[SOS] θ 18

[bit_impossible]

[his fire burns low, partially from the rain and partially because he's neglected it even though he specifically lit it to make tea. instead, he's spent a good deal of time after the mysterious message played pacing back and forth in the rain--if the mud trail he's blazed in front of his shelter is anything to be judged--but he pays it no mind and doesn't care that his sphere is recording--not that he notices. he's too busy muttering to himself.]

What'd that voice mean about the locals? The way it was said...sounded like the frog hybrids aren't the only life around here. But...if they're not, where have the real locals been this entire time? [he runs a hand through his drenched hair, clearly disturbed by this]

No, no, no, we shouldn't stay around to find out. [glances to the sky] There must be a way to signal that ship! But they mentioned a potential danger...are we that danger? We shouldn't shoot anything at it then. Not even my sonic screwdriver, even if it wasn't damaged in that fall, will help this time; can't risk scaring them off or worse.

[he pauses, looking around him. he can see a handful of smouldering fires coming up from various places around the field and wherever else his fellow passengers have set up camp. this gives him an idea]

The fires...the fires! All we have to do is burn--no, no, hang on a mo'. The question is what should we burn? Shouldn't burn that awful, awful fruit [pulls a face, remembering their taste] because some people actually like them. And burning the nuts and the other food stuffs is unwise as well, and no burning the fore--

The flowers. Ohhhh, of course, stupid Doctor, why didn't you think of that sooner? Those cheeky little flowers gave off that green pollen before! Perhaps it'll even turn the smoke green too! [he dashes out towards the field, skidding and sliding in the mud, and unceremoniously plucks a handful of flowers out of the ground before running back to his camp.]

Here goes nothing! [tosses the flowers onto the fire]

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[oliverplus]

[quirks an eyebrow and sighs dramatically] Somehow I'm not surprised.

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[bit_impossible]

[squats down in front of him] Well, you were the one who asked me those questions about special kisses.

You certainly thought so before, and really, I can't help it if I exude such a charm, but--[he suddenly grabs Ollie's face and plants a kiss on his lips]--do you still? [quickly stands before he can get smacked for doing that]

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[oliverplus]

[stares at him; totally speechless here, sorry]

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[bit_impossible]

[bursts out laughing, seeing his face]

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[oliverplus]

[stares for a moment more] Doctor! Just...just what was that!?

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[bit_impossible]

An ice breaker, now answer my question. Do you still think they're special? Because--[points to himself]--nothing. Still just feel the same old best mate-y feelings I did before.

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[oliverplus]

[stares, his eye widening as he understands] No. I don't feel any of that. Even she knew there was something wrong with those feelings.

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[bit_impossible]

[grins] There we are then.

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[oliverplus]

[smiles back at him, still a bit surprised by all this] Yeah...guess so!

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[bit_impossible]

Oh! Um...thank you for not saying...you know. Would've been a lot more awkward if you had.

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[oliverplus]

[frowns thoughtfully] Well, there's more than one thing that could mean, anyway.

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[bit_impossible]

Never mind. Just glad we have that out of the way.

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[oliverplus]

[very relieved] Me too.

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[bit_impossible]

So, you never completely answered my other question. We got a little...distracted.

Do you still want to come with me? See the universe again?

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[oliverplus]

[is surprised by the question; way to put him on the spot!] [frowns] Of course I want to, Doctor. But...I haven't had a chance to really think about the answer for myself.

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[bit_impossible]

[sighs, shaking his head. can't help letting a bit of the annoyance he feels into his voice] I think you know my position on the matter by now, Oliver.

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[oliverplus]

[winces at his tone] I do. And it's not that I'm not grateful, Doctor. Really, I am! I never thought...I mean, I'd always just assumed I'd never be able to again. So the fact that you're even asking means a lot.

But it's a big question, you know! I can't just...say yes and run off without a second thought. Not anymore.

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[bit_impossible]

[is caught somewhat off-guard by the 'not anymore' part.] Oh? Did...you start a family with Anna? [begins to smile]

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[oliverplus]

[eyes widen] What!? No! I... [realizes for one very startling instant that he can't actually say anything with certainty, as he doesn't remember. but he couldn't have!] No. It's not that. I mean...I think I might be dating her, but I can't even remember that, really...

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[bit_impossible]

[smiles anyway] I see. But she'll be there, you know. That's the beauty of time travel.

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[oliverplus]

I know. [shifts uncomfortably, not meeting his gaze] But...that's what I was counting on last time.

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[bit_impossible]

[his face falls. he really hoped he wouldn't have to have this conversation, but...he owes his friend this.]

Ollie... I...

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[oliverplus]

[eyes widen as he realizes what he's said] Doctor...I didn't mean it was your fault! You were always going to bring me home. I know that. And I know you'd mean it if you said it again.

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[bit_impossible]

I was. And I should've listened to all those times you asked to go home, but...

But we had so much lost time to make up for! I had to cram it all in, going place to place to place and then...we got caught up in the Puppeteer nonsense and there was no way I could dissuade you to keep your nose out of it, not when there were people to help...

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[oliverplus]

[blinks, staring at him for a moment; then, quietly] That was why you waited? Because of the accident?