>Kneel down in front of the porch to facilitate conversation.>"That's good. I was hoping you could help me with a little problem I've been having..."
>"Oh, not at all. I'm quite pleased with this. Rather, I need to find a baku or some other dream expert."
>"Among other things...">Sigh, and resolve to stop hiding it so much. At least for now. "I have lucid dreams, about that time in Makai. Then I wake up hurt... And it keeps me asleep, I didn't wake up until this afternoon."
>Nod.>"Today, for instance, I had burns on my arm. Shanghai saw them, did you not dear?">_
>"I dreamt about a bad run in with...those two. You remember the ones in Makai. The fire and ice sisters."
>"Well, take my word for it. That's why I need to find a baku, so I can tell figure out what's going on."
>"Really? You of all people I imagined you must have beaten up just about every youkai there is."
>Nod.>"By all means, take your time.">"While we're thinking about it, is it just me or have the faeries gotten more irksome lately?"
>"No, I've dealt with them off and on ever since I've lived in the Forest of Magic. But now...urgh."
>Nod. "That has become my policy."
>Shrug. "I've grown entirely sick of them for the time being."
>"That's not a good enough excuse anymore. But, we're getting off topic. Have you never encountered a baku before?"
>"I appreciate the concern. Why Reisen, though?"
>"I never would have guessed. Wonder why?"
>"Hm. Maybe.">Contemplate the way to Eientei from here, and what it would take us by.
