Aliens invaded New York in 2012. How odd. [ it's very much lacking in reaction because he comes from a strange enough world that knowing about aliens isn't all that surprising. while he might not have known about multiple worlds, it doesn't surprise him. it's a very big universe, he's learned.

multiple worlds, aliens, and the existence of some ominous 'he' with a flair for the dramatic. he's learning so much today. ]

And how does one get...connected to that sort of group? It doesn't seem like something that would be widely advertised.

[ if he's to be here for any length of time, he's going to learn everything he can about this place and the people that are here. the more he knows, the easier to use that knowledge to his advantage. ]