The future visitor stayed.
Which surprised everyone.
Especially Adrian.
Most beings they had encountered across existence either challenged reality, judged it, protected it, or tried rewriting it.
This one—
Just looked fascinated by everything.
The newcomer walked around the edge of crystallized possibility, staring openly at the branching futures overhead like a tourist visiting ancient ruins.
Lyra watched suspiciously.
"…Why are future people so cheerful?"
The newcomer blinked.
"…Should I not be?"
"…Honestly? After everything we've been through, it feels suspicious."
Aria laughed helplessly.
"…That's fair."
Seraphine smiled softly at the visitor.
"…What's your name?"
The newcomer paused.
Actually thinking about it.
Then smiled sheepishly.
"…That's complicated."
Kaelith immediately focused.
"Clarify."
The newcomer scratched the back of their neck awkwardly.
"In our era, identity changes over time."
Lyra stared.
