[she doesn't seem to be at all surprised when the first set of images flash through the dreamscape. this is all familiar territory. it's mostly just frustrating that the entity took those experiences and used them to hurt the people she's come to care about.

and then there's that woman, and mizu freezes.]

What? [Why would I be—? baffled.] I recognize that castle. But it's one I fought my way through as I am now.

[as an adult. frowns, thinking...]

... I suppose the specifics don't matter. In the end, they took my experiences and used them to hurt you. And for that I am sorry, Rich.