Cinder was on his way back to Little Garden with his children when a sudden ripple crossed his vision. A screen appeared before him, translucent and glowing with strange runes that rearranged themselves into clear words:
[You have been invited to join the Chat Group of All Worlds.]
He froze mid-step. Of all things to happen, this was one he knew well. He had read about this countless times back in his old life — a chat group that connected people from countless different worlds, allowing them to talk, share, and even travel between their realities.
A wry smile tugged at his lips. Figures this would show up.
Without hesitation, he selected Yes.
The screen flickered, lines of code unraveling into a simple interface. A flurry of messages greeted him instantly.
[Tony Stark]: Welcome to the group check in the notice board if you are confused.
[Kiana Kaslana]: Ooh, new member! Hi hi hi!
[Wendy Marvell]: Ah, hello! It's nice to meet you.
[Madoka Kaname]: Welcome. I hope you'll enjoy being here.
Cinder blinked at the lively greetings, feeling the strangeness settle in. But it was a good kind of strange. He typed his first message.
[Cinder]: Hi, my name is Cinder.
After that he started talking to them
The messages scrolled quickly, a pace that felt more like talking with friends than anything else. For the first time since arriving in this strange multiverse, Cinder felt like he was back home.