Actually, we are so far in the future that none of us should really be here. *laughs* It's 2009, right after my 843rd birthday. This is actually a very long story, and might be better explained in person. I see you're at the library; I'll come get you, if you like.
One thing-- we've each come from different times. (Marian and Allan are here, too.) When was it for you?