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ƒ 004 [voice/action] open } { i can’t promise to obey you, i can’t swear i won’t betray you

[The ambient sounds of Lux Deux is prominent in the background as the feed starts up again, and for a long time it is the only sound aside from the clink of the glass being moved against the bar while Freya tries to get her words in order. She’s ascertained from her siblings at this point that she’s been gone far longer than would be considered “normal” for Wonderland – if there ever was such a thing.

She could simply announce that she’s returned and leave it at that, let those who wish to seek her out come find her, but that has never been her way, and while she doesn’t wish to talk about herself, she’s curious about something else.]

A question for you, Wonderland, though it is a rather specific one.

[Her words are slow and deliberate, likely indicating the amount she’s had to drink at this point – enough to dull the events of the last few months spent home, but not enough to make her sloppy – and the sound of her placing the glass back down on the bar can be heard before she continues.]

At this point, I’m sure we’re all aware of the … complications, involving those of us arriving from different points in the same timeline. For those of us who have come here and then learned of our future before actually going home to live through it, what do you think was worse? The speculation of what was to come, or the events themselves?

[There’s a small scrape as the glass is lifted again.]

Would you prefer to have remained ignorant, or do you feel at peace having lived the truth for yourself?

[And she’ll have the device with her to answer replies, though if you would prefer to visit her in person, she would not say no to company either. She’s probably going to be at the bar for a while.]

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[She arrives back in Wonderland again and it’s almost as though nothing has changed from where she was before. She stands in the gardens, confused on how this is where she was, but not at the same time, and it’s a few moments later when the memories start to creep in again, filling in the gaps that her mind was not willing to reconcile, along with the bone-deep exhaustion that comes with the magic she last performed before arriving there.

She had been bound for an enchanted sleep, after all, but Wonderland apparently had other ideas. At the same time, it was no matter – she knew her bed wasn’t far, so it was simply a matter of getting there. Wonderland would still be there for her to discern in the morning.

She reaches for her device as she walks, instinctively checking the list of names to make sure those important to her were still present and hadn’t disappeared in however long she’d been gone. She glosses past Cami and Bonnie, not in the proper mental place to address either of them. Her finger hovers over Klaus’ name for a moment, unsure what to even say given what she knows now, and eventually passes through until she finds her sister and gives her first sign of her return:]

I’m back. I’m not sure how long I’ve been gone, but I will be in my room.

[She doesn’t leave her brother completely in the lurch. By the time she reaches their floor and the door to her room, she’s slightly more composed mentally – at least enough to leave him a note in their usual fashion: a post-it note on his door.]

I’m back. I’m taking a nap. – Freya

[And after that, she’ll promptly go to bed and pass right out.]

[ WHOOPS, this strikes a particularly strong chord with a (1) Robyn Cousland. The Warden hears the message, spoken by an unfamiliar voice, and stops. Swallows.

She takes a moment to consider whether or not she wants to response before doing so. ]

The... speculation was worse. [ Robyn admits finally. ] I was terrified.

[ Leliana could only provide her with so many details, after all, and it's implicitly terrifying to hear that you're doing to be dead soon. ]

I'm more at peace now having lived it, though. I can finally put it behind me, at least while I'm still here.

[ it's a good thing freya can't see bonnie's sparkly heart eyes ok because it sounds like things are not ok and all bonnie can think is that she's relieved to hear her magic mentor's voice again. ]

Freya? Are you OK?

[Oh, Freya's been speculating about a lot of issues close to Fitz's heart. But her familiarity supercedes that. He's only known her tangentially, from an alternative universe here or there, but it's enough to spark a quick reaction.]

It's good to see you've returned safely. Klaus will be happy to have you back.

[That's right, there's a bar on the floor he's living on. Having places like the bar around the Mansion make the place more like home, hints of things familiar, and also a reminder that there are some things in common around all worlds. Not that this Japanese teenager has been inside a bar, per se.

But still, the questions are intriguing, especially since Minato did arrive not that long ago and was already filled in on what the future would be like.]

I think some of us might like to know about the future, since there's no chance of knowing otherwise.

[Besides going back home and living through it. Although living is another issue altogether.]

Timelines are tricky. [Cisco hasn't lived through the exact thing she's talking about, but he has had similar enough experiences that he definitely has Opinions about it. Time is something he has a lot of issues with, for multiple reasons, actually.] I don't know what it's like, really, when people leave and come back, how much you remember while you're gone, or if you remember anything at all. And I haven't learned much about the future back home because my friends are worried about upsetting timelines if [I -- because if anyone would, Cisco would be the one to remember.] we end up somehow remembering anything we learn here. Any changes would have ripple effects through the whole timeline and it doesn't usually end up doing anyone any good favors.

