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[captaincocksure]

[Jim knows something's gone wrong the moment the whizzing incandescent sparks of the transporter beam fade from his vision.

Since when does a farming community have an ornate library?

He turns to his right to demand a report from Spock... but Spock's not there. To his left, to find McCoy's not there either.

He reaches for his communicator but its heft is unfamiliar in his hand. It's not his. But it's obviously a communication device of some sort. He fiddles with it, manages to turn on the voice broadcasting.]

Kirk to Enterprise, come in. Enterprise, are you receiving me?

[A pause as he waits for an answer and gets none. He tries a different tack.]

Cassiopeia 3 Colony, this is Captain Kirk, do you copy?

[That clearly doesn't get him what he wants, either. There's a faint sigh, the sort that comes when someone's preparing themselves to speak, and then the video comes on. Jim is perfectly in frame, looking directly into the device, shoulders straight, and he speaks with confidence and authority that almost don't seem to fit with his obvious youth. Clearly he's done this before.]

This is Captain James T. Kirk of the Federation Starship Enterprise. I respectfully request an audience, whether via this communication device or in person, with a member of the governing body, ruler, or other authority of this location, or their designated representative.

This place was not my intended destination. If I've arrived here in error, I will need some information to help me figure out how to correct it. If I was purposefully brought here, please accept my gratitude for arriving unharmed, but I obviously have questions about the conditions surrounding my transport and I would like to negotiate the terms of my return.

[He pauses again, and his expression softens. This is clearly less Official Command Officer Business, and more a casual, polite request.]

...I appear to be in a library. If someone could tell me how to get out, and where to find the people I need to talk to, I'd greatly appreciate it.

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[strategisch]

[Some of that goes over Armin's head (federation starship?), but he does know how to respond to a formal request.]

I'm sorry sir, but I don't think any of the authorities or representatives here would show up by request to speak with anyone. Especially not to negotiate terms of returning home.

[captaincocksure]

Really?

Let me guess: the same thing happened to you, and you've been stuck here.

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[onsilksheets]

Quite the speech there, Captain. But I'm afraid that it will fall on deaf ears. The authority figures here aren't so charitable.

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[captaincocksure]

I was afraid it wouldn't be that easy.

They grabbed you, too?

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[algidity]

[ How does Isaac control his shock and awe over this? Via text of course. The Avengers AND Captain Kirk. ]

I haven't seen any of your people around.
i think you're the only one here from Enterprise or Voyager or Stargazer or any of them .

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[captaincocksure]

[Jim's confused. His people?]

I'm not familiar with the Voyager or Stargazer.

Are you with the Federation?

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[camebefore]

[Since arriving, Hannibal has heard of quite a few odd things and places. This one shoots far beyond all the others and leaves him with a sense of disquiet. He only allows interest to show on his face along with a measure of disbelief when he activates the video to reply.]

A starship? As in outer space?

[Being from 1951, it's three more years before Sputnik will be launched. The idea of anything like that is unbelievable. The best he can conclude is this James Kirk may be a madman.]

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[captaincocksure]

[...What the hell is going on around here? One person knows about his ship, but now another doesn't seem to believe it's possible?

Jim nods, offering a faint, polite smile.]

That's right. I'm commander of a deep-space exploratory mission.

Am I... no longer in Federation space?

[stoptheviolence]

The Library? Ugh. That's almost worse than getting trapped in the sewers.

[...which she may or may not know something about.]

[captaincocksure]

[Side-eye. Or as best as he can manage while facing the camera.]

...Why, what's wrong with the library?

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[pottershotter]

[It takes James a moment, but oh - he recognizes that face! It's that other James -- Jim, the space Muggle. A quick listen to his message makes it clear that he doesn't remember his first stay in Wonderland (though that's to be expected, really. He's been gone so long that it doesn't surprise James anymore). Despite this, James can't help replying. He was an alright fellow, and he doesn't see why they can't get reacquainted.]

Welcome back, Captain! You won't remember, but you were here for a bit about a year ago, give or take. You're not going to be able to get a hold of whatever brought us here, but I can fill you in a bit, if you'd like.

[He's trying to go slowly, really. At least he's friendly enough about it, like he's had to have this conversation many, many times before and had to re-explain things to many, many others who returned with a huge gap in their memories. ]

I'm a James too -- James Potter, at your service.

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[captaincocksure]

[Yeah, there's a definite air of 'I've done this before, a lot' about the explanation James offers. It doesn't really make any of it make any more sense, but James' conviction makes it all more real.]

You're right, James--I don't recall ever being here before. I'd appreciate being filled in.

I prefer Jim, when I'm among friends.

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[naturalbornleader]

[It's Captain Kirk. Not only that, it's the attractive, young, not Shatner Kirk.

Keep it together, Krissy. Calm, cool, collected. He doesn't need to know that you're a Star Trek fan. That won't end well.]

There aren't any terms for return. We're stuck here until whoever is calling the shots sends us back.

[Then she frowns a little, really hoping she misunderstood his last part.]

And did you just ask how to get out of a library? Because it sure sounds that way and, if so, I reserve all rights to mock you until the end of forever.

