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[backpacking]

Okay, short and sweet. I've got some questions. ... And one comment, which is fuck that last trip. You think you're home free from whatever crap you've got back home, and then... bam. It's in your face. What's that about?

[ huff ]

Name's Ellie. I spent a lot of time reading back home and now that we're not in the trenches anymore, I need some reading material. Suggestions? The library's huge here and I don't even know where to start!

Uh... [ What else... She scrunches up her nose, thinking. ] Anyone up to teaching a kid to swim? Because that's something long overdue that I haven't gotten around to. And -

[ She looks a little more meekly at the camera, then glances away, chewing on the inside of her cheek. ]

There any way to get in touch with someone back home? Like... I dunno, a magic mirror so we can see they're okay? It's important. Thanks.

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[belovedson]

[And this is why Neal should probably find out exactly what the circumstances are before he goes around trying to offer hope. When Ellie describes what she’s going back to, it’s hard not to wince. From the sounds of it, that guy she’s traveling with really might not have a chance, no matter how brave Ellie’s spirit.]

Unfortunately, right now all you can do is focus on Wonderland. [Easier said than done, but it’s the best advice he’s got left.] Even if someone tried to help you figure it out, you won’t remember when you get sent back. Just—try and trust that you two will get somewhere safe.

[As unlikely as it’s probably going to be.]

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[backpacking]

Nowhere's "safe."

[ She mumbles, a shadow falling over her expression. It's pretty hopeless, after all. ]

Thanks. I'll remember all that. ... Now, I mean, not later, like you said.