on random trivia and modern AUs

[shrinksense]

Was this necessary, mundane? Consider it for a moment; why would I need a modern "version"? It's not an "interesting" concept - it's still as cruel. His presence makes things worse than they should have ever been! Why not a version where I grow up to see Lizzie get married to someone nice? Why not one where Wonderland has not been torn apart?

I understand you don't plan to take me anywhere - you already gave the canonical me a home and it is much better than anything we could hope for back in London, that much I've told you before, but it doesn't make this any better.

[ Sigh. ]

What a few words in a conversation can do...