Shinji: Hmrgh... Wha?...
Shinji: Why...? Was I shooting?... Why were these things attacking me?... That doesn't make any sense I think...
Shinji: Wait...
Shinji: This... Isn't a dream right? It all feels so dark and dim...
???: It seems you're still stabilizing yourself.
Shinji: Huh?... Who's there?!..
???: No need to be afraid~
Gen: I'm Gen, one of many incorporeal beings that are overseeing the dream worlds. It's my pleasure to meet you.
Shinji: S-Same here... Damn, didn't know it would feel so... Uncanny.
Shinji: You know, I feel like I'm talking to real person right now; in spite of... You know... That.
Gen: Mean.
Shinji: And well, feeling like I'm truly here. Like I'm still awake in spite of everything that surrounds me.
Shinji: Can't believe out of all the nights, it would be on this one—
Gen: So it is your first time Lucid Dreaming, then? Then I suppose *we* could use your help.
Shinji: Wait—
Gen: You want to escape the real world, don't you?
Shinji: !!!
Gen: Then listen very carefully.
Gen: The world you're about to enter is rather tumultuous; a certain unrest had taken place - and a certain someone needs your help.
Gen: And someone like you - a blank slate, a complete fledgling, is exactly what she needs.
Shinji: ... What will it be for me, then?
Gen: You'll see a world that is way beyond your imagination. Something that is so vivid, yet so real. It'll make you wish the real world was this colourful.
Gen: And most important of all - you'll be a hero in your own story. Now, how does that sound?
Shinji: ...
Gen: Deal?
Shinji: ... Deal.
Gen: Great! Now, as you've noticed - you need to shoot and dodge your adversaries to survive in this dream. Failure would mean a certain death (awakening).
Gen: All these bullets - are manifestation of one's will, identity and imagination. Your own capability to enforce your own will is mandatory to survive in this wild world.
Gen: Now, let me commence a test to see if you're truly worthy to enter the dream world and become the hero!
Gen: Hmph! You, my lucid dreamer, passed with flying colours!
Shinji: Uhm... The display was cool and all; but do I have to do this every time?
Gen: Believe me, within the dream world - there are numerous dangerous inhabitants seeking to ward off any trespasser: especially in the times of unrest.
Gen: So you better get used to it.
Shinji: ... Good to know.
Gen: Now, let me transport you into the dream world. Your destination is the Redwood Tower - you'll know it when you see it, it's hard to miss.
Gen: As you're still getting used to your lucidity: try not to get too excited - we don't want to wake up suddenly now do we?
Shinji: I suppose.
Gen: Oh! And before we part, what is your name, lucid dreamer?
Shinji: ... Shinji Terano, that's my name.
Gen: Shinji... Good to know. Good luck out there!
Shinji: Thanks, you too...
Shinji: ...
Shinji: (Damn it! Why did I say that?!)
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