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[arlin_grove]

It was suppose to be the same old routine, one that someone could safely assume a musician would have in general. Singing, songwriting, performing and the like, it was something Arlin was doing ever since he decided to get back into the music business several months ago. He had been mostly performing around where he lived for now. It was only just today that he secured a record contract with a label so currently he had a kick in his step and a smile on his face. Not that he wasn't having a bad day to begin with, but he had always wanted to be a singer so it was nice to see his dream job coming to fruition in some way after taking a hiatus.

He wanted to tell his wife and kids as soon as he could so home was where he was headed. Down a block or two to where he parked and then a few minute to their small but comfortable house. He was elated enough with the news that in his excitement about his future he failed to notice the scenery suddenly changing a bit at first. He could've sworn he was going the right way to his car, he parked it about a block down straight down and hard to miss.

He did a double take, looking around as he finally slowed to a stop and realized that the buildings around didn't look the same as they did a few minutes ago. Where was he and how did he end up here?

"Umm excuse me but would you mind telling me where I'm at?"

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[juststeverogers]

There's all sorts of strange people wandering around the Nexus. People in lightweight tight fitting clothes, people who look to be in costume for a play, some who aren't even human at all. But among all of them, there's one Steven Rogers, out today wearing the suit he walked into the Nexus from 1941 wearing. It's bound to be at least a little familiar to the newcomer.

At least more familiar than the rest of the Nexus.

He stops when he spies the confused man, turning back on his heel and walking back over to him.

"You're not in Kansas anymore, if that's what you're asking. Do you know how you got here?"

[arlin_grove]

Arlin turns around to face the source of the voice and already felt a bit less out of place so to speak. After seeing some folks already going about in widely different looking clothes to his perspective, it felt nice to see something relatively familar. Aside from the fact the other man was wearing an uniform that looked like it was in use before the Vietnam War happened.

He nods, "Yeah I think so, I was walking from a record label to my car wanting to tell my wife and kids that I finally got a record deal when somehow I walked into this place." He explains.

[juststeverogers]

Oh yes, definitely before the Vietnam War. The suit is a hand me down from Steve's best friend likely made in the late 1930s.

"That sounds familiar. A lot of people end up here trying to get somewhere else." His chest clenched uncomfortably at the idea of their husband and father just disappearing like that. He hoped for their sakes, that this man wouldn't be stuck here the way Steve was.

"And well, congratulations. Sounds like you need to get back home."

[arlin_grove]

"Thanks. Yeah, I just don't have any idea how to get back home," Arlin admitted, feeling concerned about getting back, but at the same time not minding coming back for a family trip and whatnot if the place was safe enough. So far from his first impression that the area he was in reminded him a bit of where he lives with the shops and everything. He just wants to explain everything to his family first.

"Do you happen to know a way back?"

[juststeverogers]

Sometimes Steve regrets finding newcomers in the Nexus. Because they all want to know how to go back home, and that's something Steve can't help anyone with.

He's one of the few who can't.

"I...I don't. Most people go back the way they came. But I never could find my way back."

[arlin_grove]

Arlin looks at him and felt bad for him after hearing that he couldn't go back. That has to suck he thought, not being able to ever see his love ones.

"I'm sorry about that, i hope you find a way someday," He said in a comforting and optimistically tone of voice. He felt bad that it looks like he has't been able to find a way back for while.

"I'm Arlin Grove by the way before I forget to tell you my name completely," He chuckles in an effort to lighten the mood a bit.

[juststeverogers]

"Steve."

The slim man holds out his hand to shake, looking a bit regretful that he couldn't offer any help.

"Steve Rogers. Nice to meet you."

[arlin_grove]

"Nice ti meet you too," Arlin says shaking the man'a hand with a friendly smile.

"Is there anything else I should know about this place ahead of time? Like how dangerous it could be?" Arlin asked after a few seconds, figuring it doesn't hurt to be cautious and make sure the place isn't super dangerous to begin with before bringing his family over ok a family trip.

[rosco_coltrane]

Rosco approaches, holding out his hand to shake. It's only good manners, after all.

"This place is called the Nexus. I'm Rosco P. Coltrane. Why don't we sit down and I'll explain things to you."

Rosco waves at the center of the Plaza, to all the chairs and sofas littered about.

