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[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.))

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[There will be a silent SS agent as he listens and wonders to himself over his words on the subject. Soushi believed wholeheartedly in being able to chance the course of time. Yet, he knows very well Natsume's stance on the matter as well; it contracdicts his own beliefs.]

Natsume-san does not believe so. He has told me many times before that one cannot avoid nor change the successes of the future. All one can do is delay it from happening or someone else will have to pay for that fate instead. [There is a pause as he thinks over the Doctor's question, though. Which points in time can't be changed? Which? He could not help ponder over such a question outloud (which is rare for him to slightly drop his guard like this).] ...yet, I do believe it is possible to change it. Until the moment arrives, I will do all I can to change it. Every little moments counts, does it not?

Yes. It does. I think of myself as a bit of an expert; your friend Natsume-san just doesn't know what he's talking about. The whole "fate" thing is a bit tricky.

[He exhales a huff - but it's not irritated - and shakes his head.]

Whenever did I tell you not to ask questions? Are you always this careful? Tip-toing around people so you don't do something wrong. I'm afraid that you're the one wasting your own time, then.

[There will be silence at Soushi's end over the Doctor's words about his friend, Natsume, not knowing anything. Usually Soushi was not one to argue with others over forces he does not fully comphrehend. As the doctor said, he was careful. All he knew, before meeting his master, was to be perfect in every way. To be in perfect control of himself; to transform into the type of person others expected him to become. That life long habit of his was usually difficult to change, and it was clear that Soushi still remained faithful to his stance in life. Pretending, deceiving, and flattering are the basic traits to form his personality. It was simple.

That is until he realized it was not needed for him to be perfect right now. Yes, he needs to remain calm, formal, and kind towards others because he represents his master and her personality. He will always remind himself of his place. Yet, for someone to talk in such a way over his friend was not sitting well with him. Not one bit. A rare emotion for him to even possess. This world was truly changing him...]

Ah. So you mean to say, you are an immortal and have had your duties as a Time Lord for many centuries? [All said with a smile and sparkles.] I do admit that Natsume-san can be vague, secretive, and both tactful and tactless whenever it comes with gaining certain pieces of information from using his abilities. [He is not going to admit that his friend is the decendant to the Hundred-Eye youkai, a demon with the ability to predict the future, catch glimpses of the past, read minds, and locate whoever they wish in any part of the world.] Nevertheless, I do believe he does understand the workings of fate better than anyone else in my world. It is just difficult for him to explain such topics with those who do not fully understand him and the way his powers work.

[Then he begins to wonder a little bit over Natsume's usual patterns in offering his help to others. Most of the time, the way he helps others are usually seen as him trolling or playing around, but he does get the job done by using those tactics. Soushi knows and has seen Natsume's true kind side at first hand. Ah! Maybe this is the reason behind him defending him to an unknown stranger.]

Though, I do believe you are correct about one thing, Time Lord-san. [Actually, make that two because Soushi was a careful person, but he does not care about that right now.] Fate is a tricky matter. I would even go so far as to call it: Unpredictable. [~~No, Soushi, fate is that. Can you tell this guy has lived under complete house arrest for a large portion of his life?~~] Have you ever used your abilities to change certain situations? [~~Soushi, stop changing topics so quickly!~~]

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I'm not immortal. What sort of Lord of Time would I be if I couldn't travel through it? But I have had them for many centuries.

[He pauses, flops down on a sofa and puts his hands together, rubbing them slightly.]

It's common for species aware enough to tell the passage of time to think that it all goes in a straight line, that the beginning is there, [he puts one of his hands up,] and the end is here, [and he puts his other hand up at the other end of the screen.] That's wrong.

Time is... sorta difficult to explain, really, but it's more like a ball - a timey wimey wibbly wobbly ball - and as a Time Lord I'm able to see the structure of it. There are points in time that I call fixed, points that can't be changed because they're so great and so important that they need to happen over and over and over again.

[He moves his hand in a circle with it, and then clasps them back together.]

I guess this would be what your friend calls fate.

I tried changing a fixed point once. I sort of did. Got attached to the people, thought I had the power and would be able to. Word of advice; don't get that full of yourself.

[While the Doctor explains to him further over time, Soushi will be writing down his words in a notebook that he happen to keep closeby. His small notebook is always by his side whenever he is on the network; in order to take note of any interesting information he can find. Along with taking notes, he was recording the other's explanation to further study. His expression will be lifeless as he writes everything down while drawing the motions the other made. Neatless to say, he was an expert in these sort of situations.]

I see. What happens to a Lord of Time once he passes away? Is he replaced by another Lord? Or reborn into a new life?

[The way he explained about time going into a neverending cycle began to worry him. It was the exact explanation over the fate of those with youkai blood within their veins. Blood that he harbors as much as his master, acquaintances, friends, and colleagues. They all hold their ancestor's blood, where they will always be brought back to life once they die. Even if they are reborn to different parents, they are still the very same people, who will relive everything that their ancestor's have done in their previous life. They are born on the same day and they die on the same day. They inherite their personality, appearance, name, and appearance. It is a vicious cycle. And the worst part about is -- they will not be able to stop it due to not being able to inherite their ancestor's memories of their past life. If they had such knowledge, then maybe they would be able to break the cycle. But until then, Soushi will have to be certain to keep his master from falling to her fate -- the same fate that Natsume predicted a few monthes ago -- or else she will not be able to live to see her adult years. The thought, alone, terrified him.]

