Pool
i026 had a vivid dream where we found ourselves in a city that used to be a mere 15-20 minutes away from our former residence. But, due to our relocation, reaching this city now entails an hour-long journey.
In this dream, our focus was drawn to a specific locale—a place housing a college situated atop a "mountain" that seemingly materialized when i026 was around 10 years old. The events unfolding centered around ████, who had been extended an invitation presumably on the basis of her two bachelor's degrees.
The setting was alive with festivity, yet amidst the revelry, i026 stumbled upon a peculiar pool-like structure resembling to this:
However, in i026's dream, this structure featured a roof, flanked by small trees and an additional floor section on the right side. Lacking any safety measures, such as security handles, this location, positioned at the edge of the college premises atop the mountain, posed a notable risk of accidental falls from considerable heights. In the dream scenario, ██ ██████—comprising █████████ and ████—accompanied me, with █████ conspicuously absent.
Eager to partake in the adventure, i026 entertained the idea of trying out the slides, despite warnings of their potential danger and lack of recommendation for use. As i026 descended, the sensation was undeniably perilous, perhaps exacerbated by i026's apprehension of plummeting into the pool below. The speed of the descent was extreme, and the possibility of losing control and inadvertently causing harm loomed ominously. Despite i026's trepidation, █████'s descent proceeded without incident. Regrettably, ██████'s attempt proved less fortunate; the dimensions of the slides proved inadequate for his stature, resulting in an unfortunate collision with a metal object. Witnessing █████'s injury, ██████ swiftly intervened, descending a nearby staircase to assess the situation. Initially appearing unscathed, ██████ soon displayed signs of injury, with a visible laceration on his head accompanied by bleeding. Reacting with a mix of concern and frustration, ██████ swiftly instructed us to depart for the safety of our vehicle, announcing plans to procure McDonald's (a prospect i026 personally found unappealing) before returning home.