Dreamwalkers: The Blue Coat Connection

Kael Visits

Daai entered the meeting room, her mind still buzzing with thoughts of the recent revelations about her family and the mysteries surrounding Anego. She saw an old man standing by the window, looking out at the cityscape. He turned as she entered, and Daai felt a strange mix of curiosity and wariness.

“Hi, you must be Daai,” the man said, extending his hand. “Nice to meet you. My name is Kael, and I’ve come to ask for a trip to Anego.”

Daai shook his hand, trying to hide her surprise. “Nice to meet you, Kael. Please, have a seat. What exactly are you looking for in a trip to Anego?”

Kael smiled warmly as he sat down, but there was an intensity in his eyes that made Daai uneasy. He reached into his bag and pulled out a photo, handing it to her. Daai’s breath caught in her throat as she looked at the image. It was a wooden soldier toy, exactly like the one she had seen in her dreams, played with by Min.

Her mind raced. That wooden soldier toy had once been in her dream. Min, that boy, had played with it in her dream. Was this intricately tied to her family’s past and the legends of the Dreamwalkers?

“Yes, Anego does have a tradition of woodcrafting,” Daai said carefully. “These toys are part of that heritage. But why are you so interested in them?”

Kael’s gaze intensified. “I’ve always been fascinated by unique cultural artifacts and the stories they tell. This particular toy seems to hold a special significance, and I want to learn more about it.”

Daai forced a smile, her suspicion growing. “We can certainly arrange a tour that focuses on the local craftsmanship and history. When would you like to schedule this trip?”

“As soon as possible,” Kael replied, his tone firm. “I believe there’s much to discover, and I don’t want to waste any time.”

Daai nodded, making a note. “I’ll have my assistant finalize the details and get back to you with a confirmed itinerary.”

As they wrapped up the meeting, Daai couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to Kael’s interest in Anego than he was letting on. His mention of the wooden soldier toy and the intensity in his eyes suggested that he knew more than he was revealing.

After Kael left, Daai sat back at her desk, her thoughts racing. This was the second person with a keen interest in Anego and the Dreamwalkers. The coincidence was too significant to ignore. She needed to uncover what was drawing these people to Anego and what secrets the village held that were connected to her family’s past and the Dreamwalkers.

Determined to get to the bottom of this mystery, Daai decided to dig deeper into the history of Anego and its connection to the Dreamwalkers. She would also need to prepare for her upcoming meeting with the real Blue Coat Man, hoping he could shed more light on the situation.

Later that afternoon, Daai checked her email and saw a response from the real Blue Coat Man.

Subject: Re: Private Tour Request to Anego**

Dear Daai,

Thank you for your prompt response. I understand your curiosity about the photo. It was given to me by someone who was close to your grandmother. The house holds many secrets, and I believe it is important for you to visit it, even if it no longer stands as it once did.

I would like to meet you in person to discuss the details of the tour and the significance of the house. Please let me know a convenient time and place for us to meet.

Looking forward to our meeting.

Best regards,

Blue Coat Man

Daai quickly replied, suggesting a meeting at a nearby café later that afternoon. She spent the rest of the day in a state of heightened anticipation, her thoughts consumed by the revelations from Mrs. Lim and the upcoming meeting with the real Blue Coat Man.