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The Doctor ([personal profile] bit_impossible) wrote in [community profile] realityshifted2011-07-25 11:52 pm

θ 9

[in some parts of the world and the universe, it is July 25th. for a Time Lord, it is always July 25th somewhere at some time (as well as many other days if we really wish to get complicated and pedantic), and today is no exception. now, the Doctor isn't always on-time; in fact, he often misses things nine times out of ten, so when he actually does manage to turn up on-time, well, one can assume he just got lucky.]

[but even before that odd fairy tale business where he met a creature almost as chatty as him (but with phenomenal cosmic powers contained in a space that DEFINITELY wasn't bigger on the inside than the outside), he's been planning something special for Oliver. he figures he owes it to his travelling companion; he's able to do plenty for Harriet when they're on Earth, but not Oliver. and anyway, he's missed...well, a good number of birthdays, though for his friend it hasn't been that many (or so the Doctor thinks. he's not too good keeping track of that sort of thing in the first place.)]

[so! for the past hour or so, the Doctor threw a giant sheet over the entire building to hide the inside from view from wandering eyes. granted, he's also dashed outside a number of times, making several trips back and forth to the kitchen with a tea trolley he brought from the TARDIS, but once that hour is up, he runs back outside and tears the cloth off! nothing has been done to the outside of the building, of course, but inside, there are tables covered with all sorts of foods from lord knows where; multi-coloured drinks containing all sorts of alcohol have been poured into glasses all along the bar; and a special tap has been installed just for the occasion carrying Oliver's favourite beer from Birmingham. all sorts of party decorations have been thrown onto the walls, like tiny lights that blink in time with music, blue flames that flicker rhythmically like a metronome and maintain a steady, comfortable temperature in the room no matter how many people are in it, and paper streamers that smell like strawberries.]

[and, because the Doctor loves them so much and he figures Oliver would as well despite it being only a Christmas tradition, there is an entire table of Christmas crackers set below a glowing sign that reads: "Happy Birthday Ollie!".]

[with everything all set, he grins, proudly surveying his work, and slaps a sign on bar door that reads, "Everyone is welcome! Come join the fun!", and then runs off to find Oliver, who should be wandering about somewhere nearby.]



[ooc: This is a party post! So go ahead and mingle with one another, chat with Ten (at any point in the party; doesn't have to be after the bar reveal!), and/or give the birthday boy some birthday spankings! (Or offer him a toast for his continued health and a year free from dying a horrible Plane death. Whatever strikes your fancy~) But mainly, have fun! That's what birthday celebrations are for~]
oliverplus: (Looking)

[personal profile] oliverplus 2011-07-26 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
[Oliver is wandering the forest when he hears the sound of footsteps and breaking twigs that implies someone else is nearby. stopping and turning around, he catches sight of--well, he's not sure entirely, but the hair certainly looked familiar]

Doctor! [waves] Is that you?

[ooc: He'll be at the party soon, ready for jumping off threads from there. Or he'll just tag all sorts of other threads because PARTIES AND FRIENDS OH MY! And Jchaaaaan, this is so amazing ;_;]
Edited 2011-07-26 05:47 (UTC)
oliverplus: (Yikes)

[personal profile] oliverplus 2011-07-26 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay... Whoa! [he wasn't expecting that, and struggles to keep up as the Doctor dashes off with him in tow] Doctor, what is it!?
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[personal profile] bonnypiperlad 2011-07-27 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Shortly after the Doctor takes off to find Oliver, Jamie arrives and spots the sign on the door. Quickly glancing around to make sure that he's not spotted, he ducks inside. Once the door closes behind him, he drops off the Plane briefly. When he returns, it's with something vaguely-box shaped tucked under one arm.

Oliver doesn't seem to be here yet, so with a small grin, the Scot goes to hide the present - and himself - behind the bar. It may be an open party, but it'd be fun to see if he can surprise his friend anyway.]
oliverplus: (Huh?)

[personal profile] oliverplus 2011-07-27 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
[once Oliver has joined the party, he's too busy looking around in shock at everything that's been set up for it to notice the hiding Jamie. but considering he's in the bar, it's his party, and a good pint is one of his favourite things, it doesn't take him long to head over to the bar to get himself one]
bonnypiperlad: (notquiteserious)

[personal profile] bonnypiperlad 2011-07-27 07:58 am (UTC)(link)
[Jamie waits until Oliver is right by the bar and not actually looking in his direction to stand up and lean in behind him. He's trying to time it so his friend hasn't actually gotten a pint yet, though. Less of a mess that way.]

Oh, there ye are, Oliver. Where have ye been?

[identity profile] promisedsomeone.livejournal.com 2011-07-27 08:24 am (UTC)(link)
[Somewhere at the grumpiest, darkest edge of the party, Asch is investigating one of these Christmas cracker things. He tugs on it, and then

BANG

— he's actually so startled that he drops it.]


