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]

Not very wordy, are you?

So there are more of them out there?

[gameplaying]

When necessary. [ or: when he's feeling particularly in love with the sound of his own voice.

a moment of feigned consideration: ] I suspect a better answer to your question than a simple 'yes' would be that I am Loki — and this is not Asgard.

[comeonthensexy]

Oh, are you now?

[If he could be scooting closer and it would actually make a difference, he so would.]

So we have countries in the shape of people and two or more Asgards. So far, I must say I'm very impressed.

[gameplaying]

There's little here to be impressed by — a pale imitation and nothing more.

[comeonthensexy]

I take it you consider yourself the original?

[gameplaying]

Well — yes. [ :) ]

[comeonthensexy]

Ah.

But how can you be certain? How can you even know there is an original?

[gameplaying]

There's always an original. A first. And this — all of it: Asgard falling into ruin, the All-Father himself relying on mortals and humans to save the realm and Yggdrasil; to prevent that which cannot and will not ever be prevented — none of it is the work of an Asgard that is true nor Æsir worthy of the title they so pathetically claim ownership of.

[comeonthensexy]

There's always a first, there's always a beginning, there's always an original. Lots of species are very fond of ideas like that.

Would your gods of Asgard be able to? Would they be able to prevent things like this no matter what the cause of it? Even the very greatest of societies and species can fall into ruin, if they meet an opponent strong enough. And you can never be certain if that opponent will show up or not.

[gameplaying]

We're speaking of Ragnarök. It will always come. This realm is doing nothing more than inviting its end by seeking to stop it and embracing war with the Frost Giants sooner than they need.

[comeonthensexy]

Ah. Stories, prophecies, beliefs, or whatever they are. Who says it has to be inevitable? Isn't it in life's nature to fight against the end, anyway? What's the point in sitting idly still and wait for it?

[gameplaying]

[ dismissively: ] They'll be reborn.

[comeonthensexy]

Oh, but then you'll have to start all over again! Which has its own charm, but honestly.

[gameplaying]

It's life amongst the branches of Yggdrasil. [ beat. ] But if this isn't Yggdrasil, if this isn't truly Asgard, it would explain their opposition.

[comeonthensexy]

Is it really so difficult for you to comprehend?

[gameplaying]

On the contrary, it's your comprehension I'd question. You're not of Asgard; you know nothing of it.

1/2

[comeonthensexy]

No, I don't, but I'd never claim I do, since I haven't been there. Neither do I know which is the original, which is strongest, what's inevitable and what's not, and who's right or wrong on this case.

[A pause.]

[comeonthensexy]

Hah, I know so very little. Been a while now, since I felt that.

[gameplaying]

Then do share, what house did Odin see fit to place you in? [ a flicker of curiosity. ] His own, perhaps?

[comeonthensexy]

Sigyn, actually! Any knowledge on what exactly the traits for the houses are?

[gameplaying]

A certain kinship with the named god.

[comeonthensexy]

And how do you know what they're like? Can't really rely on myths being correct.

1/2

[gameplaying]

I don't need myths.

[ DID YOU MISS THE PART WHERE HE'S LOKI, DOCTOR X( ]

[gameplaying]

[ a pause and a breath — an exhale, almost a laugh. ] And perhaps if you're patient, neither will you.

[comeonthensexy]

[WELL IF YOU'RE SO VERY MUCH MORE ORIGINAL THAN THESE GODS AND THIS LOKI HOW COULD HE KNOW HOW MUCH OF A CONNECTION THERE IS? GOSH HE'S JUST TRYING TO KEEP AN OPEN MIND HERE GET OFF HIS CASE.]

Patience? For what purpose?