//------------------------------// // Chapter Seven: Relaxation // Story: Mindset's Foalish Vacation // by LeyenEnyo //------------------------------// My dreamscape had returned to the grassy field that I knew and loved. I breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that the nightmares were over. Soon after, though, I saw that same puddle from before, but rather than cautiously approach it, I cantered there with a smile on my face. Looking in, I saw my foalish reflection and greeted it like an old friend. The foal on the other side giggled and motioned for me to enter. Not hesitating any longer, I dove in and entered the nursery within. “It's been a long while, hasn't it?” The young filly didn't say a word, but nodded 'yes'. “I'm sorry I tried to run from you; I wasn't ready yet. But now I am, and we can be whole once more.” I extended my hoof to her. My foal self smiled and got closer. Our two hooves touched and soon, we fused together. Opening my eyes after the flash of light, I saw I had become the foal I had been running from. My mind filled with infantile thoughts as I embraced this new side of me, yet I still had retained my memories from before. It all felt weird, yet comforting as I began to play in this new dreamscape. ~*~ Time had passed as I slowly woke from my sleep. Rubbing my eyes, I took notice of my surroundings. The bars of the crib I slept in kept me safe and secure, filling me with confidence that I wouldn't be attacked by the shadow monsters of the night. Shadow monsters? I really am embracing the foal life! Then again, given what my teacher and princess had fought against, I couldn't really say it was foalish thinking. The one thing I did note, however was how squishy my diapered seat had become. One look, and I saw that Glitter's call was spot on. I soaked all three diapers, just enough to need a change without leaking. Without really thinking, I called out to 'Mama', but only babbled incoherent words. It didn't matter though, as soon enough, Cocoa came to check on me. “Ah, so my little filly is finally awake!” Lifting me up, she noticed my soggy bottom. “Oh my! Guess triple diapering you was a good idea. Let's get you out of those wet things and into a nice clean one.” I wiggled in glee as she took me to my changing table and began to clean me. I felt curious and looked around my room. Did I ever notice how colorful it was in here? I didn't know, but something seemed more intriguing about it, and filled me with a curious sense of wonder. I hadn't even noticed I was sucking my own hoof, nor that Mama Cocoa had just finished putting a new diaper on me. “All done. Now, let's get you into a new dress. You like that?” she cooed, having me giggle in glee for some reason. I wasn't sure why. As she looked into my closet and searched the selection, I stared at my diaper and saw the pretty pictures on it. A smiling bear adorned it, giving me a strange sense of nostalgia. What was this thing again? Searching my memories, I soon remembered the character. Oh, Cuddle Bear! I love Cuddle Bear! He's my favorite! I curiously poked my padding and felt at ease knowing it was nice and secure. Mama knows how to put a diapee on me real good! A part of me felt like I had been slowly devolving more into my new foalish mindset, (no pun intended,) and hadn't remembered why I was so embarrassed about diapers before. Didn't all ponies wear them? If not, then how did they not have accidents? They should be more careful! They don't want to make their mamas mad! Before delving on it more, Mama Cocoa returned with some kind of dress. It was colorful and had some pink bows on it. “Okay, let's put on your new dress!” She carefully put the dress on me and tied the bows so that it secured it in place. I also felt a bow get tied to my head, my hair barely tufts at this point. “There we are, all nice and adorable.” Showing me a mirror, I saw my reflection and curiously pawed at it. Is that baby trapped on the other side? Shouldn't we help her? It took me a while to remember that wasn't another foal, but me. I was, indeed, losing my adult persona and became more foalish. Why was that a bad thing, again? It seemed so silly now to have been so afraid of it. Being a baby is too much fun to be afraid of. “I'll take that as a 'yes'.” Lifting me up and onto her back, she carried me to a big room with a table and chairs. What was it called again? Right, a dinning room. What was a dinning room again? “Mindset! Yay, you're awake!” I heard another filly, who I remembered was Glitter. “She looks so cute! I bet she's hungry!” “I think so too,” Cocoa responded. That's right! The dinning room was for eating food! My mind felt so blank that it was hard to remember this stuff, but it didn't seem important all that much to really care. What did matter was that my belly was making weird noises. Cocoa set me on the floor as she laid down and opened her legs. I