First Gambit

[just_as_planned]

*After several days of getting his bearings, David finally decides to address the scrolls. He's wearing an impeccable business suit that incidentally covers his Cutie Mark, along with a warm and friendly smile.*

Hello, everypony. I understand that I, along with quite a few others, have been somehow abducted from our worlds of origin and trapped here...and that I evidently have quite interesting timing. The Pale Pony...or rather, Càlice...it seems I've stumbled into something fascinating, yet terrible. I hope I can be of help here, both for the sake of returning home to my family and for seeing my fellow captives returned to where they belong.

My name is David Xanatos. I'm a businessman and something of a tinkerer and not entirely unfamiliar with the supernatural, though it's hardly a personal area of expertise. I'll just say the city I live in has become rather unique of late and leave it at that. But I know enough to leave my skepticism about what's happened at the door, at least. Actually, I find it intriguing. I wouldn't mind hearing about other worlds, if people don't mind sharing. Perhaps an exchange of stories could even help me get to know my new neighbors, as well as lightening the mood after what just happened. Or if not, I'm happy to have other discussions instead. Either way, I look forward to meeting all of you.

Comments

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[just_as_planned]

*Please don't go spilling his secrets all over, he'd hate to have a new Detective Maza already.*

Likewise, Mr. York.

I don't envy your position right now, though. Law enforcement must be a stressful job after a scare like that.

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[callmeyork]

Well. A few things then, David. First, this area isn't under my jurisdiction. I'm just a guest here for an... indefinite amount of time.

Second, enforcement usually took the back seat to investigation, my main line of work. But I understand where the confusion might come from.

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[just_as_planned]

I see...but the statement still stands. Having what I can only assume has been a major antagonist to us...guests stand right there and then leave so easily...quite the taunt.

But investigative skills sound quite useful here, given the general state of things I've seen over these past few days.

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[callmeyork]

You're not wrong, certainly, but... they tend to pale in comparison to the more supernatural traits other offworlders have brought with them.

For all of my investigative skill and experience in criminal profiling, it just doesn't hold a candle to flight, summoning, superhero transformation, and other various magical abilities. [Said like it's the most normal thing.]