Xander and Leena would have been the perfect pair for dealing with a tricky Ethereal like the Pippin, but the tragic turn of events had left Master Arwin no choice but to call upon the trainees.
Pippins were among the rarest humanoid Ethereals found in the Dreamscape and most Dreamwalkers preferred to walk around their territory instead of dealing with their tricks and tantrums. But things were different this time.
Since Pippins liked to stay confined to a particular area, leaving them undisturbed would be the best course of action. But the Pippin's close proximity to the Count's residence coupled with the fact that it had emerged from a Dream Gate complicated matters.
