[ She'd woken up with the dream weighing heavily on her mind. While it might be nothing, it could also be something, and she doesn't want to take risks, especially with everything she's experienced here. So... ]

Hi, everyone. It's Mira, and I recently had a dream that I've been kind of worried about. It's probably nothing, but in case it turns out to be something that might happen, I can't just keep it to myself.

I don't really remember a lot, but I do remember... fire. Lots of people screaming. And something that smelled like-- [ lord, she hates this, and the hesitation is painfully obvious ] --cooking meat. It didn't feel like the storytelling, and it felt real, especially for a dream.

[ The cooking meat bit couldn't be burning flesh. Definitely not. ]

... I know that's not a lot to go off of, but it felt important enough to share, especially with any new islands that might appear.

( ooc; threadjacking is totally encouraged! )

(It's an abrupt decision to voice the question that has been plaguing their thoughts over the stones.)

How is synthetic life treated in your universe of origin?

Hello, everyone. If you don't know me, my name is Mira.

[ What an introduction. She clears her throat, and her voice is a little scratchy. ]

Nari Nishitani and I have found something that... might be of use. If you'd like to come find me and read it for yourself, I'm by the mana pool. I'll read to you what I've found, though, in case you're not feeling well enough to make your way here.

[ And indeed, she reads out the message. ]

... I'm not sure what "the beast" is. Does anyone have any ideas?