[ carlos startles a little at the voice, glancing around him briefly just to be certain he's the one being addressed. he offers a small, slightly puzzled smile at the question, reaching up to tuck his pen back behind his ear. ]

Writing down initial observations. It's very important, while it's all fresh. Especially since I'm not accustomed to being, ah, transported to other.. worlds this way. Theoretical physics involving space/time and alternate.. or parallel? Worlds. Ah. Not really my area of focus.

[ he seems to deflate a little, running a hand back through his hair absently. ] .. I was also sort of hoping to find my boyfriend, but that seems unlikely at this point.