Still sitting in the mud he had fell in, Hans was trying to form an answer, but the voice's strange statement left him breathing there with an open mouth.
His mind was running; what the hell did this shadow mean by "Fear" and "Today, it is a weakness."? Was he in trouble? Even danger?
He coughed a couple of times after he made sure the entity had left. While trying to remove the dirt from his arms, he noticed that he was walking again...without thinking about it. Testing if his own body was still following his brains' orders, he stopped. And was standing still.
The building caught Hans' attention again: It could not be denied; this castle-like domicil was attracting him passively...it felt like sleep walking...only being awake. A very strange, uncomftable feeling.
Accepting this fact, he did not resist it anymore...appearently, whoever made the vision wanted him to go to the building...the sooner he will get there, the sooner will this be over.
Hans closed his eyes while walking down the path to concentrate again and analyse his situation...cold, logical thinking is essential for him as a scientist and has already helped him countless times to solve even the most difficult situations and problems:
"Alright...alright. Since I will walk a bit for now...time to get some things straight.
First, what the heck is going on? Answer: This is clearly a vision.
Good.
Second, what is the reason for this vicious vision? Answer: The activation of the artifact.
Good.
Third, why do I feel pain in this vision which I have never felt in any other vision?
Answer: This must be somehow caused by the artifact. Daniel spoke about some starting issues while getting used to it as a human.
Good.
Fourth, will the artifact or this strange entity kill me? Answer: Most likely not, Nomads are partially cruel, but they still need me. Therefore, I should be safe for now.
Good. Yes, this is actually REALLY good.
Fifth, speaking of this entity: This is clearly NOT Daniel, neither Otousan. Both would have no reason to treat me like that. Who is this entity then? Answer: Unclear.
Bad.
Sixth, what the hell was the Nomadic stranger talking about? Answer: Something about fear and weakness. The meaning of it? Answer: Unclear.
Bad.
Seventh, what to do now? Answer: Walking down the path as fast as possible and watching your back.
Eight, why doing so? Answer: To get to the building which is clearly ment as a meeting spot to talk to this bloke and get things over with. Why doing so? Answer: To get out of this vision.
Good.
Logical next moves: Stay calm, bad things will not happen, and if so, they will not kill you. To get out of here, meet this entity in the building. And since he was talking something about fear and weakness, remember: This is partially your dream, think about something nice and show it!"
And so, a melody, though horribly crooked, could be heared in the dark woods. Hans concentrated on the song he was whisteling and was imaging something nice....something which was able to distract him from even the worst nightmare....something like...yes, that's it.
