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[One man, reaching middle age with a wary expression on his face. Then he smirks - the smirk dissolves into a smile but those who are observant, very very observant - might be aware that the smile is not genuine. He runs a hand through his hair with something tucked under his arm.]

I was going to have today off anyway. You know. I get that I'm not dreaming and I get that I'm not going to be able to get back.

[At that, his eyes widen and there's a sense - especially to those of you who might be extra observant that this might be a good thing. Or an unusual thing. It's not something he's had time to process yet.

The expression goes dark.]

Which is pretty fucking rude if you don't mind my saying so. There any order to this spontaneous kidnapping people for riding on turtles sort of thing?

[he is betting no. however.] This would be the part where I flash my badge and introduce myself as Detective Hoffman.[He does so. One handed out of habit before realizing it and sticking it back in his pocket.] ...or indulge that habit and ask people if there's anything that I need to know about being here that's not in the welcoming committee.

...I'd appreciate any response.

[And the policeman turns off the feed and waits.]

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[It's funny that he finds the tone almost comforting. Smart mouth smart ass. He can work with that.]

Nah. I'm not out to kill any buzzes in particular except for yours. Promise. [He snorts]

...That right? There no law around here?

[She just rolls her eyes at that. Like Hoffman's could be a threat. Well, right now he could, but she's going to keep her mouth shut about the de-powered thing for as long as possible.]

Do you have any idea who you're talkin' to, Hoffy? Only way you could possibly ruin my good mood would be constant nagging. Least until I get tired of it 'n decide to light you up like a Christmas tree. Same goes for the local yokels.

All I gotta worry about is the cape 'n cowl crowd, and most o' them are smart enough to stay outta my way.

[Hey, at least she's honest. She's also woefully uninformed, but she's at least got the honesty thing going for her. So far the only one to really give her any trouble in person was Superman, and that was to be expected.]

[There's a long pause as he considers her. Without meaning to his face slips into the one Hoffman gave him, the face of judgement. The face that has seen men die. He's thrown by all this.

Looking away, he folds his hands] I'm given to understand I don't have any legal power here anyway.

So I'll stay out of your way unless something happens to cause our paths to cross. When you say cape and cowl crowd though you've got me curious.

What, no goody-two-boots in tights runnin' around where you come from? The stupid turtle's full of 'em.

A whole bunch of 'em I never had to deal with, even! Not to mention Superman, the showboating superphony.

Just your usual serial killers, drug dealers, gang bangers.. [he makes a gesture with his hand right until she says superman.]

You're full of shit.

You just got kidnapped by a magic turtle, but freaks with powers are too much for your tiny little mind to handle. How's that make sense?

[Just. What. She's too surprised to even be offended right now, she's just marveling that anybody riding a giant magic turtle could find that hard to believe. Explain please.]

...Superman's ... [he shakes his head] Freak with superpowers. Right. Just surprised that's all.

[at that he smiled.] Guess it is.

[he's a comic book character. Comic. book. character. what.]

Better get over it soon, not like he's the only one. Then there's the fact we keep pickin' up doubles somehow...

[She's still not sure what to make of it. Nobody's managed to convince her of the "alternate universes" thing yet, so it's a bit of a puzzler.]

...Doubles?

Two of the same people?

Duh. What else would I mean?

Not like either of the Starks have said they're twins or anything. Still not sure I buy it, considerin' the whole thing stinks of that sci-fi junk the geeks love so much.

.....Could be the turtle messing with people or making people.

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