instinctively walked to her and began to drink my milk. I think some ponies were talking, but I was too fixated on her milk to care. For some reason, I felt the urge to comment on how strange this all felt, but not the bad kind of strange. Something about this feeling like I was unlocking my Seventh Chakra and reaching Nirvana. At the time, I didn't know what any of that meant, but I seemed happy with it. Feeling full, I stopped drinking and gave a burp. Cocoa and Glitter giggled, which caused me to giggle, too. “She looks so happy. I can't wait to play with her.” Play? Are we gonna play?! I love playing! I clapped my hooves and ran around the table as I waited for Glitter to finish her food so we could play. She was just as eager as she ate as fast as she could. After some clean up, Mama Cocoa took her out of her highchair and took us both to a fun-looking room that I think I've been to before. I don't remember playing so much on it, though, and couldn't remember why. It's just too fun to not play on. Glitter and I went to the tall structure and we began playing on it. I got scared when she took me to the top and I thought I was gonna fall. My diaper felt a little warmer, too, but I paid it no mind. I was too scared to care. I remember crying for Mama Cocoa to help me down and get me safe on the ground, but Glitter was such a good big sister, she helped me overcome my fear and we soon slid down a long tube slide where they were both waiting to catch me. I didn't know what time it was, but it felt like it had been a long time that we played before I was lifted into the air. “Okay, time for diaper changes! Let's get our new addition changed first before we change yours, Glitter.” “Okay!” Glitter followed us to the changing table and waited as I got into a new diaper. I hadn't noticed that it felt squishier and wetter than I remembered, but it didn't matter. Mama Cocoa will make it all go away again and put a new diapee on me. The process was typical, and soon enough, my rump was clean and dry. Still just as nice and comfy as I remember! Being in my diapees is great. Why didn't I like it before? Glitter needs them, and she's happy. I just didn't see why I hated them. After Glitter got changed, we both went back to playing, but I was feeling a little tired. Glitter looked tired, too, and didn't play as much as before. “Looks like it's bedtime for our little fillies,” Mama Cocoa said as she watched us. “No, baby sister and I wanna play some more...” Glitter argued. Yeah, I wanna play some more! Playing is fun! I thought, wanting to say it but being too small to talk yet. Still, a yawn escaped us both as we tried to prove we were not tired. “Now, now, you two, I know when it's time for babies to go to bed. Let's get you both ready.” She lifted us both and took us to Glitter's room, where she put her into a sleeper that had cute butterflies on it. Speaking of, one came flying in and looking at me. It was pretty, and I wanted to play with it. It must have known that, too, because it landed on my nose and nuzzled my face, being smooth to the touch. “Oh, Robu, there you are! We were wondering what happened to you,” Glitter commented. Robu! Of course, how could I forget my dear friend that I've had for... A long time! Longer than I could remember. I smiled and giggled as he tickled my nose with his legs. Before I could continue playing, though, Mama Cocoa put Glitter in her crib and we began to leave. Wait, where are we going?! I wanna stay with Glitter! I cried to Mama Cocoa to stay with her. “Hmm... Glitter, do you mind if Mindset slept with you? It seems she's too little to be on her own just yet.” “Not at all! In fact, I was gonna ask you if she could.” I smiled at my big sister and felt safe as I was put on the changing table and got dressed in a sleeper that Mama Cocoa picked out for me. It was purple and had frills on it. Soon after, I was placed in the same crib as Glitter and the two of us hugged. Then, Mama Cocoa put a binky in our mouths. I loved my binky and started sucking on it. Glitter did with hers, too. “Okay, you two, time to sleep.” Mama Cocoa tucked us both in and turned on the nightlight. The dark is scary after all. “Good night, you two. See you in the morning.” Glitter and I both tried to stay up, but the pretty music was making us very sleepy. I watched Robu land on the mobile and began to sleep, too. Our binkies made us sleep more easily and we both cuddled together in peace and quiet. I don't remember what my dreams were like, but they were probably filled with us playing together and having our own adventures. ~*~ It was still kinda dark when I woke up. My tummy was making those noises again, so I called out to Mama Cocoa. It took a while but she came in and lifted me out of the crib. “Hungry again, are we? Well, let's get you fed...” She paused as she sniffed the air. “Ooh, and maybe a change afterwards.” I hadn't noticed my