1st Mishmash ~ [Video]

[comeonthensexy]

[When the recording starts, the Doctor is busy poking around and checking the functions of the bracelet, so maybe it was turned on by accident, maybe not. He’s talking, and it certainly isn’t to the network, so it might seem very accidental.

But who knows. Maybe even he doesn’t.

The surroundings behind him are moving and his footsteps can be heard, so he’s definitely pacing as he talks. Occasionally, Rory comes into view.]

--separated from the TARDIS. That’s fine, not new, it happens, we’re always reunited in the end, that’s fine.

[Not that he sounds like he really thinks it is.]

But there’s something else. I’m not really used to being taken from the TARDIS and discovering that something’s really not right.

--actually, I’m used to that too. We are used to that.

[He spins around and finally is no longer looking at the bracelet, but at something else (Rory) and the footsteps stop.]

I mean not right in the way that I don’t hear what I should hear, don’t see what I should see, don’t… Everything is just wrong, they took away my Time Lord-yness, Rory! It’s like I-I… I’m…

I’m practically human.

[So. Very. Affronted, and he sounds it.

He continues moving, and this time his arms seem to be very much involved as the screen moves a little bit every now and then, angles changing just slightly.

Briefly, the sound of Rory's voice cuts in with a "but, Doctor--" before being cut off by more of the other man's ramblings.]

I don’t really see the point of that. Or, well, I guess I do, a bit, if they insist on putting something in us then maybe it doesn’t work if they… But still! They apparently didn’t think about asking or explaining because, honestly, I would’ve been happy to help and I’m certain you would have been too but— Ah.

[His expression shifts into one of dawning realisation and he starts pacing properly again, bringing Rory back into view.]

Ah, but the houses. See, I always liked the idea of the old mythic gods because they were always so… human, completely unlike those one-god-only religions who insist their god is perfect when, really, it seems in the books to me like they’re perfectly imperfect— But, anyway! The gods!

They’re human, mentally, and they have houses and, oh, it’s all about individual traits, isn’t it? Then, logically, if they bring in people to all the houses, there would be those that wouldn’t want to help, and if there are only people who would be kind enough to want to help then… where would the energy come from? They bring people of so different personalities together and, oh, that is clever, that is very clever, I like that. People clash, and then there are sparks and energy, [wriggles fingers,] and colour and life because humans are just beautiful like that, aren’t they?

[ Again, Rory tries to present an opinion: "Well, yeah, I suppose--" before being cut off again. ]

And we’re from the outside, so we’re the only ones that could fix whatever it is that’s covered this land. They are clever. Cunning, kind of rude, actually, but clever. Aren’t they, Rory? You have you agree with me on this one. What I don’t understand, [he shakes his index finger,] is why they keep things from us. What do they hope to gain from that? If they want us to fight a war, why don’t they say so right away so people can be prepared? It just seems very counterproductive. It doesn’t make any sense. But it has to!

[He knocks the heel of his palm against his forehead and marches towards Rory.]

What am I missing? I’m missing something! [And he grabs Rory’s shoulders, almost shakes him.] What am I missing?

[Somewhere in the shaking, Rory finally has an opportunity to get a word or two in. Literally, just a word or two. He’s clearly used to this.] Could you not do that? Look, what did you do before you had the--

[Sucking in a breath, the Doctor turns on his heel and walks the other way, running his fingers through his hair before he finally looks back at the bracelet. Rory stays in the background now that the angle isn’t constantly changing.]

Oh! Hello! So that’s what you were doing, you beauty. Don’t mind that, I was just... just... thinking out loud. I’m the Doctor. Just the Doctor. [A pause.] You... don’t have any idea, do you?

((OOC: The Doctor's first post with a Rory cameo... thing. Not really an intro, because he's all dived into this business ok he's got dis. Oh, and it's after his thread in the mingle log. The Doctor is just black, and poor Rory's one line outside brackets is blue.))

Comments

[comeonthensexy]

[Yes, so he's gathered, but, frankly, Loki, he thinks you're a bit daft.]