What--
oliverplus: (Yikes)

[personal profile] oliverplus 2011-07-27 04:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oliver jumps rather spectacularly, so it's a very good thing Jamie didn't let him get a drink first] Jamie! [after his initial yelp, his face lights up at the sight of his friend, and he laughs] God, don't do that! You scared me! What are you doing back there?
oliverplus: (Small Laugh)

[personal profile] oliverplus 2011-07-27 05:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oliver only spots Asch when he hears that bang. but when he sees who--and what--was the cause, he laughs and hurries over to Asch, carrying his pint with him] Having fun? [griiin]
bonnypiperlad: (grin)

[personal profile] bonnypiperlad 2011-07-28 06:13 am (UTC)(link)
Aye, well. I thought I'd see what happened if I popped up just now. [Judging by the grin on his face, things went about as he expected.]

Oh, and I wanted to give ye this. [He reaches down and pulls out the box, which is fairly long and slender, and somewhat inexpertly wrapped in blue paper.]

Happy birthday, Oliver.
oliverplus: (Skeptical)

[personal profile] oliverplus 2011-07-28 05:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oliver pouts] Hey! [but he's surprised by the gift] What--Jamie, you didn't have to do that! [he accepts the box, giving Jamie a look that can only be described as awe. he still can't fathom how the Doctor set this up at all, and now people are arriving with gifts!?]

[after a moment of staring at the box, Oliver tears into the paper and opens it to see what's inside]
oliverplus: (What?)

[personal profile] oliverplus 2011-07-29 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
Surprise? [frowns, confused] Okay, but... [he trails off, thinking he must have it wrong somehow. is the Doctor really taking him to the bar?]
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[personal profile] bonnypiperlad 2011-07-29 08:25 am (UTC)(link)
[Inside the box is a set of mylar shapes and...a magic wand. No, really. It's got a Van de Graaff generator built into it and can use static electricity to make the shapes float through the air. Not that Jamie knows that part of things. All he knows is that it works.]

I thought ye might like that, since ye like wizards and all.
lamb_of_gold: (aMUsed)

[personal profile] lamb_of_gold 2011-07-29 03:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[Mu can be found lurking within like a lurking thing, sniffing at the alcohol he doesn't recognize, and nibbling at the food. There's a small, old, leatherbound book in his hands]

[identity profile] guyexplains.livejournal.com 2011-07-29 10:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Wall-flowering at a party? That's no good.

[Just inviting himself over to Mu's lurking corner of lurkitude.]
oliverplus: (Oliver - Plotting)

[personal profile] oliverplus 2011-07-29 11:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Mu! [Oliver hurries over to greet his friend, thrilled to see him here] How's it going?
oliverplus: (Cheerful)

[personal profile] oliverplus 2011-07-29 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oliver gasps in delight, pulling out the wand] Jamie, this looks so cool! [he starts to play with it, quickly working out what it can do. now he is dancing mylar shapes in the air. beware] Hahaha, look at this!

[personal profile] ex_oneiromancer912 2011-07-30 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Morgana is staring at the odd, flickering fire. She kind of wants to poke it, but surely that is a bad idea. Really, a lot here is confusing, and she is fixating on one of the few lesser areas of confusion.]
lamb_of_gold: (awww arent you cute)

[personal profile] lamb_of_gold 2011-07-30 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
Well enough. Happy birthday.

[He holds out the book - Oliver may recognize it in passing from the study in Aries Temple. It's a copy of The Odyssey, and the book itself looks to be in its 100s. Though the pages are yellowed and approaching frail, it's bindings are sturdy leather.]

I thought you may like this.
lamb_of_gold: (Happy: Smarmy)

[personal profile] lamb_of_gold 2011-07-30 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
Would you believe me if I said I do not always get on well with crowds?
explains: (Totally pimp)

[personal profile] explains 2011-07-30 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't disbelieve you. But practice makes perfect, you know.
punkblaze: (we are the ones who'll open your mind)

[personal profile] punkblaze 2011-07-30 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh Goddess, that's a lot of alcohol. And party decor. And blinky lights.]

Whoa. It's a party. [And he finally spots the sign.] Birthday. [Aaand his eyes go wide.] Shit, I don't have a present!

[identity profile] promisedsomeone.livejournal.com 2011-07-30 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nearby, Asch is staring down some kind of neon mixed drink (http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lao9w1WHXd1qa8q3yo1_400.jpg) with suspicion.]

What is this supposed to be?

[Oh, hey, it's a not!prince. This is kind of awkward and he's not sure why. He is also a touch forceful with his tone, but it can't be helped. Asch is eternally grumpy after all.] ... Hey.

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