I am in an office, small and bright, and am working with a couple of other women. There is a buzz of excitement, and I know that something very special will be happening to me soon. Suddenly, the office is invaded by a mob of my friends (I recognize many of them - Charles, Belladonna, Mimi, Adrienne, Lisa, and many more), who swarm around me with much laughter. One of them, Charles, picks up the entire chair with me on it, and starts a parade and they all march out, with me still in the chair held high over his head. We are all laughing and cheering, and everyone is wishing me well.
Eventually, things quiet down. I am now walking and the crowd thins out until I am almost alone again, and I slowly make my way to the Corktown. It is no surprise that some of my friends are already there, but now the tone is more settled. A few wave to me casually as I walk in and take a seat at a table. Belladonna walks over to me and in a quiet voice tells me that it is not yet over. With a wink and a gesture for me to be quiet, she calls for attention and informs everyone that Lidia will now complete her presentation. Everyone cheers wildly and calls my name. The entire scene is sort of bizarre, it's almost as though I could say anything, and will be accepted without question. So I play along. I stand up and take a bow, and once everyone quiets down, I start talking as though I have been all along, and am just bringing the presentation to the end. Everyone is avidly listening as I say, "And so, as we have seen, the Spider is indeed a very powerful totem animal and spiritual icon. Next time you see one, do not be frightened, but approach her with respect. You never know what she will have to teach you!"
Again, the place erupts in loud cheering and applause. I acknowledge it all with a bow, and sit down, shake my head as I try and assimilate the entire situation.
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