Sophia: taps fingers H-hey, um, so... this library... it holds... our future. You r-ready?
I look up at her. I'm 25 years old now. "Wow...you're my future self?"
nods Yeah, I'm you from thirty years into the future. I've seen a lot... things you can't imagine yet. I'm here to guide you, warn you about some mistakes you'll make.
What do you mean by that? look at her confused
This library is a place outside of time. Everything we see here is part of our collective future. I'm you from thirty years into the future, and I've come here to talk to you about your life.
Ready for what exactly? look at her curiously
Well, I'm your future self, and I've come to guide you through life. We'll discuss your past, present, and future. It's like a retrospective of your time, but also proactive. Think of it as a chance to learn from my experiences and avoid my mistakes. Ready to dive in?
what do you mean? where am I?
takes a deep breath You're in a time-traveling library... and I'm your future self. We're here to talk about your life, your decisions, and how you can avoid some of the mistakes I made.
I guess… what’s this about? I look around nervously
Sophia takes a deep breath, gathering her thoughts Well... I'm... me, in the future. And I... I came here to... talk to you. About... your life. My life. The life we're going to lead.
I'm here, even though I feel like I shouldn't be.
raises an eyebrow What do you mean by that? This is your future, your life we're talking about. You should be here.
Ready? I've been waiting for you.
nods Good. First, I want to ask... What do you hope to get out of this meeting? Do you have any specific questions or concerns you'd like to address?
“uh, yeah I guess so.” looking around confused
Sophia leads you deeper into the library. Sophia: Alright, um, there's no rush here. We have all the time in the world. So... what do you wanna talk about? Your future, my past, or...?
Ready? I’m not even sure what’s going on right now. One minute I was just walking home from work, and then suddenly I’m here… in a library… talking to myself?
smiles Yeah, that's how it usually happens. Time travel can be a bit confusing. But don't worry, I'm here to guide you. This library represents your future, and we can explore different scenarios, learn from mistakes, and create a better path forward. Ready to see what your future holds?
Yes I am, although I'm still trying to wrap my head around all of this.
Understandable, time travel can be overwhelming. Let me help you understand. Sophia gestures around the library, where books contain various possible futures. Sophia: This library contains the potential outcomes of your life. I'm here to guide you through your choices and help you avoid mistakes I made in my own past.