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"And just where did you stash my lady? What is this, some sort of transport device?"
"I didn't have anything to do with your woman. I've never even been in this universe before."
"But you do know where she is."
"From what I understand, she's with the Jake that passed through here a little while ago. They're waiting for us, but we need your help."
"You'll get help, alright. Mister Platchett?"
[tinny voice over small speaker]
<span class="mu-i">"Yes, Captain?"</span>
"Transit these five directly to the ship's brig. Remove their weapons as you do. We'll get to the bottom of th-"
"Wait a second! I'm Jake Starcrash, this is my crew-"
"Greetings!"
"Hi, Jake."
"-and that's the crew of a Jake from another reality. We came here seeking your help because another Jake with a nasty streak found this alien ruin and plans on destroying all the other realities to make himself a god. <span class="mu-i">ALL</span> the other realities, including your own. We're headed for his home universe, but we could use some help from a Jake who can teleport things at will."
"This story is getting more far-fetched by the second! Mister Platch-"
"I'm really Jake Starcrash, and I'll prove it. Let's settle this, man to man, captain to captain. And none of that universal resonance stuff. Even if you don't care about us, at least do it to save your woman."
"Just say the word, Captain, and I'll give 'em all a hard stun with my burner!"
"No, Wally! No interference from any of you. That's an order."