realityshifted | The Post of Rassilon!!!! ...and Omega

[A man, who looks identical to one particular incarnation of the Master, walks through the Plane. He is calm, hands clasped together and hidden in the folds of the Presidential Robes of Rassilon. Around his neck is the Sash of Rassilon; in his hand, the Rod of Rassilon. He also happens to be wearing the Footwear of Rassilon - that is, sandals. Those who see him like this may call him 'infinitely wise and infinitely sad.' The man looks to his companion] I should hate to think this is the result of one of your experiments gone wrong, Omega.

[Walking at this man's side is one of the many Tennants, except not really. This man wears 'work robes' which are still somewhat fancy Time Lord robes, given his position. Unlike the delicate footwear of Rassilon, this Time Lord is wearing heavy boots. He looks about him, curious and vaguely annoyed.] Certainly not. This has nothing to do with me. I've been far too busy rechecking everything in preparation to create this...observatory.

A very poorly constructed observatory. [He stops, sweeping the floor with the Rod of Rassilon] It is no part of the Foundry. Perhaps a 'joke' enacted by that other man who insists on troubling the council. It would be fitting to his poor sense of humour. [The Displeased Frown of Rassilon says he is not a big fan of puns]

I fail to see how this could be some sort of prank. [Omega folds his hands in front of him, thinking.] The mapping of the stars and systems is rather crude but such an observatory would be useful, I imagine.

[Rassilon glances at his companion] I could perhaps afford to support such a venture for you, my friend, if only you would cede to my requests on the management of anti-technologist dissidents.

[Omega stops his inspection and turns to look at Rassilon.] Those 'dissidents' are only reacting to your already strict policies. I have fought against such reforms and will continue to do so openly.

[The Political Opponent of Rassilon gets the Lifted Eyebrow of Challenge (and of Rassilon.)] Those dissidents are the same Luddites who opposed our progress and gave you that mark you still bear. [if you're wondering why the Lord High President of Ancient Gallifrey knows the word 'Luddite,' well. It's with good reason.]

[Omega now makes grumpy noises, because he hates when Razz has a point.] They still do not deserve such punishments. You will not win a favourable opinion with your people if you treat them that way.

[Razz: 1. Omega: 0] Just think of it, Omega. An observatory of your own, fully interactive, not a false three-dimensional hologram, but one mapped out in five dimensions. You shall be able to walk amongst the stars and select the one that shall bring our species into a new era of prosperity and peace. An observatory to aid your experiments into time.

It did take far too long to find a suitable candidate... [It is clear that Omega is pondering this much more seriously now, morals and politics be damned.] Now, I am not agreeing to your policies. However, I see no reason to rule out negotiations. Perhaps we can come to something that will mutually benefit us.

[the "Gotcha!" Smile of Rassilon] I am always open to negotiations. I have meaning to suggest, we shall have to tour the chamber for your star. Its construction is nearly complete.

[At this, Omega seems to brighten considerably. Ah, how he loves his science.] Ah, yes! Yes, we'll make time for that soon. Or so I hope. I am merely finishing the preparations, so I should have ample time for a tour.

[Rassilon is quite pleased at this] Perhaps now we can turn our attention to the beings of this place?

[Omega nods.] Yes, that would be wise. They may come and greet us as guests in this place.

[Rassilon looks Omega over and pointedly doesn't comment on the worker clothing his opponent is wearing] We shall be ready for them, then.

[Omega gives him a look, because he knows what Rassilon wanted to say. Instead, he just proudly stands in his robes and waits.]

((ooc: Welcome to another episode of Time Lord Theatre. Today you'll note that the Doctor is actually infamous Time lord founder Omega - marked in this lovely colour, while the Master is playing the part of vampire-hatin' Rassilon in his fabulous pride colour. They think they're really the founders and will act accordingly! Blah blah threadhopping blah blah confused memories because they're just delusional blah blah have fun!))

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The chamber for Omega's star has nearly been completed. We hope to start the mission to capture it some time in the next year.

It feels like an eternity is stretched out before us.

Well, it's only appropriate it should feel like an eternity I'd think, considering the goals is mastery over time itself.

Omega's just eager to get off-planet, really.

I am only eager to see my theories put to the test.

[he could be responding to Rassilon or Omega or both]

Well, Omega would want that, wouldn't he?

What do you know of Omega?

[A little wary.]

My reputation is hopefully one of greatness.

Well it is Omega.

[elaborate hand gesture to match the name]

He is quite legendary.

[Rassilon smiles at Omega]

{See? Your legacy is assured.}

[he totally didn't realise that he just communicated telepathically]

[Omega laughs softly and he didn't even notice that Razz is doing head commentary.]

Thank you, both of you. This is no reason to relax, of course. I must earn this reputation.

[confused]

Both of you?

[pats Omega's shoulder]

Tell us some of the legends of Omega. I am sure he would be pleased to hear of it.

Ah, yes! I would enjoy a few legends, if you would not mind.

[shrugs, because what the heck. still not going to say you two ARE Rassilon and Omega, but it won't hurt to at least humour them]

Well, Omega unleashed the power of a supernova, allowed for the mastery of time itself. Helped lead Gallifrey out of the Dark Times, dawning of a new era, all that nonsense. Some even called him the Time Lord's greatest hero. All in all, very legendary. They even had reenactments of his achievements, festivities and holiday and all those other things that usually go along with those sorts of figures.

[smiles at Omega] It seems you outshine even me, old friend.

[Omega is a bit...shocked and sort of awed and filled with a deep and growing happiness that yes, he succeeds, and yes, everyone will know he's right and they'll give him all the attention and praise that they held back from him all those years and you get the picture.]

I...see. That is truly remarkable.

[stories might be nice, and even if they aren't Omega and Rassilon, he still feels like being entertained]

Right, well what can you tell me of Rassilon and Omega I might not've picked up in history books or from personal experience?

Omega snores.

[Snorts.]

Hardly. Though, I know something of Rassilon that not many do anymore.

[There's a grin in his voice.]

{Don't I, Rass?}

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[looks at them]

That's the best you can do, I ask for a bit of inside information, and I get to hear about snoring?

[glares at Omega]

{Enough of that.}

It is hard for us to imagine what the history books will know, Doctor.

[Just sends him a smirk.]

I hope they have not altered the history too much. A strong sense of history will keep Gallifrey grounded in our principles.

[looks at Omega and then just shrugs]

Well, history, it has a way of getting altered even when under strict guidance. Can't be helped at times, I suppose.

[and to Rassilon]

Why did you think to call me Doctor? I don't think I told you that.