voice;

[ringletted]

[The voice that comes over the tablets sounds calm and collected, masking the panic and fear of the woman speaking.]

I don't know who she was staying with, nor what unit she had been assigned, but if anybody has seen Emma Swan recently, I'd be glad to know. I can't seem to get in contact with her, and though I didn't know her well...

[She has to stop for a moment. It is so, so hard to force her voice not to crack, saying those words.]

Though I didn't know her well, she doesn't seem the type to purposefully make herself unavailable. I suspect she's returned to our home, but I thought it appropriate to inquire about her regardless. Thank you all.

[And then a pause.]

If someone told you about the future that awaits you back home, would you try to change it though it seems set in stone?

Comments

voice

[ladyofrivendell]

I'd like to say that I wouldn't attempt to change it. If it has already happened, then there's little that can be done. You can only prepare for it.

Has someone said something of that nature to you?

voice

[ringletted]

Could you not prepare for the worst at the same time you tried to prevent that outcome?

They have, but I wouldn't burden a stranger with it.

voice

[spongetastic]

I don't think I've seen her, but I'll keep an eye out for you.

As to the future, I have a lot of experience in that area. I've already tried to change mine three different times.

voice

[ringletted]

Thank you for that.

Tried? So you've never been able to find an effective way.

[ Voice ]

[maddeninghatter]

Changing the future is one thing...

[ Voice ]

[ringletted]

What do you mean?

voice;

[ringwizard]

I'd say it probably depends on how changing it will improve things in the long run.

I don't know if I could make things better for myself if it hurts too many other people.

voice;

[ringletted]

The way I understand it, many people will be hurt if things remain unchanged in the future.

[ video ]

[hostage]

We got a time machine. We could probably change just about anything we want. Ain't that what this whole thing's about?

[ video ]

[ringletted]

If it were that simple, I'd be relieved. But we don't have things like time machines in my world, and that's the place where I'd like to see change.

Voice;

[reconnaissance]

It's a bit like that play, isn't it? You try to change fate and your effort to change it is part of what brings it about? Oedipus, or whatever.

( she sounds very tired, but she's enjoying mulling it over. ) Just don't kill your dad and sleep with your mum and you'll be fine. No blinding necessary.

Voice;

[ringletted]

Doing nothing is what will make it occur.

[Her voice takes on a new tension.]

Both my parents are deceased. I'd thank you not to say things like that.

voice;

[bikininspector]

[If he could only get someone to tell him about the future instead of shutting him out -]

Yeah, without a doubt. You gotta try.

voice;

[ringletted]

So all that's left is figuring out what exactly to try, I suppose.

voice.

[justthedriver]

[ Russian drawl incoming: ]

It is important enough to you?

voice.

[ringletted]

[She doesn't recognize the actor, but it doesn't give her pause.]

Me, and other people as well.

perma-voice;

[crymoore]

[ Jaina's thought on these very thoughts herself lately. With the king's disappearance, it's caused her to wonder what happens when a person is difficult to get in touch with. More importantly, changing the future? ]

Do you believe yourself capable of changing your fate?

perma-voice;

[ringletted]

I don't know, but the thought of letting my own insecurity stop me from at least trying is awful.

[whatsupcroc]

Emma's gone? That's a bummer. I liked Emma. Where are you right now?

( Te rest is something she would prefer to speak about with her roommate in person. )

[ringletted]

I... I liked her as well. I only wish I had a chance to get to know her better.

I'm in my room.

video;

[direhit]

[Great. Another person that's gone.]

I think it would depend on the future. Whether it's good or bad. If it's bad... I think it would be right to change it. Or at least try.

video;

[ringletted]

It's bad, but there's always the possibility that I could accidentally create something worse.

video;

[emptysword]

...

[oh hey, it's that kid again.]

Yeah, I will.

[something's been bugging at his mind ever since that mess with the time thing, so yeah, he's probably looking more melancholic than his appearance in the Wild Wild West.]

video;

[ringletted]

[He will, not he would. As strange as it is, somehow it's a comfort to know there's someone else facing a similar predicament.]

What will you change?

[solitaire]

Seems a shame ta lose her. She was a charmin' lady.

_{( He pauses, and then: )} Messin' with time's a risky business. But I guess that doesn't matter, since we're all here in the first place.

[ringletted]

Perhaps it's better she doesn't have to stay here to fight.

I know. There's the chance of creating a future that's even worse, of course.

voice;

[bratworth]

It's not 'set in stone' at all. Hasn't anyone ever told you about alternate realities? [ He sounds angrier than the question necessitates, but the alternate reality hypothesis is one he needs to cling to for his own sanity, so he'll defend it down to his last breath. ]

voice;

[ringletted]

I hardly understand what there is to be so frustrated about. To answer your question, though, I'm not familiar with the term, no.

video;

[bittertears]

It's only set in stone if you allow it to be.

text;

[painfeels]

Depends on what kind of future it is.