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[because_its_cool]

[A face comes into view, an older gentleman, wearing a white lab coat over a flannel shirt. He's studying the screen with one part curiosity, one part confusion, and one part terror.]

[He clears his throat.]

Ah, hello. My name is Doctor Walter Bishop. I just arrived here, and I'm not quite sure where I am. I know I'm in Saeng Seong, but I ... I seem to have gotten turned around. I was heading toward the apartments, but now I'm in a market of some sort.

[It's hard to place his accent, though there are hints of Bostonian and possibly London.]

I would very much like to find my way home now, if I could find someone who will stop trying to sell me things long enough to point me in the right direction.

[His tone is full of annoyance, but it drops away to leave him vulnerable again. His eyes dart from the screen nervously, then back.]

Yes, I would very much like to go somewhere quiet now.

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[Action with a dose of wibbly wobbly etc.]

[someonetowatchoveryou]

[Hold up... right there, next to that stall selling whale uvulas... Is that...?

Nah, can't be.

But it is. It's that same Observer. He watches Walter amble by and continues watching him. If the older man doesn't turn round, he'll just follow him.

What. Old habits and all that. Besides, he's just as surprised to see Walter there as Walter is to see himself there.]

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[unionjackoff]

[England would recognize a British accent anywhere, no matter how dilluted it was. hmhm, and since he's in a good mood right now, he decides to reply to him]

Hullo there, doctor. [the bushy-browed man has an accent of his own, distinctly from London] If you're in the marketplace, you just need to head west to get back to the first district where the flats are. If you need assistance, I would be happy to direct you.

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[phoenixashe]

[Ashe doesn't know yet about September's acquaintance, so she mostly sees an Einsteinean type looking like he is fighting an anxiety attack as hard as she can.] Okay. Okay. [She picks up her communicator, red hair pulled back messily and potting soil smudged on her jaw and burgundy t-shirt.] Dr. Bishop, my name is Ashe and I was brought here as well. I'm going to suggest that you take several deep breaths. As the gentleman said, it sounds like you're in the marketplace, and it's very easy to get turned around.

I've spent a lot of time there and can probably figure out your location with a few landmarks. What's the last really weird thing you saw for sale?

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[shadowsgambit]

[The face on the screen probably doesn't help matters, considering the horns and tusks. Still, she speaks with a gentle, even tone; that might be some good.]

Are you all right, Doctor?