David awoke from his "nightmare" with an unnerving sensation. Even after repeatedly assuring himself that he was indeed in his Dragon Nest, a sense of absurdity persisted: No way! Why would I dream about Mom? Could it be that I haven't seen her for seven or eight years and I'm missing her?
This bizarre thought sent a shiver down David's spine, causing his scales to bristle, and he quickly discarded the unsettling idea.