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So...

[The image behind Wendy is of a wall that looks a bit like a log cabin. Sprawled as she is, it's likely she's laying on a bed, half slumped against the wall.]

For those of you that lived with other people back home, how do you get used to the quiet here? I mean, like there's all the craziness and madness and all but like at night, when things are all slow, and it's just you... Whaddya do?

[Nope, she's not missing all that noise of brothers and all. Of course not.]

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I read, or... I write. Sometimes I play draughts--chess or checkers, maybe a game of cards if anyone is willing. I adopted a horse here and I look after him, or if I'm feeling particularly restless, I'll head to the firing range. Even in the wee hours.

I'm accustomed to the sounds and routine of an army camp. It helps to find a routine of your own, but... that doesn't always work.

[~~please introduce him to TV, Wendy.~~]

You could always immerse yourself in a new hobby. There's almost no limit to what you can do here but I suppose that's what makes it so frustrating.

Tell me you don't play chess or checkers by yourself. I mean, I know some do it, and without even computers, you know? But I don't get it. I would just cheat playing against myself.

But yeah, I try and do those kind of things. Even the range. Sometimes though...

[She sighs.]

After a while though you can only watch the same movies so many times. I found myself watching the Little Mermaid the other night! My brothers don't even like that movie.

[That though leaves her a bit quiet, head canting at the device.]

Okay, I'm gonna ask. You got any ideas? I mean, you're talking the military and all, right? So any ideas? I could consider a horse. I've never cared for one before, and I go to the range and know a crossbow as well as working with a pistol, but it's still leaving me time.

[Which is what it comes down to. Too much time to think.]

Sometimes I'd play chess alone, but I could usually find a willing partner at home. A close friend of mine happens to be here too and he's always ready for friendly competition. [Ben is surprised when she mentions knowing how to use a crossbow and firearms, but he really shouldn't be in a place like this. It makes sense.]

There's horses, there's--Well, you could adopt a dog to keep you company. I... honestly, and you may laugh, but I've never seen a... a movie. I know what they are--moving images with sound, I've been studying future history--but I'm from a time long before them. The 1770s.

[It's not his fault, but it's still embarrassing.]

I was never great at chess. I tried it, but I don't think I really had anyone to teach me so I was more kind of playing checkers with it.

[Which she knew wasn't right but wasn't something she hadn't tried anyways.

Wendy considers that, lips pursing for a bit.]

What happens to a pet though when I leave? [She knew it was if, but still.] Apparently I was here before and then I left so, I would worry about what would happen to them.

Whoa. Okay. We seriously have to fix that. Dude, I know movies. I can get you watching all the best. Except maybe the history ones. I so totally bet they're so wrong you'd be pissed.

[Ben laughs. Wendy, you're alright. He likes you.] Alright, first, pets stay when Wonderland sends us home. At least from what I've gathered.

And as for history movies, I... perhaps I'll watch movies from history after my time. Then I can't know for certain what's incorrect and what's part of the performance. [Just don't make him watch the Patriot and everyone will stay happy.] I wouldn't object to a curated list of things to see.

It's like watching a play, right? But on a screen.

[Her nose wrinkles a bit at that.]

So it totally wouldn't be fair. It's like getting a parrot when you're older, right? You know you're going to croak way before it does. But maybe. I mean, I don't see packs of wild dogs running around though people seem to vanish all the time.

[Vanish. She's not sure they go home. Still not sure.]

Exactly. It's totally like a play on screen, and some of them are taken from plays. Like the Lion King? Is totally Shakespeare.

Okay, so we have to have movie night then, and I can introduce you to some of the best. And maybe you could teach me chess? So you don't have to play alone?

[That gets him to laugh.] Shakespeare is definitely something I can understand. And it's absolutely a deal--if you don't mind my best friend barging in.

... Actually, I think you and Caleb would get along like a house on fire. Call it intuition.

The more the better. We can totally do popcorn, and I'll try and not make silly comments but I would encourage you both to.

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