No, vigilantism.
-again, completely seriously- Well- more like security, actually.
Someone's using high pitched sonar detectable by dogs to make me fall asleep.
-sighs a little bit- Don't ask how i hear it. But I do.
-notices Mia stare at the Trudes, staring at the hot chocolate- ... Do you want one as well-? I mean- I could just make hot chocolate for everyone at this rate.
... -well that's a bit distracting-
-she raises an eyebrow-
-and briefly considers something-
Hmm... Probably not a diplomat, but oh well. -she waves over at him- Hey, what're you doing out here? There's probably a punching bag in the basement, you know!
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postAl right- two hot chocolates... I mean- I'm not a barista or anything, so- y'know- I do this for free, don't expect it to be amazing.
-starts to make the two hot chocolates for Mia and Trudy-
-whilst sipping her own- How's everyone, though? -smiles a little bit-
I dunno. I thought The Dream Captain was in jail.
Then again his identity hasn't been released to the public despite that.
It's a conspiracy. -flicks through the book still-
So Maybe the person who took him in thought it was all a good one- but he slipped out and no-one's noticed.
Thought he died but said he was in prison, and instead he survived.
Something like that, I guess. -rubs the back of his head- It could be a demon, though. It's something to do with mind control.
Something like that.
... What.
The first is... okay-? Like that's a pretty minor reason.
The second's just kinda. Weird.
... Are you one of those- Beggarman types, where they are voluntarily homeless because they don't like being constrained to one single house, and don't want to be constrained to a vehicle like a nomad?
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this post-still flicking through the book- I think- well- I mean- this is just based on the VIGILANT database, but he's like this-... criminal, or villainous type. Who goes inside people's dreams.
Manipulates them from the inside- to get information, or to like- sometimes influence people.
Usually he's dealt with by Kitt Felinu- but she's been off the radar for a bit, since The Third Invisible Man got on The Iron Mask's hit list. Probably connected, there's rumors out there that those two are a couple.
And since Kitt's a psychic- she's able to deal with him easily on the inside of her mind, because she's got a naturally strong mental defense as a result of it.
Still one of her tougher opponents though. If a crisis with him involved shows up on VIGILANT, psychic or magician types of vigilantes are preferred. Or those with the mental training to become lucid inside the dreams, to counter-act his lucidity and dream manipulation.
But... no-one knows his true identity.
Ah- my mistake then. Call me Yuri, since my full name isn't for anyone except my own knowledge. Demon code.
... Well aren't we a cheery bunch-? I guess hot chocolate is definitely on the menu.
-she prepares and deals out the hot chocolate to Trudy and Mia- ... Though I'm not too great either, to be honest- so what can I really say.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postYeah- I've been having weird dreams. So it might be him.
He's apparently good with technology.
Wears Armour in person- face-concealing. Generally uses sleeping gas and will ambush with it. That's his general tactic, apparently.
-to Mia- Already? No, no. We haven't even had a first date yet.
No, this is just finding difficulty recalling my dreams sometimes- and trying to figure out whether it's being manipulated by someone.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postYeah- I've been having weird dreams. So it might be him.
He's apparently good with technology.
Wears Armour in person- face-concealing. Generally uses sleeping gas and will ambush with it. That's his general tactic, apparently.
-to Mia- Already? No, no. We haven't even had a first date yet.
No, this is just finding difficulty recalling my dreams sometimes- and trying to figure out whether it's being manipulated by someone.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postI haven't had any teaching in defense against the psychic arts. Neither has my grand-dad, but his experience is self-taught.
So... not really. I have ear buds for the like- potential sonar attack that he might've developed.
... 'Course I don't technically know for sure that it's him.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this post

He sat up.
Oh, for what? Journalism? Art?
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