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[bit_impossible]

[he blinks, looking around, very bewildered with the sudden change of environment. the room didn't look a thing like the Academy!]

Ummm...where is everyone? Koschei? Hello? [notices the sphere] Anyone at all?

[and then he notices that he's wearing an over-sized pinstripe suit, with sleeves that come down to his knees and the trouser legs are pooled around trainers that are far too big for his feet. he steps out of them, dragging the trouser legs around the floor until those fall off too. he sighs, slipping the tie off around his head--really, what need does he have for it now--and uses it to secure the trousers around his waist and quickly rolls up the trouser legs until he can see his feet.]

Well. If no one from the Academy is responding then...maybe I'm not there any more... [lets that fact sink in. a grin slowly grows on his face and he suddenly starts jumping around, cheering boisterously, and completely disregarding the fact that his trouser legs are quickly coming undone.]

Comments

[xxlaracroftxx.livejournal.com]

Well, you were very, very tall the last time I saw you. I suppose that' rather hard to believe when you're so... young.

Oh, forgive me. I am Lara. A pleasure to meet you again.

[bit_impossible]

I--what?? No, I'm afraid you must have me confused for someone else.

Nice to meet you as well, Lara.

...Did you say 'again'? [mumbles to self] Another person who seems to know me...

[xxlaracroftxx.livejournal.com]

[smiles] Well, I suppose you are rather small. It must be hard to believe you'll ever grow tall! And yes, I did say again. Something very strange seems to be happening here... It's almost as if time has gone backwards and you've regressed to your childhood.

[bit_impossible]

Really? What did I look like? Besides tall, I mean. Of course I'd be taller than I am now.

[bit_impossible]

No, on second thought, don't tell me. There's no point in ruining the surprise!

[xxlaracroftxx.livejournal.com]

Oh all right then. I shan't tell you the slightest little thing about just how amazingly...

...Sorry. I mustn't finish that sentence. It'll give away the surprise!

Anyway Doctor, is there anything you need? I have some free time on my hands. Perhaps you'd like some tea?

[bit_impossible]

Tea? We don't have anything like that. Is that another Earth delicacy? Like these 'hamburgers' Oliver's bringing over? [thinks about it for a second] Sure! I'll try some.

But what I'd really like is some clothes that fit. The legs keep rolling down and I'm going to trip on them, I just know it.

[xxlaracroftxx.livejournal.com]

It's a very nice drink. Quite soothing I find. And if you like, I'll stop by a shop and find you some clothes. Is there anything in particular you'd like to wear?

[bit_impossible]

That would be very kind of you. I suppose some pants that are closer to the proper length would be nice. As for a shirt... Oh! Anything that Earth males would wear! I'll trust your judgment.

[xxlaracroftxx.livejournal.com]

I'm already at the shopping level so I'll bring a few bits up to you. You are in your room yes?

[bit_impossible]

Yes! Well... [leans in and whispers] Not for much longer. I want to explore real quick while Oliver's distracted. But I will be back soon after that!

[xxlaracroftxx.livejournal.com]

[whispers back] Will you still be there in about five minutes?

[bit_impossible]

[looks into the kitchen, watching Oliver puttering around the kitchen and whispers again] Yeah, he's busy at the moment making stuff. I'll be here!

[xxlaracroftxx.livejournal.com]

Good. I'm just coming to your room now. Hm... is there a bell to ring or shall I just knock?

[bit_impossible]

I'll wait by the door. Knock softly! [sneaks towards there]