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M e s s a g e 3 8

[The first thing anyone sees, even before the person posting...is a little pig, in one of the tea rooms. It snuffles and sniffles and sweeps the room for signs of danger, and once it is satisfied it trots away.

Then in a blink, Alice is standing in the middle of the room, pig cradled in her arms. And for the first time ever on the network, her face has wide blue eyes. She's a bit frantic, but otherwise unharmed.]

I think I'm starting to get used to doing that on purpose... Ah, hello everyone! It's...been some time, hasn't it?

[Even Alice can't seem to hide the fact that it's rather awkward to suddenly have eyes when she did not before. The pig squirms and she lets it down, as she's discovered it's wisest to listen to what the Duchess' pig wants.]

I'm so sorry to interrupt everything, but I need to warn you all! Something-- something terrible is going to happen soon! I don't want to cause anyone alarm, but it may very well be the worst thing that's ever happened to you.

[It's all distressing, and Alice crouches down to the pig's level so she can play with it's ears absently as she talks. It lets her.]

I'm afraid I still can't explain how I know, and the details are...rather distressing. But I promise, I'd never lie to all of you! I could never!

[She's adamant about that much at least. Even if her message isn't clear, there's more clarity in the way she speaks about it - she understands the importance of these messages now, in a way she'd forgotten for so long.]

Please, everyone. Take care of yourselves this weekend. I think it may be all you can do.

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[The announcement is pretty ominous, given that the worse thing that's ever happened to Evelyn was dying. It isn't as though she has the lives to spare ~~that she knows of~~.]

This is grave news. [Evelyn tries to maintain a level tone.] Are you certain there's nothing to be done to prevent it?

I'm afraid so. If there were, I would definitely tell you! But...while it can't be prevented, I do think it can be avoided. It will happen either way, but you can keep yourselves safe from it, I'm certain.

I really do wish there was more I could say though.

Really.

[A curious distinction from a curious girl.

Whatever it is, they cannot keep it from happening, but once it is in full-swing they may have the ability to keep it from affecting them. Distantly, she is reminded of the bunker-like conditions that once forced residents underground, many years ago.]

This... "worst thing." Can you tell me if it's a general sort of "worst thing" for everyone here, or something...personalised?

[It's a very good question, and very related to why Alice has been so reluctant to be specific. It's a very targeted question and Alice looks struck.]

It's...it's personalized. Very personalized, I'm afraid.

I--uh. How are we supposed to take care of ourselves if we're in danger but don't know what we're in danger for? What's going to happen? Who are you? We're not gonna end up in a dark tower again full of monsters, are we? Is it going to be worse than the monsters? What could be worse than the monsters--?

[Oh dear. She's worried this boy so much.]

I'm Alice. And...well. You could, I suppose, if it's the worst. I don't want to lie to you. But there's a chance it might not be that!

I'm Jon. Its uh--nice to meet you? ( not under these circumstances but you know. )

What do you think it'll be?

It's nice to meet you too! And it be exactly what I've said - the worst thing that's ever happened to you.

[Why is this so confusing for everyone?]

I'm. . sorry? But I don't think this place's gonna cause the worst thing ever.

Oh, it absolutely will. I wouldn't underestimate Wonderland.

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[Oh wait, hang on!]

Alice! You have your eyes back!! I should congratulate you on that first and foremost.

[They flash a smile before looking concerned.]

More than that, however, the worst thing that will ever happen to us? I...don't suppose you could give us some more information on that? Speculating can only go so far, I'm afraid...

Thank you! I really appreciate it. But...I believe that's the most I can tell you. It's rather difficult to get more specific than that.

[She really does feel like she's been as specific as she could be.]

Hmm...so, I suppose this is all that we have to work with, huh?

[It seems that Alice really and truly was telling the truth, if her demeanor had anything to say about it. So, might as well start guessing.]

The worst possible thing that may ever happen to us...that could mean a lot of things. Usually, if there is a threat invading the mansion, there is usually some sort of warning that correlates with this, like in the zombie event that happened a few months ago. But the fact that what you're explaining is so cryptic...could it be more of a mental scarring event? Something abstract that will happen to us?

[They look at Alice, hoping to get some more answers from her.]

I believe so. I don't think it can actually hurt anyone physically...or not again, I should say.

[Surely people have memories of times they were hurt or killed, so that might be something to contend with, but it still isn't really happening again.]

Hmm...well, that's a relief. I don't think I'd be able to handle another event like the previous one for a while. I suppose if there's a silver lining to this, it's that this event won't let us get hurt physically. Well...I hope, at least.

[Hmm...that pig Alice is holding on to...]

I don't believe I've ever seen that pig before, Alice! Where did he come from?

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Alice! Thank you for the warning. I’m sorry people are being so cranky at you. I guess were so used to cryptic and unhelpful messages; you’d think when we get one that’s somewhat less cryptic that we’d appreciate it more. I’m glad you have your eyes back. Will you be all right through what’s coming?

It's quite alright. It might be rather frustrating, but...I did just go and worry everyone. I can forgive them for being worried and snippy.

[She's done her share of that when events have been announced, but that feels so long ago now.]

Thank you though. I...I'll be alright, I think. There's more beyond this for me to be concerned about, especially if I remain still too long, but I'll be okay through the event at the least.

Maybe, but I'd much rather be worried with some actual idea of what I should be worrying about, than worrying about something I only have a vague idea of and a lot of probably-wrong guesses about.

...Does that mean the events effect the others, too? I doubt there's much that we can do, but if we can help you, let us know.

I've told you what you should be worried about though. The worst thing that's ever happened to you!

[Certainly she knows what that is, right?]

I'm not sure if they do, but that's very kind of you. I...don't know if anyone can really help me, but I appreciate the offer. It means a lot.

What--oh! No, you did tell us, that's what I meant. I'd much rather have this kind of specific warning than the very cryptic ones we typically get from the others. I just meant that maybe people are misdirecting their frustration at you, since you are giving us some actual answers. That's all.

If there's anything we can do for you, let us know. You have friends here who want to help, if we can. We just don't always know how.

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Alice, I presume.

[Regis doesn't sound annoyed with her as he begins. If anything, he's looking at her with no small measure of curiosity.]

You seem to know more than you're telling us. Anything that you know might save lives, no matter how distressing it is to hear.

...Yes. Yes, I'm Alice.

[There was hesitation there, but she curtsies anyway.]

I'm absolutely sure I've told you everything that could possibly help, sir. But, if you're concerned it's...a different sort of terrible. I doubt it will be fatal, unless things were fatal already...but that still isn't the sort of fatal that would count, I think. It's so hard to tell sometimes.

[He nods politely in response to her curtsey, seeing no reason to be rude to what is essentially a young girl, even if she is practically a denizen of Wonderland.]

Only one thing truly matters in anything you tell us. Can we trust you, Alice?

Yes. I-I know that must seem difficult to believe, but I promise you can.

[It's hard to come back from the riddles she's told before, and she's well aware of that.]

[He considers, for a few moments, but then he nods.]

Alright, Alice. I'll trust that you've told us as much as you can.

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