Gina Garano

David Michaels stood in his East Mantee farm home, excitement pulsating through his veins as he prepared to fire up the Disney portaling device. His last adventure had been harrowing, and now, he longed to return to the Forgotten Realms to reunite with Karlach, Shadowheart, Gale, and Lea'zel.

With a determined glint in his eyes, David initiated the portaling process. However, to his surprise, the exit coordinates were missing. The portal opened into a void of uncertainty, set to lead to nowhere. Frowning, he began the task of re-aligning the device, a process that took some time.

This time, though, the portaling device seemed to struggle. Bolts of eldritch energies shot out from the portal, signaling an unseen force attempting to breach through. The energy field surrounding the device prevented David from reaching it, leaving him to face the unknown as the entity materialized.

His pistol drawn, dogs barking in the other room, David braced himself for the arrival of an unknown figure. The surprise washed over him as Cara Dune from the Mandalorian stepped into his reality, disoriented and bewildered.

David, a man of charm and curiosity, listened intently to Cara's story. She spoke of floating in an empty void, questioning her own sanity, and making her way toward a single light that became her escape. As she shared her tale, David's smile turned into a frown of realization.

"Wait a minute," he interrupted gently, "You're Cara Dune, right? From the Star Wars universe?"

Cara nodded, still trying to grasp the situation. "Yeah, that's me. But where am I now?"

David's expression shifted as he explained, "You're in our universe. I believe our world is like the parent universe of yours. And, well, Disney kind of kicked you out of your real universe."

Cara's eyes widened in disbelief. "What? How is that even possible?"

David, ever the charismatic storyteller, went on to explain the theory of multiverses, where fictional worlds coexisted with their own unique characters and stories. He detailed his own adventures, the diverse landscapes, and the fantastical beings he had encountered in the Forgotten Realms.

As Cara absorbed the mind-bending revelation, trust became a pivotal factor. David trusted Cara more than she trusted him and her current situation. However, David's charm and good intentions gradually won her over. He spoke of the interconnected tapestry of existence, where portals served as gateways between realms.

"I know it's a lot to take in," David admitted, "but I promise, I'm here to help. We can figure out how to get you back to your universe, or at least find a place for you here."

Cara, still processing the information, studied David for a moment before finally relenting. "Alright, but I've got my eye on you, David Michaels."

With that, they stepped through the portal together, leaving the East Mantee farm home behind. The dogs, now quiet, watched as the portal closed, taking David and Cara on a journey through the interconnected multiverse, where new adventures and unknown possibilities awaited them.