Exactly. We don’t know because scripture does not say.
So if we have a belief about the afterlife in this area, it is only speculation.
One picture we do have - Jesus story (not parable) about Lazarus. Jesus said, “There was a rich man....” telling us that he is relating a true but past story. The rich man was in Hades - BUT HE “saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side.” It did not say he could see earth or what was transpiring here. He was in torment and in anguish. He cried out to Abraham - not to God! for relief. Ponder that.
What’s next is most interesting. There was some good in the rich man! He showed deep concern for his five brothers! He wanted them to repent! How could this be in one condemned?
He was told the gulf between him and Abraham was unpassable, and that his brothers had Moses and the prophets - but had not believed them.
There is no indication that the rich man could see his brothers and clearly he could not communicate with them.
How could that be possible? I have difficulty locating my wife in a crowded airport concourse.
Maybe: Opera glasses?
Regards,