Hey Impel

Originally posted by Tygr
But every now and then I'll run into a DC that seems completely self-aware. I'd like to believe that these DCs are other dreamers that are somehow sharing my dream -- but the practical side of me says there must be another explanation
These characters could be a representation or extension of your own awareness to get you to communicate with yourself.

POSSIBILITY A:
You find yourselves in an alien environment, walking amongst strangers of which don't take particular notice to you. This uneasy feeling makes you "seek out" some recognition. So, naturaly, your mind will compensate and create some "company" for you to have.

POSSIBILITY B:
Your mind specifically surrounded you with characters that would not interact with you on - this way you would not be distracted from engaging with the one DC it has placed before you to interact with.

How interesting would it be to have a conversation with this character? What personality would this DC have? What knowledge would he/she posses? Where would the knowledge come from - yourself?