diaper being full. I was just so hungry. Setting me on the floor, Mama Cocoa opened up and I drank from her again. The sweet taste of her milk flowed into my mouth and down into my belly. I think it needed to make room, because my diaper started getting warm again. Good thing she didn't change me yet. After getting my fill, I burped and smiled as my tummy was happy again. Getting back on her hooves, Mama Cocoa took me to the changing table and proceeded to change me. Looking around, I saw Glitter was still sleeping, her binky had fallen out of her mouth and she was drooling a bit. Wait, what happened to my binky?! Looking at the crib, I couldn't see it and got a little worried. “Oh, getting a little fussy, are we?” Mama Cocoa looked unhappy but I was too worried about my binky. Before I knew it, though, I felt a rubber nipple enter my mouth. “I think this was what you wanted?” The sucking motion began to relax me as I looked at what it was. My binky! Mama Cocoa had it! I felt relieved to not have lost it, and this made her happy. She finished putting a fresh diaper on me and re-snapped my sleeper shut. After that, I was put back into the crib with Glitter. “Good night, dear. See you in the morning.” Mama Cocoa kissed my head and left. I smiled as Robu was still where I saw him, the mobile still spinning and making me even more sleepy. I went back to dreaming with Glitter as we went on our adventures again. ~*~ I woke up on the changing table once again as Mama Cocoa started dressing me in another cute dress, this time it was yellow with a flower design on it. The skirt was barely long enough to hide my diaper, but I didn't know why I'd want to hide it. Isn't having my diapee visible all the time a good thing? I didn't think it mattered as I was soon greeted by Glitter as she proceeded to grab some toys to play with. “Ooh, this looks like something she'd play with!” She had a cute dress too that was pink and blue. “Glitter, dear, only a few toys at a time. We don't want them getting lost in the park.” Park? We're going to the park? Before I could think more on it, Mama Cocoa lifted us both and took us to that dinning place before. Instead, though, Glitter and I both got put in highchairs and had some food put in front of us. It looked kinda mushy and I didn't think it would taste good at first, but then a spoonful entered my mouth from Mama Cocoa feeding some to me. The taste was very good and I soon found myself eating more jars of the stuff. Glitter looked happy with hers, too. Not long after, we both finished our food and had full bellies. “Can we go to the park now?” Glitter asked eagerly. “Let's clean your faces first, then we can go.” She took out a few wet wipes and cleaned the sticky food off us. “Okay, now we can go.” “YAY!” Glitter flew out of her highchair as Mama Cocoa lifted me out. Mama Cocoa then put the two of us on a foal carrier and and we strolled out the castle. “Extra! Extra! Read all about it! First ever issue of the Fountonian Foal! Read the true story of how this kingdom came to exist, and how one pony restored our memories!” Snow shouted out to ponies, young and old, for issues for her newspaper. I babbled out to Snow and reached out to her. “Aww, I guess she wants to see her.” Mama Cocoa walked to her. “Hello, Snow. I think we'll take an issue.” “Yes, another issue sold!” Snow happily gave a newspaper to Mama Cocoa. “How many have you sold today?” Glitter asked. “Several! I've had to make a few extra copies!” She bounced around, her diaper showing signs of... Use. (Okay, I know, too much on details.) “That's great. I think you have a successful business going here.” “Yep. Oooooh, is that Doctor Mindset? She's soooooo cute!” I giggled and cuddled her. “Aww, are you having fun?” I answered with a laugh and coo. “She's only getting started, but she's definitely having fun.” “Yeah, we're going to the park!” Glitter added. “Awesome, I hope you two have fun. As for me, I need to get back to selling more papers. See you around!” With that, she went back to calling out to advertise her newspaper. ~*~ Coming to the park, we saw that it wasn't as populated as it was before, most likely because it was undergoing some changes for more activities for the foals. There were still the swings and other foalish toys for those who were actual foals or simply embracing the foal lifestyle, as well as sports-themed areas for the more active foals or adults. “Hmm, seems construction is going well.” Mama Cocoa took us both out of the carrier and let us wander around. “Let's go to the little jungle gym there.” Going to said jungle gym, Glitter and I both played on it together for a few hours until I tripped and hurt myself. I knew it wasn't that bad, but I still began to cry from it. “Mindset?” Glitter looked at my scrape and knew what to do as she went to get Mama Cocoa. “Oh, it's nothing to worry about. Didn't even break the skin. Here, a kiss