Episode 30

**Episode 30** of Forever After is the thirtieth episode in the series.

## Summary

Robin and Tank find Alice, who is struggling with their sense of belonging.

## Plot

The jurors of the court can hardly believe that anyone would steal the execution wig of the Queen of Hearts, and the Knave of Hearts insists that it must have been an outsider. The King of Hearts timidly points out that the only outsider in Wonderland is Alice. The Queen demands the removal of Alice's head, and the Knave points out that no one knows where Alice is, leading to the Queen of Hearts demands the execution of everyone.

Tank taps Robin's shoulder and tells her that this is her cue to run away, and quickly leads her out of the castle as Robin wonders how they had found the wig missing so quickly. Once safely outside, Robin says they really need to find Alice, and Tank responds it would be preferable if they did it before Alice was beheaded for the crime Robin had committed.

After wandering Wonderland for a time, Tank and Robin find the Mad Hatter's Tea Party near the home of the March Hare, Robin telling Tank that the path led somewhere. Tank replies that everywhere is somewhere and they want to be onewhere, and Robin tells him that he's sounding like one of the locals as Tank spots Alice asleep at the tea table.

Tank rushes over and encourages Alice to wake up, and once they see Tank, admit that they thought he had abandoned them. Tank nervously denies it and claims he went for help, which Alice accepts, and upon seeing his fairy wings, asks if he is an angel and is told the wings are temporary. Alice spots Robin and supposes that since Tank brought assistance, this wasn't a dream they were in at all.

Robin answers Alice, stating that it is both a dream and it isn't at the same time which dampens Alice's spirit, since everything in Wonderland, 'is and isn't' all at once and they are afraid that they have gone quite mad.

Tank assures Alice they haven't gone mad. Alice isn't at all sure as what they knew yesterday wasn't the same as today, it was all wrong and twisted. They explained that at first, they thought Wonderland was the problem, however after everyone there had agreed that they were strange and the problem, Alice began to suspect that they were the problem themself.

Tank tells Alice that they aren't strange, just different, and Alice admits that they do feel different and out of place. No matter what they did, they were too big or too small, just too Alice. Robin understands and tells Alice that they are growing up and that the feeling of being abnormal is quite normal. Alice points out they're lessons never cover that, and Robin tells them it wasn't something that was taught and is something that they'll just learn.

Alice admits to having trouble with what they are taught, and tries to recite a poem they learned, but feels that it was all wrong and tries again, leading to more confusion. Alice believes that nothing they say is right, and Robin and Tank assure them that they can say whatever feels right, and Alice explains that they don't feel right, and questions if the two have ever felt that they take up too much space in the world or as if they are in danger of vanishing.

Robin jokingly tells Alice that's mostly too many mushrooms, much to their confusion and Tank's scolding, before explaining that growing up was learning how much space you need. Alice questions what amount is proper, and Tank tells them there is no proper amount. Robin then adds that there is enough space for everyone to be as they like, and no one has be the largest presence in the room or shrink themselves in the face of others. Tank states what makes Alice comfortable is what matters, and Robin tells them that they get to decide, and no one else.

Alice finds that what they have been told to be a relief, and Tank asks if they are ready to continue their journey. Alice at first wonders if Tank means their dream, and more confidently states that it is their new reality. Robin points out that whichever it is, they can only go forward. Alice proclaims that is sensible as they toast their cup of tea, and set it down firmly on the table, declaring that it was time to face this nonsense head-on.

## Important Events

* Robin meets, and Tank meets up with, Alice

## Characters

Knave of Hearts

Queen of Hearts

Robin

King of Hearts

Tank

Alice

The Blue Caterpillar (Cameo)

Dodo (Cameo)

Cheshire Cat (Cameo)

March Hare (Cameo)

## Credits

*Written by Violet Matter*

*Storyboarding by Valery Yu*

*Art by Hannah Patten*

Backgrounds by Megan Roberts

*Lettering by Kylie Hunsinger*

*Copy editing by Kat Vendetti*

*Produced by Quinn Sosna-Spear and Wil Kennedy*