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[ Henry's sitting in his bedroom, a handful of different illustrations pinned to a bulletin board behind him. Maybe some old school veterans of Wonderland recognize the last two.

When Henry addresses the network, he just has one pretty specific question. ]

If someone was writing a story about your life, of everything up to this point, what would you want, more than anything, for them to get right about you?

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So you would want a true biographer to tell your story and make sure there were no embellishments, good or bad. Because you want everyone to come to a conclusion on their own.

[ Henry actually nods in respect. ]

I feel like not a lot of people would actually want that.

That's correct! You summarized it much better than I could hope to. Well done!

[He gives his own nod, in confirmation.]

It's true that many people would shy away from such a tactic. But I feel that this is the proper way to do it! In the end, it has to be about the facts of one's life, plain and simple! I'd rather not hide anything about myself, even if it is shameful. After all, readers could learn valuable lessons from any mistakes of mine!

I respect that. And I think more people should feel that way. I've made a lot of mistakes, but maybe other kids could read about those and know it's okay.

[ For a while, he'd been afraid his mom would be mad at him forever, but she wasn't, she isn't, and he's tried hard to never make those same mistakes again. ]

Well said! That's a very mature outlook. I am sure that there will be readers who are understanding! But I shouldn't sugarcoat this. There are bound to be those who won't understand at all! All we can do is put the facts out there and let people sort them as they will!

That's really smart.

[ He likes where this conversation is going. ]

I'm Henry, by the way. I don't think we've ever met.

Thank you! I'm glad that you think so.

I don't believe that we've met either. ...Or rather I believe that I might have seen you around, but this must be our first time speaking! [Especially if he frequents the library.] It's a pleasure to meet you! My name is Kiyotaka Ishimaru!

Nice to meet you, Kiyotaka. Where are you from?

[ Henry will 100% turn tis into a meet 'n' greet, sorry Kiyotaka. He's curious! And he's been so very few places in the world. ]

[He's perfectly fine with this!]

I happen to hail from Tokyo, in the proud country of Japan! May I ask where you hail from in turn?

Oh, man, Japan. I've seena lot about your country and I've always wanted to go there.

[ He's seen so many pictures of places around the world, and nothing ever got him like the food pictures he'd seen. He's not even a foodie, but man the food looks good in Japan. ]

I'm from the United States, a state called Maine, and a town called Storybrooke. Which technically doesn't exist. It's kind of like...well. It's kind of like Wonderland. Here, but not here, and people have to be brought in.

Ahahaha! I am glad that you think favorably about it. It is an absolutely splendid place!

[He nods along, but with some surprise at the explanation of Storybrooke.]

Ah... I certainly have read about the United States, and I know that Maine is one of its states... but I certainly have never heard of this Storybrooke! How curious. So you... have experience with another place like this one?

Yep. And going to different realms. But most of the time we know we're doing it? Because we have to create portals with magic and they only stay open for a short amount of time.

[ He pauses for a brief second. ]

Also, though, no place I've ever been is like Wonderland.

That is quite fascinating! It must be much more interesting to travel to such different places when you can do so willingly! This place could certainly benefit from some portals!

[Then he nods in understanding.]

So, this place is quite different from even the places that you've already been to, aside from being removed from the normal world? I see!

Well, my world has its own version of Wonderland. My great-grandma was the Queen of Hearts.

[ Let's not talk about how terrible she was. ]

We had our own Alice, a Knave, a white rabbit. All of it. So when I first showed up here and someone told me I was in Wonderland, I didn't believe them.

Really? That is quite fascinating! So, that would make you an heir of royalty! [That mostly seems like a good thing, aside from the fact that the Queen of Hearts doesn't exactly seem like the nicest of monarchs.]

I can see how this place must have been confusing for you at first! But you adapted, and that is commendable! So, are the two versions of Wonderland quite different?

Technically! If I went back to the land my family is from, I guess. And yep, super different. There's no mansion at all. Just the Queen's castle and the village. And there aren't events. Nothing bad has to happen for Wonderland to keep functioning back home.

[ And now that there's a new Queen, things are hopefully a ton better. He's never been, just heard stories from Will the Knave. ]

I see! I would say that it sounds like a more preferable Wonderland. I am sorry that you have to be stuck in this one instead for the time being!

It's not so bad. Especially because my mom is here. If she wasn't, I think I'd like it a lot less.

[ Or he'd be a lot lonelier, anyway. ]

I see! That is quite reassuring to hear. I can only imagine what a comfort it would be to have a close family member to count on in a place like this! [...It's been a long time now since he's seen either of his parents. He'll just try to focus on being happy for this new friend.]

I hope that the two of you can enjoy as many pleasant times as possible here in this Wonderland!

We have so far, it's kinda nice just being the two of us.

Are there people here from your world, too?

[ Henry hates it when anyone is here by themselves. ]

I am glad to hear that!

[He nods with a light smile.]

As for me, there happen to be several others from my world here as well! The only person here who I already know is my own classmate, but there also happen to be several other students here from other classes of the school that I attended! We get along quite well!

Oh, good! I'm really glad to hear that. I think Wonderland is harder to deal with if you come here and then stay here alone. I've made friends, but it's nice to know someone.

I see! Yes, that comfort has been an invaluable aid in my time here, and I am glad that you have been able to experience that as well! Of course, it is still splendid to make more friends in this place. Together, we can make it through any of Wonderland's hardships!

Definitely.

[ Insert patented Henry Mills grin here. ]

I better go though, before my mom has to tell me to get ready for dinner.

[ You do not want to slack around enough that Regina Mills has to tell you twice. ]

Hopefully, we can talk again sometime?

That's very diligent of you, Henry-kun! It is best not to keep your mother waiting. A family dinner is a quintessential part of the day!

[Ishimaru then bows respectfully at the feed.]

We certainly can speak again. I look forward to it! It has been a pleasure to meet you! Please enjoy your dinner and take care!

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