001 [A Brave New World]

[unearthlysusan.livejournal.com]

[There is never really a ‘good’ moment to arrive on the Plane for the first time, but some appearances are more inconvenient than others. The girl who has just appeared is carrying a picnic basket in one hand and a broad-brimmed sun hat – which doesn’t quite fit with the black and white stripes of the rest of her outfit – in the other. She has the air of a person who has been disturbed while packing for a holiday. She doesn’t, however, have the air of someone who is surprised by such a strange occurrence.]

Oh, I should have known that a holiday was too much to hope for!

[She looks around curiously. A little nervously too, perhaps, but at least she isn’t terrified.]

Grandfather? Grandfather, are you there?

Zoe?

[She pauses before calling out the third and final name, as if she is somewhat reluctant to use it.]

Jamie?

Hello?

Comments

[unearthlysusan.livejournal.com]

Do you think it covers small decisions, like what clothes you put on in the morning, or only very large ones? The large ones are the only ones which are noticeable, but the others may have smaller significance.

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

Hm, it does make you wonder. Maybe it depends. For example, if I'd worn my blue suit and someone stopped me on the street to ask me about it. I might have missed a key event that I would have been in time for had I worn this suit and been ignored.

[unearthlysusan.livejournal.com]

[This is such a strange conversation to be having, but Susan is rather enjoying it. She likes learning new things, and trying to puzzle things out.]

Do people often stop you to ask about your clothes? I like the suit you're wearing.

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

[The Doctor's lips twitch into a wider smile. He's just pleased to be having a conversation with her.]

Well, not too many. A few have! A wonderful fellow on Alacatrix once stopped me to recommend a hat to go with the suit. I don't wear it but it is a very lovely hat.

[unearthlysusan.livejournal.com]

You should wear it. You're quite fond of hats in the regeneration I'm traveling with at the moment. Some of them are a bit silly.

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

Aw, nothing wrong with a silly hat. Those are the best sorts of hats. [Then he touches his head.] Maybe I'll try a hat again. Wasn't really sure if it would go with the hair, though I did wear a cowboy hat once.

[unearthlysusan.livejournal.com]

A cowboy hat? [She isn't laughing. Well, ok, maybe a little.] I could try and knit you something, if you like? Victoria tried to teach me.

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

[He positively lights up at that.] Really? Oh, that's- That would be brilliant, Susan. [He really can't stop smiling now.]