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[02] Full of Ideas

[Hello, fellow residents. Have a Doctor, pacing in front of the bar. The CAT is in his hands, video turned on.]

Oi, you lot! Listen up. If your CAT says it's August, it's wrong -- June was eleven months ago. Now, either someone's been tampering with these things on purpose, or there was a bug in the programming. I'm about to find out. Might even clear up a few other things while I'm at it. I'm full of ideas about this case, got a whole list of potential suspects. If anyone wants to swap clues, come find me. Could do with a bit of company.

[filtered to Ten and Brax;]

Speaking of company, I think we ought to move in together. Bit domestic, I know, but it's...lonely, being by myself. 'Course, it's been lonely ever since I blew up Gallifrey. Er...since we blew it up? Blimey, it's odd having a self around all the time. Mind you, I think it's fantastic, even though you're annoying.

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[and now he's walking into the bar, looking for Audrey]

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And here I thought I got a lot of -- hang on, you don't seem too shocked. He's told you already, hasn't he? He could've told me he told you, would've made things a whole lot easier. No wonder you'd rather not live with us, can't say I blame you.

I've got a list of my own, though, since you've got no problem sharing information.

[and he switches to text here]

- the Sheriff hadn't noticed my bomb, or anything else that's gone on around here, 'cause he's been out of town for the past year
- he's gonna talk to me about why I couldn't put a dent in the town hall after the investigation wraps up
- we supposedly signed up for that program, and the houses were specifically constructed for us
- only we didn't sign up. At least, I didn't -- did you?
- I remembered a bloke with a hat pulled over his face, and Iussus said Deputy Drew would try to draw him for me
- if it were the end of June, we'd really feel the heat
- Audrey Ardes knows a lot about the CATs; she's got a knack for technology, and showed Iussus how to record things. He fixed the date on mine, too.
- Luministi is a recursive city, like Castrovalva. Have I told you about Castrovalva? Anyway, Iussus is caught up in the recursion, I think, so he doesn't notice. I'm planning on showing him later.
- Miss Osculia knows who's responsible for programming the CATs
- he seemed very interested in that message I got from the phone booth
- which he can't see 'cause it's got cloaking technology, if you haven't figured that out yet. Same as the sunglasses.
- he couldn't think of anyone who had access to that sort of technology
- they don't have the manpower available to monitor all the residents
- anything I do won't be sanctioned by the the Sheriff's office or the town hall, and he can't guarantee my safety -- letting me help would be going against his oath. Lucky for him, I don't care about being safe.
- the Sheriff's office has got a fly problem, one of them bit me

I got a text from an unregistered CAT, too:

"The one at fault had the power to save you all but did nothing before, and will continue to do nothing but destroy if given the chance! This person isn't interested in evidence, or any of your lives, despite what has been said in the past."

As ever, your egocentric way of thinking is remarkable. I mean it. Even Bernice can't compare.

Anyway, press Ardes for what she knows about the program. Ask her about Resarci in particular. And perhaps something about the morality of doing something bad for a greater good.

Keep me updated.

How else am I supposed to think when you're not giving me anything to work with?

I'll keep that in mind, and I've got a few questions of my own to ask.

'Course.

I'm sure I said explicitly that I prefer an autonomous existence. Or, in simpler words: I like to live alone. I've spent my whole life that way.

You don't know what it's like to live alone, Brax. You don't know what it's like to the last of your kind. I do, and having you here is still fantastic, even if you'd rather have nothing to do with me.

It's always interesting having people put words in your mouth. It's also interesting when people tout their trauma like they're the only ones who have ever suffered in the universe.

I'm not putting words in your mouth, and I didn't mean it like that. I just feel like I've got to tell you everything. Don't know why, considering I never wanted to tell anyone anything before, and I was fine wandering about on my own. Well, I wasn't actually fine, but I could pretend like I was alright. Lots of denial. Still denying how the War happened, 'cause I can't deal with the truth.

Doctor. You're going to break the Laws of Time. Again. If you can't control what you're saying, do what I do: stop speaking.

[Why else do you think Brax would be sticking strictly to the one medium where he could control what he says?]

[apparently ~~no power on this earth~~ texting does not stop the Doctor from babbling xD] ...Fair point. I'll contact you again when I've figured this problem out.

Thank you. And be careful. Patching you up would be... tiresome.

Don't worry, mum, I'll be careful. Sort of. Ish.

Danger is your element, Thete.

By the way, I was bit too. Using a bug's bite is an excellent way to implant viruses, nanobots, and very tiny bombs.

'Course it is. Anything that's not dangerous is boring.

You were? I've got to wonder about the Sheriff then, since they've been buzzing around his office.

It would be foolish to discount the possibility without further evidence.

I'll add it to the list of stuff to ask. Oh, and one last thing -- that transmission. Have you got any more info on it? Like where it's from or what HA and HR stand for?

It was found in the gardens in a mysterious box. Another two notes were found there as well, but this one seemed most relevant at present, and it's the only one I own myself. I can give you my guesses, for as much as they're worth.

They're worth plenty -- guess away.

No, on second thought, I'll keep them for a while. It would be so embarrassing to be wrong. I'll give you information instead: two other messages found in that box.

The first had the the transmission date 10-3-545, 0843 standard solar time. FR3 and MO1 are the speakers. FR3 says they can't see well from where they are and that it thought one of the residents was looking in. MO1 tries to calm FR3. FR3 asks if MO1 can see in and that the shield should be working, but a couple residents have them worked up. MO1 says that they will check the shield and see the residents that FR3 spoke of. And the girl summarizing this quoted MO1's last line: 'once they are gone, I will be able to assuage your fears.'

The last note I encountered was much briefer. I saw this one myself, so I can quote it:

Got the spot. Worked like a charm. She's such a sweet girl, as he said. Don't worry, everything is going well. Will send details soon.
Be ready.

Right. Feels like there's still something I'm missing...I'll ask my self what he's figured out once I hear from him. Thanks, Brax.

One more thing: try not to reveal too many things I'd rather see kept quiet while you're like this.

Think it's a bit late for that, considering.

It's never too late use a little discretion.

Edited 2010-08-03 22:36 (UTC)

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