to help it feel better.” She then gave it a kiss, which made me calmer. Ah, 'the Placebo Effect of Mommy Kisses'; a technique she knew well. Having calmed down, I noticed a certain group of individuals approaching. “Hello, Cocoa. Mind if my boys join their fun?” Frost Wind asked as Cirrus and Nimbus waved to us. “Not at all, right, Glitter?” Glitter simply nodded. The two mares talked to one another while the four of us played. Although, Glitter spent more time with Cirrus than the two of us. Something told me that their relationship was more personal than we first thought. Still, Nimbus and I didn't mind. We also saw two certain troublemakers as they were in orange suits and picking up trash around the park, though they were bickering with each other more. “Hey, you two, I don't want to hear any complaining! If you're gonna act like criminals, you'll be treated like ones.” Frost returned to gossiping with Mama Cocoa. An hour or so passed before the four of us returned to our caretakers for diaper changes and returning home. “Well, did you two have fun with Cirrus and Nimbus?” “It was great! Cirrus and I made these sand castles and had a sand battle. Then, Mindset and Nimbus joined in, and we had a sand war! And then we...” She went on and on about it until we arrived at her nursery. Glitter's tummy grumbled as she looked to her. “Um... Cocoa, could I...” Mama Cocoa must have known what she wanted, because she let her go under her and drink. I joined in too, and filled my belly. After some time passed, the two of us finished and felt sleepy soon after. “Okay, time for naps.” Lifting us both, she put us in Glitter's crib to sleep after burping us. I began dreaming of Glitter and I sailing the seas and searching for treasure. ~*~ Time seemed to go by so fast, but I still remembered every moment. There was that one time where we went on a camping trip, where I was with the Foal Scouts, in full uniform. The bonnet was perfect for protecting my head from the sun, and the binky made me happy too. I didn't know why I hated it before; it was perfect. Glitter came with us, too, and she was just as happy. Quick Beam was there and he was still just as good being our guide, and Circus was there to care for us when we needed it. We traveled to the True Fountain, now fenced up to keep ponies from falling in accidentally, with signs warning ponies not to drink it. I couldn't read it though; I was too little. I only knew because that's what Mama Cocoa said it was. There were other signs down the stream, too, but the fence only went to the pretty waterfall before they stopped. The signs after that cautioned ponies to drink at their own risk, for they'd turn into babies like Glitter and I. I didn't see why that would be bad, but the grown ups knew best. Later, we all had a campfire, where Glitter told ghost stories, which were really effective at scaring us. Many of the scout troop needed new diapers afterwards, myself included. Guess Circus was right about her. A lot changed during the course of that week, as newcomers flocked to the city, since the ponies that left had spread the word about it. Many came to see these “bad ponies”, expecting to punish or sue them, but were thoroughly surprised by, for the most part, how civil and understanding everypony was, including the foals. Others, however, came to tour and even be a part of the kingdom, setting up their shops to help build revenue and publicity. After all, the Legendary Fountain of Youth was a tale many thought as myth, so of course it would become a hot spot for tourism. More importantly, the foals of the kingdom were free to travel outside and discover what they had missed during their years under foalish thoughts. As for me, my vacation was already ending. I had one last dinner before Mama Cocoa gave me a bottle with the aging water in it. “Aww, does she really have to go? We were having so much fun!” Glitter whined. “I know, dear, but she's still got a family back home. We don't want to repeat our past mistakes.” Mama Cocoa looked sad, but she knew this was important. “Do you think she will come back and do this again?” “I don't think she would ever miss a chance to come back.” Mama Cocoa proceeded to clean up Glitter on the changing table. “Besides, she still needs her Mama, right Mindset?” I clapped my hooves and giggled as I waited for my diaper change, drooling a little. “Okay.” Glitter cooed as a clean diaper was put on her and she was dressed for bedtime. She came and nuzzled me afterwards. “It was fun playing with you, 'Baby Sister'. I hope we can do it again.” “Maybe this time, she'll use her entire vacation to relax and be young, instead of spending it on solving mysteries.” Mama Cocoa lifted me onto the table and started changing me. “Or solve mysteries as a baby!” Glitter chimed. I thought I'd be put in a clean diaper at first, but Mama Cocoa left me naked as she fed me the bottle. “I know