When Warble died in her fight against Aniniak, pieces of her timeline became scattered to the wind. The adventures were able to pick up audio of key moments of her time. Below is a rough transcript of what they heard.
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Scene: Warble confides in Tik, and asks them for a new tool
Warble: “Tik, is now a good time?” Tone should be the satisfied tone of knowing it’s a good time
Tik: Deep sigh. “You already know that it is. How can I help you, Warble?”
Warble: “My time is running out. I need something from you.”
Tik: “What do you mean your time is running out. Warble what are you going to do?”
Warble: “I’m so sorry. It’s too late. I’ve already done it”
Tik: “I swear to the Starlords I will get Andromeda in here”
Warble: “You know they’d support me. But I’m not here to discuss my choices. I’m here for a tool to make sure I succeed"
Tik: “What do you need?”
Warble: “I’m going to activate the runestar protocol”
Tik: Surprised “Shit. That bad? Why are you coming to me and not Gina?”
Warble: “Because I know you can keep a secret. And because it’s not the magic I need. It’s the right tool for the job.”
Tik: “When do you need it by?”
Warble: “5 minutes ago. Sorry about this. Please activate this rune? Time rune activated”
Tik: "Creation rune activated”
*Hammering + fast forward noises*
Warble: “Oh no. I’m too late. They’re all dead. Calstus? I understand. I’m ready”
Tik: “Warble. Wait. Good luck.”
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Scene: In the trial room, a 15 year old Franklin is receiving his alignment. He stands before the Twelve Guardians.
Warble: “Welcome Franklin Coleman, do you have any questions before we begin?”
Franklin: “You’re Warble right? From the festivals? Does this mean you want me to align to you?”
Warble: “Patience. We’ll get there. I am Warble, Guardian of Time. You have completed your trials. Those of us who feel you best embodied our aspects are going to speak to you-“
Franklin: Franklin interrupts “Yeah yeah yeah I know. I’ve heard the stories. Which of you can give me the power I am looking for?”
There is a long pause.
Warble: “You have the potential to be a great time mage… But I must warn you that aligning to time is a great responsibility; it takes a specific type of person to-“
Franklin: Interrupting again “I’m not just going to be a great time mage. I’m going to be the best time mage there ever was.”
Another pause.
Warble: “I truly hope you’re right. For all our sakes. Mortals have free will. But I do not. If you would choose it, you may align with me”
Franklin: “I align with you then, Warble”
Warble: “Very well. Welcome, Franklin of Time. And may the Starlords help us all”
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Scene: Andorr and Warble have a conversation about Warble’s choice to intervene
Andorr: I am sorry, Warble. Above all else, we honor choice. It was Nelson’s choice to sacrifice himself. You saved him. You robbed him of the outcome of his own choice.
Warble: I stand by my actions. Keeper Nelson has a destiny to fulfill. One that would have been ended if I had let him perish there.
Andorr: And who decides his destiny? His fate? You, Warble? You have purview over that realm, and I would not violate your own choices, but you walk a fine line. Saving him. Bringing him through time.
Warble: And I will walk it again, and again. I am not like you, Andorr. I could not stand idly by, not when I had the power to help. You know this. I think you always did.
Andorr: I do. And you have your own choices to make. But, if you think Chronos sits idly by, you know not who he is. The Church of Chronos will act when it is right. Chronos will act when it is right. No sooner, and no later.
Warble: And in the meantime, you just let people die?
Andorr: People die. In the end, all mortals die. What they choose to do with their time matters.
Warble: Shouldn’t they have as much time as they can? The chance to make those choices?
Andorr: “They do. Farewell, Warble. You and I will not meet again for a long while. Know that, in spite of our differences, you are a friend to us. In the time of your greatest need, one of ours will be there, where they need to be. That is how we choose. Goodbye.
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Scene: A young Warble is having a discussion with Calstus about the nature of free will
Warble: Hey Calstus? Can I ask you a question?
Calstus: You may.
Warble: You say we have free will. But how can I have free will if I can see everything that is going to happen?
Calstus: He pauses for a moment, considering his words Just because you know what is going to happen does not mean you have no free will. The free will of those who experience time as you do is precious, because you choose in spite of knowing the outcome.
Warble: How is it a choice then? If I know what I am going to do before I do it?
Calstus: Calstus sighs audibly, You safeguard possibilities. Even if you know what choice you are going to make, it is possible to choose others. You just need to make your own choices. For you, having free will itself is a choice.
Warble: That doesn’t make any sense
Calstus: One day it will. And when that day comes, find me. I’ll be waiting
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