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[outofthefreezer]

[Isaac’s face appears on the device, looking troubled and confused. He scratches the back of his head pensively while thinking of the right words to say.]

Uh, hey, I guess? I literally just got here, wherever here is, and I’m kinda lost. If anyone could help me get back home it’d be great. [He sighs]

There’s a lot going on back home and I’m worried about my p- [He cuts the word off] My friends.

I mean, there has to be some way to get back, right? Even though I don’t remember how I got here...

[He’s quite clearly at a loss. Its been a while since he had to deal with things by himself and he finds himself caught off guard by the sudden feeling that he was lacking something he didn’t realise he was relying so heavily on. He drops his arm, taking his face momentarily out of sight while breathing deeply, trying to come to some kind of decision of where to go, what to do when he catches a familiar scent, one that he’s had to track before.

Suddenly his face comes back into view, some degree of nervous excitement spanning across his features, after all if he was right then that means he wasn’t totally alone.]

This might sound weird but uh, Stiles... are you here?

[He stares into the screen of the communicator as if trying to will the other boy into existence because if Stiles was here, and Isaac definitely knew that scent then that meant that other people could be here, his pack.

He wouldn’t risk howling, not right now at least in the unfamiliar territory but it was something he kept in the back of his mind while heading in the direction of the nearest building.]

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[studmuffin]

The fact that you are sniffing me out is deeply disturbing to me.

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[outofthefreezer]

[A small smile graces his features, content in the fact that maybe his sniffing capabilities weren't the worst after all. Then his face becomes once more one of confusion because Stiles had managed to take a bunch of questions and turn them into a sarcastic remark.]

Stiles? What's going on?

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[studmuffin]

[ He runs a hand through his hair and sighs, foot jiggling from where he's sat. Most of that is missing from the feed, the only thing that would suggest he's full of nervous energy is how his face moves. ]

You don't know where you are? Great. [ It's like a herd of lemmings. ] What's the last thing you remember?

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[affectioning]

[ A familiar face. A very familiar face. The last time he and Isaac spoke - properly, anyway, was the morning he said that he and Boyd were going to help Derek. And that was it. He's happy Isaac's alive and not, say, injured but he has to remember how time works so that relief is tabled for a second. For now, Isaac is in the City. Stuck. Like him. Like Stiles. Like his mother.

Also, he can't help but be a little, 'Bro!' but really underneath the surface because yeah, Isaac is confused. And, why wouldn't he be? ]

Stiles is here. So is Derek and my mom. And me. You're in the City. [ How does he do this. This was easier with his mom because he was in town and right now, he's not in town, he's packing at Derek's. He sets down a cardboard box aside, he looks offscreen. ] I have to go pick him up. [ Bring him back here. Set him straight. ] I'll be back.

[ And then he picks the device up and he's moving through the unrecognizable house. His mother's face passes in the screen behind him as he's out the door. ]

Isaac, where are you? Right now? What's around you?

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[outofthefreezer]

[Isaac can't help but be happy when he sees Scott, at least if Scott is here its a situation he can work with, better than being totally alone at least. He looks at the device, trying to figure out exactly what is going on around Scott.]

I'm in the City? That explains everything. [No, it does not, but he imagined that things might become clear soon enough, and at least he wasn't alone.]

I'm beside a fountain, uh... that's the most noticeable thing around.

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[affectioning]

[ No, it doesn't, and Scott knows that, so just humor him. Meanwhile, he's moving outside of what looks like a fixed up cabin and moving away from it, through trees. He's in a forest, now! ]

You're in the town square. Don't move, okay?

[ And he tucks the device back into his pocket before doing the most embarrassing half-wolf/half-man, partially on all fours run through said forest to get to the edge in no time at all. (Thank you, episode 1 of season 2 for that visual.) As he reaches the edge of the forest he slows down, dropping to his feet and resumes a quicker walk, fishing his device back out of his pocket. ]

I'm five minutes away.

[ So, continue to not move. ]

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[mamanurse]

...Hi, Isaac. Has Scott rescued you yet?

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[outofthefreezer]

Mrs McCall? He's uh, in the process. [He does his best to smile at her, she was a comforting face in among his Friends' crazy explanations.]

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[mamanurse]

[She waves at him through the device.]

Yeah, hi. When he's done explaining everything, come to the apartment. I've made dinner.

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[anunluckypenny]

Hey there. Are you--did you find Stiles? Are you okay?

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[outofthefreezer]

[Hello there first stranger.]

Uh hi, I found Stiles. He explained things to me, I guess I'm okay as I should be?

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[anunluckypenny]

[She's a nice stranger! Really!]

So you know about the whole different dimension thing? And the curses? I promise it's not as bad as it sounds at first, and you're not freaking out, so... you know. You're doing really well.

[valentineluke]

Welcome back.

[outofthefreezer]

Back? I've never been here before... [Excuse the very confused expression.]

[valentineluke]

You were and it's not unusual to return here minus memories of the previous stay.

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[bettercallit]

Guess you don't remember being here before. [ He shrugs, like it's nothing new, and, either way, it doesn't matter much. ] You want the good news or the bad news first?

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[outofthefreezer]

[He shakes his head slowly.] No, I thought this was my first time. Either... they're both probably useful.

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[bettercallit]

You weren't here long. [ If it's any consolation. ]

Well, the bad news is you're stuck here until the powers that be decide otherwise. But the good news? Stiles is here, been around for a while, and recently others from your town put in an appearance.

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[medicos]

You're far from home, kid, but your friends are here.

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[outofthefreezer]

Yeah I've been told and had some time to talk to my friends... guess its not the end of the world.

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[medicos]

Could be, but count your blessings, anyway.

[ so positive, bones. ]

Stiles, right? I take it you know Scott, too?

I'M HERE. I'M HERE.

[lupusalpha]

No way back without the City dragging you back-

Why are you looking for Stiles?

Welcome BB!

[outofthefreezer]

[Isaac's face instantly changes to one of familiarity because yay, Derek.]

I heard, and uh I wasn't looking for him? I could smell him... [Creepy as it sounds.]

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[cupio]

Nobody remembers. But you're safe! Sort of.

[ She's not very good at being the welcome wagon. ] I'm Clary? A friend of Stiles' friend. He should be around here somewhere. Has he found you yet?

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[outofthefreezer]

Hey! [He nods into the screen.] Uh yeah I found him.