No one knows why we're here. The best theory I've got is that bits of the fabric of the multiverse are coming undone. Something has pulled us here. Means it's powerful, if it can do that.

[ not that she really asked for his theory or opinions. still, at this rate, john doesn't much care. daisy was right about one thing - people couldn't run away from what was in this town. he'll stand as a buffer, but, all the new kids need to look into the face of what's lurking in the shadows.

he makes it to the burned section of the library. a few steps in and he's at the hole that he and coulson had been working on... two weeks ago? three? somewhere in there. ]

No one. The town is completely empty... unless you count the bastard that was standing on the other side of the ravine further in the town. [ he glances up at her at that. ] Something wasn't right about him. Whoever he is? He's got powerful magic.