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[captaincocksure]

Well, that's ill-mannered of them.

[He shrugs slightly at the camera.]

I'm at least a couple of floors up and I don't see a door. I wasn't sure if there was some secret custom here like "go out the window" or "watch out for the guards" or "keep your butt right there until someone comes for you".

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[likesimpossible]

[ Right now, the Doctor's got himself firmly ensconced in his closet, because he's after something very specific, which means it requires concentration, only right now, his phone is going off, meaning his concentration is basically nonexistent.

He backs out of the closet, standing up a bit too soon, so there's a loud thud and the Doctor appears on the screen rubbing his head while frowning. ]

Blimey, that hurt. [ But he quickly turns his frown into a grin and he waves at Kirk's image. ]

Sorry, but if you're trying to reach your ship or your crew, it won't work.

[ Oh, wait, it seems he's realized that already, so he goes for another angle: ]

And, if I were you, I wouldn't hold your breath for anyone with any sort of power or responsibility to answer. Oh, they might come on the network for a bit, but only when they want to, and not when one of us tries calling them out.

[ Now he just looks apologetic. ]

I'm sorry, I know it's a lot to take in.

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[captaincocksure]

You okay there?

[He nods, grim.]

Somehow I'm not surprised. I figured it didn't hurt to try.

And thanks; it is a lot but I appreciate having the information.

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[bilirubin]

If you are looking for a way out of the library, might I suggest you try the door?

[ Both of Chilton's eyebrows are raised, and the overall impression he gives off is that he finds the overall intelligence of this man somewhat wanting. ]

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[captaincocksure]

I meant "here" in more general terms--as in this place, where I'm not supposed to be. But I can see where I wasn't clear.

[sexandoutrage]

[There's almost an audible record scratch, as Tony stumbles across this post on the network.

James T. Kirk.

James Tiberius Kirk?

And not the...Old-school Shatner version with the ridiculous stilted dialogue (he'd loved that as a kid). No. No, this is the new version, that one movie that was okay, even if the tech in it completely threw him out of immersion.

James T. Kirk. In Wonderland. For a moment he kind of understands how that kid had felt meeting Tony himself, even though Tony's reaction is more one of surprise than awe and hero-worship. Because c'mon: There is absolutely no way Captain Kirk is really here. No way. And if he is, Tony is officially done.]

Yeah, sorry there, Jim, but you're stuck like two-day old gum to the bottom of a shoe. Just like the rest of us.

For now.

[captaincocksure]

...Gross. But accurate, I'm sure.

[But wait, wait. "For now." That's the kind of thing that gets Jim's attention, the kind of talk he likes to hear. He gives the video a closer look, trying to size up the man at the other end; as it shifts in his hand, oh look, there's a glimpse of gold tunic and Starfleet insignia on his chest.]

Is there a plan?

[ganking]

[ well, you're not batman, but captain kirk is right up there with the stars (haha) as far as dean cares, even if this one seems a whole lot more younger. ]

Pretty sure you already figured it out, but all of us are here arrived in error. Ain't the Cassiopeia gonna copy nothing around here, either. [ sorry, jimbo. the place kinda sucks. ]

[captaincocksure]

Yeah, so I gathered. Thanks.

Any idea why we're here? What they want with us?

[anomaliiiiies]

[OH MY GOD. Jane's all sparkly at him, nearly vibrating in fangirlishness.]

Welcome to Wonderland, sir.

[captaincocksure]

[He smiles, charming as can be.]

Thank you, miss. Are you one of my fellow stranded people?

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[avoirfaim]

[ When Hannibal was a child, there were very few American products of any kind allowed in Lithuania, under Soviet rule. Star Trek was one of the few items of entertainment media that did. He knows the name, Captain Kirk, but he also knows that face is nothing like the one that belongs to William Shatner. Stranger things have happened in Wonderland already in his one month of being there, and so he takes everything into consideration, holding nothing as a surprise.

He smiles politely, though with the slightest hint of amusement as he connects via video. ]

Good evening, Captain. I assume others have already filled you in on our situation, but I'm happy to answer any other questions you might have.

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[captaincocksure]

Thank you, sir. I appreciate that.

Do we have any idea why we've been brought here? To what end?

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[evilhandissues]

[Wow. This is ...a shock.]

...I ...huh.

Nice to meet you Captain.

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[captaincocksure]

[There goes that bright Starfleet-poster-boy smile.]

Thank you. It's nice to meet you, too.

What's your name?

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[glumshoe]

[ Now, Will has a vague recollection of a Captain Kirk that largely involves a lot of male eyeshadow, air kicks, and people in rubber suits. On the other, this guy doesn't look like William Shatner and cases can be made about the malleability of fiction where a place called Wonderland is concerned. ]

You might not want to seek out authorities. You're in Wonderland, and if there are threats about heads rolling, this is the one place I wouldn't take them lightly. Or figuratively.

yesssss

[captaincocksure]

[He's still getting his head around all this.]

Thanks. I'll take it under advisement.

...Wonderland? Really and truly?