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[oliverplus]

[Oliver has not been having a happy time of it on the Plane recently. first he got pulled to it only to be trapped in the dark, then the blood was utterly traumatising, and then he witnessed others with god powers--not to mention that awful hologram showing everyone about his empathy. the hologram in particular was troubling because he's afraid to face some of his friends after it]

[so instead, he's in the theatre, trying to distract himself from everything that's been happening while simultaneously avoiding people. unfortunately, he hasn't managed to find many films on the TARDIS. he has a feeling the Doctor has most of them stored in a room he hasn't found the way to. so he's watching Star Wars: Episode I, but anyone can see from his expression that it's not what he wants to be watching. in fact, he wants to be watching Episode IV. and though he doesn't know it yet, Oliver has just become a god. so suddenly, the film cuts out, and Star Wars: Episode IV cues up on the screen instead]

[Oliver jumps] What? How...? [he frowns at the familiar scrolling words, his shock quickly shifting into dread. he knows the sorts of things he's seen other people doing lately, but he's the only one here] No. I... [he shakes his head] I can't.

[and then a hat appears--one that might be familiar to some, as it used to be worn by the Doctor. it is upside-down in the seat beside him, and brimming with popcorn, just like a certain time with Gravkrom-Vey that the Doctor might remember]

[Oliver stares at the hat in absolute horror. he stands, backing away from it a little] No. Nonono! I can't! Not me!

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[collector]

[EYEBROW RAISE god he must have taken lessons in that or something.] Protestations at causes yet unknown are usually futile on the best of days and dangerous on the worst.

[oliverplus]

[whirls on Brax, still looking rather akin to a frightened animal, but he relaxes a little when he sees who it is] Irving!

I... You don't know what this is, either? [he gestures helplessly at the hat. if anyone knows anything about what's really happening, surely Brax does!]

[collector]

It's a hat. With popcorn in it.

[THIS IS WHY BENNY HATES HIM SOMETIMES.]

[oliverplus]

[gives Brax an icredulous look] I know! But...but it... [sputters] It shouldn't be here! Not this hat!

[collector]

You could try making a different one.

[promisedsomeone.livejournal.com]

[Hahah... look who has the worst luck? Asch comes here when the library is being paTROLLED by Jade or Peony, and he's been trying to avoid them lately, so that only leaves the ballroom-- which stings of things he'd rather not remember-- or the theater, which has popcorn and some projections to watch.

He wouldn't admit to being fond of this place. But nevertheless, he finds himself here in the theater with Oliver. He's actually been here for a couple minutes just trying to figure out how to approach him about things. Not that Asch is one to solve problems like this. But he's curious. He... has a few questions, even.

It's almost worth the risk of having his emotions exposed.

From Asch's point of view, Oliver is freaking out about nothing. Maybe going crazy is a part of the Plane suddenly gaining a mountain, a shitload of blood, a red field, and other things. He steps forward, keeps his voice low. One hand rests on his sword hilt in case he has to defend himself.]

What's going on?

[oliverplus]

[Oliver jumps at the voice, spinning on Asch. he relaxes slightly when he sees who it is, but all he can manage then is to wave vaguely at the hat full of popcorn]

I... It's gone wrong...

[promisedsomeone.livejournal.com]

[Asch's eyes slide to the popcorn.]

... It's food. It's not going to kill you.

[You're gonna have to be more specific than that.]

[oliverplus]

No. No, not... [squeezes his eyes shut for a moment, trying to calm down so he can explain] I...I made it, Asch. I made it appear out of nowhere.

[sosweet]

[Because he's just trying not to face certain people by going to the most uncommon places of the Plane (at least for him), now he sees a Oli panicking. Oh please...!]

Oliver... what is wrong?

[oliverplus]

Saga! [Oliver turns hopefully at the voice, looking like a frightened animal] Did you...did you see what I... [he gestures at the hat full of popcorn, too upset to explain]

[sosweet]

[First of all... a hat with popcorn. You know... Ten is a BAD influence to you, mister xD] [Looks at the hat and narrows his eyes.]

So you have those powers as well...

[oliverplus]

[that one is totally Four's fault]

I...[a little helplessly]...yeah. [and from the look in his eyes, that has him absolutely terrified]

[anoblesavage.livejournal.com]

Will you try and keep this power hidden from your friends as well?

[oliverplus]

[ohhh, Leela, so harsh! Oliver turns at her voice, his eyes still filled with fear] Leela! [he stares at her, but at her harsh words, he can't bring himself to say anything else]

[anoblesavage.livejournal.com]

Now you are afraid of me? You should know me better than that.

[oliverplus]

[stares at her, stammering] It's...it's not that. I... [he shakes his head, sitting down heavily in his seat. he's still in too much shock to be articulate] I'm sorry, Leela.

[bit_impossible]

[he turns up in the row behind Oliver] No? Well, I know I didn't think of it. Haven't seen that particular hat in ages, in fact! [reaches over the seat to grab a handful of popcorn]

[oliverplus]

[spins on the Doctor, still staring in horror] Doctor...

[but he trails off, his mouth dry. he snaps it shut, unable to think of anything else to say]

[bit_impossible]

[sorry, he has a mouth filled with popcorn right now] Hmm? [gives him a curious questioning look in lieu of a vocal query]

[oliverplus]

[his horrified look has shifted into staring at the Doctor in shock] How...how can you be so calm...!?

one day i will be on time with tags. :(

[companioning.livejournal.com]

[ You know, the last time Amy was in the theatre, she was forced inside by the Doctor and made to watch some sort of documentary. Since she's trapped here longer than she usually sticks around for, she figures she might as well make the most of her time.

Amy leans against the doorway, watching the current film. Star Wars isn't too shabby of a choice. At least it's actually a proper action film. But when it changes and she sees Oliver stand up, she hurries down to his row. ]

Oliver? What is it? You okay?

Late is still good!

[oliverplus]

[turns to her, his mouth still open in horror. he works it for a moment] A-Amy. I...did you see... [he trails off, gesturing uselessly at the hat full of popcorn]

<3

[companioning.livejournal.com]

[ Poor Oliver. He's obviously scared by something, but she doesn't understand what or why. ] Yeah, I know, somebody changed the movie. That was sort of ru— Oh, the hat? What about it? [ leans down to take another look. ] Is... the popcorn not supposed to be there?

<3

[oliverplus]

[Oliver just watches her. he takes a few deep breaths, trying to calm down enough to explain] It...it wasn't...I mean, a minute ago... [he waves a hand uselessly] It just...appeared! I must've... [he shakes his head, still eyeing the offending hat fearfully] I think I did it...