"I expect them to Travel. That's why they're called Travelers. While their Comrades are indeed expected to protect them and fight Wilds, there is an entire world of possibilities for them, with its own economic, social and political systems."

"And what involvement could mere children have in a Dreamworld that permits {adult} participation? What's the difference between that Dreamworld and any other, seeing as the adults very likely control everything?"

"Very obviously, being designed for children, it holds little appeal for adults other than the children themselves. The vast majority of adults participating in Nakama World are parents, teachers and those who work with children."

"What about teenagers? We understand that there are a great many of them involved in Nakama World also."

"What about them? It is good for younger children to be able to play with the older ones."

"And you don't think such unrestricted, uncontrolled socializing is of concern?"

"My dear reporter, you've said yourself, Nakama World is practically run by concerned adults. Do you honestly consider society there to be out of control? Think of Nakama World like a secure park, where the children are allowed to run freely, enjoy nature and learn all at once."

"And is there no monitoring at all of what sorts of adults and teenagers have access to this secure park?"

"Not if I can help it. But such societies have their own ways."