[ open & closed | july & august ]

[thedreamer]

Who: The Doctor + Others
When: July & August
Where: Free Cities | Nocwich | Horizon
What: Monthly Catch-All
Warnings: None for now, will update if needed!




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[beautifullies]

[ He makes her grin before she disappears to the counter. She has a moment of remembering the life that wasn't real, of sitting with him in a random room of the TARDIS with two forks and a chocolate cake between them when Sam left. Because she knows he likes it, that's what she gets for both of them, along with a sweetened coffee for him (she grabs additional sugar just in case) and a coffee with cream for her.

When she returns, she parcels everything out, then sits with a soft sigh and smile. ]

There. Now we can really get serious. [ Her smile grows into a grin before she takes a bite of the cake. ] I think I need another day in Luna to poke around some of the bookshops with older texts. But we can put that on hold a moment. How are things looking in your neck of the woods? Are people getting better?

[thedreamer]

[ When she sets that cake down in front of him, he can't help having a flash of that same memory, perhaps because it was meaningful to both of them. He hasn't entirely reconciled it yet — those moments held so close, that felt so real, but weren't. It was all a dream, but it wasn't. The feelings linger, even...physical markings. He still has the ability to conjure the planets in the palm of his hand, for instance.

It doesn't make letting go of what happened any easier when they bear remnants even now.

He has nothing but a smile for her, though, as she slides that cake close to him, and he's quick to take a very large bite, humming as he chews and puffs out his cheeks a bit. As he hasn't entirely swallowed, he simply shakes his head, wiping his mouth, taking a sip of coffee, and finally answering — ]

Not entirely, no, I'm sorry to say. I wish I had a better answer, trust me. Myself and others have continued to give blood to the doctors there so they can study why Summoned seem to remain immune. People have died, families separated, it's...this is better. This time with you.

[beautifullies]

[ Claire hasn't been able to fully let go of that dream, whatever it is they're calling it. Not because she was powerful, but because she had deep connections and roots, and she never realized before how deeply she craved that. She wasn't able to let go of Jon, and the Doctor may not be her father, but she has no doubt that she can turn to him should she need him.

She's taken a bite of cake, chewing slowly as he explains. It isn't as if she can do much more than anyone in the Free Cities already is, but as a doctor, to not be in the thick of a medical crisis unsettles her. ]

I wish that I could help, at least to try and alleviate some of the worst symptoms, to be there.

[ But he's right, this is better. This time they have together face to face, live in person. Taking a sip of her coffee, she does a little reset, taking a breath and letting it out, then offering a small smile. ]

Now, in an effort to move on to happier things, you'll be glad to know I have a plan to restore my bee houses. Magic bees seem to be the answer, which is a solution I never would have come up with on my own. I have Wanda to thank for that. I don't think I realized it was even possible. But I'll be able to make sure nothing can ever end my entire colony again, or at least as close to nothing.

[ There's always the chance something that's never happened before will surprise them all, but she's hopeful. ]

One thing at a time though, I still need to finish my research on this [ she nods at the chalice. ] and let the Council know I've actually found something. I'm not sure anyone expected me to. [ More likely they were humoring her, but that's alright. ]

[thedreamer]

[ There's a lot to say, a lot to think about. Both outwardly and inwardly, his thoughts always turning over so much he might not necessarily speak aloud.

But then there's the pun and his mind grabs onto it like a child, utterly amused. He can't help his smirk, quick and easy. ]

Be.

[ He laughs under his breath, adoring it. Oh, right! Other things, though. Focus, Doctor. ]

I'm glad for your bees and bes, Claire. As for this — [ he nods to the chalice himself. ] I think you're capable of anything at all. But let them all think otherwise, it's quite fun that way.

[beautifullies]

[ His appreciation of the pun doesn't go unnoticed, and smiles. It turns into a grin by the time he's done talking. ]

I've been underestimated more times than I can count, and always, I like to think I've exceeded expectations. Whoever was living in Solvunn, perhaps figuring it out means nothing much in the grand scheme of things. But if this is to be my home for the long haul, I want to know everything I can about it.

[ It isn't as if she felt any differently about Earth. She's curious and eager, and age hasn't slowed her down much. Circumstance has, but she finds ways to adapt and keep learning. ]

What I would love, is to be able to see it all as it once was. That's where you and the TARDIS would come in beautifully.

[ Her chin rests in her hand for a moment. ]

That's not something I ever knew to want before meeting you.

[thedreamer]

[ It's something he wants and aches for all the time, of course. The memory of his beloved ship. All the things he could do, not for himself, but for others. It's been maddening on so many levels to be trapped here, to be unable to help as fully as he knows he can. ]

If I have anything to say about it, you'll absolutely see it all.

wrap!

[beautifullies]

[ If there are any lessons to be learned while she's on this planet, Claire knows that not taking what time she does have with people for granted, no matter what they have or don't have. Balancing a piece of cake on her fork, she holds it out to him in a little toast, smiling softly at him. ]

Then it's a future date. But for now, we'll enjoy our cake, and I'll fill you in on all the good things happening in Solvunn.

[ Because they can always focus on the bad, but right now, while there's cake, she decides they deserve nice stories. And so she begins, starting with Baby the comfort seal. ]