None of which answered the question in the least, but Solomon was at least somewhat adept at reading between the lines on behalf of muddled teens. Well, that and thanks to the spear--it was likely Frank was able to summon it so well because he already knew weapons. But judging by the teen's trouble with manifesting objects, it seemed his mind hadn't been given the same opportunities to develop.

It was a pity. He seemed like a decently intelligent youth.

"We have only so much time here in the Dreaming," said Solomon, and tapped the book. "But if we're fortunate, it may be possible to recreate a portal into the Dreaming. If that's so, we can use that space to sharpen your concentration in this sort of manner. Otherwise, would you be familiar with chess, or any similar game?"