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.

Comments

[audio/private]

[tryingitall]

[It is indeed that bloke! And he recognizes the Doctor, as well, although he's more interested in the discussion just now than asking him if he's enjoying being back to his normal species.]

I'm probably the least powerful of my kind here, unfortunately. The scope of my knowledge and skill is limited. I've spoken with others, though, and none of the ones I've discussed this with can feel beyond the borders we can walk to.

Moreover, the boundaries extend skyward and below the ground. I imagine trying to fly would be futile, as would trying to dig out through the earth. I can't tell you much more than that, because I just can't...sense it. It's very frustrating.

So, I can't leave because I can't find a location outside of this place, more or less.

[nevermindtherunning]

Has anyone attempted to break the barrier? Or even make a dent in it? I haven't heard, but there was quite a period of time of my not being here.

Your frustrations are definitely understood from me. Being trapped here is not my idea of fun.

[Barriers that extend up and down? How interesting! This is definitely formulating a plan and some more research needing to be done.]

[tryingitall]

Well, that's the thing. I'm not sure it's a barrier, per se. Not like an invisible sphere around the place that you can punch holes in.

I suppose it's more analogous to a spherical area within the Cape being lit by a bright light that goes dimmer as you get close to the edges, and then suddenly goes pitch black at the boundaries to all sides, above and below and in the water. I just can't see or feel or even guess at what's beyond, or what creates the distortion that's blocking me.

To answer your question, though, I haven't done a thing about it other than push my luck in the woods. I thought I heard there was at least one attempt before I got here, but I'm not sure who was involved.

[nevermindtherunning]

[Without really realizing it, he begins to ruffle his hair in thought.]

What happened when people tried to escape before? I know it's through the woods, but what exactly happened? Did they get past that barrier?

[tryingitall]

I doubt it. What I was told--and it was secondhand, I believe, to begin with, although I see no reason to doubt the girl's veracity--was that there was some sort of charge through the woods that got cut off by metal bears. And that a number of people were severely injured.

You'd have to ask around to get the specific circumstances. I meant to ask Anna what she knows about it, but between one thing and another, I forgot.

[nevermindtherunning]

[He shakes his head.] No, no that's brilliant. Any help is welcomed. I should've looked into this more beforehand, but it won't change what I basically have planned. Just... added on to it.

[tryingitall]

What exactly do you have planned, then? I admit, I'm not all that anxious to get home, but I know there are a number of us who do have things to go back to. I'm cautiously interested in helping.