[031]

[oliverplus]

[Oliver is very slowly getting through a pint of something blue as he sits at the bar, looking pensive. at the moment, he's holding the glass and sloshing it a bit, watching as the liquid slides around. he mutters to himself:] But what could've happened for all of them to be so....weird? It doesn't make any sense! [he sighs, taking another drink. currently, he's so focused on his own thoughts that he's unlikely to even notice someone joining him--which might be happening right now]

[ooc: Unbeknownst to Oliver, his flatmates have been replaced by Zygons as part of an invasion the Doctor is trying to handle. Anyone up for helping him work this out--or at least helping him through his sulking?]

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[oliverplus]

[ooc: Sure thing!]

[an hour later, Oliver is back in the bar, nursing a new glass. he's tapping it and generally looking fidgety and nervous as he waits, glancing at the entrance]

[desertdaggers]

[Hawk comes in a few moments later, shoulders slumped a little. He perks up a little when he sees Oliver, and heads over to sit beside him.]

I don't think I saw him… did you have any luck?

[oliverplus]

Hawk! [his face brightens again at the sight of his friend] I did, actually! But he had to go--well. Take care of some stuff. [he takes a deep breath, his expression a mix of anxiety, excitement, nervousness and just plain exhilaration as he says:] I know what's going on now.

[desertdaggers]

Oh? [he leans forward, eyebrows raised.] So, then, what's been going on?

[oliverplus]

The reason my flatmates aren't acting like themselves? Because they're not them--they're alien doppelgangers!!

[he pauses after that enthusiastic declaration, giving Hawk a slightly concerned look] And I know that sounds mad, but it's the truth. Honestly! The Doctor already knew about the invasion. Turns out he was looking for me to warn me.

[desertdaggers]

No, no, I believe you. After all, it makes sense, doesn't it? [given Oliver's enthusiasm]

It's good he found you, then. How did he find out about it?

[oliverplus]

Absolutely! [he nods, still enthusiastic because it's such a relief to have an explanation]

...uh. [he scratches his head, thinking about whether the Doctor mentioned that. after a moment, he replies rather lamely:] Because he's the Doctor...? He always seems to know this stuff.

I mean, he didn't know about my flatmates. But I guess he noticed other Zygons around and found out what's going on? And that must be what's up with them! [he waves a hand for emphasis] He said they'd be drinking that weird drink and everything. They must be Zygons!

[desertdaggers]

Always? That must be a very exciting life he leads, then.

It'd make sense. [he nods] So… what's the story behind it, then? Is it something they need to survive?

[oliverplus]

[he laughs] That and then some!

I think so. [Oliver makes a face] He didn't really explain. He usually doesn't. But he said the Zygons are all over Britain--probably even worldwide. They're trying to take over the Earth! [he waves his arms to punctuate this revelation]

[desertdaggers]

Ahh… that's a pain. I'd like to know what's going on.

Really? [he sits up a little bit straighter] Then- we'd better work out how to stop them.

[oliverplus]

Well, we could ask him for more details? [really, Oliver's not used to having the whole story, so Hawk's questions are catching him somewhat by surprise]

Definitely! [he grins, glad to have a partner-in-crime, as it were] The Doctor's working out a plan, so I can fill you in on that as he does. I was thinking to start that I could let the Zygons know I'm onto them so they might try to capture me and bring me to their base, but he didn't like that idea, so I guess I'm just supposed to lie low for now... [he's tapping at his glass as he talks, his fidgeting showing just how fond he is of that idea]

[desertdaggers]

I think we should. The more we know, the better prepared we'll be, right?

It… does sound like a risky proposition. I don't think I'd be in favour of it, either. But- if there's some way we could find out more… [he frowns, tapping the table] There's a library here, isn't there? Could it have something about them?

[oliverplus]

Yeah. [he looks a little sheepish] I guess...well, the Doctor doesn't really spill all the details until he's worked out his plan. [hopeful] But by the next time we see him, maybe he will have done!

[Oliver brightens at that suggestion] That's a brilliant idea, Hawk! If I'm stuck on the Plane for now, I can at least do that! [he stands, abandoning his glass] Come on!

[desertdaggers]

Let's hope he does.

Alright, alright, I'm coming! [he grins, though, standing up and heading out of the bar]