[ His antics do get a giggle out of Sandry. Here, in the light, with some company, her fears shrink away into a little corner of her heart. He's probably doing all of this for her benefit but she really does appreciate it. Later Sandry will write him a thank you note and maybe send some cookies along as well.

She accepts the soda and takes a few sips, then perks up with a bright smile. ]

It's delicious! Thank you! As for my dream...

[ She trails off, thinking about how to explain it. In the end she settles for telling the whole truth. ]

I was in somewhere small and dark. There was a braid of light, but then it went out and there was no light at all. I think I was trapped. And then I started hearing voices, like I was going crazy. And then I woke up.

[ Sandry shakes her head. ]

It was just a dream but it felt so real.