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[ofgallifrey]

[ The people who live with the Eleventh Doctor might recognise what’s visible of the interiour of their kitchen. Aside from that, there is Eleven himself on the screen, along with his predecessor the Tenth and the companion Rose Tyler.

And Eleven seems... Well. Quite excited, with the expression on his face and the way he flails his hands around as he speaks. ]

So you were grey-- Tell me, what did it feel like? Did you even realise what sort of state you were in at all? Was it quick or slow, were you beginning to sense something before it blacked out. If it did. It wasn’t instant, right? That wouldn’t really make much sense, would it? No. So--

[ excuse you doctor. while it might have not been a big deal at the time, now that they’re back, well... rose just feels weird. squinting just a bit, she shakes her head. ]

Hold up, can we just have a moment, yeah? For starters, how long were we out?

[ because boy things look really… calm.... ]

Now my time perception isn’t exactly the best being here, but... It looks like we’ve been -- grey -- for weeks. How long has it been, Doctor?

[ Eleven pouts for a moment, but begrudgingly lets the topic move on. ]

Not weeks, just a few. A couple.

…A couple.

[ how is that not a bad thing why aren’t you worried about that. weirdo. ]

Hold on, is that on?

[The Tenth Doctor’s the one who notices the recording first, looking right at it with his eyebrows scrunched together.]

How long has it been like that?

Yes, a-- Oh?

[ And there goes Eleven’s focus as well, and he just looks at the the screen for a moment, before he smiles. ]

Oh, that happens sometimes! Nothing to worry about. Hello, Asgard.

[ A pause. ]

--Doctor, that reminds me about something. I was told they used to call us by numbers, before.

Numbers? Us? You mean like... to tell us apart? Oh, that’s so linear, so human. Though I suppose it would make sense, considering the high majority of those here are human. What does that make me, Ten? And I suppose you’re Eleven? Unless one of us is number 1 and the other 2 to make it simple. You know, I don’t know how I like that, not sure if I do. Though I suppose it would make it easier every time someone shouts “Doctor!” but we’ve dealt with that sort of thing before, haven’t we?

[ sorry for interrupting, but: ]

That just makes things complicated, don’t you think? [ i mean really ] You’re both the Doctor, it’s not like you can just change your name, right?

[ essentially, they’ll both be doctor to her at least. ]

[ Eleven shakes his head. ]

We’re not changing name, it’ll be more like... nicknames! A lot of people use nicknames. And I think, Doctor, that Ten and Eleven would be best, just in case any earlier versions pop up. Or later versions. You never know. So, Asgard!

[ Beaming, he claps his hands and rubs them together, before he points at his past self. ]

He’s Ten, and I’m Eleven. Just in case we’re both around and you’re only addressing one of us, or something. Because we’ll both respond to Doctor, so in case it doesn’t matter which you get, or if you want both of us, just use that.

[ And he waves his hands, as if that settles it all and it’s a piece of cake. ]

[Fine, it’s time to talk to the recording camera. Ten shoots Eleven a look before turning to look into it.]

Really, if you can, just call us Doctor. It’s our name. Or names. Tenses get a bit difficult when there are two of yourself, anyway, I suppose it’ll do for now.

Oh, and this is Rose. [Turning to her now, because since they’re doing introductions why not?] She’s not me but she’s no less important.

[ flashes the device a bright grin, waving with both hands ]

Hullo! I’ve met some of you before but I don’t think I had the chance to introduce myself properly. [ for... reasons. ] Sorry about these two bein’ here. If you think dealing with one’s bad, well...

[ charming. smile. at the doctors. ]

Can’t imagine both at the same time.

[ And, at the same time, they turn to her with indignant expressions and exclaim: ]

OI.

[ After which the bracelet ends the recording. ]

((Eleventh Doctor, Tenth Doctor and Rose! Tags may be a bit of a wait at first, but all three will be tagging!))

Comments

[Video]

[hullo_sweetie]

Rose Tyler? Pleasure to meet you at last.

[It's a bit startling to hear and see another companion that had stolen the Doctor's hearts in the flesh, to say the least. Even for someone who jumped around the Doctor's time line like River Song tended to do]

Also, I think I'll just refer to Eleven as Baby face and Ten as Pretty Boy. Makes things less confusing.

[Video]

[comeonthensexy]

[ How is that less confusing, it's the same thing. But more importantly. ]

Hey, now, how is that fair?

[Video]

[hullo_sweetie]

Says the man who called me Mrs. Robinson.

action.

[ofearth]

[ seeing as they're in the same place and all. ]

I dunno, I kinda like those nicknames.

[Video]

[ofearth]

You too! [ though she smiles, there's a miiiinor pause ] Um, I don't recognize your face though, so I don't think I met you 'fore, me'n the Doctor went on our little trip.

[ ahaha ]

Did you just get here?

Re: [Video]

[hullo_sweetie]

I'm Professor River Song and yes, I arrived very recently.

[She wondered why the Doctor hadn't mentioned other companions were here]

I'm from the Eleventh Doctor's time.

[Video]

[ofgallifrey]

Well, when you put it like that... I suppose Pretty Boy isn't so bad. Not that I'm the biggest fan but when you look at the alternative...

[Video]

[hullo_sweetie]

And that's only one name I have for him. Plenty of others I could dish out if I wanted to.

Audio

[samantha_grey]

I... officially have a splitting headache Doctor.

Audio

[comeonthensexy]

Come now, you always seemed smart to me, why would you have a headache?

