the Doctor | 004 | Day 67 | Video

[nevermindtherunning]

[The video clicks on and there's the Doctor, brainy specs in place, sitting in the kitchen of his house. Behind him was the kitchen table, but not useable as various disassembled toasters, radios, and even an oven could be seen on the floor. Parts were everywhere and had looked like a tornado had blown through.

Stacked to one side of the wall were some books, next to his hand was his notebook, full with stuffed papers in it. He looks stern, quiet, serious, perhaps brewing an oncoming storm?]

It's been four days since this curse-thing has been over. I haven't seen Sharon... or Natasha, [There's a pause, because sad enough as it is, he wasn't entirely sure that was her name.] There's significantly less traffic around town, which leads me to guess others are missing too.

This may seem ridiculous that I'm saying this, but don't travel alone, don't be alone, [Ignore the fact that he was currently.], let others know if you're going somewhere. Use the buddy-system if you have to.

[There's a pause as he looks away, licking his lips.] I've been doing research, as most of you are aware, and after running the calculations 3-4 times, my evidence is conclusive. If this is Earth, which I'm not for certain if it is yet or not, I must admit... We're in the northern hemisphere, judging by the weather patterns and the sun's movements in the sky. The winds... Westerlies, marking us at about 30-60 degrees latitude. Of course, this is all based off of if we're on Earth.

This leads me to my next hypothesis, which a couple of you have already thrown out there - bravo! Good for you! - I think we're in a pocket universe. Time doesn't flow linear, it never had, it's all... wibbly-wobbly, of course, but the star charts aren't quite right, which doesn't make sense at all if this is, in fact, Earth. I said Northern hemisphere, but if you look up at the sky, the charts don't match that correctly. It's a blend... I can't locate us due to that. And with so many people coming from other worlds, universes, alternative timelines, it's making this all rather strange. I know very few species capable of this feat, which... [He trails off, not wanting to think who has this kind of power and technology they possess. Enough to rival his own TARDIS, that is for sure.]

There's a chance I can get us out, but it'll take time. If there's any tools, scraps lying about, unused appliances, radios... I'd like to have those, please.



[Private to Fortescue]
You said you wanted to help? Find me all the tools you can.

[Private to Mina]
If you don't mind, may I take your kitchen appliances? Not to be blunt, but it isn't like you need them. But keep the kettle... I like making tea there when I visit you. I'll give you a hot plate.

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[hung_garian]

Pssh. Who can't create pocket universes? Lame.

[But, since he did actually reply for something uncharacteristically close to an actual valid reason:]

Wouldn't get your hopes up, pal. I oughtta be able to bust us outta here, and I'm not the only one or the most powerful here who could tick that box, and... well, we're all still here. Don't let me rain on your parade, but, uh, don't throw that parade on a cloudy day and expect to stay dry, either.

[...this might have gone better if he hadn't stretched that metaphor so far, but whatever.]

[nevermindtherunning]

Nice analogy!

How much do you know about time and physics? It is possible, though... [Or so he hoped. But that isn't going to stop him.]

[hung_garian]

Well, I don't have a degree, but I can control them, so I guess that probably counts for something.

[primogen_vampirate]

Take whatever you need, darling. Anything to have you visiting my kitchen.

And do ignore, Pendragon.

[nevermindtherunning]

[Don't tempt him. He'd visit every night if she's not careful.]

Thank you, Mina!

...Pendragon?

[primogen_vampirate]

The sarcastic blonde gentleman.

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[nedofpies]

Is it just me or are there a whole lot more people going missing these last few days?

[ He's been hearing the same thing from various people - one or two folks missing, no idea where they went - and the numbers are starting to add up, fast ]

There are at least five others I've heard of. There may be more.

[nevermindtherunning]

Exactly. This is not encouraging. Unfortunately I'm not sure if any of it is connected, given I don't know who all is missing.

But it can't be good.

[nedofpies]

[ Ned would offer the names he knows, but there may be who knows how many more. Instead, he says dispiritedly ] You can ask River. She'll know who's gone.

