Max gave Brooke an equally odd look before nodding very seriously. "You," he said, "are entirely missing the point. But I wish you luck with that."

While Brooke and Rose were reunited, Max observed the situation. It was all very peculiar, but if he was remembering the story correctly, it really wasn't. There were four of them, and they all at least somewhat visually fit the roles: the Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy, and, of course, the Scarecrow - unless he was leaving someone else out. He frowned as he thought about it.

Finally, he said, "This is everyone, right? Or have you guys seen anyone else? I'm Max, by the way."