>If this is a dream, and we're in control... try to focus on dealing with these wounds for now,
>Hell.>Do we have time to do anything else? Or is hot tasty death on the way?
>"I'm sorry, what just happened?">Let's try to quietly imagine up a wall into existence some tens of yards to the left.
>"I'm afraid not... Might we start again from the top? I've had...something of a memory accident, I think."
>"Were, not are?">Examine the damage we've taken. >"I have to say your parenting is something that needs work."
>"We were absolutely fighting. But I'm not sure why, or if it's even important..."
>"I am not sure...">Look around, can we get a sense of our current location?
>Nod. "Really. Hm, why are you here, maybe that will help me get some bearings."
>Laugh without mockery. "That sounds accurate enough! But were you seeking out anything other than a pause in your boredom?"
>"Howso?"
>Does that ring a bell?>"That could be a problem, couldn't it? Did you happen to come alone?"
>"Would you mind if I tagged along with you for awhile?"
>"I dunno, I can cover a lot of ground these days..."
>"I suppose so. So, what have you seen so far?"
>"Somehow I'm not surprised. I guess you've been tearing a swath through the place?"