thegamesafoot: (2D - Purple pipe)
Herlock Sholmes ([personal profile] thegamesafoot) wrote in [community profile] songerein 2022-04-19 06:49 pm (UTC)

Surely there are some clues. Just as one can recognize a friend from afar by only their gait and posture, some unique traits or behaviors must suggest the individual, however subtle.

[ He seems to remember he's holding a drink, and takes a thoughtful sip. He couldn't be more pleased by the juxtaposition: such a refined, evening soiree spent discussing the dire matter of nightmare monstrosities. What a refreshing escape from such stodgy topics as taxes and politics! ]

As to non-lethal handling and purification, I must wonder how unique the solution is to the victim and their own special torment. [ Sholmes reflects on his first dreamwalk and the negative emotions that—he's quite certain—invited the nightmare energy into Mikotoba's dreamscape. ] Or does a handy cure-all exist? A simple, positive gesture? Ah! Perhaps true love's kiss will break the curse and return the monster to his senses! What a charming tableau!

[ Now he's just riffing. Is this what he means by exploring all possibilities? Who wants to be the first to test that hypothesis? ]

But I fully agree, General, we need more reconnaissance!

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