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[cowboy_newsie]

You know, you future folk've gotta work on your presentation a little more. You see a poor mug like me, comin' from 1899, scared, alone, helpless, and you think you can mug me! I ask you, what kinda city does that!

I mean, I understand, you didn't know who I was, but really, what sort o' hospitality is that? You'd never get that where I'm from;

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permavoice

[manlytear]

Is there a reason that you are in such a hurry to get back?

[cowboy_newsie]

Yeah, I got a dentist appointment tomorrow.

[manlytear]

In 1899.

[cowboy_newsie]

It's amazin' how fast you pick up. Now tell me what my name is.

[manlytear]

You may be better off scheduling an appointment here in 2011, Mister Kelly.

I believe imPorts receive good dental coverage.

[cowboy_newsie]

Jack, actually, not Mister Kelly, but that's worth a good eight outta ten.

Look, buddy, maybe you can explain somethin' to me. How come, when everybody's been kidnapped and taken to a foreign world and told, here, here's your new life now-- why the hell are they so damn eager to do it? Christ. I'm eager to get home because it's my home, and because I don't do what kidnappin' bastards tell me to.

[manlytear]

I wouldn't say that people are eager, though I have met some who find it an improvement to a previously boring life. Rather, many have simply come to accept that trying to return to their own world is a waste of time and energy that is better spent elsewhere. There are powerful people who have been here for a considerable amount of time. No one has found a way to leave. The Porter may choose to take you back home if and when it pleases.

[cowboy_newsie]

Yeah? Well, like I said, even if nobody's found a way, I'll be the first. Especially if I get some stupid powers like everyone says. I don't take orders form nobody, and not especially from some stupid Porter.

[manlytear]

I suppose I should wish you good luck, then.

[cowboy_newsie]

Cept you don't think I'll succeed, so don't bother, please. I hate liars.

[manlytear]

Just because I think success at this venture is unlikely does not mean that I would not wish to see it happen.

[cowboy_newsie]

Have you tried at all?

[manlytear]

My powers are not related to interdimensional travel.

[cowboy_newsie]

What are they related to?

[manlytear]

Magnetism.

[cowboy_newsie]

Mag-what now?