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Reality is relative in the mind of the beholder. In the reality of the mind, all things are possible. In science a particle flows all ways. If it can happen, it will happen. So, somewhere far away, in a distant universe quite similar to our own, this story most definitely could be true, even if it's just a thought tucked away inside someone's mind. But for now, in our reality, this is just a dream. Merging with the quantum bio suit, Professor O straps on a parachute before grabbing the new born baby he laid conveniently on the floor. His leg, still bleeding from the wreck, was bandaged with some cloth torn from an old shirt. The baby cooed on the floor as the professor tied on the cloth. Now, baby in hand, he flashes through time. Popping out in the sky, exactly where Mai programmed, the professor releases his parachute. He did it this way in an open field, high in the sky, to avoid accidentally merging with some random animal, or whatever else might be running across the ground. Standing in the distance by a tree, completely unnoticed by the professor, a bright young reporter drops his cup of coffee to the ground, warm latte splashes everywhere. This was definitely a big scoop. Rushing to his old red scooter, he grabs his camera. Looking back to the sky, he knew the opportunity was gone. Back in the future, Dr. Stein, who is desperately trying to steal the professor's work, directs Mr. Ruse into a metal cage, giving him a clump of gold. His destination was much closer to the professor's than the place where Sasha was running through the woods, a place where some say a dragon is in the sky. Tristan, yet to learn any of this, connects them all.