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[neverendingbeat]

[The Master is lying sideways in his red plush TARDIS armchair, looking bored. At a rumbling sound, he looks up sharply, and around the side of the chair. On the other side of the control room, the extravagant double doors that ought to lead out of the TARDIS swing open, revealing a wall of dirt, that collapses and begins to flow into the room.

Comments

[shewashuman]

Well done.

Think that might deserve a medal.

[neverendingbeat]

Might it? I think I deserve something. That was a lot more energy than I should have been put through, I think. I'm fairly certain that the deities could have made our doors lead anywhere. Perhaps they thought it funny.

[shewashuman]

Then how about some cupcakes and a new suit? I have a few actually...Never been used.

This place really likes to twist with your head. But at least you weren't injured this time.

1/2

[neverendingbeat]

You have suits? Why-- Are you sure they'll fit me?

[toonurturing]

[what can she say- she likes to exert a bit of influence every now and then]

Did I not tell you?

[neverendingbeat]

Yes. You did. Was the graveyard really necessary?

[toonurturing]

Not my aesthetic at work, that.

I would have chosen the roots of a tree. The gardens, perhaps.

[neverendingbeat]

Then it's unfortunate that you didn't end up with the final say in the matter.

voice

[makes_you_tick]

[ There's a long pause here- radio silence, but the microphone is obviously on. ]

God. Are you okay?

voice

[neverendingbeat]

Ah, hello!

Yes, I'm fine. A little bit messy, and tired, but fine. That's the City for you.

[A pause, thoughtful.]

Do you still need my help? Or have you begun to remember anything on your own, given the time?

voice

[makes_you_tick]

It's not fine, that's- [He realizes he was sounding rather panicked and clears his throat.]

I've remembered a few things. Not much, though. I could safely say I could use your help.

voice

[neverendingbeat]

Oh good. I'm glad to be able to help. Would you like to go through the process now? I'd be willing to. If so, it might be more convenient for you to come over here.

[punchlikeagirl]

Oh my god, Harry!

[neverendingbeat]

Hullo, Kara. Interesting sort of rescue, don't you think?

[punchlikeagirl]

You climbed out of a grave!

[neverendingbeat]

Yes.
Ah, well, it could have been worse, really. There could have been a corpse in the way.

1/2

[der_freischuetz]

A grave.

2/2

[der_freischuetz]

How ironic.

[neverendingbeat]

I don't know: I certainly expected if not exactly this, then something very similar to it. Predictably difficult and cliche.

[der_freischuetz]

It is the City's style, isn't it. At least you're out of there.