a portal opens. out come sir teknomage and zack the Cheshire almostcat.
someone neither of them recognizes walks up to them and inquires, "may i help you? we're in rather a bit of a sticky time just now, you know..."
"really?" said tek. "i'm sorry, i wasn't aware. so dreadfully sorry to drop in like this at such a bad time. but i did wonder if i might be able to talk to mox or mezberris or someone like that. if they're not too awfully busy."
"i'll see what can be arranged..."