I'm supposed to sit around and wait for them to give me the opportunity to speak to them? I'm afraid that's not usually how I do things.

[gameplaying]

Ah, but aren't you also usually more than — what was it, "practically human"?

[comeonthensexy]

I'm not human I'm an entirely different species what does that have to do with anything?

[gameplaying]

Usual won't cut it. I'm afraid you're going to have to adapt.

[comeonthensexy]

My TARDIS swallowed the universe, deleted it from time and then paused its own explosion. I threw myself into it to fix it and reboot the universe, deleted myself from time and space because of it but managed to bring myself and my TARDIS back.

I don't just adept.

[gameplaying]

[ what is a TARDIS? the question is reflected briefly in his expression, but admitting to ignorance isn't something loki's particularly fond of, nor is the question related to his point— ]

I assume you were, at that point, in full possession of what makes you you. Your [ he pauses, the corners of his lips twitching upwards into a smile. ] "Time Lordy-ness." You don't have that here. What have you left but adaptation?

[comeonthensexy]

[Well, it's not like he expects Loki to know. So, he does see that expression.]

The TARDIS is my ship.

Not entirely. Well, it certainly helps, but my physical attributes didn't really have all that much play in it. I am still a Time Lord, it's all in my mind. I've still got that, and my cleverness. It's all I need.

[gameplaying]

[ there's a subtle lift of his chin at the second remark — acknowledgement; it's a point of view he can appreciate, to a certain extent. after all, he refuses to consider himself as anything other than loki. god. æsir. even if not a true asgardian. ]

But you'll still have to wait. I'm afraid there's a bit of a queue.

[comeonthensexy]

Oh, yes, why would I be the only one who wants to speak to them?

[gameplaying]

Kings and queens and mere mortals. Where do Time Lords fall on the list?

[comeonthensexy]

I'd say mere mortals, because we are mortal. We were once one of the greatest societies in the universe, we live for very long, but we do all eventually die.

I'd put everyone as "mortal". Mere doesn't exactly need to be there, does it?

[gameplaying]

[ yes. yes, it does. ]

This is supposedly the realm of gods. [ with a smile. ] And humans always structure classes amongst themselves; some of them are mere. Even to their own minds.

[comeonthensexy]

Ah, but a being can only rise so far. Someday they'll be knocked down.

Don't underestimate mortals.

[gameplaying]

Here? I'm not rooting for the gods.

[comeonthensexy]

Are you rooting for the mortals?

I'm sorry for the threadjack hfdsuif

[timesnewroman]

[Hark! Peeking over the Doctor's shoulder is the poor man from the background who keeps getting cut off.]

Look, I understand what you're getting at and I'm sure he does as well, but you really can't win an argument with this man. [Just let him point to the Doctor and drop his voice to a stage whisper.] He thinks fezzes are cool.

w o w go away rory

[gameplaying]

[ also rory have you seen loki's helmet. fezzes are nothing. ]

Pointing out facts, not arguing.

Exactly! You said you got his back, this isn't it!

[comeonthensexy]

Oi.

[Nudges elbow into your rib, Rory. :C]

Fezzes are cool.

It's out of love tho.

[timesnewroman]

[He just rolls his eyes and backs off. Seriously, it's just a bit of light teasing. No need to turn violent.]

You keep saying that, but I haven't seen proof. And you're the one who's arguing, Doctor.

[gameplaying]

[ JUST WATCHING WITH THIS FACE. you two are children. children. ]

What does headwear have to do with it?

[comeonthensexy]

[Shhh, just smile and nod, Loki.]

The proof is me, Rory.

I've worn a fez. That makes it matter, and that makes it extra cool.

[timesnewroman]

Believe me, everything is about headwear with him. Everything that isn't neckwear, I mean.

[gameplaying]

[ flicker of a smile. ] Vanity, then.

[comeonthensexy]

Oi, now that's pushing it. Others just don't understand, and it's horribly tragic.

[timesnewroman]

I wouldn't call it vanity. He just wants to look cool. But, like he said, no one seems to understand his concept of cool. It's all right to have an opinion, but no one is going to let him wear a fez again.