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[By the time Six feels more or less human again, he's got just one thing on his mind... well, a couple, but this one has to be taken care of first. So he'll track Eight down, and hope that the man is alone when he finds him.
Whether he is or isn't, the first words out of his mouth are the same.]
Ah, there you are. We need to talk.
...privately, if possible.
Whether he is or isn't, the first words out of his mouth are the same.]
Ah, there you are. We need to talk.
...privately, if possible.
[Eight had returned to the Sigyn Welcome Hall, half-sprawled on the couch in the living room. His hair is damp from a recent shower, and he looks relatively alert for someone who just might have drunk his body weight in alcohol the night before.
He raises his eyebrows at Six curiously and pushes himself to his feet. His younger self's tone of voice makes it clear it's not really the time for teasing.]
Of course. Let's go upstairs. My room is about the most private place in the city, I think.
He raises his eyebrows at Six curiously and pushes himself to his feet. His younger self's tone of voice makes it clear it's not really the time for teasing.]
Of course. Let's go upstairs. My room is about the most private place in the city, I think.
What??
Wait, which one? I have had a few. Please tell me it's not Lucie. I don't think I could handle seeing her. Not yet.
Tell me it's someone I'll be happy to see, old girl.
Wait, which one? I have had a few. Please tell me it's not Lucie. I don't think I could handle seeing her. Not yet.
Tell me it's someone I'll be happy to see, old girl.
Hey, Oi Sasuke--
Are y'there?
Man, this thing has been like stupid right? I think I accidentally touched that ice too much, my fingers still feel frozen.
We should go out for ramen, yeah? I'm gonna get Gaara to come too.
I'm coming over there now. I can see your house.
Er, yeah I'm here. You comin' down?
Are y'there?
Man, this thing has been like stupid right? I think I accidentally touched that ice too much, my fingers still feel frozen.
We should go out for ramen, yeah? I'm gonna get Gaara to come too.
I'm coming over there now. I can see your house.
Er, yeah I'm here. You comin' down?
I think you have the wrong person, but if you need help with that frostbite, I can help.
You can even pay me in that ramen you mentioned.
You can even pay me in that ramen you mentioned.
[Hello, Doctor, it's your roommate. Well, bathroommate. Still, however tenuous the connection, Fiona takes the issue of cohabitation seriously. The Doctor may find a note taped to the sink mirror, written in magic marker:]
Fiona's Bathroom Rules
(semi-negotiable)
-No hard drugs.
-No self-harm.
-Knock first.
-You break it, you replace it.
-If you sweep and take out the trash, I'll clean the toilet and the tub.
-Don't do anything weird to the toilet or the tub.
-Aim.
I hereby agree: X______________
[And underneath the line for The Doctor to sign, there's her own signature: Fiona Gallagher.]
Fiona's Bathroom Rules
(semi-negotiable)
-No hard drugs.
-No self-harm.
-Knock first.
-You break it, you replace it.
-If you sweep and take out the trash, I'll clean the toilet and the tub.
-Don't do anything weird to the toilet or the tub.
-Aim.
I hereby agree: X______________
[And underneath the line for The Doctor to sign, there's her own signature: Fiona Gallagher.]
[Eight comes back fairly late that night, in his rare times when he's ever beyond "a little tipsy".
When he makes his way to the bathroom to throw cold water on his face he stops...and just stares for a moment. Rules? Were there rules there before and he just didn't notice? No, no, must be new. He didn't recognize the name "Fiona Gallagher".
All the rules seemed fine. Was she really expecting expecting him to do hard drugs in here? He had enough trouble handling his alcohol.
...aim? Aim wh-ooohhh. If he was sober, he'd blush.
Eight digs through his pockets for a pen and signs, then ambles his way to Fiona's room and knocks.]
When he makes his way to the bathroom to throw cold water on his face he stops...and just stares for a moment. Rules? Were there rules there before and he just didn't notice? No, no, must be new. He didn't recognize the name "Fiona Gallagher".
