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[Meet Tony Chu.

Though he used to be Philly PD, his new gig was with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration-- which means he was an agent of the most powerful law enforcement agency in the world. And just like when he was a cop, he worked a lot of cases and stops a lot of crime.

Except he was just fired. Now he's a meter maid.

Today, he's stranded on the back of a giant turtle. He isn't happy about that, either.]

Officer Anthony Chu. I've... been in the hospital, and was brought here without my badge, but I promise you, I'm not lying about my position. [Tony's voice is measured and calm, but his face is set in his default scowl. The fact that he's in a pink bathrobe and a hospital gown doesn't really do him any favors. ~~Sue him, he hasn't gotten around to buying clothes yet.~~] I've been brought up to speed-- for the most part, anyway-- by the locals, but if I'm going to be able to do my job, I'll need more than that. If you can give me any deeper information about why we're here, what to expect in this city, what that thing was, or how I'm supposed to get in touch with the local government, step forward and tell me what you know. Kidnappings, particularly mass kidnappings, are very serious [dozens of people? really?] and I'd prefer to hit the ground running here.

Furthermore, if any other agents are here, contact me as soon as possible. Through the console will work.

[Tony hesitates: for the briefest of moments his agent facade falters as he realizes he really doesn't know how to end this spiel. He finally mutters a 'thank you' under his breath and promptly shuts off the feed.]

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Of course I didn't forget! I've been imagining how you bashed his face in with a baseball daily! That asshole deserved more than that.

I just... [Lets go of the object in his lap and pulls his FDA badge out from beneath his jacket.] Did you forget this?

I...

Is that mine? [He pauses.] Can you meet me, John?

[Because, really: he'd feel much better if he was with his partner again instead of sitting in some strange room without any pants.]

No, Ton, it's... we'll talk in person.

[Colby's eye switches from Red to Blue.] Where are you?

[He notices the eye, but tries not to mind it--John hates when he mentions that stuff.]

Metal, they told me. ME-1D.

[Once he gets the location, his eye switches back to red.]

Got it, I'm coming to you.

[And with that he shuts off the feed, shortly arriving at Tony's with clothes in hand. He knocks.] Ton it's me, let me in.

[Tony opens the door a crack just in case, poking his head out; as soon as he recognizes that face he opens the door in full.]

Thanks, John.

[Clothes? Clothes. He takes them gratefully after letting John in. He'll change later.] First of all-- what the hell is going on?

[Scoffs at Tony's cautiousness.] Really? Who the hell else on this turtle would say "Ton, it's me, let me in?"

[Yes, clothes. Cover your ass man, it's not decent.] We're on the back of a giant turtle with some shapeshifting aliens and so-called superheroes, and I have never wished more that I was kidding.

If I can get dragged through whatever powers that be to get here, someone can take your voice.

[Give him a couple minutes while he puts some pants on here.]

We what. [A beat.] John, did you do something? Piss off a wizard or something?

I forgot what a paranoid bastard you were.

[Colby waits, checking out the decor of the metal sector. He had been in a good mood after seeing his partner again... but as usual Tony had to go and ruin it.]

HOW IS THIS POSSIBLY MY FAULT?! All of the freaky shit in the freaky shit department is YOUR fault! It always has been! Or do I need to take another cleaver to the face to remind you?!

Paranoid?! More like careful! I don't even know what goddamn dimension we're in!

[Low blow, Colby. Tony flinches a little, but continues, unabated--] It's not like I did anything, either, okay?! I've been sitting on my ass in the hospital for weeks, I haven't had a chance to do more than limp around the hallways!

I'm trying not to think about things like "dimensions".

[He knows, but it also has derailed you from blaming him about all of that bullshit.] Which brings us back to why I came-- [Pulls his badge out from beneath his shirt by the chain.] Do you remember getting this back?

[He eyes the badge with a tinge of sadness.]

No, I--

[Realizing what that means, he brightens.] Wait, we get our badges back? You're kidding!

[Colby forces on his best smile. If he doesn't remember being reinstated, he's also willing to bet he doesn't remember what happened to...]

Would I joke about something like this to my favorite anal-retentive partner?

No... No, you wouldn't. [Wow, Colby. He's actually smiling. Legitimately.]

This is great news, John. [Because no matter how much actual psychological validation his new job was giving him, there's still so much more unfinished business at the FDA.] When did you find out?

[...Well there's a sight he hasn't seen in forever. He'd smile if he didn't have to say the next bit.]

Shortly after you got out of the hospital, so you must have just missed it.

Damn. So as soon as I get home I should be...

[He chuckles to himself. Man, this feels good.]

This is the best thing I've heard since I got here.

[Please stop punching him in the gut with your statements, Ton... Still, he forces on his best smile.]

Glad I could make you day.

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