Lord Hypnos

[Cactus Gauge]

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Scene opens up in the abandoned house, which last seen Nightmare being drugged and shattering his mask - preparing himself - readying himself to repay those who have kept him from his canvas of dreams - the OCW ring. Nightmare is completing a religious ceremony and is found sitting at a table full of candles. He is slumped over, staring at the ground and deep in thought. His mask sits in the center of the table, freshly sewn back together. Nightmare stiffens his fist as he begins to speak.

 

Nightmare: Every nightmare is a gift. Given to us by Hypnos - the God of Sleep. A hypnotic state of bliss. A canvas of torture and escape.

 

Nightmare picks up his mask.

 

Nightmare: These drugs have opened my mind. I've never felt so clear, so open, so... fresh.

 

Nightmare: It's time that I go back to my unfinished work.

 

Nightmare: Bill Ding. You pined me once and now the OCW has forgotten about the dreams which I have promised to bring.

 

Nightmare: This mask is my secret place, but I won't go there with you yet Bill. No, you're not ready for that yet. Instead...

 

Nightmare laughs to himself.

 

Nightmare: Instead you're going to see me face to face. The mask will be here once Hypnos is ready for you to go there.

 

Nightmare puts the mask down

 

Nightmare: This week Bill, this week you and I pick up where we left off. And the OCW will get to meet the man behind the mask.

 

Nightmare: Lord Hypnos will give me favor.

 

Nightmare reaches down and pulls out a black bat.

 

Nightmare: It's time for your nap Bill. It's time to face your retribution. It's time to meet the dream maker once again.

 

Nightmare: This time Bill - you won't be so happy-go-lucky.

 

Nightmare: Nighty night...