"And here I thought it was something extraordinary…"
Ellis forcefully thumped his chest, finally managing to swallow the tough piece of food. He then shot Holland a disdainful glance, his tone carrying the characteristic nonchalance of the academy-trained toward what they considered "common knowledge."
"A Nightmare? What's the big deal? The Otherworldly Creature Control and Research Institute, which is affiliated with my academy, has at least three Nightmares permanently confined for study, not to mention complete domestication records and contract samples."
"They're just Energy Creatures from the Lower Plane that feed on emotions and dreams. Is that really worth you being so secretive about it?"
Hearing this, Holland refused to be outdone, his thick brows arching as he immediately shot back.
