009; video

[hideyosammich]

[[OOC NOTE: Blue equals Doctor, red equals Master.]]

[Hello, Adstringendum! Have your very favorite Tenth Doctor, alive and well and looking happier than he has in a long time. He's wearing a flannel pajama top which is unbuttoned as far as its visible in the PCD, and his hair is as messy as ever.]

Hullo, you lot! Just wanted to be sure everyone knew I'm back. I would have said something earlier, but there's been a few changes that I needed to make sure I had under control before I said anything.

I did have a brilliant New Year's, in case anyone's wondering, and I hope everyone did as--

[He's interrupted by a mocking shout from down the hall.]

Oh honey, won't you come back to bed? It's getting cold.

[The Doctor blushes bright red, fumbling awkwardly with his PCD in an attempt to turn it off. He clearly thinks he's succeeded, and while video turns off, audio is still going.]

Master! I was in the middle of something!

My amazing self is plenty more important!

You have the kittens! Can't you behave yourself for five minutes?

That's five minutes too long without you trying to molest me.

I already told you! I wasn't trying to do anything! I was just exploring. How was I supposed to know that was a weak point?

Call it what you will, you little tart!

[The PCD's knocked aside and all goes quiet as the Doctor leaves, presumably to join the Master and continue their debate.]

Comments

voice; private/unhackable

[jackedthename.livejournal.com]

[There are a few moments of silence, before Jack lets loose with his extremely pissed-off captain act. It is practically a snarl, if we must be honest.]

Are you completely fucking insane?

[hideyosammich.livejournal.com]

[It's not until a bit later that the Doctor finally returns the message, wincing a little at the venom in the captain's voice.]

I am so very very sorry you had to find out like this...Please just let me talk to you in person and I'll try to explain.

[jackedthename.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't care if you're goddamn wincing, Doctor, your puppy-eyes don't work on him anymore and you both know it.]

Fallingwater. 20 minutes.

[hideyosammich.livejournal.com]

On my way.

[He shuts off the PCD and immediately runs to throw on a coat. There's a minute's hesitation before he wraps the scarf the Master gave him for Christmas around his neck. Seconds later he's out the door and walking to Fallingwater, anxiety coursing through his veins.

He arrives a bit early, hesitating at the door.]

[jackedthename.livejournal.com]

[Jack opens it after a moment or two, standing in the doorway, arms crossed. His face is thunderous, to say the very least, and he is trying his best to keep his voice as controlled as he possibly can.]

Do you want to explain, or shall I just punch you straight off?

[haori]

[Video]

[Someone is trying very hard to hide his amusement. This really is none of his business, after all.]

Ah, I'm afraid you haven't quite ended the call.

[hideyosammich.livejournal.com]

[It's some time later that the Doctor even notices the message, and tries to hide a slight blush of embarrassment as he realizes his mistake.]

Ahh. Weeeeeell. That's...just brilliant of me.

[haori]

Nonsense, these machines just have nasty habits.

[hideyosammich.livejournal.com]

I've noticed, though usually I can blame my cats.

[video]

[iceandivory.livejournal.com]

...recording.

[He can't bring himself to say anything more, no matter how hard he tries. Oh holy hell, this is a misunderstanding, right?]

[hideyosammich.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't respond for a good hour or two, and he's clearly embarrassed when he does.]

Uh. Yes. Sorry.

[iceandivory.livejournal.com]

That- ...ah. Right.

[hideyosammich.livejournal.com]

Just um...pretend that didn't happen? [As if.]

[video]

[kill-joo-ded.livejournal.com]

TIIIIIMMMBBEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRR

[hideyosammich.livejournal.com]

[He replies much later, looking very confused.]

Sorry...what?

[kill-joo-ded.livejournal.com]

[He's not going to help with that unfortunately.]

The oak.

Has fallen.

[hideyosammich.livejournal.com]

[He's just so confused.]

What oak?

[likesavantgarde]

[audio]

Still recording, you know.

[hideyosammich.livejournal.com]

Ah. Yes. That wasn't supposed to happen....

[likesavantgarde]

It happens to the best of us.

[quietly, almost inaudible unless you're really listening:] least you were lucky enough to have your clothes on...

[hideyosammich.livejournal.com]

[Luckily Doctor's flustered enough to miss Ianto's muttered comment, still running his hands through his hair and blushing slightly.]

I don't suppose I could ask you to try to calm Jack down a bit?

[capuletnomore]

[Video]

[She's going to have her giggle before turning the machine on to reply. But it makes her happy to hear the Doctor and Lord Saxon being cute and romantic - even if such conversation is best not shared with others.]

It is good to see you alive and well again, Doctor. Your friends were all most concerned for you.

[hideyosammich.livejournal.com]

[He's just going to pretend she didn't see that.]

Hullo, Juliet! Thank you! And thank you for taking care of the Master. The kittens told me all about it.

[capuletnomore]

[She's happy to let him pretend.]

You are most welcome, Doctor. I am glad I could help dear Lord Saxon at all. He was most distraught, as was your friend the Captain. I promised him I would tell you that he worried after you.

[hideyosammich.livejournal.com]

It was a bit...traumatic...[He goes thoughtful for a moment.] But if anyone had been there at that moment, I have to say I'm glad it was him.

...Jack was distraught? [Oh no, this may be more complicated than he thought it was.]