001: ...Another Opens

[ninth_doctor]

[The Doctor is working on some gadget for the TARDIS with his sonic as he steps onto the Plane. He walks a few steps, not noticing where he is and then freezes. He taps his foot on the ground. It's changed.]

That's not right.

[He looks up and looks around. A small smile appearing. He pockets the items he was working on and takes in the sight before him.]

All realities, all of time at the same instant. I mean, I see it like that all the time in m'ead. But this? This is fantastic!

[But that's all just an act. Seeing this place reminds him of the one place that isn't here. And that pain still burns raw within him. He sees a bar and enters. He only takes a glass of water, but is pleased to notice the Hyper-vodka is well stocked.

He looks around the room to see who's around.]

Comments

[noblesavage]

You are a Time Lord, then?

[They were the only ones who felt time like that. A simple savage could not hope to understand or even imagine it, but she knew the theory, at least.]

[ninth_doctor]

[That voice... that tone... there is only one person who... He turns to face her. He can tell she's already blind and can't see his smile. But he has that smile that's somewhere between pleased and shocked.]

Leela. Oh, Leela!

[noblesavage]

... you know me?

[She cannot see his smile, but she can hear it. There is only one Time Lord who would greet her with such enthusiasm.]

Doctor.

What we said earlier about hugging.. yeah Nine had other opinions. The prat :P

[ninth_doctor]

[It seems like an eternity ago since he heard his name uttered like that. And perhaps, in one sense it was. And after all he'd been through, seeing her like this, he knows she's not too far off from what lay ahead - or what is past for him.

He can't quite stop himself and hugs her. If anything, she's at least one remnant that's left and, really who can blame him for being a little clingy?]

Leela! I never thought I'd see you again...

[Oops, a slip, but he'll recover.]

That was adorable!

[noblesavage]

[She was surprised but not displeased by the hug and, after a moment of pure astonishment, laughed and returned the gesture.]

It is good to see you, too.

Has it been that long?

[bonnypiperlad]

[The timing on Jamie's end when he walks into the bar is such that he gets a lovely view of the back of Nine's head, but it's hard to forget those ears - or that voice, even if it has been a wee bit since he's heard it. He breaks out into a broad smile.]

Doctor? Hey, ye came back!

[ninth_doctor]

[There's only one person in all his travels that has a Scottish lilt quite like that. He slowly turns around.]

J-jamie? How did y'know it was me?

[bonnypiperlad]

What do ye mean how did I know? It's not as though I'd forget those ears of yours. You've not been gone that long.

[And, of course, he's got to try and give the Doctor a glad thumping of greeting. Because it's Jamie, and when has he ever respected the Doctor's personal space?]

It's good to see ye again, all the same.

Ugh sorry for the delay - I'm not getting my notifs :/

[ninth_doctor]

I've been here before?

[That was spoken very slowly. Nine is utterly confused. Because, in his timeline he hasn't. But then he scowls.]

Oi! Wot's wrong with me ears?

[He hasn't seen himself yet, so doesn't know what he looks like.]

Don't worry about it - I tend to run a bit slow anyway.

[bonnypiperlad]

[That's a wee bit odd, and Jamie frowns slightly. Doesn't he remember?] Aye, of course ye have. Ye showed me that one moving picture in the theatre here. What was it called again? Oh, Highlander, right.

And have ye not seen yourself lately, Doctor? Those ears of yours are all sticking out now. [Not that his don't do that a little as well, but they're usually hidden by his mop of hair.]

[dissedthesonic]

[Rory walks into the bar soon after, but stops short, surprised, when he spots the new person] Oh, hello. Erm, sorry, I didn't think anyone would be in here. [he frowns slightly] Are you...new here?

[ninth_doctor]

[The Doctor turns around at the voice.]

I was actually surprised that it was empty. I suppose y'could say I'm new, yeah.

[He smiles and holds out his hand.]

I'm the Doctor.

[dissedthesonic]

[Rory's eyes widen as he absently raises his hand up--but doesn't shake it just yet] You're the Doctor? [he doesn't remember Amy's descriptions ever including a man in a leather jacket. he's pretty certain he'd remember that.] Which one are you?

[ninth_doctor]

[He raises his eyebrows.]

"Which One?" The Doctor. The one an' only.

[He's trying to play it cool. All these strangers knowing him is a little disconcerting.]

[dissedthesonic]

[...yeah, that sounds like something the Doctor would say. Rory can't help sighing internally]

No, I mean... I've heard about you, Doctor. I mean, not you specifically, but another you. One who dresses differently and all. But I know about the whole...[he drops his voice low and soft in case it's some sort of secret he doesn't want getting out. after all, he didn't learn about it himself for a while]--you know. Regenerating...thing.

[grip_on_reality]

[Menzies is sitting at the bar enjoying a nice pint. she looks up when he enters, having just been able to catch his outburst outside. she watches him for a moment as he gets a glass of water, wondering whether to say something. and then she decides why the hell not? the bar isn't exactly crowded] Fan of the Plane, are you?

[ninth_doctor]

Only jus' arrived. Don't know that I'd say I'm a fan yet.

[He looks around.]

But, it's not bad.

[grip_on_reality]

[she chuckles, amused at that quick conclusion. she wonders if he'll feel the same way once he finds out about what goes on around here] Anybody shown you the brochure yet?

[ninth_doctor]

[He pulls it out and shows it to her.]

Meredith pointed 'em out. Haven't read it yet. I prefer to draw my own conclusions.

[But that doesn't mean he won't listen to what others have to say.]

[grip_on_reality]

[she's surprised to hear that, actually] That was helpful of her.

Yeah? Might want to give it a look--at least to find out how to 'ome. But otherwise, knowing this place, it'll make sure you draw some conclusions soon enough.

very late '''orz

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

[ Poking around the bar is this young man -- possibly taking a sniff at the choices of rum. He also has a list in-hand. He takes note of the man's choice of drink -- ]

'Hyper vodka'? Is it any different from the normal vodka?

very back-tag friendly. No worries :)

[ninth_doctor]

[The Doctor is only drinking water, but perhaps the other just noticed the bottle and asked about it.]

'S stronger. A lot stronger. Hence the term "Hyper". You're a bit young to be askin' 'bout that sort of drink, aren't you?

yay~! :D♥

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

[ The man may be right about his observation -- that though the lad's build is stocky and on the tall side, he's still not within legal drinking age. The remark amuses him though. ] No, I don't think I'll be drinking though, unless the alcohol's used in food!

So if vodka's at around 40 percent proof, then Hyper would be-- [ hold on: ] would it even be a drink anymore?

XD

[ninth_doctor]

[He sighs. Another stupid ape.]

'uman? From Earth? I never said it was a drink found on Earth.

[And by Earth standards it wouldn't be a drink. But that's not the point.]

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

Lemurian's more like, but yes! I'm from Earth. [ Harsh thoughts, mister >: (not that he's reading them so no worries!) Quickly adding though -- ] -- from a time where interplanetary travel's not commonplace. At all.

What's Hyper Vodka made out of?