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[not too long after receiving the picture on his CAT, said device turns on, broadcasting everything, just as the Doctor reaches the northernmost door. he pauses for a moment, reading the sign.]

Wait until I'm called? [he makes a face that says "Not on your life," and barges in--but stops short when he spots the four townspeople waiting by the fireplace] Ohhh, and the entertainment's here already! I'd wondered if I'd see you lot again--well, no, not really. Not two of you, anyway.

Well! It's been fun, but I've got things to do: worlds to see, planets to save--and you lot have kept me here for far too long already.

[he stalks across the vast room until he reaches the door, but frowns when he can't turn the doorknob. a little noise of frustration escapes his lips while he pulls out his sonic screwdriver, the instrument whirring for a moment before he sighs and puts it away] Deadlocked... That would figure.

[he runs a hand through his hair as he walks away from the doors. by now he's noticed his CAT is on] Looks like we can't go in to visit our wonderful mayor. Would anyone care to join me here with the rest of our friends? Certainly won't be a dull time, that's for sure...

[ooc: All right, here's the discussion post everyone! Feel free to use this space to talk to one another or the Doctor (so yes, threadhopping is allowed), share what you've learned, and if you want to chat with a mod NPC (Verita, Ms Osculia, Audrey, and Sheriff Iussus), please put their name in the subject line of a comment and we mods will come and tag you!]

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Thanks... [fumbles to open the packet, then dabs a tissue at her eyes]

There isn't really anything to tell. There was a fire, and Grandpa didn't...didn't make it out. And Andre...you know about Andre... [chokes back a sob, wiping at her eyes some more]

[approaches with perhaps a little more caution than is necessary, hands just tucked into his sash.] Hello there! How are you doing?

I've had a fair number of passageways closing behind me of late. It's been getting on my nerves. [which is partly to do with the monsters involved, admittedly.]

I'm sorry I couldn't do more, but well. [He indicates their surroundings.] I'm presently of much more limited resources than I'm used to.

[Fuu does indeed follow, and looks out the windows with a wan smile. Such a beautiful garden, but it was in the midst of such rottenness.]

I have. Ms Sara and I went to speak to Miss Osculia.

[Trying to keep her tightly clasped hands as her only outward sign of nervousness, she speaks as softly as she can.]

I felt I had to warn you about what we found out as soon as I could. Ah, that is of course, unless you've happened to have already spoken to Ms Sara?

N-No, I didn't!

Yes.
I'm sorry, Miss Verita, but... that wasn't the fire that was [a beat as she makes sure to remember correctly] four years ago?

[encouragingly, dodging her question] Why don't you tell me what you've got to warn me about.

These will do just fine. Thank you, sugar pie. [spares him a small smile]

But I doubt you're here just to apologise, am I right?

Actually, I'm not sure if I do have anything else I need. I know this is about Verita's grandfather, I know he's a scientist at a place called Luministi Research Labs, I know Verita moved into this place via a very interesting barrier that Iussus let her through, and I know that this is about bringing back Verita's grandfather, somehow. Am I missing anything?

Well, you remember how I said that I had sympathy for lab rats now? Our situation is more true to that than I'd ever imagined.

Miss Osculia told us that this whole town is set up for the purpose of experimenting on us. To find a way to 'revitalize the human body.' She doesn't know if they mean immortality, bringing someone back to life, or something else, but I thought...

[She trails off, certain that the Doctor knows what she'd thought and unwilling to say it aloud, no matter how hushed her voice.]

[curious--and a bit amused] Do you make a habit of going to places that lock people in, Hawk?

[gives him a look that is clearly wondering why he would care how she's doing] Well enough, I suppose.

Was there something you needed?

[nods, still sniffling] But I still remember him really well.

Well...now you do!

[social niceties, always fun] Good to hear!

I wondered if you'd be able to tell me how it was we came to be here. [waves a hand, meaning to indicate the town generally] How it was us in particular, rather than the mechanics of it.

[Hawk's not sure how much he wants to know about the law here, but he does wonder about a few things, and how much the Sheriff knows, so he approaches him.] Been trapped here as well?

[After checking on Verita, Xion stands awkwardly on the side, looking remarkably like a wallflower. It seems everyone is here... But they're all off having private conversations. Xion knows how behind on information she is, and it makes her feel... out of place, and rather unhelpful. She wants to know what's been going on, what everyone's discovered, but -- Who does she approach?]

That's wonderful then, that you do! He was clearly very important to you.

So, I take it he was the town historian? And if that's so, and you are the very voice of the news... you could say part of him is still living on through you. You are looking over Luministi's new history, as it's being formed.

[Far be it for Fuu to leave Mister Xion looking - and feeling? - like a wallflower! She tries to catch his eye and beckon him over to sit with her on the couch.]

Sheriff, if I may speak to you for a moment? I have just a couple of concerns that I hope you can put my mind at ease over.

[her smile turns wry, cryptic and she bows her head to sniff the flowers--but only does so to hide her mouth's movement] You've only scratched the surface. I want to tell you more, but I can't.

Only a couple? I suppose I can spare a few moments here for you. How can I be of service?

[he shrugs nonchalantly] Might as well be. All the people I'm responsible for are here. I take it you're not here for small talk though. Tell you what, I'm going to give you ten minutes to ask me what you want to know, then that's that.

[and from the finality in his tone, he means it]

[So long as his answers don't raise more questions! She nods.]

Thank you. First, could you please tell me again, are there really application forms that we filled out to be here?

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