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[outlierdirector]

Uh... hi.

My name is Jesse. I just arrived here on a train? That's weird, and I KNOW weird. I sort of live it for a living?

Anyways... what's the deal here?
Does everyone just show up on a train and continue living their normal lives?
Does anyone know a way to contact people back in the reality they came from?
This isn't what I'd have in mind for a vacation spot.
I'd like somewhere... tropical. Just a thought for next time people decide to kidnap me into another reality.

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[dynamitedarling]

I am! I am, Doctor Casper Darling at your service!

This is unbelievable - I mean, what are the odds? I can't even begin to fathom!

I only arrived here a week ago myself. I'm still gathering information, but it does seem like we're meant to settle in. Science rests for no one, though!

Are you all right? Nothing...else crept here with you, did it?

[outlierdirector]

I'd say they're probably higher than you'd think.

[ Probably something to do with exposure to the same resonance and all... ]

I don't really plan to settle in? I - WE - need to get back.

If by 'nothing else' you mean something that might have hitched a ride home with me that could be hostile to any living thing here? Then, no. I don't think so.

Just the usual ride along.

[ 'By that I mean YOU, of course.' Jesse raises an eyebrow as she feels that familiar tingle from her extra-dimensional friend. Though, Darling would know about that. ]

[dynamitedarling]

Ah. Yes. I suppose you may be right. Still much to learn.

Oh, rest assured, I don't mean to rest on my laurels here. But we need to arm ourselves with knowledge if we're going to get ourselves - or anyone else - home.

Good. That's good. I'm glad to hear that.

Listen - Director - I am at the Starkbucks coffee shop if you would like to come meet with me. I'm sure we both have questions for each other to answer.

[outlierdirector]

It sounds like you already have a few plans in mind.

I think that's probably a good idea. You don't waste any time, do you, Darling?

[dynamitedarling]

I have things in the works, yes. These people are ill prepared to deal with another plane the way I am - the way we are.

Never! I won't lie to you, Director, while of course my loyalty is to the Bureau I do love having a new puzzle to solve.

Come, get a coffee and let's talk. My treat.

[outlierdirector]

I wouldn't expect them. Hell, I don't think WE were ready for things that happened.

I'm on the way. Be there in five. Hopefully.