[001]

[doctorate.livejournal.com]

. . . Oh, this. This. Is. Gorgeous.

No, really, I mean it. I've seen a lot of things -- more things that you'd think I ever would, given my youthful and altogether handsome appearance, -- but this place. Brilliant! So flash! So shiny! Well, they're stars, how could they not be shiny? Although, strictly speaking, stars are more luminous than shiny. But you can't use luminous in an interjection. Too many syllables. Can't be spouting off exclamations of surprise if it takes more than a second. Wouldn't really be surprised, then -- it'd sound too premeditated to be genuine.

So! The shop's the gateway, yeah? Never seen it before today, and I'd figured I'd gotten used to this version of London by now. Still, always did like a little shop, but it feels a bit wrong that it'd be used for sinister purposes like this -- after all, I can't really see this as being positive, the whole kidnapping and displacing thing. I guess you really can't ever trust a salesman. Or a saleswoman. Or a salestwin, as the case might be.

But right, anyway! Sinister little shop leading to a mysterious planetarium taken to an extreme scale? I might be new to this universe, still, but I'm reasonably sure this wouldn't be considered normal.

Now, who wants to offer an explanation before I call for back-up? And you might want to be quick about it -- I like calling for back-up.

Comments

[lamb_of_gold]

I suppose I should warn you, then, that our realities can merge, as well.

[doctorate.livejournal.com]

How do you mean "merge"?

[lamb_of_gold]

Over time, realities will mesh together - locations will change, people will change...I'ven't had anything significant happen to mine, so I do not know the full extent of what could happen, but...

[doctorate.livejournal.com]

But things could eventually start getting a bit difficult or awkward, eh? Possibly a little more exciting, depending on the other person?

[lamb_of_gold]

Precisely. The merging of realities seems to be based on your closeness to another person. Unfortunately, the relationship need not be a friendly one.

[doctorate.livejournal.com]

Well, I suppose that makes sense. I reckon if you establish a sort of rapport, it doesn't matter much if it's good or bad.

[lamb_of_gold]

Which is why I avoid making enemies.

[doctorate.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a good plan, although that must be difficult to manage.

[lamb_of_gold]

I am somewhat of an aloof person by nature. If I do not enjoy someone's company, I remain so.

[doctorate.livejournal.com]

Well, that works! Not enough people just walk away, really from a bad conversation, really.

[lamb_of_gold]

Sometimes, I am resented for it, but I hardly mind.

[doctorate.livejournal.com]

Resented for it? Really?

-- On second thought, actually, I suppose someone could get offended.

[lamb_of_gold]

Or simply annoyed.

[doctorate.livejournal.com]

There's that, yeah! Could get awkward for the other person, walking out in the middle of a chat.

[lamb_of_gold]

I prefer aversion of contact in the first place.

[doctorate.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's no good! How're you gonna go and meet new people, then? I like new people! Generally, anyway.

[lamb_of_gold]

I don't often seek company of many others.

[doctorate.livejournal.com]

Any particular reason, or is it one of those general "I don't like people" things?

[lamb_of_gold]

I dislike crowds of people, but I grew up in relative solitude - I'm simply used to it.

[doctorate.livejournal.com]

How's it here, then? Lots of people, or just a couple of handfuls?

[lamb_of_gold]

It tends to ebb and flow.