Explaining the situation (sort of)

[sharpwit]

"Sorry about that, Riptide gets hungry," Sharp smiled apologetically, indicating again to the blank piece of wall. "I was trying to save your lives, in all fairness." Judging by their looks of skepticism, Sharp decided that it would be best to change the subject quickly. "So, Division Nine, eh?" he said in a totally not suspicious manner. "I don't suppose you would know where a Captain Jack Harness would be? We have... Something of an appointment with him."
What are you doing? the Dark Voice asked.
What does it look like I'm doing? I'm bluffing! Sharp snapped at the imaginary voice in his head.
You do realize that for all you know, Jack Harness could already be kicked out of Torchwood? Meaning your brother would be in charge and you would be brought to him, and the Timeline would yet again be in danger of disruption?
Oh, I'm sorry, do you have any better ideas?
Let the kelpie eat them? the voice offered.
Even if I told Riptide to eat them, do you honestly think that she'd listen? Sharp sighed internally.
Eh, you've got a point. The Tsunami never was much of a team player.

First Contact (Sans Fluff)

[multaekappae]

 Sharp looked to see a young pegasus flying down to meet them. "I'm assuming he's one of yours?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.

The dark furred stallion groaned, "Silver, what in Celestia's mane are you doing here?" After a moment's consideration, he decided there was no point in not mentioning their plans. "Did you, at the very least, radio for backup when I told you to?"

The pegasus reached the alleyway, hovering a few inches over the ground. He eyed his fellow agents, a wistful smile on his muzzle, "Sorry boss, I tried to but that one,"  he pointed at the protopony, frowning now that he got a better look at the Evolutionary, "um, yeah, she (?) kinda jammed my equipment, or maybe hacked it? I'm not really sure. Totally advanced alien technology, I bet."

The ostensible leader of the group stared at the pegasus for a moment before turning to 'the ... Inspector was it?' with a scowl. "Well, Inspector, we are a security team working for Canterlot Intelligence Division Nine. I'm curious what sort of excuse you have for attacking us?"

Well that was embarrassing.

[sharpwit]

 Sharp gasped for air as the jungle of fur vanished, leaving him on top of the Torchwhoof agents, who were all looking at him with looks of utter confusion. Clearing his throat, he flashed them what he hoped looked like a winning grin. "Hello there, my name is... the Inspector," the pegasus said smoothly.
The two look at each other to assure themselves that neither one of them had a clue where this was going. "Inspector who?" the female one asks.
"So that's how it feels like," the young stallion murmured, rubbing his chin. Realizing that he still was on top of the two Torchwhoof agents, he smiles apologetically and flies off of them. "Just the Inspector, for now," he assures them. "You've already met my companions, Miss Primeval and Miss Riptide." He nods to the protopony and what appears to be a blank piece of wall. Seeing that Primeval was waving at someone above her, Sharp looked to see a young pegasus flying down to meet them. "I'm assuming he's one of yours?" he asks, raising an eyebrow.

Reading over people shoulder

[zervziel]

As Cain gaped at the piece of paper that he had pulled out of his pocket, a red unicorn with a grey mane, tail, and beard, peered over his shoulder.

"What are you looking at, dog- I mean, Cain. Sorry."

All passengers please disembark in an orderly fashion

[zervziel]

The animate ball of fluff merely looked at the mechanized proto-pony for a moment. "Pfffbbbl" was her only comment. In a blue flash the pink fur became a violet color. The kelpie gave Primeval a significant look as if gauging her reaction.

With no indication that she saw what she was looking for, the pink puffball shivered for a moment before all the fur exploded away from her in a loud *poof*.

In the time it took for the small mushroom cloud of pink fur to die down, Riptide assumed a form similar to her original kelpie form and glued herself to the alley wall, waiting for her spell to start camouflaging her.

Dog Botherer

[multaekappae]

 "...og – I mean Cain, sorry." the voice asked in a crisp, cultured, and completely unexpected tone.

"Gya–" The technician began, his short fur standing on end, then his brain caught up with his stimuli. "Ah, aha ha hah, you have managed to surprise this one... Mr. ?" the Diamond Dog left the unspoken question hanging.

The red unicorn blinked twice, "You may call me Fable Tales, now what is that you are reading?"

'That is undoubtedly metamorph Isop, and yet self does not have 100% certainty...' Cain weighed his options. 'Hmm, perhaps subtlety will be helpful?' He shrugged mentally. "It is a message from the Doctor."

It was at this point technician #9 from Longreach Station realized his conversation with ... Mr. Tales had been listened to by the room's other occupants.

"Th... the Doctor?" Scribble asked, the first to find his tongue.

"Doctor... who?" The nurse followed up.

"Precisely." Cain replied, surprised to find that the earth pony, gryphon, and the unicorn stallion all chuckled at this.

Nopony spoke for a moment. Eventually Fable cleared his throat. "Ah, Nurse Sleeve, was it? Thank you ever so much for your help. We will assist our friend in vacating the room soon enough, but I believe Mr. Cain here has a rather ... private matter to discuss with us. So if you don't mind?" He smiled, tilting his head ever so slightly in the direction of the door.

Raveled Sleeve stood for a moment before moving with a start, "Oh, oh yes, of- of course. Please excuse me." She nodded, leaving in a flustered hurry.

Fable Tales blinked as he watched the medical mare retreat, surprised at how well that had worked. 'I rather think I like this form.' he grinned, enjoying the minor feeling of warmth that had emanated from the pony as she left.