is anybody else haunted by traumatic dreams of Salty the Seal and King Neptune?

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my gf, 26, is terrified and traumatized by her memories of Salty the seal and king Neptune at Smorgies back in the day. She recalls being about 5, being scared shitless, crying and being told off by her guardians for being so upset, which has solidified Salty and Neptune as her nemesis'