Doctor-sama, thank you very much for the information you have given me. After being able to speak to you about this, I feel...more at ease. I do, however, apologize for having sprung all these different types of concerns onto you without having known you beforehand. I simply could not contain myself from speaking to you over this matter. After all, you are the very first Time Lord that I have ever met. [All said in happy smiles, but without the sparkles this time.]

Oh, when I die, I'm dead. That's not to say I don't exist - I do, through time and space in my own timeline, but I'm dead. Dead right now, actually, too, in a way. Technically. Time is always there, unless it's destroyed.

[But, moving on.]

"Sama" and "san", I know those. They're... suffixes, in, in...

[Waves hand. He's got this.]

Japanese, isn't it?

[The Doctor's answer over death was enough to catch his attention over the situation. He really did not want to think too deeply over it because it was easy to tell that time was not an easy subject to entirely explain. It would be best for Soushi to accept it and move on to the next topic.]

Yes. You are correct, Doctor-sama. They are Japanese suffixes.

[Then he wonders for a bit.]

Do you know how to speak the language?

I know every language.

[Welp. That answer got his sparkles to return as he begins to admire the Doctor's abilities even more.]

Very impressive. [There would be clapping if the communication device was not on his wrist.] As expected of a Time Lord like yourself. Did you instantly learn the languages after being a Time Lord?

Things don't just come instantly. I've had plenty of time to learn.

[And his brain is more complicated than that of a human, so it's easier.]

How long did it take?

[Might want to explain it to him because he will forever believe the Doctor is simply being humble over the subject.]

Oh, I don't know... Hundred years?

[The information impressed Soushi greatly, but sadly he can't clap because of the bracelet being his communication device. He can't help want to poke him a little more.]

Very impressive, Time Lord-sama. To be able to learn many languages in a mere hundred years sounds like an impressive feat.

[~~Idiot. How would you know that? Damn reincarnating fox demon.~~]

Are there other time lords working alongside you?

[ There's the slightest pause as he briefly lowers his gaze, his expression turning almost solemn. Melancholy. ]

No. Not anymore.

[At the pause, Soushi's own expression will alter after the realization that the Doctor might be the last of his kind, if there were more Time Lords like him. His gaze will dampen at such a though.]

I apologize for making such a painful query. It was not my intention to do so.

[He will offer a slight bow as a form of respect for him. Along with not knowing what to say exactly to him. These sort of situation he was not accustomed to do because he was not the type to ask further questions on topic such as these unless the other person further explains. It was not in his place to ask further questions, so he will remain quiet.]

[ With a breath and a small smile as if attempting to get his own mood back, he shakes his head. ]

Of course it wasn't. You couldn't have known, could you? It's not like I go around screaming it to the universe.

It is a story. You might hear it one day.

Nor do I have the ability of those in the Loki household.

[Which still surprises Soushi over the reason for having been picked by the Heimdall household instead of Loki. But those were thoughts for another time. Right now, he should not lose concentration over such thoughts.

At the Doctor's words, a polite smile will appear on his lips. It was all he can do because he did not wish to dampen the other's mood again.]

If I ever do reach such an honor, then it will be a privledge to hear about it, Time Lord-sama. I will humbly look forward to it...

[If he ever does reach such a stage, clearly he was doubtful about it.]

...it must be a long story...

There's a short version to it. A longer one would involve a lot of things that are really unimportant to the ending. They got too prideful, let's leave it at that for now.

Certainly [Another bow of his head.] The topic of conversation has been dropped. No more will be said nor asked after this point.

[The bow will remain a few seconds longer until he raises his head and offers the other man a courteous smile.]

Time Lord-sama, you are most amiable and insightful. Thank you very much for being most understanding and explaining about your duties as a Time Lord to someone as myself. I will keep your suggestions in mind... [Hopefully, he will still have time to change her fate.] ...I do hope we will get the chance to speak again. [Tactfully asking for permission to speak to him again. Yeah. He is bowing...again.]

[ Hang on. ]

Someone as yourself?

Insignificant. I am nothing more than a mere dog serving under my master faithfully.

[Saying it all with great pride because he is literally sparkling.]

I apologize if my words have unintentionally alarmed you in any way. Please, do not pay any heed whenever I speak as such.

[ All this apologising. ]

No being in the whole universe is ever insignificant. You serve someone - that has worth in itself.

Yes. To be given the great fortune to serve under my master -- it's my everything, the sole reason for my existance. My life has no worth if I am unable to serve her.

[All said with the utmost of passions, the utmost of happiness. Yes, with all the sparkles and blissful smiles. All of them. He is forever trap within his fanboy mind now. Please, give him a moment...or snap him out of it.]

[ Mmmm. ]

We'll work on that.

...work on it?

[Time Lord-sama, what are you trying to say over here? His brain is not computing.]

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