Constellation 01

[scienceandgod.livejournal.com]

[Arthur seems quite startled as he appears on the Plane. For a moment, there is a look of confusion on his face, but it soon changes to one of delight] Oh, this is brilliant. Don’t recall having a dream like this before. [Gazing up, he begins to see what stars he can recognize] There’s Arcuturus, then Rigul. I don’t recognize any in that particular cluster… Even in the country, you can’t see stars as bright as these.

[Then he looks down at the ‘floor’. Rather than being scared that he is apparently walking on nothing, Arthur kneels, grinning as he traces constellations with his finger] There’s the Diamond of Virgo; Arcturus, Spica, Denebola, and Cor Caroli. The Big Dipper, of course. [then a frown as he pauses over a particular group of stars] Hold on. This is the Great Square of Pegasus, isn’t it? Shouldn’t be able to view these two at once. Diamond of Virgo is for spring, the Great Square of Pegasus for summer…..

A bit worrying, if my dreams have such simple mistakes.

Comments

[savagestime.livejournal.com]

Of course there is, Arthur! But why would I want to give you science lessons?

[scienceandgod.livejournal.com]

What would you like? I assume money is worthless, but I would be willing to do something in return.

[savagestime.livejournal.com]

[laughs darkly] You wouldn't like what I'd ask for, Arthur.

[scienceandgod.livejournal.com]

[Hesitates] How much would you be willing to teach me?

[savagestime.livejournal.com]

As much as available to human comprehension, perhaps?

[scienceandgod.livejournal.com]

Then I'll do it.

[savagestime.livejournal.com]

You're an idiot, aren't you?

But fine! For every lesson, oh... you'll have to at least torture someone. When we get into the more sophisticated bits, it will be murder.

Deal?

[scienceandgod.livejournal.com]

[all he can do is stare for a moment, before what the Master proposed really sinks in] I can't torture anyone, much less murder them! It's wrong and goes against God's teachings.

[savagestime.livejournal.com]

Then I guess you'll have to learn about the universe the hard way.

[scienceandgod.livejournal.com]

There's nothing else you'll accept? Nothing at all?

Torture, murder....I can't do that. I won't.

[savagestime.livejournal.com]

So the man does have principles! Good. Sickening as yours are, it's fun to see.

[scienceandgod.livejournal.com]

Of course I do! As intent as I might be, I can't let someone else get involved like that.

And that wasn't an answer.

[savagestime.livejournal.com]

What's the question?

[scienceandgod.livejournal.com]

Something else you'll take in return. Something else I can do for you so that you'll be willing to teach me.

[Hesitates, and when he speaks up he can't bring himself to look straight at him, hands flexing at his side] Please, Master. I'm begging you.

[savagestime.livejournal.com]

[he looks at him, and then laughs]

Go on, Arthur. Tell me what you're willing to offer.

[scienceandgod.livejournal.com]

[he manages to keep his expression calm, but there is a hint of anxiety just beneath the surface]

It has to involve me, no one else. I'll do one thing you ask, for every lesson you teach me.

[savagestime.livejournal.com]

Do I pick the thing before or after every lesson?

[scienceandgod.livejournal.com]

After; it'll depend on how much you're willing to teach me.

[savagestime.livejournal.com]

[grins] You're not very good at this, Arthur.

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

[butting in now, sup?]

Arthur, I really have no idea what you're doing but I would advise again it.

[scienceandgod.livejournal.com]

[sup]

Doctor, how did you know I was-?

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

[The Doctor sounds rather mild, all things considered.]

{Are you quite done yet? He's not going away.}

[savagestime.livejournal.com]

{Are you going to step him and teach him the order of the universe? Hnestly, some humans...}

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

{Well, 'the order of the universe' is a bit grand sounding. But a few things wouldn't be terrible. This place is already intruding on his timeline.}

[savagestime.livejournal.com]

{Good. I think he was about to... well.}