Audio

[samantha_grey]

It's the idea of being in two places at once. That sort of time-related game's got to be at least a little bit of an...

I mean aren't you experiencing this at the same time? Or are you actually separate people sharing the same soul? It's not like you're filling in the blanks for me here.

[ video ]

[ofearth]

Honestly, I don't really get it either. And I've spent years with this bloke.

[ video ]

[samantha_grey]

I'm still working on the Fez Fetish, personally. Realizing that there's two of him but only one is just messy.

Audio

[ofgallifrey]

Yeah, try not to think about it too hard. If it helps, imagine... Um... Well I can't really think of anything that'd help you conceptualize this actually. Basically I'm past me and he's future me, only we've both been brought here at different points in our timeline but since I'm not going to remember this when I return he doesn't remember his time here as me, or so I'm assuming it goes.

Audio

[samantha_grey]

...

So, you're Ten. And he's Eleven. And I'm Sam with a Headache. Got it.

video;

[onlyserves]

[Upon watching the latest video transmission by one of the Doctors, Soushi will remind himself over what the "Eleventh" Doctor once told him over his ability to cheat death. He could easily put two and two together over the other person being the Doctor before he died and became the Doctor he is now. If it were not for Soushi's own ancestry ability of reincarnating every time he dies, then he would have been as confused. No. For now, he was neither confused nor surprised, but it was clear he did not really trust neither the "Tenth" Doctor nor the young lady next to him. The young lady especially.]

Time Lord-sama. [Pointing to the Eleventh Doctor, then he will turn to the Tenth Doctor.] Time Lord-san.

[After that, he will offer a bow to those on the screen.]

Good day, Time Lord-sama. I hope you are doing well today. [Then to the Tenth Doctor and the other person.] It is a pleasure to make your acquaintace, Time Lord-san and Tyler-san. [Guess who checked the network for her full name?] My name is Soushi Miketsukami. I do hope you are enjoying your stay within Asgard. [Soushi, you aren't Asgard's spokesperson. :| But it won't be long until he turns to Rose, and shakes his head.] Time Lord-sama is a wonderful man. I find him to be wise, thoughful, and most kind. The other Time Lord is unknown to me. However, if he is part of Time Lord-sama, then my opinion of him is positive. He seems to be a unique fellow. [Soushi, stop. They are both in the room.]

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[comeonthensexy]

[ Just as polite as always, huh. It's getting to the point where the Doctor is more amused by it than anything. He's actually almost getting fond of it, which is... unusual.

He'll still rejoice the day Soushi becomes more casual with him. If he does. ]

He is me, so your opinion should be positive of him too.

How are you doing?

video;

[onlyserves]

Understood. If it is your wish, then I will view him with as much positive thoughts as I can muster. [Thankfully the Doctors don't seem to wear the same face, so he is more at ease to allow it. If it was contrary, then he would more or less disapprove of the other. It will simply remind him of his own curse.] Time Lord-san will be looked after as if I am serving you.

[Then at the other's question over him, his smile will remain, but it might have changed from a friendly smile to a hollow one. He was....uncertain on the best way to respond without resorting to lies.]

Ririchiyo-sama has returned. I could not be happier.

video;

[ofearth]

Well, I'd enjoy it more if I had those couple weeks back, I think.

[ but it's said with a friendly tone; she smiles at him. ]

Soushi, yeah? [ even after hearing it, she can't really pronounce it correctly, but she'll try to get it right! ] S'nice to meet you. [ but about the doctors: ] Yeah, I agree, I was just teasing them. Honestly, they're used to it by now.

[ or, rather, they should be. ]

video;

[onlyserves]

It is understandable to feel as such. My master and I have fallen under the same spell many times before. However, the last time we fell in such a state, we were given extra memories from our homeworld. Did you awaken with extra memories as well?

[Noticing the way she will pronounce his name, he had a feeling she was either from Europe or North America. Maybe even Canada, but she does not seem to be French. With a kind smile, and servitude stance.] If you are having trouble pronouncing my name, then you are welcome to call me by "Mike" instead, Tyler-san. There is no need to trouble yourself in learning my name. [Bowing his head.] It is a pleasure to meet another one of Time Lord-sama's personal friends, as well. You are most fortunate to have crossed his path in his world.

[As she explains over the Doctors and her teasing, he can't help smile and actively listen to her.]

All three of you get along quite well. You must be very close to him.

video;

[ofgallifrey]

Wait a minute. Hold on. Time Lord-sama?

[Eleven you are getting a look because really?]

I mean, yes, Lord is loosely translated to that, but that just makes it sound redundant. Thanks for the warm welcome, I suppose. And he is right, you know, about the whole me being him him being me business. I'm not just part of him, I am him.

( video. )

[gameplaying]

I suppose this is what was meant by the longevity of your life. [ his tone is relatively placid and neutral, and almost lightly curious. whilst the remark itself isn't directed at any version of the doctor specifically, it is meant in reference to loki and eleven's first conversation.

a quick smile. ] It's impressive. [ ish. sort of. loki and sincerity aren't really a thing. ]

( video. )

[comeonthensexy]

Yes, it is. What I meant by it. Handy little trick.

[ video ]

[anoldsoldier]

[ Look, it's a Wilf, who is beaming from ear to ear, absolutely ecstatic to see the Doctor on his screen. ]

Aye, aye, look who it is! I heard you was about here somewhere!

[ video ]

[comeonthensexy]

You'd think I could keep better track of myself. But then, I can barely keep track of myself even when I'm restricted to one body.