[Oliver is sitting at a table in the Library, books all around him and a 2-inch Gandalf figurine sitting next to him, as if watching his progress. He has clearly turned the sphere on purposefully as he is looking directly at it, calmly and nonchalantly]Anyone ever see that episode of Stargate with the black hole? And that great scene in the Gate ( Read more... )

[seven-year-old Oliver has already changed his clothes and is sitting on his bed, frowning worriedly; he is the same boy as before, but his expression and the look in his eyes is darker, not in the least bit carefree]

This could almost be funny. Almost. [sighs] Okay, I know I'm kid and the clock's out in my room. What else has the captain done ( Read more... )

[the sphere clicks on to a young boy, just starting to sit up in bed, rubbing his eyes and giving a huge yawn; he has a sweatshirt on that is about twice his size, pooling around the half of him that is visible over the bedsheets]

Mum? [blinks, looking at the room around him] Are we on holiday? [more loudly] Mum! Where’s everybody?

[starts ( Read more... )

[Private - note to himself, hidden in a drawer]If this ship can even make the Doctor into a kid, there's no telling what's possible. So remember that time with the squirrel? Yes? Good, then you know it's me ( Read more... )

[Oliver is leaning in toward the sphere, speaking quietly; the view of the starry sky from the observation deck is visible behind him] So uh...I hate to have to ask for this, but... [the call of a coyote is heard from somewhere nearby, and Oliver's eyes widen; he speaks quickly] I'm on the Observation Deck, and there are coyotes in the stairwell ( Read more... )

Hey everybody! I heard some people were worried about me, so I wanted to let you all know I'm fine. See? [waves with his right arm, showing his coat sleeve sealed up with medical tape, and only winces slightly; wiggles his fingers for effect] Everything's working just fine, if a little sore. I got lucky ( Read more... )

[Oliver is huddled in a dark coat, also wearing bright red mittens. He has a backpack on, as well as a suit jacket draped over one arm. And he is definitely standing in the Enviro-dome; the winter sky and thin trees are visible behind him]

Okay, so... Doctor? You're not allowed to say "I told you so." [smiles a bit sheepishly] On the bright ( Read more... )

[Oliver is still looking tired, but the dark circles under his eyes have lightened, and this time his grin is completely genuine]

Great news! Well, for me, anyway. But I'll make it good news for everybody if I can!

Okay, so... [pauses] Well, I wasn't actually going to say this to everybody, but I guess I can't announce one without announcing ( Read more... )

[is sitting on his bed, looking very tense and nervous]All right...I've gotta ask. If you've got any suggestions for avoiding nightmares, I'm all ears ( Read more... )

[Oliver wakes with a cry and a start, sitting straight up in bed. This has been happening for several days now--since the voices stopped--but this time, he finds himself running his head straight into his sphere, unintentionally opening a comm link]

Owww! [he grabs his head, mumbling sleepily] Why is that there? Stupid sphere. [waves a hand ( Read more... )