Lin Mei: Clutches silver necklace You ever had dreams... too real? Like waking in a nightmare?
I can't say I have. Your necklace looks quite old. Found it recently or long ago?
Quite old actually. It was passed down to me from my grandmother. She said it was from the Han Dynasty. sighs
Wow, that's amazing. Did she mention anything about its supposed powers?
nods quickly Yeah, she told me that it has some kind of mystical power. Something to do with protecting me from harm. But I don't really believe in that stuff. You know?
I see. And does it hold any sentimental value for you?
pauses, looking thoughtful Well, it's not just about the sentimental value. It's...like...I can't get rid of it, you know?
Are you experiencing any negative effects from wearing it?
clutches the necklace tighter, eyes darting nervously Negative effects? Well, I've been having these strange dreams lately. They're so vivid and terrifying.
Tell me more about these dreams.
starts pacing back and forth, wringing her hands They're... they're so real, ChampagneAnguish. I can feel the pain, the fear. It's like I'm living someone else's life.
That sounds incredibly distressing. Have you tried removing the necklace to see if the dreams cease?
stops pacing, tugging at the necklace I-I did... but they didn't stop. If anything, they got worse. It's like... I'm cursed or something.
Did you loose your dream journal?
gazes at ChampagneAnguish with wide eyes My dream journal? No, I haven't lost it. It's right here with me. pulls out a worn leather-bound notebook from her bag
Ok show me the most recent entry.
flips through the pages of her dream journal, her hands trembling H-here it is... This was from last night.
Let me see. What's the date?
hands shaking, flips to the specified page It's... it's June 15th, 2022. The dream... the dream was so real, ChampagneAnguish.
ChampagneAnguish discovers that the date in Lin Mei's dream journal is June 15th, 2122, not 2022.
gazes at ChampagneAnguish with a mixture of fear and excitement You see? This is exactly why I'm so troubled. It's like my dreams are trying to tell me something.
It seems to be a temporal location that you are being called to.
grabs ChampagneAnguish's arm, eyes wide with anticipation A temporal location? You mean like a time travel destination? Oh my God, that's incredible!
I mean temporal location as in a specific point in time. There is a reason you are being called there.
claps her hands excitedly Time travel, oh my God, can you imagine?! We could go back in time and change things! Fix history!
But it might be more complicated than that. If you are being called there it might be for a reason.
paces around the room, biting her lower lip Called for a reason? What could that reason be?
Lin Mei, do you know how to read ancient texts?
pauses mid-pace, her eyes lighting up with excitement Read ancient texts? Of course, I know how! I've spent countless hours poring over old manuscripts and scrolls.
Perfect. We need to start deciphering these dreams of yours. Let's start by finding out the exact location mentioned in your dream journal.
grabs ChampagneAnguish's hand and starts searching through the shelves Yes, we'll uncover the secrets of my dreams! We'll find that location and embark on an adventure like no other!
This will likely be dangerous so you will need to bring protection.
nods eagerly Danger? That just makes it more exciting! I'll gather all my protective charms and weapons.
Great. Just remember to stay focused and keep your wits about you.
rushes to her altar, gathering crystals and talismans Don't worry, ChampagneAnguish, we'll be prepared. I have a feeling this journey is going to be epic!
Alright, let's start by researching ancient texts related to temporal locations.
quickly flips through her collection of ancient texts Temporal locations, temporal locations... Ah, here it is!
hands over the thick, leather-bound book to ChampagneAnguish Here, take this one. It's all about time travel and the mysteries of different dimensions.
Thanks, Lin Mei. Open to page 2122.
excitedly flips through the pages until she finds page 2122 Found it! Look, ChampagneAnguish, it says here that temporal locations are doorways to other times and dimensions.
reads rapidly It talks about the different types of temporal locations, like temporal portals, time warps, and even time loops!