1. (voice)

[homomachinis]

You know what people are supposed to say when they wake up in some ass-backwards location with no fucking clue where they are? I’m sure it has something to do with asking if this is a kidnapping, but it doesn’t seem like I’m the only one here, does it? At least according to, [ he stops for a moment, as if he's listening to something ] the

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[voice]

[rapturescreed]

Yes, the NV is a nifty little device. And that's only what you arrive with.

[voice]

[rapturescreed]

At one point it was assumed to be a super power in the world, but those days are long gone.

[voice]

[homomachinis]

Once? [ a moment, and then the NV clicks off for about 5 minutes, and then he turns it back on. Someone needed to check that out. Almost getting a heart attack over here :( ]

From the news, it sounds like it still is.

[voice]

[rapturescreed]

Here, yes, it is. I was talking of my world.

[voice]

[homomachinis]

You might want to clarify next time. About gave me a goddamn heart attack.

[voice]

[rapturescreed]

[So amused.]

My apologies, that was not my intent.

[voice]

[homomachinis]

I won't lie, I'm feeling a bit predisposed toward panic, what with this whole alternate universe bullshit. I'm sure you've heard it before, newcomer panic.

[voice]

[rapturescreed]

Of course. I do remember when I arrived here, quite vividly in fact. I was just as upset as you are.

[voice]

[homomachinis]

I'm sure. It seems like everyone would be, if you ask me. This isn't in most people's realm of experience, you know? Fucking weird is what it is.

[voice]

[rapturescreed]

[He finds it amusing, the way people curse. As if they're trying on a pair of shoes.]

Alternate dimensional travel has never been a strong suit for most people. But you'll find that the people here are settling in quickly.