( The fact that it wasn't their real lives didn't matter. The memories are there, and it's causing a massive conflict. She has her real memories, the time that she spent with Rip over the years, but these new ones also feel real. The times where she was nothing but a hindrance to him, and it leaves her feeling incredibly guilty now )
[It takes him a moment, even with the event fresh on his mind, to recall just what she must mean. There's a soft huff of breath—almost amused, if anything—and then Rip's easy answer.]
You've nothing to apologize for. That's the way of events in Wonderland, I'm afraid. Things fall rather completely beyond our control.
( she could have chosen to do something else, to be helpful just as she'd chosen to work with him. it may not have been 'real' but choices were important. especially when she didn't know what you believe )
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The cliche stands.]
Whatever for, Gideon?
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( The fact that it wasn't their real lives didn't matter. The memories are there, and it's causing a massive conflict. She has her real memories, the time that she spent with Rip over the years, but these new ones also feel real. The times where she was nothing but a hindrance to him, and it leaves her feeling incredibly guilty now )
no subject
[It takes him a moment, even with the event fresh on his mind, to recall just what she must mean. There's a soft huff of breath—almost amused, if anything—and then Rip's easy answer.]
You've nothing to apologize for. That's the way of events in Wonderland, I'm afraid. Things fall rather completely beyond our control.
no subject
( she could have chosen to do something else, to be helpful just as she'd chosen to work with him. it may not have been 'real' but choices were important. especially when she didn't know what you believe )
You were far kinder than you should have been.