A Totem of Memory: Find or craft a small object—something you can carry, or wear. It could be a shard of something organic, like stone or wood, to remind you of that watery domain, or something red, seaweed-like. Whenever you touch it, let it pull you back, feel the porous cubes beneath your fingertips, the cool water moving in the gaps. Touch it frequently, train yourself to return to the dream's essence with each touch. This will seed the dreamland into your waking hours.

The Ritual of Return: Before sleep, close your eyes and breathe deeply, feeling the day's weight fall from your body. Now, visualize the maze, the water, the cubes of red seaweed. Don’t force the image—let it flow as it will. Focus on the sensations—cold water, soft spongy ground beneath your paws. Then, imagine yourself walking through the maze again, playful, weightless. Do this every night before sleep; it will plant your dream as the last thought of the day.

The Sigil of Continuity: Draw or carve a simple symbol that represents the connection between your waking world and the dream. Maybe something geometric to represent the sharp blocks, or wavy lines for the water. Place it where you’ll see it often during the day—on a desk, a wall. Each time your eyes catch it, think briefly of your other self, the cat goblin, and the strange watery domain. Let this symbol be your bridge.

Lucid Trigger: While awake, throughout the day, ask yourself, "Am I dreaming?"—even when you know you are not. This will condition your mind to do the same in your sleep. Over time, it becomes a habit that follows you into the dreamworld. Once you can ask the question within the dream, you’ll gain control over the return.