As soon as I say Excolo, there is a dawning of recognition. Kate is the first to speak; "All roads lead", The China Doll knows it and knows it's where we need to be and asks how I know it.

"Est Deus in Nobis" The witch speaks the word, and I nod as the fisherwoman speaks with a girl Lucien knew from the Carnival.

"We are in the wrong place, all of us. And we all know Excolo, for it is where we are all from..." Look at CeeCee for a moment, then smile and kiss her cheek before speaking again. "...in the waking world."

There, it is said. Let us see where this goes now.