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[the screen turns on to reveal Carlos in his ever-present lab coat, pushing his glasses up his nose as he nervously grins at the screen]

I believe this is the point where introductions are in order, so...my name is Carlos and I am a scientist. I am not of this world, but from what I have been told neither are any of you. I'll need to run some surveys on that later - scientifically speaking, other worlds are very exciting. I mean, I'm here in a world where an entire city can be built on the back of a giant turtle the size of - well I don't know what size yet, I'll need to run some tests, or maybe just find an accurate map - but it's got to be at least the size of Rhode Island! There are just so many rules of physics that this thing must be breaking! Like, how does a turtle that large even float? And that's just in this world, I can't even begin to hypothesise about what else might be...

[Carlos coughs, suddenly remembering that this is actually the time for introductions, and figuring out what on earth (or in this case, what on turtle) he is meant to be doing next, and not time for Science]

Um. Yes. But I can figure that all out later, I'll need time to organise a proper survey questionnaire anyway. In the meantime - this is me, hello [Carlos waves quickly], and I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me where to get food, groceries, that sort of thing. Also is all of this [Carlos waves around him to indicate the place he's been set up in] something paid for, or am I going to need to pay this all back? I meant to ask, but I kind of got distracted with all of my questions about the turtle.

Also I...I realise this is a long shot, but the last otherworldly universe I got stuck in had this fantastic wifi, and I didn't have to worry about my phone's battery dying either. Which meant being stuck in a desert that was not of this world wasn't so bad, because I could still ring home. That...that's not going to be possible here, is it? I mean, obviously if time is not passing in my world then there is no time in which anyone will be able to answer the phone, but I...I just thought I'd check. Just in case.

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What kind of job were you thinking of? I didn't fill out an application for my job here, but I don't know if other places require something like that.

I'm a scientist. I would like a job where I can do science.

...Please tell me that there are jobs here for scientists.

I'm not really sure, honestly. I mean, I'm sure that they has to be but I don't know any...

Unless you know about medicine as well? We could always use the help at the hospital.

No, medicine isn't really my field. I've picked up a bit of first aid, of course - you can't get by in Night Vale without it - but I am definitely not a medical professional. Also I'd much rather be researching.

I'm afraid you'll have to keep asking around then. I don't know much about any jobs like that. I'm sure there are some, though.

That's fine, I'm sure I'll find something. [And if not, well, he'll just have to create the profression of 'scientist' wholeasle.]

Thank you for your help.

Of course! I wish I could have done more, though. [She pauses, looking thoughtful.] If you need any more help with adjusting to things here you can always come to the welcome center!

Thank you, I'll keep that in mind.

And actually, I do have another question. Do you know if there's anywhere where I could pick up some tools? Screwdrivers, hammers, blow torches. That sort of thing.

You could try the shops. Maybe about the Metal Sector? If not you could always ask around to see what people can lend you.

I think the Metal Sector's where I'm living, so hopefully they won't be too hard to find. Thank you.

You're welcome, and good luck!

If you ever need more help, feel free to ask.

I will, thank you.

Of course. I'm happy to help.

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