Slayer,

Perhaps you could find some way to lure it to the real world? Maybe it'll be weaker here. All you have to do is find some tempting bait.

Slayer wrote:Sigh.....

Well at least I won't have to be the bait.

Hmmm. No, you probably wouldn't do.

In a completely unrelated topic, how's your little sister?

Hmmm.

While I am completely opposed to the idea of using anyone for bait, this does bring several things to mind.

First of all, Slayer. Are you so completely certain now that you've tied up all loose ends from your trip to Japan? If this demon is the same as you say that was involved in Technocrats interrogation, then there are connections it can follow back to you through him.

As the demon I dealt with was conversent in dreams combined with the fact that you, Brutal, Technocrat and Dr. Boggs all had nightmares shortly after that excursion makes one wonder. But even I would not have made that connection if it were not for a common thread in all this.

Cessiel.

He suggests reading E.T.A. Hoffman in the thread where you all recount your nightmares.

In this thread, he names the demon, Sandman.

E.T.A. Hoffman wrote der Sandman. I've read it. The similarities to that tale didn't escape my notice which is why I chose to refer to the little girl I was helping as Clara.

It may not be the demon from that story. Then again, there may be clues to be found there.

In any case Slayer, I would suggest that you find some way to protect your little sister and fast. You may not wish to use her as bait but that does not mean she is not already at risk.

Of course I am available to assist in further plans against this 'Sandman' and his various activities.

As I've already stated, I am opposed to any plan that requires human bait.

That does seem to be what you're suggesting in this case.

Before you decide to run off and try something anyway, please allow me to discuss it with you in depth so as to convince that this is not the best plan of action.

There are some details that are best not discussed publicly.

By the way, Clara wanted me to pass on her thanks for the flowers.

Hannah,

I know I may have originated this suggestion but it's a bad idea. I was talking before I was thinking. Slayer isn't going to want to risk his sister anymore than I'd want to risk you.

Cybermancer,

If you encourage this in anyway, I will shoot you in the face.

Just saying.

I beleive at this stage the best plan is to gather more information and then formulate strategies.

It would also be wise, I believe, to start looking at our collective resources and prepare various contingencies.

For example, how many people have experience in navigating in dreams? It would be useful for those who are knowledgeable and experienced in such matters to share those assets with others who may not possess them. We know some of what our foe can do. We can start training to deal with him.

Since the test that Dr. Boggs and I engaged in proved successful, I can be assured of being able to send people into the dreams of others. I would prefer that anyone who went had some training both from discussion and simulation before sending them into an actual engagement.

It would greatly increase the chances of success for all those involved. And there would be no danger from the training portion, of course.