[ Nightmare energy can be countered by positive dreamotion energy, if memory serves, which perhaps makes it effective against noctaere. Thus, Alphen needs to be with those who are capable of channeling it, and those who are closest to him. More than likely, this means he needs those from his world. ]

Hear me, Warrior. [ Like always, his tone is effortlessly sharp, but now he speaks more quickly, as Alphen's time has only been made more precious. Noctaere are known to cause an incredible amount of destruction if left unchecked. If Alphen is in the process of being corrupted by nightmares... he can succumb at any moment, spread it, and harm others. ] You must inform your closest. Then, disarm yourself. Before you regress too far, isolate yourself from this town.

[ He takes a few steps closer to Alphen, and with it comes the unnatural coolness of his spectral aura, chilling and stifling the air around him. Before he offers any sort of "help", he asks one more question, his voice as heavy as iron: ]

Do you understand?