[ Wait. What? Wen Qing's brows arch up, not that Alice can see it. ]

Of course you will see me again. [ Her voice turns steelier. ] You will be fine. And I will be fine, too. [ This is the tone of voice that permits no disobedience, won't even consider anything else but her bending reality by will alone - she may have long since learned that's not how life works but she can still use it to inspire confidence in others, at least. ] You will return safely to me. Now be careful. Be smart. And come home.