[ That black door remains closed at one side of the hallway. It's clearly only temporary for now. Darkness always finds a way.

Xenk scoffs, an adorable little pout that would be completely unheard of on his adult face. ]

Everything needs rules, James. Anyone who breaks them gets punished. That's how it works.

[ Of course, this being a dream Xenk doesn't realize he's called Jim by his name. That doesn't matter. He wants to play night terrors, so he happily holds his hand out for some rock-paper-scissors. ]

I know that one! Boulder, parchment, sheers!

[ He chooses rock. Of course he does! ]