"But just the fact that you got a way to tell what's goin' on around here makes you more astute than most. Knock over that fourth wall and breach the gaps of reality! It's the ONLY way to fly."

The waterbug flaps his silvery wings, and levitates above the surface of the pond.

"So welcome to the dream world. 'Cause that's the place you're visiting now. Just remember, then, that just 'cause you CAN do anything you want in a dream, doesn't mean you oughtta."

"Some free advice, since italics love to talk. I'd stick with me, else quit while I was ahead. There's some scary stuff hidin' in these here woods."

"And ya really DID make a good pick, so don't even THINK about cheating by hittin' that "BACK" button. ...Didn't think I knew about that one, did ya?"

The waterbug gives you a wink.

You now know that you are dreaming.
Or, more properly, you're on a web site designed to simulate the act of dreaming. Weird stuff!!

"Wat'cha wanna do?"

"I'll stick with you, if that's okay."

"This is my dream. I don't need a guide to explore my dream."