[Oliver is sitting on the beach when he turns the sphere on. He has obviously been swimming, as his hair is wet, and he is wearing a pair of swim trunks, but he has pulled on a T-shirt since then--the first hint that his normal inhibitions are back, including his self-consciousness about his scars, which are safely hidden by the black shirt ( Read more... )

[Oliver is sitting in the field of flowers, looking to be in a very good mood indeed]How beautiful is this planet!? I mean, green, yeah, but that beats pink, right? I've had enough of pink. And this is such a great day! Who wants to join me out here or do some more exploring? I wonder if the sun's done anything to improve the forest... Or the ( Read more... )

[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... )

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... )