[... Well. At least it wasn't an entire month this time, though Dominic's far from pleased at the situation. He sighs.]

I can't tell if my timing was perfect or the opposite, but it seems I've a lot to catch up on. Would anyone mind filling me in on what happened here during the past few weeks while I was out? This place is a mess...

[He takes in a breath, before letting it out, sounding rather tired—but not from fatigue, grogginess, or anything of that sort.]

Looks like a lot of people disappeared as well. Minami, Miss Sharon, Break... It's funny. After two years, I thought I'd gotten entirely used to this, but... I guess this place always has a way of surprising you, no matter how long you've been here, huh?

[A pause]

It's not like it'll reach him, and I doubt that he'd have appreciated the sentiment either way, but...

[He closes his eyes for a moment, before smiling. It's only been a short while since he woke up, but even a second is enough to know that he'll truly and honestly miss the man.]

Thank you, Break—for everything.

( filtered to anemone )

Warnings: Spoilers for the manga, more HTML abuse. o/;;
Dream Effects: Generally loneliness, before it builds up to the overwhelming feeling like you're surrounded by people who care about you.
Filter: From boat_lights, sinnerofdreams, and namelessqueen.

( sometimes believing in things can be painful )

[Well, that's probably the best dream Dominic, who's reverted back to his normal age by now, has had in a long while. However, he doesn't dwell on it long before picking up his Dreamberry and placing a filter on it. As much as he'd like to shove this dream in Vincent's face, he'd rather the man not know about every one of his friends—even if the filter won't take care of all of his acquaintances.

Still, once he's done, Dominic smiles softly, stroking Gulliver softly.]

Warnings: Mild spoilers for Eureka Seven, implied death. Oh, and HTML abuse.
Dream Effects: A generous heaping of guilt and self-loathing, mostly.
Filter: None.

( just because you believe in something doesn't mean that it will come true )

[Dominic wakes up to Gulliver, who's sitting on the bed, making what could probably be interpreted as a concerned sound. Smiling softly, Dominic pats it on the head.]

... It's all right. I'm all right...

Warnings: Spoilers for Anemone and Dominic's backstory, if that even counts as spoilers?
Dream Effects: [Optional] Some pity mixed with a bit of nervousness, which turns into embarrassment and panic, and then mostly warm and fuzzy feelings from then on out.

( this is the first time i've seen that face )

[Dominic's smiling upon waking up, before he notices the pink glowing--and then the message that appears on the Dreamberry screen.]

What...?

Warnings: Mentions of dead bodies.
Dream Effects: [Optional] Hollowness, loneliness, and some shock, with an undercurrent of despair--before being hit with overwhelming grief at the end.

( you're not the only one suffering that kind of pain )

[A pained look passes through Dominic's face as he opens his eyes, before he closes them again and turns to the side. He doesn't want to think about any of this.]

For whoever can see this:

Hopefully, by now, you've realized that something strange is going on here. If you're still aware of your surroundings--and by that, I mean that this place is still Somarium to you--then please respond.

[At first, there's just silence and an image-less screen, as Dominic tries to come up with something to say. When he does speak, his voice is gentle, but there's definitely some sadness in it.]

... Be safe, Anemone.

[If you're listening closely, you might hear a soft "And please be happy" added afterwards.]

Given that this place has had its share of unusual occurrences...

Has anyone seen another person acting strangely ever since we've been forced into these costumes?

( i thought i knew the pain of living alone more than anyone )

[Dominic wakes up, smiling softly]