you need your diaper, but it won't be foal-size, this time.” Drinking the contents made me feel funny as everything started getting dark. I saw myself getting bigger, as big as Mama Cocoa, but I fell asleep, being too tired to stay awake. ~*~ I was in that nursery again; the one in my dreams. Suddenly, a big pony came that looked like me. She even had a diaper on. “Sorry, little me, I know you were having fun, but it's time to go to sleep.” I gave a pout. I was having too much fun. I didn't want to go back. “I know, and I wish I could let you play more, but I need to get back. Don't worry, I promise you'll wake up again, and have more fun next time.” She hugged me, making me feel safe. A yawn escaped me, and I felt my eyes get heavy. A bright light shined just before I fell asleep, and it got quiet. I relaxed, and waited to wake up again. ~*~ I woke up, feeling hazy. My memories were flooding my mind, almost overwhelmingly so. I felt a need to blush at some parts, such as nursing on Mama Cocoa's milk, but didn't object to any of it. I had fun. Looking around, I saw I was back in the bedroom I used for the first half of my stay here, with the canopy bed still gorgeous as ever. Robu was sleeping on his flower charger, and I had been dressed into a fitting diaper and nightshirt. “Morning, already?” I whispered as I saw the beams of light enter through the window. Getting up, I felt the wet squish of my diaper. “Huh? I'm soaked? Didn't Mama Cocoa change me while I was asleep? Oh wait...” I frowned as I remembered that I wasn't a foal anymore. Getting up and changing my diaper, I noticed that an adult-sized pacifier was in my mouth, which I instinctively gave a few suckles. Heh, guess they wanted me to sleep peacefully. I must admit, it did help. I simply left in my mouth as I cleaned up. Finishing my change and looking out the window, the town had been changing as I remembered. Foals were still owners of their shops and even taken much more seriously than before, some even speaking words again, instead of the baby babble they were using. Others, though, were embracing their foalish side and letting themselves remain being infantile and innocent. “This place seems to be changing more and more, and I doubt that's going to stop anytime soon.” “No, it isn't.” I jumped and turned in surprise towards the door as I saw Mam-... I mean, Cocoa, standing there. “Good morning, Mindset. I hope I didn't startle you too much.” “Oh, no, I'm fine. Better than fine, actually.” “I can see...” She pointed to my pacifier, still in my mouth. A blush formed on my cheeks as I tried to spit out the thing and sheepishly smile, though she just pushed back in. “Relax, I'm not judging.” I smiled and gave a few suckles, hugging her as I did. “I never knew how much fun it was to just embrace my foalish side.” “Well, I've come to learn that we forget these things as we grow up. Responsibilities, expectations, the desire to be taken seriously, et cetera...” She sat down on my bed. “Everypony is always in a rush to grow up. We get so caught up on this that we forget that it's okay, and sometimes even natural, to just embrace the more foalish aspects of life. A grown adult crying, for example, can be seen as healthy under normal circumstances, even though the action itself is one that's often more looked upon as infantile or weak. A person having fun and even doing activities that they did when they were younger is often seen as normal, and can even inspire them to make it a part of their future careers.” “I suppose that is a good point.” “And, in your case, you just needed to have a second chance to enjoy the things you missed the first time.” “Like having a mother care for you...” “Exactly.” She came and nuzzled me. “You don't have to be strong all the time. It's okay to admit that you miss her, and it's okay to admit that you crave that attention you missed out on. Nopony will mock you for wanting that.” “I know. I'm starting to see that now.” After that, I got dressed and followed her to Glitter's nursery, the filly eager to get out and play. “Good morning, Glitter.” “Good morning, Mindset! Nice binky!” I felt another blush, but smiled regardless, giving a few more suckles on it. Cocoa lifted her out for the routine diaper change and dressing for the day. “So, what do you want to do today?” “Glitter, sweetie, remember what I told you last night,” Cocoa explained. “Oh, right...” I know she's a foal at heart, but it was still hard to imagine that this little filly was an adult once. You'd think that with her memories fully returned, she'd go back to being more mature-like and serious, but she was still the same diaper-clad, fun-loving filly as ever. Guess some things will never change, no matter what. “Still, I wish we could play more, Mindset. There were some toys I wanted to show you and play with.” “Well, perhaps next year I'll play them.” She was ecstatic to hear that. “So