All the rules seemed fine. Was she really expecting expecting him to do hard drugs in here? He had enough trouble handling his alcohol.
...aim? Aim wh-ooohhh. If he was sober, he'd blush.
Eight digs through his pockets for a pen and signs, then ambles his way to Fiona's room and knocks.]
I'm traveling to Vanaheim.
[It is, of course, an open-ended invitation.]
[It is, of course, an open-ended invitation.]
You should take the companions. And Alice, though I think she might as well be considered a companion anyway.
I might stay here. I feel...off. I haven't slept well, and I'd be terrible company.
I might stay here. I feel...off. I haven't slept well, and I'd be terrible company.
[Oh. Well, that's not who he was expecting an apology from.]
For what? You didn't lie to me.
For what? You didn't lie to me.
[On the evening three days after the group left for Vanaheim a letter will show up at Eight's door. It's clear who it's from despite not having a name on it as the envelope is blue in color. Inside the words are written in Gallifreyan so it's not as if anyone could just read it.]
Saw Clementine today. She was at the zoo and starting chatting to Alice. I took pictures. They may become fast friends. The ride here was rubbish. While the flying train was quite nice it took far too long to get here and I'm not looking forward to the trip back. Vanaheim is a lot like some of the kingdoms of Earth's history. They've little technology here but the natives still treat us as if we're the ones living in the Dark Ages. I've little patience for them. However, I do find that I'm fond of two of the gods, Mimir and Honir. Honir is just fascinating. I may want to keep him.
Will write again soon.
Saw Clementine today. She was at the zoo and starting chatting to Alice. I took pictures. They may become fast friends. The ride here was rubbish. While the flying train was quite nice it took far too long to get here and I'm not looking forward to the trip back. Vanaheim is a lot like some of the kingdoms of Earth's history. They've little technology here but the natives still treat us as if we're the ones living in the Dark Ages. I've little patience for them. However, I do find that I'm fond of two of the gods, Mimir and Honir. Honir is just fascinating. I may want to keep him.
Will write again soon.
[Just like before there's a blue envelope with the contents written in their native language.]
Had a girl's night in, invited Clementine to join us. Did you really tell her that she could live with us if she wanted? That's what she said. I knew you were going to adopt her and I don't even need to see the future to know it. You best get a place if she's going to live with you.
Had a girl's night in, invited Clementine to join us. Did you really tell her that she could live with us if she wanted? That's what she said. I knew you were going to adopt her and I don't even need to see the future to know it. You best get a place if she's going to live with you.
[The first sound is him clearing his throat, lightly and definitely nervously.]
I take it you... made it back alright. [It's weird to treat it like they were on holiday or something, but it's easier than spelling out the truth, saying it aloud.] I don't know if Eleven told you that I am back as well, but I... am. Clearly.
[Awkward pause. If he was on video he'd be looking away and sticking his hands in his pockets right about now.] ...ahem. I was wondering if... well... we both were... affected, and maybe...
[This is hard and what is he even doing here. He lets out a low groan of frustration.]
Oh, never mind!
[...and hangs up.]
I take it you... made it back alright. [It's weird to treat it like they were on holiday or something, but it's easier than spelling out the truth, saying it aloud.] I don't know if Eleven told you that I am back as well, but I... am. Clearly.
[Awkward pause. If he was on video he'd be looking away and sticking his hands in his pockets right about now.] ...ahem. I was wondering if... well... we both were... affected, and maybe...
[This is hard and what is he even doing here. He lets out a low groan of frustration.]
Oh, never mind!
[...and hangs up.]
I haven't spoken to Eleven yet. I should do that, really...
[He no more wants to talk about it to his future self than Six wants to talk about it to him, but it would happen eventually. Might as well get it done.]
And yes, I made it back. Technically I returned two days ago, but I spent most of the first day...well...trying to stay away. Rose finally talked me out of hiding and I stayed with her that night.
[Which reminds him...]
