Clockwork, Steam, and Flux Capacitors

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. ^^;)

All right, JD appears to be unharmed, but how about the rest of you? I suppose you all know better than to go near that coffee shop by now, but. . . .

Damn it, and I was getting used to the quiet too

If you see anything you think my particular talents could help with, let me know.

[Locked to Aubrey, Farley, Revan, Gladys, JD]
I'm assuming you've all heard about the big event coming up. Aubrey appears to be coming -- can I expect to see any of the rest of you there? Been a while since I talked to any of you in person, I think.

I'll be bringing plans for my latest inventions. And candy canes. Because I wanted something to pass out for Christmas.

Hope you're all well!
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[Locked to E Mode]
Think I've licked the problem with the Imperviall at last. You were right, it was an issue with the silicon content. I'll bring over another sample soon. I want to talk about my glider idea some more too.

Also, you've probably noticed my fashion sense isn't exactly conducive to finding appropriate formal outfits. If you could give me any advice, it would be appreciated.

(OOC: Otherwise known as, is it possible to get this guy into the end-of-Part-III outfit?)
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Great Scott. I -- I really don't know how to put this. It's just so -- so incredible! I never thought --

I was testing my weather powers earlier in the park. Nothing fancy, just working on my wind control. I was curious about the strength I could achieve, trying to find my upper limit --

when one picked me up off the ground.

Just for a few seconds, but

I think I can fly.

(The following is both written in Doc's Rift Journal and sent to his Nexus friends via the message option in his PINpoint. The Rift people who respond can't see any Nexus responses and vice-versa -- I'm only doing it this way because it seems redundant to make two identical entries.)

Well -- it's my birthday today. I'm turning 66. To the best of my knowledge, at any rate. (Damn Fae time, not working in the normal linear fashion. . . .)

As a nice little birthday gift to myself, I've managed to finish my flux capacitor model! I bought a camera from the hotel gift shop so I could take some pictures.



It even lights up! Doesn't do much beyond that, of course, not without the proper wiring, but it's still progress. (My apologies about the quality of this next picture -- it's surprisingly hard to get a photo of something flashing.)



Anyway, maybe I'll see some of you around. I plan on getting cake at some point. What's a birthday without cake even if you're stranded?

(OOC: Pictures are thumbnails, because they're FRICKING HUGE. I gotta figure out more about the size options on my camera.)

Okay. Seems the time we've settled on is Saturday, the 5:15 P.M. showing of Journey to the Center of the Earth. Last chance to bring up objections. I think we should all meet in front of the theater at around 4:30 or so, so we'll have time to purchase refreshments and the like. The theater is the AMC River East, located at 322 East Illnois Street.

Looking forward to seeing all of you!

(OOC: Of course, Revan's out, since Kat's going to get hit with a hurricane soon. :( Stay safe, Kat! Anybody else got any problems that would prevent you from participating in this threadwise in the near future? Handwaving and/or schedule adjustment is possible, since I honestly don't have much of a life. ^^;)

Hey everyone,

Anybody interested in going to see a movie sometime? In the theater? I just -- it's quiet now, and I'd like to do something nice with my friends.

I'm still looking up where the local theaters are and what's playing -- I'm just asking now to see if any of you want to go.

Hope you're all doing well!

Why do I keep locking these things to Revan, I haven't

[Public] All right, this isn't like her. I'm making this public so any other acquaintances can hopefully help me.

Has anyone seen a woman by the name of Revan Onasi lately? I've been trying to get in touch with her, but she hasn't been replying. Long dark hair, brown eyes, on the taller side. Psychic Jedi.

[Heavily scribbled out]If she's been eaten by any walls [/Public]

[Locked to Aubrey, Farley, Gladys, JD, Revan(if she can still read this)] A bank exploded today, and the mayor was shot. I heard the explosion earlier, but I just learned the particulars.

Some days, I hate this town. It seems like you can't go one day without something horrible happening.

None of you were in the area of attack, right? I can't think of why any of you would go to a bank. [/Locked]

[Locked to Revan] I really need to talk to you. About a number of subjects. Torchwood in Can you meet me in Grant Park sometime soon? I'll be by the water fountain. I just -- very much need to see you. [/Locked]

[Locked to John "JD" Dorian] I've decided to take you up on your movie offer, if it's still open. Just tell me what room you're in and what's a good time for you. My curiosity's just gotten the best of me.

I heard you met Farley Claymore -- hope you two got along. It's funny how everyone I meet seems to run into each other eventually. [/Locked]

[Locked to Gladys] I've made it safely to the homeless shelter you pointed me to. They were fine with putting me up for a while. Thank you again for the money and the tip -- it was very much appreciated. I've managed to secure employment (well, using the term a bit loosely), so hopefully I can pay you back soon. Don't worry about me, I'm fine. [/Locked]

[Locked to Farley] I'm actually going to go see this movie I apparently star in -- JD offered to show it to me. I must be out of my mind, but I haven't been able to stop wondering about it. Plus it means seeing Marty again

It was good to see you the other day in the park. I hope you're still doing all right. No more disturbing dreams, right? [/Locked]

[Locked to Aubrey] I've actually managed to get a job at the junkyard we were going to. The owner's willing to give me $20 a week if I watch the place while he gets lunch and keep anyone from taking parts. Also giving me the pick of the junk piles. I might be able to wrangle something for you, if you're interested and need pocket money.

I haven't found any trace of Litta yet, I'm sad to say. Been asking around all over Chicago, but no luck. I don't intend to give up yet, though. I'm coming back to the hotel briefly to see a movie (about ME, apparently -- it's complicated), so I'll check around there before I leave again. She can't have just -- well -- no, they have to go SOMEPLACE

How are you doing? Like I said, if you need anything, just let me know. Oh, and say hi to the Skid for me. (Farley told me about giving it the sex talk. Best laugh I've gotten in a month.) [/Locked]

[Locked to Basement Residents plus Revan, Locked from Romana and Her Affliates]
I
What

WHAT IN THE NAME OF SIR ISAAC H. NEWTON HAPPENED HERE?!

I know what happened in a factual sense. Romana attacked the Doctor, this Torchwood group has left, now we're all being herded upstairs to avoid the further wrath of the First Angel, but -- how did it even get to this point?!

I suppose it'll be good for my health to get out of this room, I suspect mildew's taking over the carpet, but --

I was just starting to feel at home here. I was getting used to this place. I was
I was happy.

Revan, why did you have to leave, I wanted to talk to you
This had to happen right after I remembered DYING
I don't want to die again

I suppose I'll use this post as a warning -- if you see any odd meterological phenomena, that's me. The weather around my person tends to react to my moods, and I'm scared worried nervous. I don't know the radius to which my power extends, so if there's any indoor thunderstorms or the like, just assume it's me.

[Locked solely to Revan, Gladys, Aubrey] Don't leave Stay safe. All of you. If anything happens and you need my assistance, don't hesitate to call me. I've already lost one of my closest friends -- I'm NOT losing anyone else.
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[water stains here]damn it, Marty, I need you