Awakening

Above Dark. Dream Realm.

The meeting had gone on for several hours already, and it was soon time for them to be thrown out into the real world again.

Before that, the Clown turned to Jason. "So, are you certain that you can come tomorrow before school?"

"I am not sure." Jason said, and he rubbed his chin. "The Realm Station branch opens at six, but there might be heavy traffic on Global Realm Station. Then, I would have to walk back to the academy unnoticed, so I don't know."

"Alright. If you don't arrive on time, I will go on with classes as scheduled." The Clown said and turned to the giant, Anakim. "Is it true that your race has those legendary healing baths?"

"That is... correct." Anakim nodded.

The Clown sighed and looked into faraway, star-filled space. 'So did we before she took it all...'