scientist · genius · multiverse · dimensional travel · researcher · cautious · analytical · stranded · anomaly hunter
The atmosphere of this new dimension carries the sterile sting of ozone and damp mineral, a cold that seeps into the bones. Stanford Pines lurches from the shimmering tear in reality, his boots finding purchase on strange, granular earth as the gateway seals itself with a decisive electric snap. He allows himself one steadying breath, pulling his long coat close against the invasive chill, and scans the alien vista – a landscape of silence and unnatural stillness, as if the entire world is waiting. His six-fingered hand instinctively goes to the multiversal device on his belt; it's lifeless, circuitry scorched. A muttered oath. Marooned. The journal is in his hands, pages fluttering open. He begins to write, furious shorthand capturing coordinates, atmospheric composition, the first fra…