audio; un: alucard

[reposing]

Well, considering the unusual flow of time, I thought it was relevant to speak of this now.

I was wondering how many of you are familiar with the concept of alternative timelines and realities. Merely for a pure discussion standpoint, or if you had a curiosity without really any understanding of it.

I suppose in my way, it's to clear my mind. Sort it out and such.

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Audio; un: Demi

[demifin]

Does the world getting destroyed and rebuilt after count?

[Since he's' not familiar with said concept, he might as well figure if that actually counts or not.]

[reposing]

I suppose so? I've not encountered it myself. Could you clarify?

« video » un: matriarch

[menphina]

What's brought this on, Adrian? Not that I couldn't discuss it— but did anything happen?

[ Gotta make sure her friends are alright! ]

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[reposing]

There's someone I've grown especially close to here. As wonderful as it is, I've been considering the future as well.

I suppose I shouldn't be that concerned. I have time to figure out how to bridge things, if I so choose.

Audio; un: atsushi

[scarsnstripes]

Um... there's another person here who's technically 'me' from another reality... and another with the same name who is definitely connected to me, somehow. Does that count?

[Technically three people, but... he doesn't want anyone to get weird ideas.]

[reposing]

I would say that very much counts. How interesting.

I did meet someone who was another version of my father.

un: undyingsoul

[necroyalty]

My closest advisor in my own world happened to be a cleric of the Weaver, so I'm at least somewhat familiar. She could probably provide more insight than I could, however.

All I really know for sure is that the Weaver does not take kindly to those who try to alter the events of the past.

[ Yes, there is one religion in the multiverse where time travel is actually discussed and considered a sin. ]

Which, well.

It's not hard to see how the consequences could be vast.

Either way, there's a bit of a running discussion as to whether the timelines are truly parallel, or whether it's more like a tree.

audio; un: alucard

[reposing]

Fortunately, I've no interest in changing the past, even if it would potentially benefit many -- but it is impossible to determine how it would impact others. My past, as difficult as it is, is not one I would change.

Mm, the way it was taught to me is that it is more like a web in many directions. Infinite in possibilities and timelines, branching. The only certain thing is that it is uncertain, as I was told.

private audio, un: nevercrywolf

[starmark]

This shit is starting to fuck with my head. All the — slowing down, and speeding up. Shit.

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[reposing]

Are you okay? I can be right over.

audio, un: tigerpoet

[tigerpoet]

Yes, hello, I'm one of the people of the same name here Atsushi spoke of.

Lots of people he knows share the names of famous authors in my timeline, and their supernatural abilities are named the same as famous works. And it's happened more than once that I bring a work by the author here to show to someone from that universe only to be told that the - as far as I knew, fictional - characters in a book share names and life details with that person's family?

It is disconcerting to know that an alternate universe version of you essentially invented your father, I'm told.

[reposing]

I can certainly imagine it. My father is often evidently a popular character in a book in many realities.

audio; un: lumen

[flickeringlight]

I have a measure of understanding in it, as per the laws of my world though I hold no sway over the flow of time. That is under my brother's jurisdiction, I'm afraid.

What of it?

[reposing]

I seek to better understand it. I certainly have infinite time on my hands.

audio, un: hexadin

[halforc]

I ... know a little about altering the future.

[reposing]

Would you speak of it?

audio; un: adagium

[profanation]

I am familiar with the concept.

[ Ardyn kept his usual, light-hearted tone as he responded to the query. Why not? Work was slow and he was bored. ]

Sometimes, it's quite pleasant to fantasize about the 'what-ifs' and 'possibilities' that have gone by in life. It can be quite a fun game, especially if you're an old fellow like myself.

[ His voice changed slightly as his smile faded, an edge of tiredness creeping into his words. ]

But ultimately, I've come to the conclusion that even if there was a way to see them, then it doesn't matter. They don't change the reality that I've lived, or the time that I've experienced.

[reposing]

It is not seeing them that I am interested in. It is travel.

I don't suppose you have any insight on that?

audio; un: adversary

[wingstosee]

[ the voice that lilts in from alucard's device is a living contradiction. unfamiliar, yet intimate. genderless, yet motherly. it's the breath of incense on the air and honey drizzled onto the tongue. it winds out of the device, its tendrils coiling through the air and into the ears of any who would listen. ]

I know enough. [ soft, sad - like it wants to reach out and hold you. ] A time for every "what if." A world for every "if only."

[reposing]

I... Venus, is that you?

audio, un: nouveau

[uncaging]

I have quite a bit of experience with alternate realities. What exactly is it you want to know?

[reposing]

Do you possess any knowledge of travelling to them, or is it just acknowledging their existence?

audio, un: vestra

[darkseal]

I've been curious about this as well. Others from my world are from alternate realities, where events played out differently. Are you in a similar situation?

[reposing]

Somewhat. I've encountered a different version of my father, and there are people who know me but I had never met them prior to arriving here.

Audio | un: meffy

[meinwaifu]

I'd say I'm more than just familiar with the concept. Why, I'd even go so far as to say I'm something of an expert!

Honestly, I can hardly imagine the sheer number of potential existential crises born from the various parallels that exist between the worlds represented among the moonblessed... just what triggered this one? Were you mistaken for a two-bit villain in a shounen manga, perhaps?

[Rude]

Text; un: music2myears

[afoolshope]

Yes.

There’s someone here who lived the same life as mine, or maybe it’s the other way around. Not sure. Her friends are the same as mine. We figured out a few differences but largely the events leading up to a specific date remained the same. Those from our world that are here are specifically from her reality, except for our furry friend. He happens to be from mine. She also told me that there were two others who were here that were from my reality as well.

Audio; un: fleuret

[luxoraculi]

While I've heard of theories in books and other discussions at home, I did not have much time to put thought into it until arriving here recently. It is a strange concept, but one that is also quite wondrous.

audio, un: stcethleannfan

[baitless]

[there’s kind of a long suffering tone to his answer...]

I have become rather intimately familiar with the concept of late. It feels as though I have met people I know from just about every permutation of how things could have proceeded from a certain point except my own...