[ Then with a little, incredibly bitter smile] When is it ever good?

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[thelittlestbub]

[She learned how to do that finally. She's proud.]

Okay, pocket universe. I can deal with that. Not the first one I've been in. As long as this one doesn't spit me out in Japan, or create yet another weird St. Croix amalgam, we're good.

Now; is there anything I can help with? Up to and including keeping the tea flowing, because, let's be honest, I'm here to blow things up and make tea.

[nevermindtherunning]

Those sound like fascinating stories... [Somehow he's imagining a campfire sit-around and story swapping.]

Ahhhh, brilliant! I like the way you think.[Because that's exactly, well, maybe not exactly, but close, what he's planning on spending the next few weeks doing.] You're welcome to help anytime.

[burnburnburn]

Get us out to where? Are we going to be marooned on Earth?

[nevermindtherunning]

No, not if I can help it. If I can cause a rift or figure out a hole in whatever they're using to keep us here, then I should be able to get everyone back to their proper place.

[A pause.]

I don't believe we've met before.

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[noblexcompanion]

Oi! I said we were in a pocket universe. Don't go stealing all the credit, Spaceman.

[ Way to miss the point, Donna. Always picking up on the little things. ]

[nevermindtherunning]

No, I'm not stealing all of it. I had already thought it, but our conversation the other day sort of triggered some thoughts I've been denying.

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[blackmagus]

Don't suppose there's any point in looking for those missing? Or are they always... [She makes a vague motion with her hand.] ...snatched?

[nevermindtherunning]

Always look. Never stop looking for them! There may be clues, but just don't do it alone. Don't be foolish about it.

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

If you had to assign a probability to how likely it is that you'd be able to get us out of here, what would it be?

[nevermindtherunning]

[He looks extremely thoughtful for a moment, rubbing at his earlobe, and has a completely spaced out expression.]

Hmmm... Odds. If my maths are correct, and this is just off the top of my head... Circumstances giving, I'm 93.67% sure I can pull this off. There's a margin of error, of course, and this primative technology might not hold up.

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[tryingitall]

I'm impressed.

I agree it's likely to be a pocket universe. I'm not sure the where matters as much as the how, though. There are people here, like Loki there, who should be able to get out and can't. Which implies some kind of binding...something. Sigils. A forcefield. Who knows?

I'd look, but I can't seem to get as far out as I'd like.

But setting that all aside for the moment, if we were on earth, in the area your calculations suggests, should we be preparing for storms? A cold season? With the food situation so uncertain, one can't help but wonder.

[nevermindtherunning]

[The Doctor recognizes this voice! OH! This is that bloke Balthazar! OH! The Doctor realizes this is the "not a date-date" Donna had mentioned.]

Have you guys... tried? I mean, I'm sure you have, but what happened when you did?

As far as seasons, perhaps rain and storms, or drought. Depends on the years or so... Weather is rather finicky.

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[hexappeal]

I suspected from the get-go that this was a pocket dimension, but it's hard to say. It really could just be an alternate reality.

Mind you, the ability to trap someone that has the ability to create a pocket dimension or travel through reality is perhaps more worrisome than the fact that we're here. [There's a moment of silence, the sound of fabric shifting, close to the speaker.] You remind me of someone.

[nevermindtherunning]

I don't think it's an alternative reality. Where everyone is from, I don't think that at all. But I could be wrong.

[He opens his mouth to ramble some more, then pauses. He didn't recognize her voice.] I do?

[plaidsamurai]

Sharon's definitely missin'. I took a quick look around town, but I don't think she's here...

I saw her a day or so ago, so all this is pretty recent.

I'd, uh, offer you some help with... yer universe... thing, but I ain't even sure what half you said even meant, so good luck, I guess?

[nevermindtherunning]

[The Doctor looks a bit forlorn. He and Sharon, when the last met, wasn't on the best of terms. For what it was worth, he didn't place any blame on her during the change and curse placed upon her. It just rather startled him with the shove to her bed and the kiss.]

I figured as much. Any idea how many might be missing? Are there any hints in the woods or ocean?