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[amygdalae]

[Soooooo.

Bruce isn't exactly sure where he is, but its pretty clear he isn't in Kansas New York anymore. Or even America, for that matter. Possibly Earth too, considering his attempts to get information.]

Um.

[Should he be using this thing? Its kind of... yeah. Suspicious. Its not everyday you fall asleep to wake up somewhere else with a strange device on you. (Well okay, the first part is something that’s happened while the second... actually, nevermind that.)

At least the place is... interesting. For a lack of a better word.]

If there’s anybody out there watching this - I would appreciate it if I could have an explanation about--all of this. [Gesturing to his surroundings in question for emphasis, which is a nice shot of one of the districts for a few moments before its broken by the aborable sounds of a Meow Wow as it starts to jump up and down, taking the screen each time.]

[...yeah so after a bit Bruce angles the device back at him, awkwardly scratching the back of his head.] I did try asking, but I don’t think a couple of ‘kupos’ and a cat-thing following after me is exactly the answer I’m looking for.

[Attempts to put on a smile here. Just... help him out here, please? He would appreciate it, really.]

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[visual]

[raisethemoon]

The story the Moogles would have told you is that this is a dream-world. The veracity of this is somewhat debatable, but we are all most certainly trapped here.

And that is a Meow Wow. A Spirit, as it happens, but they come in many different varieties.

[action]

[sailorlaughter]

[Oh goodness me, what is that approaching? Is it a pink pony riding on top of a gigantic cat thing? Yes. Yes it is. She stands, one forehoof resting on his crown for balance, and waves wildly with the other as they lumber-bounce nearer.]

HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!

[letteropener]

[Bruce is probably convinced at this point that this is a world of ponies...]

Welcome to the world of dreams. I'm afraid it's a very long story, and one we are still seeking the answers to.

[sailorgenerous]

[If he's not already convinced, let's push him straight over the edge, shall we? Rarity greets him with a bright smile.]

You're in Traverse Town, in what we've been told is a dream world. The cat-thing is a Meow Wow. Don't worry - Spirits are very friendly. It's the Nightmares you need to watch out for.

I'd be more than happy to show you around a bit, if you like.

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[seasaltkeys]

[Oh! That's a new meow wow! Bouncer hasn't seem him before! That means new people and new people mean new friends and this is exciting person you should be excited about this!

However, it's mostly just Bouncer's nose on the screen right now, making a loud snuffling sound.]

[shadearchivist]

This place is the realm of sleep. Put simply, you're currently in a dream world, trapped with the rest of us. The "cat-thing" following you will be your companion and assistant in any fights you participate in. As to why and how we're trapped here, all of us are still endeavoring to answer that question.

[blitz_of_gold]

[Recognizes Bruce's clothing style from earth, and the confusion in his eyes. He probably didn't even know that Magic existed before he woke up! She Appears of the screen with her best smile.]

Hello! I'm Fate, I just arrived here too. I know its all a lot to take in, but everything seems mostly safe, and I have a little experience with this sort of thing.

Perhaps we should meet up? Compare new friends?

[Fate lets her excitable komory bat flutter into view.]

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[the_mechanic]

[OH HEY, HE KNOWS THIS GUY. It's a few moments before he responds, though, once he sees the entire welcoming committee. Tony is thrilled to see you, Bruce, promise, but absolutely nothing was going to get in the way of watching you react to PONIES. (Though you're handling it all considerably better than he did, kudos for that.)

When he starts the feed, he's still laughing under his breath, his eyes bright, though clearly he is not sleeping well, if one cares to analyze the dark circles under his eyes. Might also have something to do with exactly how hilarious the situation appears to him. ...nah.

He's a few months ahead of you, Bruce, though other than minorly different facial hair and a less-balanced state of mind (yes, it's possible), it's probably not overtly obvious.]

Banner! Of all the dreamworlds and possible alternate universes I could get sucked into, you walked into mine.

I see you've already been accosted by the welcoming committee.

[Yeah, still grinning.]

[video]

[whoseesbynight]

Of course there are people watching this. You didn't think it was just the mewgles, did you?

[video]

[alwaysfaithful]

[The feed shows the youngman of nineteen, feeling sympathy for the older man.]

The place you are in now currently is called Traverse Town. The device you have can transmit audio or video to the whole network of people or (I asumme) a locked post to certain people. I've been here for quite a while, even though I was gone for a few months. There's a hotel that some residents stay at. It's not the best but it beats sleeping outside.

My name is Chris Ramirez.

[colorbymemory]

[Oh, dear, another newcomer confused by the Moogles. At least it looks like the others are trying to fill in the gaps.]

If there's anything the Moogles couldn't explain well, the others and I can help. I think you found one of your friends?