[But that's not exactly what she asked and he's rambling, so he shifts back on course to actually answer her.] Knowing something and living it are...really two completely different things. But I think it kind of depends on the situation, whether the speculation was worse than the real thing or not. I know for me, I kind of have the whole Doom Thoughts thing down to an art, I could probably imagine a billion things worse than the truth of a situation if all I have is a basic summary of what happened-- happens-- but I dunno... I think knowing about something you can't do anything to change is worse. Because you're just stuck in this weird limbo, yanno?

Ignorance is never better. And really, people might not say what's going to happen, but you know they'd still look at you differently. The speculation of what's unknown is even worse.

[As she shuts off the device, Lucifer is leaning over the bar across from her, pouring her glass back up to full with a pleased smile on his face.]

Seeing as I have no personal experience with these timeline shenanigans, I'll just settle for being pleased that you've returned in one piece.

[And he'll just pour himself a drink as well, though it's not his first either. Because of course.]

Rough trip home, I take it.

[Angel's commentary comes without any preamble, but the fact that Freya herself seems to be intoxicated is reason enough for concern, and for him to feel like he should be checking in, even if they don't know each other personally.]

I haven't been home yet, but when I do go, I know I'm in for one hell of a ride. I think I like knowing. Hard to say until I've actually been through it, but I think it's better than feeling left behind.

The speculation.

[Said without preamble. This seems to be a common issue lately, and one Regina has plenty of experience with.]

There are few things that can be as bad as what our own minds conjure up when faced with the future.

[ Well. This is a cheerful person. Sharon quirks her lips but hits the button to answer. She has time on her hands and needs activity before she goes mad. She might as well busy herself by getting to know other people in Wonderland better. Besides, she has a unique view of the situation. ]

When I was first here, I was years behind everyone from the same world. I went home for a while, came back, and was all caught up. I prefer the latter. Knowing things for myself and not having to rely so much on what others choose to tell me helps. Understanding because I was there helps, too, even to just talk to them about certain events that have passed.

Sounds like it might be a little more complicated for you, though. [ Particularly if the woman is making a post about it from the club. ]

[ Oh, man. This girl looks sad. He didn't really think adults could get sad until he saw Chief Hopper, so he tries his best to look on the bright side for her: ]

Isn't it cool, though? It's like having a glimpse into your own future, like a psychic. And who knows? Maybe you can change it if you don't like it.

[Here's a man in a strange cat-like mask.]

Perhaps if I did not have spoilers in related to my game, I would find peace in knowing. That said, there is always a sense of accomplishment if you remain ignorant to the plot, ah ah ah. It all depends on your preference, I suppose.

Is there an Option C, all of the above? Hearing about your future antics from others and then living it the exact same way, making the exact same mistakes, both sound unpleasant.

_{[Anders' voice has a sigh trapped in it.]}

Speaking for myself, I haven't done the "living it" part yet and I don't plan on it.

[Damon spends almost all of his time with Elena these days (now that he can, now that she's awake, moving, talking, looking at him, laughing, being in the same room with Bonnie again). However, there are times when he tries to give her some space, and then he's usually lost in his own thoughts about the terrible future (about the thing he doesn't know but is terrified of).

He looks over Freya's way as he steps up to the bar and orders a drink.]

Look who's finally back...

[For anyone else it's likely a simple enough question--but Cami's well aware of who the speaker is, and who in this case is the person from the past. It's why she has to answer, and equally why she doesn't want to: what she knows is enough, more than enough, and yet somehow there could possibly be more.]

Welcome back. [First thing first, as always. Cami's taken the time to secure the thread, wanting this to be just between them.] If this is about me--what happens to me--I already know.

[And that peace Freya mentioned hasn't settled in just yet; certainly not to such a degree that Cami really wants to talk about it. Hopefully admitting as much as she has will ease Freya's mind enough to offer her some reassurance, because that's the best that Cami's got to offer at the moment.]

[ the only reason katherine has to be cautious of freya is her family connection. the fact she's a witch has led to a weighing of the pros and cons. katherine isn't fearful of witches. it's who they are, the family they come from and the history that's often baggage on their shoulders, that gives her pause. ]

[ there's no harm in speaking to her, is there? after all, what freya's querying sounds like something katherine wouldn't mind knowing. where there's no smoke, there's no fire, and she hasn't picked up a stick and stone to spark one. ]

Has ignorance ever truly been blissful? [ her tone's conversational, even though she suspects freya's question has sprouted from personal experience. does she not know how to feel about going home to only return? katherine doesn't think to ask. she has a feeling an almighty mikaelson isn't certain herself. ]

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