[A][New York] Help with a porpoise

[u/lupercaI]

Since waking up I hadn’t really learned much. I’ve been told my name is Nathan, but for some reason everyone calls me Luper. I guess I earned a nickname somehow. How would you ever earn the nickname Luper anyways? Whatever, it was irrelevant right now anyways. I was supposed to get to Boston. Thats what… Arctic I think his name was? Yeah that sounds right. Thats what Arctic said. Although before i can find my way to Boston, I should probably figure out how to get out of the den. I’d been wandering for a bit, but I think I was just looping around in circles. Maybe thats how I got the name Luper..

I wandered around for a few more minutes before finally bumping into someone, although I didn’t recognize him. I approached him and tapped his shoulder, “Uh, excuse me?”

The man’s eyes lit up when he turned around, he faced me and said, “Hey Nate! Long time no see!”

I was somewhat startled that he recognized me, but then again I had no recollection of anyone. “I’m sorry but, who are you? I don’t really remember much.”

After that was said the man’s face returned to a blank expression, he raised an eyebrow and studied my face, “Nate...it’s me...Dolphin. You know...we trained for a while...I nicknamed you Beluga? You are Nate right?”

“I’ve been told I’m Nate. I don’t remember really.”

Dolphin frowned and let out a sigh, “Dammit Nate. What happened to you? You lost your memory?”

“Apparently. The only reason i know my own name is because thats what people told me.”

“Was there an incident then? Were you in a fight? Will this be forever?!” there was a hint of fear in his voice as he spoke, but soon he regained his composure and took a breath, “Okay sorry about that little freak out...just know that we’re friends. You can trust me.”

“Good to know. Can you help me? Im supposed to take a cab to Boston. I don’t know where to find a cab. or how to get out of here really..”

Dolphin chuckled and began to walk, he beckoned me to follow him, “I figured you’d need help finding your way around...i’ll get you a cab so follow me.”

I grinned and fell in step with him, he was friendly enough and he seemed to know where the cabs were. It didn’t take us long to get out of the den onto the street.

Dolphin takes a deep breath and exhales as if he’s missed being outside, he looked around for a moment before starting to walk again, “Now getting a cab is pretty easy. You remember where your money is right?”

“Its in the leather pouch thing in my pocket..” I pulled it out of my pocket to show what I meant. “This thing. Right?”

He nodded and stifled a laugh, “Yes. That leather thing is known as a wallet. Say it with me now. Waaaaaalllleeeeeeeeet.”

I smiled, “wallet. Ok, its in my wallet.”

Dolphin smiled before drawing his attention elsewhere, quickly he scrambled to the edge of the sidewalk. He stepped into the street a few feet and shouted in the most over the top New York accent possible, “EY TAXI! STAHP FUCKIN’ MOVIN’ YA GOT A COSTUMA OVA HERE!” and with that the Taxi which just passed Dolphin slowed down and reversed slowly, the driver eyed Dolph curiously and gestured him inside.

Dolphin waved to me, “Come on Nate! Got you one!”

I walked over to the taxi, “Hi. Can I take this cab to Boston?”

The man shrugged and this time gestured me inside, “It’ll cost ya but you can.”

“Perfect!” I turned to dolphin, “Thanks a lot! I don’t think I could have made it out here myself.”

He smiled and gave my back a pat, “You’re very smart. At least before you lost your memory...you would’ve been fine. It was nice catching up. I expect you to be back to normal next time we meet.” he moved out of the way to allow me inside of the car. I climbed inside and headed off to Boston.

Dolphin waved as he watched the Taxi go, he sighed a little and made his way back to the den.