θ 17

[bit_impossible]

[the extremely happy and carefree disposition that's 'plagued' him has finally worn away, and he's thinking clearly now. so clearly in fact, he's wandering deeper into the forest and uses the excuse of having more of the planet to explore to keep himself from running into anyone else.]

[the sphere hovers a good distance in front of him and he either doesn't notice that it's on or doesn't care to acknowledge it. gone is the smile that made his cheeks ache. his face is blank, but his eyes tell a different story. after a few long moments of walking, he finally looks up. he's done deciding what he should say.]

Ollie, Lara, everyone I talked to, just forget what I said since that sun came out. None of that's important now, so just forget it. [points a finger at the hologram screen] I mean it.

[he looks away from the sphere, muttering] Well...there are some things I do still mean. Abel, I will write that letter for you. I meant every word, especially to you, Amaterasu.

But Rangiku...I--[he falters for a brief second.] I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. I couldn't help you or even think about wanting to help you in the state of mind I was in.



Despite everything that happened...I want that feeling back.




[ooc: opting out of the genderswap. he'll need the laugh for later!]

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[oliverplus]

[bitter] She said she'd had a bad experience with gas before. You know, right before I ran into a forest full of it. Because obviously that wouldn't be upsetting to her.

[hesitates again, watching the Doctor closely] I told her everything, Doctor. Everything.

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[bit_impossible]

Well...was she? Upset, I mean?

What, like your measurements, IQ, and birthday? [quick beat] Oh.

[another quick beat] Ohhhh. Hold on a mo'. You even mentioned to me that you'd told her about the Puppeteer! [groans smacks his head with his hand] Of course! How could I have missed something so simple! I should've known something was completely barmy the second you said that!

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[oliverplus]

[quirks an eyebrow] You wanna take a guess?

It's not your fault, Doctor. [pause] And I wasn't talking about telling her when I said that.

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[bit_impossible]

Hmmm, I'd venture a guess, but she's a rather difficult one to pin down...[rubs the back of his head]

Alright then, what were you talking about then?

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[oliverplus]

[swallows] Telling other passengers.

Lara already knew about the Puppeteer. But she didn't know...what I've been doing for the last year.

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[bit_impossible]

Is that what you're worried about?

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[oliverplus]

Mostly, yeah. I didn't want anyone to know, Doctor. But it's not the sort of thing you can take back.

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[bit_impossible]

[smiles wryly] No, it's not.

But let me ask, what were their reactions to your little revelation, hm?

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[oliverplus]

[shrugs uncomfortably, not making eye contact] They were under the effects of the pollen, too, Doctor. There's no telling what they think now.

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[bit_impossible]

They haven't come chasing you with pitchforks and fiery torches yet, have they?

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[oliverplus]

[can't help a laugh] No, not yet!

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[bit_impossible]

Then you've got nothing to worry about!

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[oliverplus]

[smiles and nods] Yeah...probably.

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[bit_impossible]

There we are then! Crisis solved! [smiles slightly]

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[oliverplus]

[smiles back] You make it sound so easy, Doctor. I've been afraid of this for months...

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[bit_impossible]

Needlessly so, might I add.

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[oliverplus]

[pauses for a moment, thoughtful]

You knew everyone would just tell me it wasn't my fault.

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[bit_impossible]

Ohhh, it was just a hunch...

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[oliverplus]

What about you, Doctor? Are you okay?

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[bit_impossible]

I'm fine. [which is time lord for 'not really at all']

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[oliverplus]

[frowns] Doctor... [pauses, not quite sure how to say this] I meant what I said. About you. All of it.

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[bit_impossible]

[he smiles just a bit] Thanks Ollie.

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[oliverplus]

[nods and smiles in relief, fishing for a joke] Of course, I also meant what I said about how my dad would punch you! Oh, and my mum kissing you. She does that. [makes a face]

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[bit_impossible]

Hmmm, I think I will stay in the TARDIS then.

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[oliverplus]

[laughs] Of all the things in this universe, Doctor, the last one I would have expected to scare you is mums!