Tell me you've spoken to Ril. If you haven't, I may have to hunt you down anyway, whether you want to talk about what we did or not.
[He no more wants to talk about it to his future self than Six wants to talk about it to him, but it would happen eventually. Might as well get it done.]
And yes, I made it back. Technically I returned two days ago, but I spent most of the first day...well...trying to stay away. Rose finally talked me out of hiding and I stayed with her that night.
[Which reminds him...]
Tell me you've spoken to Ril. If you haven't, I may have to hunt you down anyway, whether you want to talk about what we did or not.
The Master is here.
Not one the rest of you know. Blond, short, no moustache. He goes by Harry Saxon when he plays pretend.
[ He swallows. ]
I'm not sure how much attention we should bring to it.
Not one the rest of you know. Blond, short, no moustache. He goes by Harry Saxon when he plays pretend.
[ He swallows. ]
I'm not sure how much attention we should bring to it.
He's alive? [Sigh.] Of course he is.
Of all the times for him to show up.
I really don't know. People should know not to trust him.
Of all the times for him to show up.
I really don't know. People should know not to trust him.
Physically, yes. I'm fine. I'm glad you're alright.
I found Charley as well, but apparently she found out about what happened that night with Rose.
I found Charley as well, but apparently she found out about what happened that night with Rose.
[Texting doesn't feel practical, when this is a personal matter she's discussing with him, but she's not ready to show herself on video just yet. So voice it is, and she keeps her tone sounding as neutral as possible. She entirely fails at sounding anything but sorry for him.]
So. I spoke with Charley.
So. I spoke with Charley.
[There's the quiet sound of slow footsteps on cobblestone, and Eight's voice is subdued. Defeated.]
So did I...
So did I...
[Given a choice for messages, Jamie tends to go with video, but given everything that's happened, voice seems a bit easier. And even though there's still giants to deal with, he knows there's at least one person he needs to get in touch with first.]
Doctor? I'm back.
Doctor? I'm back.
Oh, thank goodness.
Are you alright? Did you see the others there?
Are you alright? Did you see the others there?
[Yesterday had been an unmitigated disaster on several fronts; today, he's making what amends he can, which mostly have to do with Eight.
He clears his throat a little uncomfortably.]
Erm... you probably want nothing to do with me right now, but... I thought you should know that I am sorry for the things I said. I never... look, I don't know what happens, but I never meant to imply you had anything to do with it, that was... it came out wrong.
[Like a lot of things he'd said, really.]
If you'd... like to come 'round Time and Tea, Ril's been baking. I know she'd love to see you. [He doesn't mind being a little shameless sometimes, and besides it's true.] And there's tea, of course.
He clears his throat a little uncomfortably.]
Erm... you probably want nothing to do with me right now, but... I thought you should know that I am sorry for the things I said. I never... look, I don't know what happens, but I never meant to imply you had anything to do with it, that was... it came out wrong.
[Like a lot of things he'd said, really.]
If you'd... like to come 'round Time and Tea, Ril's been baking. I know she'd love to see you. [He doesn't mind being a little shameless sometimes, and besides it's true.] And there's tea, of course.
[Eight is a little uncertain about Six's apology. Well, about everything, really. However, he can't honestly risk alienating anyone else. He has few enough friends as it is right now.]
Ah, yes...yes, alright. Really, I have to say I haven't done anything yet. I don't want to do anything. I just know what's going to happen.
And I'm not relieved that it's not me. Not...really. Do I hate myself just a little less? Yes, of course I do, but that doesn't mean I'm happy.
[He exhales heavily.]
Yes, of course. I'll be over.
Ah, yes...yes, alright. Really, I have to say I haven't done anything yet. I don't want to do anything. I just know what's going to happen.
And I'm not relieved that it's not me. Not...really. Do I hate myself just a little less? Yes, of course I do, but that doesn't mean I'm happy.
[He exhales heavily.]
Yes, of course. I'll be over.
I've had a talk with your brother, you know.
