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[amajestictale]

Oh, right, this thing! So, this is a holographic telecommunications device, complete with camera, phone, and text messaging. Crafty little thing, though, looks like it has an automatic turn-on feature. For what, I don't know. Maybe it's like a candid automatic! Catches you doing embarrassing things, that's fab. You could record something and post it on Youtube, get a laugh out of--

Well, there isn't any Youtube here, is there? Which is really a shame. All those cat videos just out of reach. I suppose you could start a separate network to just share silly camera videos. Could you do that? Could we do that? Doesn't seem to be any rules to using this thing, does there? Let's see...

Oh, it's broadcasting.

Hello! [ he waves, grinning brightly. ] You know, it's a bit rude to eavesdrop. Then again, it's not your fault. Automatic turn-on feature, like I said. If you managed to hear that, earlier. Now, let's see! Who all is here, hmm? Could we have a roll call?

If that's possible. There is a commenting feature on this, isn't there? ... yes, there is. Thought so.

And don't be shy! We're all aliens here. Oh, right. Introductions. I'm the Doctor, the Caretaker, or, if you like, John Smith. No, nevermind, no, not John Smith. Just the Doctor. How about you all?

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[video]

[amajestictale]

[ ... good on you, Riku. that old expression fades, and he smiles bright. ]

Good! Very good, that's something I like to hear. What kind of worlds do you visit, then?

[video]

[darkbreak]

[...Why does it suddenly feel like he got a pat on the head like a little kid?]

Normally ones filled with Light. Or life. [Bah KH BAAAH.] Ones that need to be protected.

[video]

[amajestictale]

Filled with 'Light'. [ he echoes that, face brightening in curiosity and delight. ] What's that mean? I'd bet it's not the same as what I'm thinking. Unless it just means it's very very bright. Considering the other adjectives you threw in there, doesn't sound like it's the same.

[video]

[darkbreak]

[There's a delay. He's trying to figure out some way of explaining it properly, but mostly, he's coming up with blanks.]

It's just... Light. The opposite of Darkness. There's a lot of good people. Ones that would do anything to make things better, or to help others. I guess to make the world better.

...Light is something to be cherished.

[video]

[amajestictale]

That's a brilliant way to put it. Defining a term with people--amazing.

Everyone needs a bit of light in their life. Not much you can do when you're filled with darkness but to cherish your light. [ he sounds like he's familiar with that. ]

[video]

[darkbreak]

[His eyes dart away again for just a moment. This wasn't anything he hasn't heard before, and nothing that he didn't already believe him. But somehow, with this man and the way he was saying it...

It made his heart twist and hurt. But in a good sort of way.]

Yeah, exactly that.

[video]

[amajestictale]

And you are? Don't think I caught your name.

[video]

[darkbreak]

Riku.

...The Doctor, right?

[video]

[amajestictale]

Yes.

Nice to meet you, Riku.

[video]

[darkbreak]

Nice to meet you too, Doctor.

[video]

[amajestictale]

Planning on protecting this place with the rest of us, then, Riku?

[video]

[darkbreak]

...Wasn't exactly planning on it, but if push comes to shove I guess...

[Still more focused on getting the hell home. And protecting his friends first, yes.]