D.E.M.O.N.S: Getting Summoned Weekly isn't so Bad

Kat and Vivian seemed to chew on this information. Going over it, but not really reaching any true conclusions with the information. They just didnʼt have enough to go off of. Sylvie on the other hand seemed to understand perfectly, but was hesitant to agree with the information.

Callisto was ready with an alternative suggestion ”I believe we are operated with severely stunted data. It is just as likely that it is intended to lock the beingʼs consciousness inside the one mind and that the additional time that was used was entirely generated during the entry and exit procedures”

Instead of folding in on herself the way she had when criticised at school by teachers and some mean-spirited students, Lily seemed to almost gain a few centimetres in height and start to glow. ”Youʼre right, that is entirely possible with the information available except for the fact that we know Kat has her own dream walker ability. If it took a significant amount of time to transfer the conscious it would be essentially pointless.

”Imagine if Kat took even just ten hours instead of a few days to enter a dream. That length of time would allow the target to awaken before Kat could enter their dreams, and the system very specifically said it was a dream walking ability not a mind invasion or mind walking one”

Seeing Lily so pleased with herself Kat brought her into a hug. She let out a slight squeak but smiled at Kat, before looking back over for Callistoʼs counterpoint. ”I can concede that, but perhaps we can look at this another way.

”If we assume once again that it is the solidification of the dream area that the spell aims for, perhaps it takes a certain amount of time to properly reinforce that. Even with Katʼs ability bypassing that, perhaps it is time limited anyway for safety” said Callisto

”But what about Minorʼs appearance when Kat first arrives in the dream. She didnʼt seem to believe an extended period of time had passed since Kat had arrived” said Lily

”Ah, but…

Kat allowed herself to start tuning out Lily and Callistoʼs argument as it devolved into speculation above her head. It wasnʼt as if she couldnʼt participate if she really wanted to, but this was a great chance to relax and hug the adorable Sylvie while hanging out with everyone and Kat just couldnʼt find it in herself to butt into the conversation once Callisto and Lily really started going.

Even still, it did warm her heart to see Lily actually arguing with someone. *She might not have realised, but normally once she got into her ʼthis is what my research saysʼ voice she just curls up when someone other than I contradicted her. Iʼm glad sheʼs gotten so comfortable with the others.*

*Sheʼs been doing better since school finished… though I think it has more to do with somehow being inducted into our family here.* Kat winced at the thought, feeling someone bad for thinking that Lily was more part of her own new family than she was a part of her own.

*I still donʼt like her parents though. Even if I feel a bit bad for excluding them in that thought. But really, I havenʼt seen them actually SUPPORT her in anything. Gramps has supported me more than theyʼve done for her and he has a whole orphanage to look after. Honestly itʼs-* Kat cut her negative thoughts on Lilyʼs parents off, focusing back on the room.

Sylvie noticed when Kat shook herself out of her own mind and snuggled in closer pressing in closer to Katʼs chest with a big smile on her face enjoying the closeness of everyone. She was even using her other hand to keep Vivian from sitting further away and ʼgiving them spaceʼ.

*Well at the very least. Iʼm glad with my story and then Callisto and Lilyʼs investigation theyʼve managed to forget that I have to leave in a day.* As Kat finished that thought she felt a shiver down her spine. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed Vivian give the slightest shake of her head.

*Welp. I tried.*