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[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!]

Comments

[xxlaracroftxx.livejournal.com]

[Holds hand to forehead] Oh no.

Tell me Doctor, do all alien worlds throw challenges like this at people?

[bit_impossible]

Not normally like this, no... Usually a lot more tangible than this.

[xxlaracroftxx.livejournal.com]

Good. I can do tangible. Games like this become very tiresome.

[bit_impossible]

Well, there's nothing wrong with a few mind games every now and then. Gives you a bit of variety!

[more serious tone now] But I agree. These ones seem innocent enough, but nothing's innocent in this universe.

[xxlaracroftxx.livejournal.com]

[frowns] I've had enough mind games to last me a life time.

I know the Captain is dead but sometimes I still feel that there is some kind of force here playing a game with all of us.

[bit_impossible]

Same here. I've had enough to last me a couple, but they still manage to find a way to play with me.

I'd say perhaps that other voice we heard was behind the ship crash, but I think this planet is responsible for everything else. Our alien bodies isn't acclimated to the world yet, and perhaps everything's that happened is a way for us to adapt.

Though if you ask me, I'd rather remain completely alien than "adapt" like some people have...

[xxlaracroftxx.livejournal.com]

Losing inhibitions and switching genders as adaptation? Interesting theory, if somewhat disturbing. I've already experienced life as the opposite sex. I'm quite content to stay female for the rest of my days.

[bit_impossible]

I've seen worse, this is only slightly far from disturbing.

Ahh, but you were in a Ollie's body and not your own. Besides, if the planet had its way, you would be none the wiser! Now that's the disturbing part.

[xxlaracroftxx.livejournal.com]

Growing up male... [makes a face] Although if I were a man, you wouldn't be the only Lord in these parts.

[bit_impossible]

Oh? You're a Lady?

[xxlaracroftxx.livejournal.com]

Yes, although I suppose I'm not really the stereotype for it...

[bit_impossible]

For...being a woman with a title?

[xxlaracroftxx.livejournal.com]

Most people seem to think I'm some sort of airhead because I don't attend society functions and instead spend my time digging through ancient history. I'm certain that's a contradiction in terms, but public opinion hardly matters to me. If it did I'd own more than one pair of high-heels... although now that I'm thinking about it I left that pair in Japan...

[bit_impossible]

[grins, he knows how that feels--not the high heels bit though] I don't see anything wrong with that. Sure, there's some interesting bits of gossip you can pick up, but you won't know whether it's true or not.

But investigating ancient sites will give you proof of life you can hold and study! I'd rather that any day than some stiff party.

[xxlaracroftxx.livejournal.com]

My thoughts exactly, Doctor. [smiles]

[bit_impossible]

Though, there are some parties that you simply can't miss! But...you have to be careful to not, uh, [mumbles] get drunk and create a drink three hundred years before it's supposed to be invented...

[xxlaracroftxx.livejournal.com]

Oh? That sounds like a story...

[bit_impossible]

Ohhhh, it's not that big. A few too many banana daiquiris with Madame de Pompadour and the rest of the French court of the time...

[xxlaracroftxx.livejournal.com]

Drunken time travelling? That's quite shocking Doctor!

[bit_impossible]

Well, it's not like I was piloting the TARDIS at the time!

[xxlaracroftxx.livejournal.com]

Ah, so you are a responsible driver?

[bit_impossible]

If I wasn't, I wouldn't still be here, would I? [neglects to say that he might not always be a safe driver...]