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[dissedthesonic]

[Somewhere on the Plane, there is a groaning, wheezing sound that some may describe as elephantine in nature that crescendos louder and louder--then stops. And then a moment later, it starts again, fades, and the sound turns up in another portion of the Plane.

This odd phenomenon occurs a couple more times before the source of the noise finally materialises outside bar. That source, in this case, is Rory-shaped, not police box-shaped, so he lacks some of the familiar outer traits that the TARDIS he knows of possesses.]

Enough! Stop! [A very frustrated Rory starts pacing and gesticulating, then clutching his head before he lets go in a huff.] I just want to walk here. Understand that, er, me? I don't need to do that...de-materialising and re-materialising thing. It's too...too weird. I have two feet still, so I'm going to use them!

[Absently, he scratches at the back of his neck while he looks around.] Okay... I think that's better.

[Just for good measure, he cautiously starts to walk forward. He needs to find a couple people now that he's on the Plane. The trouble is, he has no idea where they are or who the people in Morgana's recent letter even are. Or if they're still ill--or how Morgana is even doing. Now that he's finally on the Plane and not tripping and stumbling through a time vortex, he can finally see how people are.]


[ooc: And here's a pollen-infected Rory, at last! His...change is very complicated as he's become a human!TARDIS like that of Compassion. As this isn't the first time poor Rory's existed as a non-human, he's clinging to what humanity he currently has, but don't be surprised if he goes off on random tangents. Oh, and he does have an inside that's bigger than the outside, as well as a way to open up to allow for passengers.]

Comments

[grip_on_reality]

De-materialising?

[Menzies is watching him curiously from nearby. there's something very strange about this man's essence, and if possible, his little in-fighting with himself sounded even stranger--not that she's entirely normal to look at herself. she walks purposefully in his direction, but slowly. due to the blindness, she isn't making eye contact, and her eyes are still glowing a deep blue]

I take it you've got a new ability?

[dissedthesonic]

[Rory's essence is most definitely strange. It's as though two essences are merging into one, a green and royal blue becoming a teal. As a whole, it's very confusing, mixed with feelings of being scared, feelings of resignation and acceptance, parts that yearn to travel now that has the capabilities all of his own, and other parts are simply overwhelming with calculations and temporal theories and so many other functions and thoughts that are way over Rory's head--and yet he's able to process it all.

And despite it all, he still manages a fairly calm reply for someone who's no longer human again.]

Yeah like--erm... [He's caught her eye now and though she can't see it, he does look rather surprised.] Do you know your eyes are glowing?

[grip_on_reality]

[the sensation of his thoughts is almost overwhelming, and she reflexively puts a hand to her head] It's confusing! A giant mess of thoughts and feelings and maths and...what is that?

[but the question snaps her out of it] Huh? Oh. [her expression sours] Yeah, I've been told.

[dissedthesonic]

[He looks...rather concerned that she can tell all that and voices his concern very eloquently] What is what...?

Oh, okay. It's just that, I don't think there's a treatment for glowing eyes aside from shades of some kind. I think there was a case in 2549 on--[but he stops himself, stomping his foot.]--damnit, not again! Stop that!

[grip_on_reality]

I, ah... [frighteningly, she's hardly more eloquent than he is at the moment. she isn't sure how to discuss this with someone she doesn't even know] I've got a new ability, too. I can sort of...sense things. Must be what the glowing is all about.

[reflexively, she raises an eyebrow at his comment--and his attempt to stop himself. it reminds her of what she's been having to do since this mess started] Stuck with thoughts you don't want?

[dissedthesonic]

Oh yeah, must be. [Honestly, it's better to just go with something for the time being and see how it works out later.]

No, it's not that, it's... [He lets out a frustrated sigh.] Okay, maybe it is sort of like that. Ever since I rolled around in this blue pollen stuff, I haven't really been myself. Like, really myself. Random facts and calculations popping in my head are the least of what's gone on.

[grip_on_reality]

[the comment about the pollen catches her attention; her surprise is visible on her face] Blue pollen? Are you Rory?

[dissedthesonic]

[Yeah, that surprise worries him. It's not often people know of him.] Um...yes?

[grip_on_reality]

Did you get Morgana's letter? She mentioned you're the one who brought the stuff 'ere. [when she mentions the pollen, her distaste is obvious]

[dissedthesonic]

[Yeah, he can see that distaste...] Um, yeah... For both, I mean. [Nervously starts to rub the back of his head now.] Sorry, I--I didn't mean to bring it here. It was an accident.

[But then it dawns on him.] Hold on. Did that stuff do...[He points at her eyes]...that to you?

[hisoldgirl]

[oh hey, this is a familiar sort of situation, now isn't it? though to be fair, it wasn't intentional, like last time

still, hi there son]

Are you having difficulty controlling it?

[dissedthesonic]

[Oh hi, Mum!

Rory actually smiles when he sees her and feels a little calmer now that she's there.] I--yeah. It's all so new... Hold on, how do you know? Do--do you know what's happened to me?

[hisoldgirl]

TARDIS biodata. It would seem you have been affected by an increased exposure.

[most_feared]

Dematerializing? [Kay finds that curious enough that he's going to show right back up on the plane. What?]

[dissedthesonic]

[Admittedly for someone who can de-materialise and re-materialise at will, he still jumps when Kay just appears like that in front of him.

Granted, he still would do if he was still human, but that's besides the point.]

It's like that! But the not exactly. Actually, it's the exact opposite.

[oliverplus]

[Oliver is blinking at him in confusion] Uh...Rory? What's going on?

[dissedthesonic]

[He scratches his head as he tries to figure out how to properly explain it.] D'you remember when we first met and I wasn't exactly human--and then I was again? It's like that again, but...different.

[oliverplus]

Uh...sort of. [he never really got what was going on then, after all. his tone is a little suspicious, though] Different how?

[dissedthesonic]

Well...I'm not human again. But I didn't die and have my entire existence wiped away from the universe this time. It's definitely a plus. But I'm not a plastic Centurion this time either. [The lack of Roman armour should be a dead giveaway.] I'm...I think--okay, this is going to sound absolutely mad but it's true because I've done it a number of times.

[He takes a deep breath.] I'm...a TARDIS.

[oliverplus]

[he gapes at him] You didn't--you're not--you're what!?

[dissedthesonic]

I am. [It's a tired, resigned admission.] Press my nose if you don't believe me. [And he waits.]

[oliverplus]

[the look Oliver is giving him probably expresses "What the hell?" better than words would] Uh...what does that do? [after all, the TARDIS doesn't have a nose]

[dissedthesonic]

It... [He anxiously rubs the back of his head. The whole thing is weird to him too.] Trust me, just do it. You'll see. Just do it before I change my mind.

[oliverplus]

Well...if you're sure...

[looking like he thinks he's about to press a button on a bomb, he cautiously reaches forward and pushes a finger against Rory's nose]

[dissedthesonic]

[When Rory's nose is pressed, his arms shoot out to his side and for a second, he stands ram-rod straight. Then, though it looks completely impossible, his body begins to fold in on itself to form a large doorway that's more than sufficient for Oliver to step into. There's a warm, glowing light coming in from the doorway, almost beckoning and welcoming Oliver.]

[Of course, the fact that Rory's body totally just opened up, despite seeming in no pain, might give the other young man pause.]