An ambiguous object, dredged from dreams and never quite fully visible; blurry, inconstant, and naggingly fascinating.
Oh, that? I picked that up when I was dabbling in onierology. Not my finest work, I have to admit, but a pretty passable dream sample. I know it's tempting, but please don't touch it-
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Okay, then. Where did I leave that book on rescuing someone from your own subconscious?