Clockwork, Steam, and Flux Capacitors

(backdated to shortly after Marty's Nexus Trip)

Farley:

Thank you very much for your gift. I'm sure it'll come in handy -- you never know when you'll have to blend in. (Marty couldn't resist trying it on, incidentally -- that was a strange moment.)

I hope you're doing well these days. I know I didn't contact you after that whole thing with Dee, but unfortunately such concerns were pushed out of my mind rather quickly. It's a long story, but Victor got possessed, and we had to deal with that and his girlfriend breaking up with him because she thought she was the cause. (Which she kind of was, in a very indirect way that she had no prior knowledge of, but. . .Great Scott, my life. . .) I do think you could have handled telling Dee about me a little more gently, but it's probably better that she knows, so. . .

Anyway, thank you again. Hopefully I'll see you around sometime.

It's that time of year, and Doc wants to spread the joy a little. He's got some gifts for friends of his (though how some of them get to their destinations is a little up in the air -- the Nexus provides, apparently):

For John (hart_on_sleeve), there's a pair of new faux-fur-lined boots. He's heard John's complaints about the cold, after all. There's also a littler pair for Alina.

For Metody (metody_green), there's a book on skeletons he found and figured the guy would like. Given his talents with bone, after all. . . .

For Clark (kalel_ofkrypton), there's an astronomy book. Doc was a little unsure what to get him, but then figured he might like looking up at the stars and seeing what else is out there.

For Farley (clanoftheswords), there's a multitool. Doc remembers the first time he got one, and he knows just how useful they are.

For Revan (curtainfalling), there's a dark purple cloak. Again, Doc was unsure what exactly to get, but he thinks she'll like this.

As for his other friends, Marty's getting a CD of the best of the 80s; Victor's getting a bell jar Doc's modified to have magnification properties (so he can get a REALLY good look at his butterflies), and Alice's getting a sharpening stone for her Vorpal Blade. And Dee's getting her first-ever stuffed animal, a plush doggy.

(And if you think you and Doc have interacted enough to have him exchange presents with you, go ahead and make something up. I'm just kind of bad at remembering everyone he interacts with. ^^;)

*beep* "Damn."

*beep* "Damn!"

*beep* "DAMN DAMN!"

Doc glares at his PINpoint, staring at the error message on the screen. "Why are you giving me an error about returning to Chicago?" he demands of it. "I've gone there after LOLs plenty of times! I even gave this one some time to wear off! What's going on here?!"

The PINpoint, naturally, doesn't answer. Doc stares at it angrily for a moment. Then, slowly, his expression turns to -- almost fright. "Great Scott, am I stuck here?"

He'd thought being trapped in an alternate Chicago was bad. Being stuck in the multiversal Nexus, however. . .that's a whole different kettle of fish.

(OOC: In essence, this is just a write-up of why Doc and Victor are now just Nexusites, as I've left their original game. I've been meaning to do this for a while, so. . . .)

Today, apparently, is the day that fire shall fall from the sky.

I've tested my weather control powers in my bathtub. The initial test results indicate that I can still produce normal rain (no blood or fireballs that I can see).

So, I'll be setting out shortly to see if I can help stop any major damage to the city. I'll have my journal on me -- if anyone thinks they need my help, you can just write me here.

I don't

How the hell



I really thought I was past this city surprising me. After roughly a year and five months, I really thought. . . .

The mayor was the Devil, three kids stopped him and died for their trouble, and now every water source in the city is now blood which is bringing back some really awful memories of certain operating tables.

I don't know what's next. I don't WANT to know what's next.

Nobody come near my room, I'm having a VERY hard time controlling my emotions. Which means the weather nearby is -- not good, let's say.

Damn, damn DAMN

I assume most of you saw the news report of what happened recently. As thinking about it just enrages me further, I'll just say this:

Some days, I really hate this city.

I've been examining those pieces you got at that store -- you really did find some interesting objects! I'd really like to get a look at the place in person. What's the best time available for you? My schedule is wide open.

Assuming that's a nickname

Hello,

I was told to contact you by Dan Faraday about getting a protective amulet. Do you mind if I ask what exactly your amulets do? I have no doubt they work as advertised, I'm just curious about the possible limitations.

-Doc Brown

Hello everyone,

My name is Dr. Emmett Brown -- I'm one of the Wanderers here in Chicago. I'd like to offer my services as a sort of handyman/repairman for anyone who needs one. Back in my home world, I was a fairly prolific inventor, and I repaired a lot of my own appliances. I've got a lot of knowledge about how most machines work, and a lot of experience. I also have some special abilities with machines I picked up before my trip through the Rift -- I can temporarily repair devices without proper tools or parts or cause machines to temporarily run better. (Emphasis on temporarily, I'm afraid -- none of it will last longer than a day. I can also technically cause minor damage to things just by touching them, but I don't think any of you would be interested in that.)

I'm currently staying in the basement of the Conrad Hotel, though I can meet you in the lobby if need be. Pricing will be on a case-by-case basis, and I'm willing to be flexible, especially in the case of fellow Wanderers.

So, yes, if you have anything you need fixed, you can bring it to me and I'll see what I can do.

ELB

I just want to share my condolences with anyone else affected by the recent tragedy. Aubrey was a good friend of mine -- one of the first people I met when I came through the Rift. I spent quite a bit of time with xem while xe was living at the Conrad. After xe moved to the Gauche, we didn't see each other so much, but I still --

[Water stains here]

I'm going to miss xem a lot, and I'm sure you all are too.

I wish I could DO something DAMN THAT STEAM Let's hope someone's able to stop these bastards soon.