You’re not entirely sure how this is going to go, but you never have feared the unknown, so you’ll continue playing along. And there’s no better start than your dancing partner…

“Uhm, let’s try this out…” You act like you’re ordering from a menu. Tiny Kata exerts pressure with her kind smile, you can’t see it, but you know it’s out there. “One Kata, please.”

“As you wish…” Beth snaps her fingers…

And boom.

You feel like you have been transported to an entirely new place. The air feels weird, there’s no ambient sound, the cake smell is gone — and it’s a tiny bit hotter than before. You don’t move a muscle. Your blindfold gets removed…

“Handsome, I’m here…” Kata puts your glasses back on. “Couldn’t stand being a minute away from me, could you?”

“Always love being around you.” You wink. “Where are we? Don’t tell me...” It’s like the bed is surrounded by darkness. Is this some magic trick?! A new dimension between worlds?! You don’t want another bubble! Scarlet is more than enough!

“Relax, Johnny, we’re still at the tent. We haven’t gone through dimensions yet.” Kata chuckles. She remembers the promise to visit Dream Hill. “Beth messed with the whole ambiance to make it suitable for her plans. Tricky girl.”

“Oh! I see! This feels supernatural though...” You can’t shake off the impression.

“It might as well be, she works inhumanly fast, she must be hiding some of her talents.” Kata speculates. “But you’re not in the mood for this kind of talk, are you?” The nurse places one finger on top of your scars...

“You’re right. I can’t say I’m terribly worried, I trust Beth.” You’re used to turning bad decisions into good ones. “Let’s get comfy.”

“You’re so confident nowadays. The guy I first met would’ve frozen by my mere touch, and now look at you, not flinching while I’m as good as naked, and handling so many lovers at once. It doesn’t feel fair.” Kata throws herself on the bed, she’s willing to chit-chat.

“It’s easy to relax when I know the feelings are mutual.” You tenderly smile.

“Mutual, you say?” Kata looks at you with curiosity. “You don’t have to feel forced to do anything for me, good-looking. I like you as you are.”

“Are you implying that I’m not enjoying myself? Are you serious?” You raise an eyebrow.

“Handsome, please!” Kata bursts into laughter. “I’d be offended if you weren’t!”

“Then what’s the issue?” You wonder.

“I wanted to make sure you’re comfortable, my liege of coziness. Always carrying burdens, never knowing when to stop.” Kata giggles as she taps your scars again. “The cute, dense boy is still here…”

“Hey, I have new tricks up my sleeve.” You say as a sleeveless man, not a boy.

“Then show me.” Kata wants to be amused.

It’s you and the nurse… No Tiny Katas…