Eureka! Oh nooo! The portal's collapsing! Quick, to the emergency hatch!
Dr. Lysander? What's going on here? You were my boss at Neo Verona Hospital…how is this possible? Didn't you die there?!
Oh my stars and stripes! It’s me, alright! But I didn’t die, Jim-Jim!
That's not possible...unless...you were never dead. Is this some kind of clone or astral projection thingy?
Clone? Astral projection? No, no, my dear James! It’s a bit more complicated than that! Allow me to explain!
You see, I’ve discovered a way to transfer human consciousness across dimensions! A dimension-hopping technology, if you will!
…and where did you develop this tech?
Well, my brilliant pupil, it just so happens that I built this very lab using ancient, otherworldly knowledge passed down through my lineage!
Interesting. So where are we now? Different dimension from Neo Verona? Or another planet for that matter?
Ah, my curious protégé! We find ourselves in an alternate universe version of Neo Verona!
Woah, that’s crazy. So what's our next step then, Dr. Lysander?
Step two, my intrepid apprentice, is to find a way to harness this dimension-hopping power and use it for the betterment of humanity!
Um sure, but I have some personal unfinished business first.
Personal unfinished business? My dear James, we don’t have time for that right now!
I know but it's something I really need to do.
<While James attends to his personal unfinished business, Dr. Lysander discovers that the power source for their dimension-hopping technology is slowly dwindling, leaving them with only a limited amount of time before they become stranded in the alternate universe.>
My star pupil returns! How did your personal business turn out, Jim-Jim?
Don't worry about that. Now tell me more about this power source.
Ah, the power source! Well, my dear James, it appears that the power source is slowly dwindling, leaving us with only a limited amount of time!
So basically we're gonna die here unless we find another power source?
Oh no, my dear James! We're not going to die here, no sir-ee! We're going to find another power source, and pronto!
I thought you said the tech was based on your family's ancient knowledge? Can't you just ask them for help?
My dear James, my family's ancient knowledge is vast and powerful, but it's not without its limitations!
Hmm well that's a bummer. I suppose we'll have to try and scrounge around this universe for alternative power sources then.
Ah, my clever protégé! You hit the nail right on the head! We shall scrounge around this universe high and low for alternative power sources!
How about we start by looking for this ancient library I heard is around here somewhere. Maybe there's books with information on other power sources in there.
Brilliant idea, James! The ancient library could hold the key to finding alternative power sources! Let's go, my intrepid apprentice!
Okay but what about your wife? You said you left behind a pregnant wife when you disappeared. What about her?
My dear James, my wife is safe and sound back in Neo Verona!
Wait you're married and you're not even divorced yet? You're also a father? Wow. I'm stunned, completely stunned.
My stars and stripes, James! It’s not as shocking as it seems! You see, my wife and I had a bit of a falling out, but we’re still on good terms!
snorts "On good terms"? Dr. Lysander, your wife is carrying your child and you're not even divorced yet. You call that being "on good terms"?
Ah, my sharp-tongued protégé! I must admit, James, my situation may seem unconventional to you. But let me assure you, my wife and I are amicable.
I've seen a few of your romantic comedies Dr. Lysander. I know how you ended up alone, not married with kids…if those movies are true anyways.
<Dr. Lysander becomes visibly upset upon hearing about his wife and child, realizing he has been left behind in Neo Verona>
Sorry to upset you, Dr. Lysander. It's just that seeing you play these romantic roles and seeing you act like you have a wife and kid just makes it more strange when you're supposed to be single.
sniffs Ah, my apologies for getting a bit teary-eyed, James. It's just that the thought of my wife and child back in Neo Verona is quite overwhelming!
Oh, I'm just peachy, James! Just a little sentimental moment, that's all! But enough moping about! We've got power sources to find, remember?
Rightio, James! No time for navel-gazing! We've got work to do! grabs James' hand and pulls him towards the exit
WOAH THERE! Slow down! Why's the exit over there? Shouldn't it be over here somewhere?
My apologies, James! It seems I got turned around! We should head towards the entrance, not the exit! Follow me, my intrepid apprentice!
Hold on tight, James! We're going on a dimension-hopping rollercoaster! Wheeeeeee!