If you need me, Neil and me will be hanging out with the Dream King. Neil says 'hi', by the way...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author informs the reader of his whereabouts in a casual, meta-fictional tone.
- In plain terms
- I am hanging out with the Dream King, and Neil says hello.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep others informed of your plans simply.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why share plans in such a casual way?
- How does meta-commentary affect reader connection?
Another view
The statement relies on context about who Neil and the Dream King are.
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