001 ✎ video l of all the things we should have said but we never said

[rehashing]

[ It feels like falling. Had she stepped too far forward? Had she even moved? ]

Matt!

[ She calls out his name, expecting to be grabbed. Maybe he'd jump in with her. She feels the splash of water around her. Did she seriously just fall off of Wickery bridge? What is with this week?

Popping up, the water under the bridge is more shallow then she'd thought it would be, not that she really put much thought into it. There's no sign of the flowers Matt dropped for the former Elena's funeral. ]

Here lies Elena Gilbert. Drenched.

[ Peering up, something catches her by surprise. She's in a fountain. Not a river. There's no bridge above her but sky. And there are buildings she can't say she recognizes. ]

Matt?

[ She calls out again, whirling around. Well, she should probably climb out of the fountain.

First thing's first.

She pulls out her cell phone, her wet, soggy - useless cellphone. Setting it on the ledge of the fountain, Elena finally climbs out, soaked. When she grabs her phone, she realizes it's changed. The screen is bigger. It's sleeker. More expensive. She furrows a brow and picks it up.

She sees her face in the corner. Is she broadcasting this?

When her face comes on the screen, Elena seems tentative, but her expression doesn't give off fright. ]

Would it sound cliche if I said it doesn't seem like I'm in Kansas anymore? Or, like I took a right turn instead of a left on my way to Albuquerque?

[ The next line is more for herself, as she looks down. ]

Everything was a lot simpler when we were young, wasn't it?

[ Well, there's no reason to hold this off. ]

I don't even know who I'm speaking to. If... anybody's listening? Could they tell me where I am? I half expect Caroline or Bonnie - or even Matt to jump out and yell "Ha" or "Surprise." I used to love surprises.

[ Not that Matt could completely transport her away from Mystic Falls. Bonnie could. But, why would she? Okay, things are way too somber right now. She puts a brave face on. Accompanied by a smile. ]

Believe it or not this isn't the weirdest thing to happen to me, or the first time I've woken up without knowing where I was. [ She's going to step away from the fact that she now sounds like an alcoholic as she clears her throat instead of laughing. ] So, where am I? It's not a city I recognize. [ Not that she's been to many cities. ] Oh, I'm Elena Gilbert.

[ another beat. ]

I'm ... not a party girl. [ she just feels like she should explain. ] If that's what you were thinking. [ not that she cares what people think. the old Elena might. but, she's been through too much. she also feels... really silly. and she is drenched and cold. this is pointless. ]

Look, I just really have to get back to Mystic Falls, Virginia. Does anybody know how far away that is?

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[shall_yield_us]

An infinity and a galaxy and a step away. And farther.

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[ Excuse her, did you just use hyperbole? Also, hey, someone is listening. Someone with white hair. ]

Is that a joke?

[shall_yield_us]

No, no, only a terrible answer to a terrible question. A wedding of lackluster attitudes, if you insist.

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I've been filled in. This is another dimension.

[shall_yield_us]

But you're utterly beautiful in it. If it matters.

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[mrbackwards]

You're new?

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[ Just how many people can see her? ] I guess I'm new. [ And while we're at it. ] New to where, exactly?

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[mrbackwards]

[ Everyone :| ]

If I knew exactly, I'd tell you... you're in the City.

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What city? New York? Pittsburgh? Coruscant?

[ Someone said an infinity and a galaxy away. This is her train of thought. ]

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[mrbackwards]

None of those I don't think. Only got here a few days ago myself.

[ Sob. Elena, honey. ]

It's like a mix of different worlds; you might find someone you know. From what I've been told, there's no way back.

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[ex_bloodcakedarmor707]

Elena Gilbert. I'm Derek Morgan. And you can't really get to Virginia from here. You're in a place called The City and we've all been pulled in here against our will. Just know you're not in any immediate danger, alright?

† video l i have missed him

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[ She's not in danger. Good to know. ]

What city? [ U.S.? European? South American? ] How many is all?

† video l glad you're back!! <3

[ex_bloodcakedarmor707]

Everybody asks that. It's just known as The City. It was described to me as a pocket dimension. I don't know much about dimensions or I'd be more help. But there's a lot of people here from all over, different worlds, different time lines. City just pulls people in.

† video l it's good to be back!!

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[ Everybody asks that because it's good to know where you are, Derek. ]

A pocket dimension. [ Is that possible? Her best friends are a witch and a vampire and she dated a vampire and kissed another vampire... maybe dimensional travel isn't... impossible. This is a lot to take in, Derek. ]

Why are people pulled here?

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[ex_bloodcakedarmor707]

[It had taken him a long time to come to grips with the whole pocket dimension idea. So he can understand if she's even a little but stumped by it.]

No clue. There are Deities here who seem to be middle men between us and whatever's running this place. Almost weekly there are curses that make people do things that might be out of character for them. Some things harmless, some worse than others. To me it seems like some kind of social experiment.

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[dudeimbatman]

Heh, one too many nights out, huh? Sorry, Sweetheart but you're stuck here.

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[ One too many kidnappings. ]

Stuck where?

[ She hasn't gotten answers besides The City and that answer makes zero sense! She's... ignoring the sweetheart. ]

Video | Sorry I got busy with life + Bad Wolf/Daleks

[dudeimbatman]

The City. Pocket dimension bullshit.

Video | I could disown you but I love you too much.

[rehashing]

Yeah, I've... been filled in.

[ Let's say, when she gets back in touch with him, she's been shown to the building where her new empty apartment is. She's in the hallway now. ]

With no way out.

Video | That's fortunate for me

[dudeimbatman]

We're all friggin' helpful like that.

[He shakes his head.]

Nope. Not unless whoever the hell brought you here sends you home.

I'm Dean Winchester.

[signatures]

It's a little cliche, but I'll let it pass for now.

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[ Not in the most bantery of moods, she tucks some hair behind her ear. ] Thanks. If I had known I'd be ending up in another dimension today, I could've worked on my material. [ She doesn't really want to be ready for a next time. ]

[signatures]

Yes, well, we can't all be tip of the tongue witticists.

[rehashing]

[ If she could, she would. But, Damon's the witty one. Usually in offensive, poorly timed ways. Oh Damon. ]

But, we can try. [ A small smile. She's currently looking away from the screen at her new apartment. Her empty, semi-furnished grown up on her own apartment. ] How long does it usually take people to adjust here? [ She'll beat it. Or, she'll look like it. ]

[signatures]

There is no average for something so personal, I'd say - but I'm no statistician. But once you get through your first batch of events, at least you'll be somewhat more prepared.