Intro-ish Post (With Options)

[not_the_question]

This Doctor had been getting settled in on board the Enterprise - well as much as he can. He still baulks at the jabs he had to be given, but since they didn't contain anything that was harmful to him, he allowed for them.

Now, he has an agenda. He knows the TARDIS is somewhere on board and now that he has a map and listings, he's going to go there to find it.


The Doctor is making his way down to the cargo hold, but going about it the long way around. May as well investigate the ship on his way. If he can get to the TARDIS, he won't be staying long anyway, so he might as well explore something new as he goes along.

It's all terribly human. Basic, really. And they think it's the best thing. About the only thing he's really interested in is this Q character. He doesn't mind humans most of the time. He just doesn't like being 'stuck' with them. And there's so much humanity here - with nothing to escape it.

B: TARDIS Cargo hold Plot: Open To All
After his adventure with Trever and his cat, the Doctor finally arrives at the cargo hold that is marked as containing the TARDIS. He sonics his way in (whether or not that was necessary) and looks around. Some of the items look familiar and others seem alien - even to him - which is saying something. It isn't long before he sees the TARDIS, standing there in all her glory. He confidently strides towards her. When he gets there, he gives a loving stroke to her. "Hello, Old Girl. Now, let's see about getting out of here."


The Doctor needed to vent his anger and frustration at not being able to get back to his own universe. So he made his way to the training room. He had told Clara he had cheated against Robin Hood with his archery skills. But that doesn't mean he's positively rubbish at it. He just wasn't sure of his aim at a ship with rotating bits. If he were to be perfectly honest, which he rarely is, he just needs a bit of practice. He was disappointed that he couldn't get into the Armoury, so he would have to make-do with one of the holodecks. Pity. It's never quite as good as the real thing. Now, if only someone else with archery skills were around. Nothing like a little bit of friendly competition when it comes to brushing up on skills.



{{OOC: I'm happy to backtag however long people are interested in playing with these plots.}}

Comments

[reincarnshaman]

Unfortunately, Trever's answer isn't going to be helping much, what with the current king being so much more recent than any king that the Doctor would know of.

"Calvin Daly. He took the throne in 2010." He doesn't expect the Doctor to get the reference. No one has yet, which is really sad for him and his brother. It just makes them feel even more alone because other people don't have the same frame of reference they do.

[not_the_question]

Well. At least that explains why Trever gives him a bit of a headache.

"I see. So a parallel world then."

He shrugs, wouldn't be the first time he's encountered such things.

[reincarnshaman]

If that's the case then everyone is going to give the poor Doctor a headache.

"Yeah... I guess so. I'm not up on parallel world theory, but my world seems to be pretty different in some basic aspects than other peoples' here."

[not_the_question]

Well, pudding brains have that affect on him anyway, so it's nothing new.

"You've been here how long and you're not up on parallel world theory?"

The Doctor's opinion is dropping quickly.

[reincarnshaman]

"I got all my knowledge about parallel universes and time travel from science fiction books and TV shows. I'm not a ritual mage or a physicist so I don't know the nitty gritty details science parts of it," Trever said.

"And I'm not really sure what the difference between an alternate reality and a parallel universe is because everyone seems to have a different definition."

He then gives a quirk of a smile, "And I'm sure there are some people here who don't care about the theory. They just want to go home."

[not_the_question]

"Well doesn't that just explain everything. You should try reading some actual science books, then."

And he gets more impatient the less the other man seems to know. "It's simple. You have a choice: turn right or turn left. You choose to turn right. A parallel universe can be created with everything that would happen if you had turned left. It's called 'Parallel' because that's how the universes function: parallel to each other, but never quite touching."

He takes a breath, it's probably not worth it, but he can't stand ignorance. "A alternate universe is when everything may seem the same on the surface, but if you go just a bit deeper, you find everything is different. So you live in Ireland on the planet Earth, in my Universe, the Green Isle is divided into Northern Ireland, and is part of the United Kingdom, under the monarchy and the Republic of Ireland and is a democracy. In your universe, you still have a King over all of Ireland. It's similar enough to be recognisable, but it's very different, which makes it 'alternate'."

He doesn't actually expect the man to understand anything that he just said.

[reincarnshaman]

"Parallel are universes created by choices we make. There's one out there where I'm a professional football player instead of a vet," Trever said.

"Alternate realities is your universe versus mine. There's similarities on the surface but when you really look at it there's some serious differences. Like the fact that some worlds apparently don't have any magic while mine does. And it's Eire not Ireland."

The last bit is said irritably. Because, it is different. Eire never got chopped in half for starters.

[not_the_question]

The Doctor huffs impatiently. "Well, at least you understand now. As to language, you use yours. I use mine."

Some things never change.

"Now, I was doing something important before your cat distracted me, so I'll be off."

[reincarnshaman]

The Doctor that should realize that names are important. The evoke different images and ideas: after all, in the Gamma Forest "Doctor" means "Great Warrior".

"Of course. Good day. I'm sure we'll run into each other again."

[not_the_question]

There is little this Doctor cares about. But he's surprised when the other man lets him go so easily. Well, good. The sooner he can get to the TARDIS. He offers a tiny smile at that thought.

"This ship is only so big, so that is likely."

And with a polite nod, he continues on his way.