{And It All Comes Crashing Down} [Open]

[habitualenabler]

I don’t care what went wrong, I want those couplings-

[The man stopped mid-tirade as he realized he was no longer lecturing an ensign but nobody, jabbing his finger at empty air in an unfamiliar hallway.]

-rewired…in an hour?

[He glanced around at the new surroundings, scratching at his head in confusion. He had never been here before- he was

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[fifth_soong]

No, it is not.

[habitualenabler]

Yeah, I figured that part out on my own, thanks. Now send me back.

[fifth_soong]

I am afraid to inform you that I am not in the position to do that, sir. I have only been brought here recently myself.

[habitualenabler]

...joy.

If I ever find out which one of you pulled this...

Alright, fine. Where are we?

[fifth_soong]

Shtel Nor. A nexus of sorts that draws in people from different timelines and alternate realities.

[habitualenabler]

...not particularly picky is it.

[fifth_soong]

It is intriguing. I do believe we have three Doctors McCoy now.

[habitualenabler]

Three. ...of the same person?

[fifth_soong]

Exactly. With some minor differences that is.

[habitualenabler]

Oh, great. So I can expect to see twelve of me popping up out of nowhere. That has got to be awkward.

[fifth_soong]

Actually, the possibilities of having twelve duplicates of the same person are extremely slim. There is a thirty percent possibility it will exceed ten.

[habitualenabler]

...yeah thanks. Now I feel so much better.

[fifth_soong]

[Head tilt.]

Do I detect a note of sarcasm?

[habitualenabler]

...nope. Not at all.

[fifth_soong]

Are you certain?

[habitualenabler]

Positive. Wouldn't even dream of being sarcastic.