[is Turlough sulking? you bet he's sulking slightly. and he plans to guilt trip (almost) all of the Doctors, but we're starting off with you, buddy.]
[is Turlough sulking? you bet he's sulking slightly. and he plans to guilt trip (almost) all of the Doctors, but we're starting off with you, buddy.]
Doctor, I was told you weren't feeling well, would you like me to come by with some broth and biscuits?
[He is mostly texting today, but he decides he should use voice for Alice. When he responds, he sounds quite a bit breathless, but as cheerful as he can manage sounding like that.]
That's kind of you, Alice. Yes, of course...if you like.
That's kind of you, Alice. Yes, of course...if you like.
Doctor! Mister Watson said I could help at the clinic after school sometimes. That's okay, right? I'm getting better with my healing, and I figured this way I could help out more with it.
After school is fine, as long as you don't wear yourself out so much that you're tired for school the next day. But I assume John knows when to send you home. He's a smart man, after all.
Has anyone told Four?
[Surely she doesn't need to clarify what she's talking about.]
[Surely she doesn't need to clarify what she's talking about.]
[Absolutely not.]
I haven't exactly had the chance, yet, myself. I don't know about the others.
I haven't exactly had the chance, yet, myself. I don't know about the others.
[It might be late, she should be sleeping but. She can't. And she doesn't necessarily want to go and wake him. So she turns her bracelet in her hand for a moment, fumbling before deciding to record a message. He'll see it when he sees it, either right away or in the morning.]
Um, Doctor? You know how there are the Guardians here? The Tooth Fairy, Santa, Sandy and Jack, right? Well...their...enemy? I guess. Pitch, the boogeyman is here too. I met him when I went out earlier. Nothing happened, he didn't hurt me, but just in case, I figured I should tell you.
Um, Doctor? You know how there are the Guardians here? The Tooth Fairy, Santa, Sandy and Jack, right? Well...their...enemy? I guess. Pitch, the boogeyman is here too. I met him when I went out earlier. Nothing happened, he didn't hurt me, but just in case, I figured I should tell you.
[Well that's...worrisome. Seems lately, more and more of the villains of people's various worlds are showing up. The Master, Voldemort, now this Pitch.]
Thank you for telling me, Clementine. Just...remember that when you go out, stick to crowds or find someone to go with you. There seem to be a lot more bad people showing up lately. Can't be helped, but just keep an eye out.
Thank you for telling me, Clementine. Just...remember that when you go out, stick to crowds or find someone to go with you. There seem to be a lot more bad people showing up lately. Can't be helped, but just keep an eye out.
[ Charley's clearly running down the street as she sends this, so she's a bit breathless. And looking a wee bit older, if you pay attention to things like that. Not much. Just a smidge. ]
Doctor! You had better be home, I haven't any idea how long I've been gone, but I have to see you now.
Doctor! You had better be home, I haven't any idea how long I've been gone, but I have to see you now.
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Charley!
[Oh god, she didn't disappear forever. Thank goodness. He's a bit breathless himself, but only from shock and emotion, and the picture is shaking a bit with his shaking hands.]
I'm home, I'm home! Oh, Charley, I thought I'd lost you for good this time.
[Oh god, she didn't disappear forever. Thank goodness. He's a bit breathless himself, but only from shock and emotion, and the picture is shaking a bit with his shaking hands.]
I'm home, I'm home! Oh, Charley, I thought I'd lost you for good this time.
[In honor of the Earth holiday centering on love, Freya sends out a little gift around this time.
A small box containing a piece of chocolate will appear on your pillow during the day. When consumed, the chocolate’s magic will lift your mood for a short period of time. It’s accompanied by a note.]
Where love might bring about sorrow, it also welcomes joy.
A small box containing a piece of chocolate will appear on your pillow during the day. When consumed, the chocolate’s magic will lift your mood for a short period of time. It’s accompanied by a note.]
Where love might bring about sorrow, it also welcomes joy.
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