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?

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voice;

[ringletted]

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

voice;

[ringwizard]

Then I think you've found your answer, haven't you?

voice;

[ringletted]

I don't have an answer to what part exactly I need to change, or how to achieve that, but - I suppose that's something I'll need to figure out for myself.

voice;

[ringwizard]

I'd offer a hand, but I don't think I'm quite qualified for that.

Knowing might be half the help you need to make things better.

voice;

[ringletted]

Thank you for the offer regardless. Unfortunately, it seems the only person who knew enough about the things to come to assist has left this place.

voice;

[ringwizard]

I'm a wizard, it's what I do. Ah, Emma Swan? I've never met her, but... is 'I'm sorry for your loss' appropriate here? People seem to come here a lot. Maybe you'll meet someone else who can offer you the pointers you need?

voice;

[ringletted]

Thank you for your condolences. In the mean time, I suppose I'll hope for that.

voice;

[ringwizard]

You know, I don't think I've ever wished someone here, but if things are really so much worse...

voice;

[ringletted]

I wouldn't wish them here for long. I'd hope they'd be able to return soon after arriving.

voice;

[ringwizard]

Well, you're not alone on that. I think we'd all have people we'd like to see, just for a minute.