one: scientific curiousity

[not-theman-iwas.livejournal.com]

[Well, then, if you don’t mind, there’s just going to be a twenty-something young woman entering the plane. Wearing black trousers. a white t-shirt, and a slightly oversized tuxedo jacket, which is naturally very dull and boring and unlikely to last very long as an outfit. She immediately starts inspecting things, because this is all very interesting and unexpected, which is naturally pretty magnificent.]

Coliseum, looks like perfect condition. Completely out-of-place star and nebula patterns, ground made from- [Just a moment, bouncing on her feet a little, then getting on her stomach for a proper inspection.] –I can’t say I recognize this. Reflective qualities; definitely not glass. If I could get a sample off- [She starts patting down her jacket pockets for something useful, and then notices... the black hole. Hel-LO there.]

Someone’s been busy, I can say that. That can’t be- [And as she leans forward for a proper look, she realizes that, hello again, she’s not alone. She addresses the nearest person.] Hello. I’m the Doctor [and you’ve NO idea how good it is to say that!]. I’m a scientist, and just... passing through for a bit. This is a very fascinating environment. Is any of it yours?

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[not-theman-iwas.livejournal.com]

[Eyebrow raise. Oh no, she's not letting that first comment go, just filing it away for the moment.] And who are these other people?

[no-wait-gold.livejournal.com]

Other people that can come here, I guess? I know that a vampire brought that huge mansion. Classy, right?

[not-theman-iwas.livejournal.com]

So they're all brought by the people here, then? [Absently peering mansion-wards.


Beat.]

And when you say 'vampire', you mean...

[no-wait-gold.livejournal.com]

I don't know about that. But it seems like that's it? I haven't been here long, but yeah, a blood-sucking and pretty hot woman brought it here.

[not-theman-iwas.livejournal.com]

...I see.

[Not really, but there you have it.]

And... what's your name?

[no-wait-gold.livejournal.com]

Name's Booster Gold. Or just Booster, since the whole thing's a lot. It's nice to meet you, uhh, Doctor.

[not-theman-iwas.livejournal.com]

How charming.

[Dry, what. Never!]

[no-wait-gold.livejournal.com]

What, you say that like I'm not the most charming man you've ever met.

[not-theman-iwas.livejournal.com]

[...Ahem. Hiding a smile? Surely not!]

I have been around the... 'block' a few times.

[no-wait-gold.livejournal.com]

...The literal or proverbial block?

[not-theman-iwas.livejournal.com]

Both?

[Yes, that'll work!]

[no-wait-gold.livejournal.com]

Hey, definitely nothing wrong with that. In fact, I admire women that are forward. Or open. Either or.

[not-theman-iwas.livejournal.com]

[... She has a feeling his blocks don't match up with her blocks. Which sounds a bit like they're talking about toddlers with playing blocks.

Moving on.]

Sot what were you saying about doctors, earlier?

[no-wait-gold.livejournal.com]

Uh, right. Well, there are a couple of Doctors here. But all of them are...dudes. Unless you're not the same one? It's complicated.

[not-theman-iwas.livejournal.com]

An old gentleman and a shorter, black-haired one with a fondness for the recorder?

[no-wait-gold.livejournal.com]

No, more like a younger one with spiky hair and an unhealthy fondness for pinstripe.

[not-theman-iwas.livejournal.com]

[Well, that's surprising, to say the absolute least.] Did he happen to mention which... one he was?

[no-wait-gold.livejournal.com]

He didn't mention it, actually.

[not-theman-iwas.livejournal.com]

No, of course not. Well. Thank you, I'll keep an eye out for... myself.

[no-wait-gold.livejournal.com]

I'm sure they'll find you. Or you'll find them. There's...quite a few of them, as I understand.

[not-theman-iwas.livejournal.com]

Surely not all the same body?

[no-wait-gold.livejournal.com]

Actually, yeah, sometimes.

[not-theman-iwas.livejournal.com]

[Mentally facepalming, brb.]