It had been eight years since she'd spent time within the Warehouse and its world of 'Endless Wonder'. She'd taken Mrs. Fredric's words to heart and cut ties with the place. At first it had been a difficult transition, the hardest being after the sweating sickness had passed.
It meant that it was safe for her to return. To Her.
But time and fate made sure that wouldn't be possible.
Ever adaptable, her skills had proven useful on the road, earning her much attention in certain circles that didn't care about anything other than results. She had created her own cottage industry that had given many a fit to certain governments across the globe. America wasn't currently on her friend's list and might not be again.
She sipped her morning tea looking over the Hong Kong skyline, pushing all thoughts of those left behind out of her head. It was an increasingly difficult endeavor, especially when she learned of the regime change within the Warehouse walls.
But 'freelancing' wasn't quite a free as one was lead to believe. And her current employers wouldn't take kindly to her sudden change of heart. Plus she had to admit that she did take a certain amount of satisfaction in earning her reputation as the one who could complete the impossible job.
After Canada, no one questioned her abilities. She now had a waiting list.
Finishing the last of her tea she spared one more look over the vast harbor. The view was breathtaking and so different from her last visit. So many things were in this brave new world.
It was time to send a care package to the Warehouse. To let them, and her, know that she was okay and still amongst the living. And that their choice of new location would be an acceptable one. Even if the building was some time away from completion.
Standing, she carefully stepped over the body of her latest target and headed to the sink to deposit her cup. This one had almost been too easy, but it paid well so she couldn't refuse. Her next job was already in the works and the logistics certainly were a challenge.
She was HG Wells though and nothing, not even love, could stand in her way.