Author's Note: this is a side story where I used AI characters to see how Will and Julia would react to a 'jump' into something random like a fairy tale. It's not meant to be taken too seriously. It's just a fun diversion and reminded me why I invented these characters to begin with. — Davenport 2024/03/14 08:29

Will and Julia Meet Repunzel

Although that feeling of 'falling' was starting to feel familiar to Will, Julia was screaming in her mind at the onslaught of sights, sounds, and emotions running through her as she was 'pulled' with Will toward… wherever they were going.

When they 'landed', Julia noticed they were in a bright, but dense forest. She heard the sounds of birds, small animals, and the wind working through the canopy. She looks around in awe. “We're really in a new place,” she exclaims, almost in delight at the thrill of doing something totally new. Then she looks looks over and sees Will, who's on his knees with his face pressed into the dirt. His hands cradle his head as if he's just taken a severe blow.

“Whoa! Is this what you meant when you said you 'felt drained'? You look absolutely miserable!” Julia reaches down to put her arms around Will for some kind of comfort.

Slowly, a nervous teenage girl steps out from behind a tree. Her eyes show fear, but she tries to maintain her upright appearance, “hello? Is everything okay? You both look lost.”

Will lifts his head at the unfamiliar voice, but he winces and lowers his head back down, “Yeah… it's uh…. long story…” He looks up and forces a smile. “We just kinda fell here, “Will rubs his temple trying to make his mind work, “I'll be fine in a minute. I just need to recover.”

Julia looks in awe at Repunzel, “you… you look like a fairy tale princess!”

“Oh, uh… thank you,” Repunzel blushes and looks nervous, “That's very sweet… I think… You look like adventurers of sorts. Am I right?”

William has made it up to a sitting position and chuckles, “I wouldn't say we're professional adventurers or anything, but we do enjoy exploring new places.” He looks over at Julia with a knowing smirk, “sometimes we even get into some mischief along the way.”

Repunzel laughs lightly, understanding this is an in-joke between two obviously close companions, “Sounds so exciting! I wish I could join you on your adventures sometime.” Repunzel glances down somewhat somber, “alas, my duties as a princess keep me pretty busy here.”