then you're-” “Coming back, yes. I don't think I've yet reached the necessary amount of motherly love to move on with my life, and might need to set up another appointment with 'Doctor Cocoa' here,” I gestured to said pony as she finished dressing Glitter up. “Who knows? I might come back sooner than that.” “Well, we'd be happy to set up an appointment, or 'play date', if you prefer,” Cocoa played along with the metaphor. “Woohooooo!!” Glitter looked ready to launch off into the sky out of excitement. “I can't wait! We'll leave the rooms ready for you when you get back!” “Actually, I think just my nursery is fine. I don't think I'll need that adult bedroom anymore. Not that it was bad or anything.” “We were hoping you'd say that...” Both Cocoa and Glitter smiled as Cocoa pulled out a door sign that read 'Mindset's Nursery/Therapy Office'. “We'll hang this on the room so it can be your place of residence from now on.” “We also decided we're going to make the nursery more accustomed to your hobbies and preferences. One side for your profession, and the other for your likes and interests. Since you like Cuddle Bear and reading, we're gonna add your own personal bookshelf. I also suggested lots and lots of toys to play with.” “It should be ready when you come back for another visit. Though, if you have any suggestions for it, don't hesitate to ask.” I was blushing red. “Wow, thank you! You didn't have to do that for me.” “Well, we thought you'd like it, since there are still more ponies here that might need your wisdom and guidance. Glitter here, included.” “I do have a lot on my mind. Hundreds of years with no therapy can have a bad effect, after all.” I giggled. “Too true.” ~*~ After packing my things, (pacifier included,) and carrying my bags out of the castle, I watched as the two pegasi that brought me here returned with the carriage. “So, Doctor, how was your vacation?” Blue Skies asked. “It was actually life-changing. I think I'll be coming back here later for another visit, if you two don't mind carrying me here.” “Heh, and here we thought you'd want to get as far away from here as possible, not wanting to be a baby again,” Nova remarked as he started packing my bags. “Well, I admit, I didn't want to, at first...” I turned to Cocoa and Glitter as they watched. “...But it kind of grew on me.” “You'll have to tell us the story along the way. We heard this place has been put on the map, now.” “I'll be sure to include details.” Well, most of the details... Still remembering Snow's words. I felt a tug on my tail and turned to see Glitter. “I'll miss you. You really did change things for the better here.” I patted her head. “Don't worry, we'll see each other again, real soon. We still need to get an audience with the Silly Filly executives; see if they can export some of their products here for this kingdom.” “Oh, that's right!” “Plus, if you ever need to, you can always come and visit us in Equestria. I'm sure the other princesses would just LOVE to meet you and hear your stories, including your scary stories.” She giggled and suggested, “Just be sure they're wearing diapees for those. They might need them.” I chuckled and rolled my eyes. “I'll let them know.” I looked up and noticed the crowd got bigger, with Circus and Quick Beam, Frost Wind and her two colts, and many others that wished me a safe journey. “And I'm sure they'd like to meet all of you, as well.” Many of them blushed or shyly smiled. “Wow, seems you made quite the impact here,” Blue remarked as he and Nova finished packing and waited for me to get on. “Yeah, in more ways than one,” I hinted. “Ready to go, Robu?” My faithful companion smiled and nodded, though he seemed nervous getting back on the carriage, reminded by the trip here and how shaky and high it was. Before we could go, though, an idea came to me. “Hold on, Robu, I want to do something first.” Robu paused and realized what I wanted as I got together with the group. “One last photo for the road?” Though surprised, everypony grouped together as Robu prepped his camera setting. “Okay, everypony, say 'Cheese!'” I instructed. “CHEEEEEEEESE!” Click! Robu took the shot and captured the moment. “I'll print and send copies once I get back.” “Thank you. I'm sure we'll love it,” Cocoa said as she gave me one last kiss goodbye on the cheek. Getting on the carriage, I closed the door and looked out the window. “Goodbye! See you all again real soon!” I waved and watched my new friends return the gesture as the carriage took off and headed towards Equestria once more. The idea that I was returning caused my brain to flood in recollection of all my memories there. A part of me felt the sadness of having to leave, but I reminded myself that I would return one day. Plus, I had a few things to remember them by. However, one thought popped into my head by sheer surprise. “Hmm, now how to go about confronting Luna about all of this...”