Right. But we've got to be careful. You wouldn't be feeling the urge to pull out a weapon and start dominating the Dream Sphere through sheer force of will, would you?

[He doesn't for a second actually think Mio is awakening in any way -- this is much too weird for that. But he intends the conversational question as a distraction, keeping her focused and as calm as possible.]

[This cage doesn't seem to have a bloody door. Gingerly, Chaosbringer gives it a gentle push, seeing if it can perhaps be tipped. Maybe it's just set over her like some cartoon mousetrap?]

[They should be so lucky.]