[ WP ] This is an alternate dimension . The timetraveler ( s ) changed one thing to make the world how it is today .

Waiting in his office I had never been so nervous. I had the opportunity to shape the future if this universe not for the betterment of our society or theirs but because it is what was asked of me. 
 
 “ Your 10:30 appointment is waiting in your office. ” The assistant ’ s muffled voice of came through the door. 
 
 “ Good morning, Dean. Thank you for making time for this meeting. ” I said rising to greet the art school dean. 
 
 “ Good morning. I ’ m sorry I don ’ t have much time today. I understand you have come to ask for a favor for your nephew. ” The white haired man addressed me passively as he motioned for me to sit across the desk from him. 
 
 “ Yes sir, I won ’ t mince words. I would like you reconsider my nephew ’ s application for your art program. He has worked hard to improve since his previous application. ” 
 
 The dean ’ s demeanor changed from friendly as he looked over the top of his glasses at me his mouth tightened before he began speaking. “ I do not doubt the amount of effort your nephew has exhibited to become an artist. Despite this hard work you speak of he is still missing his certificate and we can not accept someone without the proper paperwork. ” 
 
 “ Please sir, this decision has a wider impact, I know you think I am only asking this favor selfishly for my nephew… ” I moved to the edge of my seat leaning forward in hopes of adding the weight of my body to my words to make him understand. “ I fear that he will just end up in service, but if he were in school… ” I was stopped short as he rose from his seat, placing his hands on his desk and spat his next words in my direction. 
 
 “ I don ’ t care if this decision impacts the entire world. We have a reputation to uphold here in Vienna and we can not maintain out prestige by letting the unqualified in. ” 
 
 He could n't possible know that the world would get tied up in all of this no one in this universe could have that foresight. The questions came to mind quickly. Who had gotten here before me? How much did they reveal? Could they be waiting for me? The answer that came to me was to get out and regroup. 
 
 “ I ’ m sorry you feel that way, I won ’ t take up any more of your time. ” I stood up and extended my hand to the dean. He made no move to match the courtesy before I spun on my heals and walked from the office. 
 
 I pulled the transponder from my jacket as I entered the stair well to send an update to management when I saw the message from another agent a few years in the future. 
 
 “ The car top was raised; the Archduke and his wife are safe at the town hall. ” 

