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[bit_impossible]

[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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[wind-of-reason.livejournal.com]

[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?

[luministimods]

[folds his arms over his chest] What have the others told you?

[wind-of-reason.livejournal.com]

That doesn't matter as much as what you'll tell me, right?

[luministimods]

Young lady, I've been trapped in here for just as long as you have been and my patience has begun to wear thin. You said "again" a moment ago, so clearly, you already have an answer.

[wind-of-reason.livejournal.com]

[Oh, yes. His statements just beg more questions, but she'll try to stay on track. She grins faintly]

You were the one who gave me an answer, but that was nearly two whole months ago.

Very well. [Her face grows serious.] I will try to not tax your patience.

[luministimods]

Exactly why I am not going to repeat myself now, time difference be damned. [gives her a serious look right back]

Moving on.

[wind-of-reason.livejournal.com]

[She blinks. Well, the whole town is fake, so perhaps the point that the Sheriff might be sitting on fake laws was not so earth-shattering... So, moving on then...]

I'm sorry, but... was it by any chance the Mayor who sent you news that you should come back to Luministi? Or was it your family who sent word?

[luministimods]

It was a combination of things, if you want to know. Mayor Caligin asked me several times to come here, but eventually, my wife persuaded me that it was probably best that I do--and I always listen to my wife. And here I am.

[wind-of-reason.livejournal.com]

[Fuu can't help her lips parting to ask another question, but she had promised just two. So she nods instead.]

I see.
And, I'm sorry that your time here has been filled with such tragedy.

[luministimods]

Tragedy? Don't know about that; not a theatre-goer myself. But I can say there hasn't been a dull moment since I arrived here.

[he does notice that and sighs slightly] You know what though? I think I can spare you a couple more answers if you've got questions left.

[wind-of-reason.livejournal.com]

[Her gratitude at his indulging her a little more is nearly lost in the wake of his first statement. 'Not a dull moment'? It was tragic! His mother-in-law passing away, three murders, his Deputy being wrongly convicted of those murders, people turning into dolls-- In favour of preserving the Sheriff's kind mood, she says none of it.]

[Instead, she bows politely and smiles.]

Thank you. Um, I was just wondering a bit more about your deciding to come back to Luministi. At that time, the Mayor wasn't asking you to come out of your retirement and return to being Sheriff, was he?

[luministimods]

[his eyes narrow slightly] Why this sudden interest in my decisions? Cal wanted me here because Teger was proving to be unfit for the job, but no one else was in a position to replace him.

[wind-of-reason.livejournal.com]

Unfit...?

[Should she tell him what she was told? ...With the way things are looking, she probably has nothing to lose by doing so. Stepping closer to him she whispers as softly as she can,]

Sheriff, I was told that you were brought here to replace Mister Teger because you would be easier to evade. He was murdered to facilitate your placement.

[luministimods]

[he laughs loudly] What a bunch of poppycock.

[wind-of-reason.livejournal.com]

[She gives a lopsided smile and a quick laugh in response to his reaction.]

Of- of course! As you say, Sheriff!

That was really all I wanted to ask you about -- thank you so much for putting my mind at ease. [Although, of course, he'd done no such thing. She bows, dismissing herself.]