Text- Introduction time

[smilingarmor]

[Is that a new username you see on the network? By golly it is!]

Well, this is quite an interesting situation we've found ourselves in, isn't it?

I'm still not certain quite what to make of this whole business, but I thought I should introduce myself. My name is Emberto Alegre, and as I recently discovered, I'm now one of the 'Different'. Or perhaps I always was; the 'Martin' fellow who spoke to me about it wasn't exactly clear on that point

...On a side note, 'Different' is a very dull sounding name for a group connected by such fantastical circumstances, don't you think? One would think that a group whose job it is to deal with such things would be able to come up with something better than that. But then I suppose government agencies aren't exactly known for their creativity.

In any case, I look forward to getting to know you all. Beyond that, I suppose we'll just have to see where this unusual ride takes us.

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[temptationaccomplished]

[might have, actually, with all his interest in theater. he just hasn't really been on the receiving end of the critique.]

Most people call me Mr. Fell.

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[smilingarmor]

[Heh, that's probably true.]

Good to meet you then, Mr. Fell. Tell me, do you happen to be a fan of the theater?

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[temptationaccomplished]

I ADORE theater. Especially the smaller productions. Now, mind you, I do of course also like the big Broadway shows; there's absolutely nothing wrong with those. Quite the spectacle, with all those lavish costumes and set pieces and, well, you know. It's absolutely incredible, the whole "show stopping number" business of the thing, like those old MGM pictures: you have the feeling they spared no expense. Truly it's magical. And the soaring orchestrations. OH, but the smaller ones, where it's more intimate, with the stage so very close and the performances so personal and raw, and where you might meet the actors and writers and directors afterward--perhaps see something before it becomes big, support the small theatrical groups and all that--I especially adore that. But I mean, it's all about the experience, so really. I adore it.

Why do you ask?

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[smilingarmor]

[It's probably a good thing one can't hear 'squee' through text, since Emberto's initial delighted reaction to such an enthusiastic response may have reached frequencies that only dogs can hear. Though he quickly calms himself and replies.]

Oh, that's wonderful to hear! I felt the same way the first time I saw a Broadway show! It awakened a lifelong passion for for theater and the arts, and in fact, changed the course of my whole life.

Which ties into the reason why I asked, namely a teeny bit of self promotion. I happen to run a little theater called the 'Brava' over on the West Side. While it's a bit late to get tickets for our latest show- which closes this Sunday- I'd love to have such an enthusiastic fan in the audience for our next one.