FUSING TOYS WITH CHAIRS

conjure objects from our minds that relate both fiction and reality, much like the chairs discussed between Sophie and Alberto. I have a hunch that they will be starting with chairs…” Fang said, lost in thought, also gazing down at the warping space as rocks, trees and earth disappeared into the vacuum as they touched the barrier. “Will Sophie and Alberto be alright when they touch the barrier?” “I think so, as objects are naturally withdrawn from our knowledge of access, they are extremely difficult to materialize outside of the fictional plane since we invest little effort to understand them. However, with Alberto and Sophie, both Graham, you and I have highly invested in their story and their characters so part of them is already within our consciousness and reality. I think this just might help them cross the barrier.” Poof! As Fang finished, a teddy bear appeared out of thin air in front of them, Satoshi amazed at what he just did out of instinct, waved his hand again as a toy whale, balloon dog also appeared before them. “This is perfect Satoshi! Keep this up, and I’ll try conjuring things connecting the toys from your mind with the chairs that Sophie conjures using Michelle Chang’s concept of vagueness and with any luck we can get everyone back safely!”

The Bridge, Sophie’s Party

The chair that Sophie casted caught Alberto just in time from below before floating back up to where Alberto has stood before. As the ground around them slowly gave way, Sophie quickly conjured a black leather chair for Harman while conjuring a pink wooden chair for herself. “We can try using more chairs as steppingstones to get up to the singularity!” As the party of three built up a bridge of chairs that seemly stick to where they are casted and avoided the constant fluctuating debris, they made their way to the barrier. “Ready guys?” Yelled Sophie. Holding hands, they crossed through the barrier.

Countless rows of toy-like chairs and chair-like toys filled their vision as they came out from the other side of the barrier. Sophie sees two human figures waving their hands on a small piece of floating island in the distance where the toy scape leads to. Overwhelmed with joy Sophie teared up a little, turning to Alberto and Graham she said, “Does this mean we made it?” “Yes! This will be our final push. Let’s meet with our fellow accomplices on that island over there.” Said Graham. With that, Sophie and the team slowly makes their way towards the island.

“Hi Sophie and Alberto! I’m really happy you guys made it!” Said Fang. “I have a feeling that I know who you are. Did you create our world? Where do we go next?” Asked Sophie. “Not quite, Sophie. But if you are ready, a new world is waiting for you behind this door. I will explain everything to you on the other side. Are you ready for your next adventure?” Looking at Alberto perplexed, Sophie finally gave a nod, stepping forward, Sophie opened the door. The landscape behind them fades away in a blinding light. Ahead, a new world awaits.

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