At 04:59 AM 27/02/96 -0600, you wrote:

In his home reality, Mike decides everyone's probably had enough of this 
'passion spice' stuff. He walks over to a counter and grabs one of two 
vials of green liquid. On the label is written 'Anti-Passion Spice Serum.'
He loads the vial into what resembles a flare gun, generates a portal, 
and steps through.

Off to the corner, a tiny figure tries to keep from laughing...

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Mike steps through the portal into a chaotic scene - the normally 
dignified population of the ML running after one another, proclaiming 
undying love and... well... doing other things it's best not to dwell on.

Mike shakes his head, and points his flare gun to the sky. He pulls the 
trigger, launching the vial high into the sky. Quickly, Mike jumps 
through the portal before it detonates.

Everyone is coated with a fine green mist, which they all inhale...

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There's a flash of blue light, and suddenly two figures drop to the ground
from twenty feet above.

Ratiko: [Rubbing his sore head.] Next time you invite me on a 'research
trip', Childra, be sure to mention that it involves time travel...

Childra: Now, now, would you have come if I'd told you?

Ratiko: No.  Not really. 

[They look around.]

Ratiko: Um... Childra?  When are we?

Childra: [Frowns.] I was SUPPOSED to land in the 18th century United States,
so I could research their militia tactics. [Glances at the strange figures
surrounding her.] I don't think we made it.

Ratiko: Figures.  If I can end up in Ethiopia when I'm looking for the park,
I can end up even further away when some BAKA tries to take me on a time trip.

Childra: [Slaps her forehead.] I forgot.  Never take a Hibiki on your travels...

[The diluted gas begins to take effect...]

Childra: Rat?  You're... Staring at me...

Ratiko: I just never realized how feminine you... 

Childra: [to herself] Uh-oh... [Readies her bo...]

[Suddenly, the partnerless chars notice the newcomers...]

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