Window to the subconscious

He is provoking her. Doesn't she recall how many times Rae did this to her in the past? How many times did he try to manipulate the situation, and cause them so many grievances? Take a deep breath Setsura, don't let this get to you. This is just a dream, too; this isn't reality. A dream, a terrible one.

This man died a long time ago; he admitted it moments ago too. Her consciousness is the only thing talking now. A memory from the past, the current Rae, is part of her subconsciousness. Even if she argued with him, it would do no good whatsoever. Besides, the priority now is the cases in the Meiji era. Setsura took a deep breath.

"He isn't dead," she corrected Rae. Even in these dreams, she cannot say his name. However, Setsura knew she wouldn't give anything away.

"He may as well be," Rae murmured. "Those people already held a grudge after what happened with me, correct?"