[arlin_grove]

Arlin shook the man's hand and gave a friendly smile, "Arlin Grove. Nice to meet Mr Coltrane." He then looks at the chairs and sofas then back at Rosco before walking over to one of the sofas, "That sounds like a good idea, thanks."

[rosco_coltrane]

Rosco gets settled in a chair, before continuing.

"This is hard to explain, so take your time trying to get it. It ain't easy," Rosco cautions. "You're not on your own world anymore. This place is another reality...a place where realities meet, you could say. People tend to just show up randomly. You seem like you're from Earth, America even. Are you?"

[arlin_grove]

Arlin listens intently and takes a moment to take in the information. He can either be overwhelmed with how and what or just not think about it to much and make the best of it, "Well you're right that definitely ain't easy to take," He says with a friendly laugh, "But different people meeting that sounds interesting. I do wonder how one gets back though? I don't want my wife and kids thinking I ran out on them."

"Yes, well I was born in Tennessee but we lived in England since my oldest was 6 months. I had British parents, we moved there to help them out." He explains.

[rosco_coltrane]

"Well, it ain't easy finding a way back. The magic users might be able to help you, though. Stratos helped me find a way home."

Rosco grins, glad to meet another country boy.

"I'm from Georgia myself."

[arlin_grove]

Arlin smiles back at hearing where the man was, it was cool to meet another fellow country guy, "Oh that's a real pretty place. My parents and i have taken some trips there among other places in the South," Arlin explains, happy to explain things to what may be a new friend of his, "They fell in love with the South after taking a vacation to Nsshville and renting a car to drive around the state. After that they decided to move down there and i was born in Nashville." He finishes with a light laugh.

"Where in Georgia are you from?'

[rosco_coltrane]

"I got family in Nashville. It's a bit busy for my tastes, but it's a good place, anyways," Rosco says, earnestly. "I'm from a small place called Hazzard County."

[arlin_grove]

"It is, I like the music there. I actually started singing country music there after I got back from the war, moved up with Molly my wife. But had to put it on pause to help out my folks," Arlin explains before getting a bit of a confused look and trying to recall if he'd heard of that place.

After a few seconds, he sighs apologetically but interested, "I don't think I heard of a place in Georgia called Hazzard. I feel like I would've been there already on of our roads trips as a kid."

[rosco_coltrane]

Rosco laughs.

"There ain't no reason for you to have heard of Hazzard. There ain't noting there, but farmers and moon runners. We're the definition of home town country!"

[arlin_grove]

Arlin laughs with a smile, "Well I'm still interested in visiting. That sounds real neat though, I like traveling around and seeing rural places. Molly from a small place herself in Tennessee called Morgan's Corner, you should see how small it is."

[rosco_coltrane]

"If it's smaller than Hazzard, then it ain't hardly there," Rosco teases. "I'm sure it's pretty though. Most small places are."

[arlin_grove]

Arlin laughs and couldn't help to nod in agreement. Well to both really, Rosco is right most small places are pretty, "Yeah. You should see some of the rural areas around England, they're real pretty too."

[rosco_coltrane]

Rosco nods.

"I ain't done much traveling. I have been to California, though. I like Georgia better."

[arlin_grove]

"Oh ok, well we haven't been to California but I've been to New York City once back when my parents started were still around. We really enjoyed it." Arlin said, not sure what else to talk about. "Hopefully we can take some more family trips once my singing career gets going enough again.

[rosco_coltrane]

"Well, you could try singing here for money," Rosco suggests, not knowing what else to say. Arlin seems to be handling things well, but Rosco wonders, if that will last. It'd been hard enough on Rosco and he didn't have a wife or family.

[arlin_grove]

Arlin thought for a few seconds, that could definitely work. All he has to do is buy a guitar and something to collect money and he would be good to go, "I think that would be a good idea Rosco, thanks. I could try some of the songs I wrote recently. I just need a guitar to play," He finished with a soft, light laugh.

[rosco_coltrane]

Rosco grins, glad to have helped.

"You're welcome. There's plenty of shops where you can trade for stuff. When I first got here, I collected bottle caps to use for money. Trade is fairly easy and you can do odd jobs, too."

[arlin_grove]

Arlin nods, "Those sound like a good idea, I probably need to get more money then I have in my wallet," He says with a light laugh that fell into a smile.

[rosco_coltrane]

Rosco sighs.

"Yeah. It's hard to get along without the stuff."