A story

You make your way over to the man, shoving a few strangers out of the way in the process. "Hey!" you call out. "Did you come through the portal too?" The man doesn't seem to hear you. You get closer, and find that he's a lot taller than you expected. You have to stand on the tips of your toes to tap him on the shoulder. He turns around slowly, and you repeat your question.

The man looks at a loss for words for a moment. Then he tentatively asks you: "What are you talking about?"

He's looking at you like you're crazy.

Your ears are ringing.