Hours passed... It was a very late hour. It was past midnight I think? I don't care. I was not even sleepy. After hours of confusion, I still didn't know what to do. I don't want to wake my friend... Until now, I could sleep in his apartment, but I promised him to find something... He has his own life and plans too... I was not included as a friendly roommate.

The storm of thoughts was interrupted by decisive steps in my direction. I looked up and saw a big man in a cloak. It was hard to tell something more about him. It was too dark here. It was like he just waited for this occasion... Another robber?

- Just don't try to run... I want to talk with you... About something that happened today - he said stoically.

A million thoughts crossed my mind. Was he from... Secret organization? Or something? This man from earlier... Did he inform the police? I didn't expect this... Or back... I expected. This guy from earlier could just lie about circumstances. Or maybe I met his overgrown friend?

- U-um... About what situation? - I tried to play fool and my legs twitched nervously.

- Don't. Even. Try - he said with more emphasis.

However, he did not convince me. It was a fraction of a second. I turned around quickly but I didn't manage to take a single step. He just grabbed me by the hood like a little disobedient kid.

- What did I just tell you? - he took a deep breath. - Ok, let's just talk in my office...

- What office? Just let me go! - will of fight awakened in me and I tried to escape from his grip.

I even thought about ditching my sweatshirt, but I felt a very strong tug. Really. Not that he yanked me. It was a trifle. I felt it all over my body. Like... Walking through walls. But you don't break this wall. Your atoms are squeezed between other atoms.

I couldn't control myself. The first thing I did was throw up. At the last moment, a bucket was passed to me. It would be a shame to spoil such a beautiful ca... Carpet? Why the hell is there carped on the street? Wait! We are no longer on the street!

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It looked like I fainted. It was way too much emotion.

I woke up on a very comfortable couch. It took me a few seconds to think. Oh. Yes. I had a strange dream...

- How are you feeling? - oh no. THIS MAN again. He entered the room with a jug of juice. I got a glass and he poured me a drink.

- I think I'm ok... Where am I? And what did you do before? - I started to ask questions with a slight tremor in my voice.

- I will tell you everything... Just... Don't try to do stupid things again - he said.

Either way, he looked quite exotic. Dark skin, yellow eyes, yellow hair... Not blonde... They were yellow. He has a very fluffy scarf around his neck. Is it too cold for him here? I felt comfortable in this room. Aside from the fact that I've probably been kidnapped somewhere...

- You are currently in the 'Earth Use of Magic Control' office. This is another world. Number... 723. Also called "Narnia"... Phahah. No, the real name of this place is Rimecliff. We've got a lot of cracked ground here, damn cracked. And before, I just took us on a portal tour. First times are always rough - he spoke to me like it was something natural, and I wondered if I was in the hands of a madman.

- Ooook... And what do you want from me?

- I want to know why and how you used magic... Did you find some weird object, did a strange short man sell you pills, or maybe... It's just from you? - he looked at me calmly and waited for my answer.

- Strange object? And drugs? No, for sure not! And what do you mean by saying "just from me"? - confusion again overloaded me.

- You may have an incredibly rare talent. A human with magical power is kinda... Something extraordinary. Or a magical entity in your ancestors. Well... I will check this - he shrugged and stood up. - Oh, I forgot - I got some leaflets from him and he just left and closed the door.

He didn't even give me time to ask more questions. I looked around the room. A small room with a comfortable couch. There is also a table and two armchairs. There was nothing else here. I drank the juice and started reading the first leaflet. Oh... And it tasted surprisingly amazing. Refreshing but... I was not able to identify this taste. Maybe I should not drink stuff from strangers who kidnapped me? Nah, too late.

"Feeling lost? Wondering why you're here?

Due to violating the rules regarding the use of magic on Earth, you have been detained for clarification and resolution.

Earth is protected by a law that forbids the use of any form of magic on it. Therefore, special services have been established to detect and eliminate magical traces in this world.

Don't worry! Afterward, you will return to your home without traumatic memories or you can stay in a magical community where you can develop your talents and passion."

I think it was supposed to help me, but it's not! What's going on here? I scratched my head and moved on to the next leaflet. It is absurd. I guess I have no choice but to play this game...