2nd Revenge... Except without the Revenge. [Visual]

[angry_jerk]

[The scroll opens up to a small, cutie-markless batcolt. He looks a little nervous.]

...Is this working? Okay, uh.

I'm Dan? Nice to, uh, meet everyone.

...Is this Camp Atrocious? My parents said that was where they were taking me for summer camp.

...Well, they sort of just handed me a flyer and started driving. But that counts as telling me things.

Could someone direct me to the camp counselor? All my stuff is gone and I can't find my teddy bear Brutus. ...Also, I'm a horse. Is that normal?

Comments

[polyturtle]

....no. This is not Camp Atrocious.

[Seriously? Of all ponies?]

[angry_jerk]

Oh. Sorry for bothering you then.

...Do you know where the way home is?

[polyturtle]

I...don't think there's a way home right now.

[angry_jerk]

...That's not great news.

Is there someone I should talk to about this? Local police or something?

[polyturtle]

Well, there are other ponies who you could talk to, but unfortunately, none of us really know how to get back to our home worlds.

[Visual]

[notmakingsense]

...Huh.

Well, being a horse here is preferred, but I guess that's a silly rule isn't it?

Also, I don't think you're in your camp anymore.

[Visual]

[angry_jerk]

[...What was he looking at here?]

Uh... okay...

...Can you point me in the right direction? ...Or maybe a phone?

[Visual]

[notmakingsense]

But of course.

Simply turn to your left and start walking for... oh, about ten million billion miles.

I'm sure you'll find a phone eventually.

[Visual]

[angry_jerk]

[...Yeah, that's helpful.]

Okay, how about an authority figure of some kind? Or a map?

[Visual]

[insomneighac]

[A small white pony stares back at him.]

Your parents have probably abandoned you.

[Visual]

[angry_jerk]

[That suggestion actually seems to frustrate him a bit.]

Again?!

[Visual]

[insomneighac]

You've fallen for it more than once?

[Judging. So judging.]

[Visual]

[angry_jerk]

I guess I should be thankful. Last time it was in the bad side of town.

...Well, worse than usual side of town.

[Visual]

[magimachinist]

Never heard of that camp. Looks like you took a wrong turn at the last universe.

[Visual]

[angry_jerk]

That explains a bit. The pamphlets didn't look as nice as this place.

[Visual]

[magimachinist]

Well, welcome to Equestria, then. Can't say I can help you find your teddy or anypony else, but I'll do what I can to help. Name's Spark Sprocket. Nice to meet you.

[Visual]

[angry_jerk]

[Universe shifting aside, which he's trying very hard not to think about. at least this guy seems nice.]

Oh, uh. Nice to meet you too!

I hope I can find Brutus around here somewhere. I can't sleep without him.

[millionbitpipes]

Sorry, kid. You ain't in Kansas anymore. [Also, your parents sound like jerks.] I'm Harvey. You need any help?

[angry_jerk]

[And that's how Dan was made Oh hey, it's that authority figure he's been looking for.]

Uh, yes sir! I'm looking for... I don't know, someone to send me home? But everyone's saying that not possible.

[millionbitpipes]

Nothin's impossible, kid, we just ain't figured it out yet. I got some people, and once they see I'm missin' we'll get outta here before too long.

[angry_jerk]

...Really? So, there's actually a chance we can get out of this?

[Visual] 20 years older! Jappleack

[caneattheseapples]

I don't think you're going to find a counselor here, kid.

Where are you right now, anyway?

[Visual]

[angry_jerk]

Oh. What about Brutus?

I think I'm an alley or something? There's a bunch of notebooks and boxes here...

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[caneattheseapples]

Dunno who that is. He may not have been able to come along with you. I wouldn't be surprised if things can get lost along the way on the trip.

Step out of there kid. That doesn't help a damn bit. The place is safe, give me a better idea of where I can find you to help you out.

Re: [Visual]

[angry_jerk]

He's my teddy bear, but I guess he's not here...

Alright... [He struggles to pick up the scroll. He glances around himself for a bit before giving it an apologetic look.] Sorry, maybe I have to...

[He picks it up with his mouth and carries it out of the alley. A short walk later, he spits it out.]

Okay, I see this... big tower-like thing up ahead? It's in this big open space.