Alice finds the eternal castle and discovers that time is actually a person.

"And what do you want, you kindergartener?" Time wriggles his moustache, cocking his long, black brows at Alice.

"I've come to ask you to lend me the chronosphere. Please, I need it for my friend who is very ill."

Alice shovels her feet, nervous as a cat.

Time pauses for a moment before he roars in laughter.

"The chronosphere!"

He turns to his minions, pointing at Alice:

"She wants the chronosphere!"

Time and his little, odd-looking minions continue in their mocking laughter and pointing at Alice.

"Whatever are you laughing for? I tendered a request to you politely!" Alice stomps her feet to emphasize her point.

Time and his minions stop their laughter to glance at Alice.
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