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[when Christine left Oliver on the TARDIS after the end of their fairy tale, he knew the best idea would probably be to go back to his room, get some dry clothes, and take a nap. he was, after all, still sopping wet from his exciting adventure in the lake. and on top of that, his muscles--and his body in general--were quite exhausted after the oxygen deprivation. but, being Oliver, the last thing he wanted to do was go to his room. the odds of Harriet hearing him were good, and he did not under any circumstances want the PM to see him like this. he also didn't feel much like sleeping; he was too much a mess of emotions at the moment for that]

[so instead, he crept to the bathroom, grabbed a blue towel that he wrapped around his head (maybe a lingering after effect of his fairytale--it looked rather like a turban that way), and thought of the Plane. once there, he went straight for the bar. because after all, what else would you do after a near-death experience you didn't expect to survive? it's definitely time for a pint]

That's better.

[his voice is a bit scratchy still after its lake water inundation, but he doesn't mind that at the moment. he pours himself a glass and immediately starts drinking. then he sighs, setting it down and rests his chin the bar, slumping forward to lean against it. the towel starts to slide, so he removes it and throws it over his shoulders instead. currently, he's only wearing the rather Aladdin-style trousers that the fairy tale left him with, so it's warmer that way anyway. it also shields his scars from view somewhat, which is always a plus in Oliver's mind--not that he's thinking about that at the moment. he's too lost in thought to expect anyone to find him like this]

It wasn't the dream after all. [he sighs again, only half sitting back up so he can take another drink]

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[turns in surprise, as he wasn't expecting anyone to join him--and he can feel the cold resonating from her! he shivers a little] Oh, hey, um...Juni, was it?

[shakes his head, smiling from relief] Nope! We finished the story. I'm just me now.

[concerned] How's your story going?

[She can't help that! And would also like to punch things, and is also leaning over the bar to grab a beer as quickly as she can] That works, yes.

[Excuse her if she looks less than thrilled, her ability to be nice is sadly lacking at the moment with those bloody children who have never learned the meaning of speed] Good for you.

I'm wondering why cars haven't been invented yet.

[Oliver takes another drink of his beer, knowing the feeling. his voice is a bit scratchy at the moment, in addition to his being tired and drenched. but, as Oliver has a tendency to be too nice, not even that will stop him]

I think most fairy tales are before that. [but then he realises what she might mean] You aren't stuck somewhere, are you?

[Together they almost make a rational person... Well, almsot. Considering how fast Juni throws back a gulp of her drink when she finally gets it into her hands (it's been that sort of week.)]

Wonderful, I do love them so [A sliiiightly slower sip... By which I mean only very slightly] And I think I'm hovering around mount Etna until they hurry up and get home.

"They"? [nervously] What happens then?

The little brats that were stupid enough to wander into my fairytale [...Because she lured them there. Fine work, Juni, fine.]

...And presumably things will end then.

[makes a face] Oh.

[but that sounds promising!] Yeah? That's good to hear!

It is, isn't it? ...I must admit, I'm looking forward to doing useful things again.

[he takes another drink of his pint] [curious] What've you got in mind?

[She shoots him a sideways glance, as if wondering if he'd approve...] Governing my lands, making life better for those within them.

[surprised] Wait, you mean you're normally a queen anyway?

Of course [She fought hard for her throne, dammit, and she is keeping it even if she has to chain herself to it.]

I'm a good one, too.

Whoa! [Oliver stares, shocked by that news] That's so cool! What's the name of your kingdom?

[...Well, that's new] It doesn't really have a name, as such.

[trying to remember their previous conversation] Is it near the place with all the demons?

[A incredibly innocent sip of her drink] You could say that.

[he doesn't make the connection] Well, what's it like?

[She's starting to like you, Oliver] Ordered, these days. When I... Inherited it things were a little messy but I've been able to clean up. [And kick Death out, dude is no longer invited to dinner.]

[he just thinks royalty is really cool!] Well, that sounds good. What's it look like? Has your planet got a name?

[She'll just be attempting to avoid the demons, then~] It's... Well, it's a little different from earth. It's got a few cobwebs around, and a lovely castle.

And it doesn't really have a name, no.

Oh. [he might be disappointed by that, but in general, he's just really glad for the distraction from the emotional experience that fairy tale just was] Castles are cool! What else is different? Is the sky a different colour or anything like that?

[She's heard it described as "the kingdom of GODGODAAAAAAAH" before but that's very hard to pronounce] Oh, we have a silver sky - and no moon or sun, just... Stars [Star demons, not talking about that.]

Ohh, that sounds really pretty. [it's probably best that he doesn't know they're demons, though] I lived on a planet for a while with a pink sky--you know, like the colour of candy floss? It was sorta weird.

[of course, he realises he's talking like he expects her to be used to a planet like Earth] Is this the planet you're from, Juni?

Yes, pretty [And able to eat your face off but shhh] And that sounds more pretty, actually, a pink sky? ...I think I've only seen a few worlds like that.

No, no - I come from the human world.

It was neat at first. [mostly before he got possessed and everything went downhill, but he's avoiding negative topics for the moment as well, even if his expression might give it away a little] But it's one of those things you get used to after a while, I guess.

Human world? You mean Earth?

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