Case 3: The Offer

[jamesholmes]

[James is sounding oddly tired considering he hasn't been up to much recently, well not physically at least.  But he also sounds, slightly excited really.]

If anyone would like to learn another language, I am more then happy to teach you, if you would like.  As a precaution of course in case things happen again like they did the last few days.

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[hullo_sweetie]

I'm still terribly amused that the Doctor, after spending centuries peddling across different eras of time on Earth - can't speak a bloody word of English without the TARDIS translator to aid him.

[jamesholmes]

Is that why he wasn't talking much the entire time of that? He can't...how can he have gone this long without it?

[He's laughing, but trying not too.]

[hullo_sweetie]

Pretty much. Luckily I can speak Gallifreyan, so we could communicate. I'm thinking of signing him up for one of your little classes.

[jamesholmes]

And he had his other self to talk with so at least he wasn't alone the entire time. But if you like you may, and can talk him into coming, I don't mind teaching him. And if he doesn't learn from me I am pretty certain I could talk to Helen about teaching him.

[Of course if it is debatable if the class would stay true to just the language being taught with James and the Doctor, but at least it wouldn't be boring.]

[hullo_sweetie]

I can probably talk him into it. I think he sees the value in learning English right about now.

[jamesholmes]

I imagine he would after the last three days. I know it can be terribly frustrating to talk to someone who doesn't understand you. If he has questions he can talk to me whenever he would like about it.

[hullo_sweetie]

I'll send him your way.

So, how have you been?

[jamesholmes]

Sounds good then, I'll make sure to have time set aside for it.

I've been well actually. [Hear that cheeriness? Yeah he's in a good mood.] Catching up with an old friend, relaxing, digging around in all of the languages from the last few days.

How about yourself?

[hullo_sweetie]

Sounds like you've been having a good time.

[Her voice perks as well]

I was on the front line against Ritful. Went to the after party and got knackered. After that, I've pretty much been exploring outside the Castle this past week.

[jamesholmes]

She's from at least two years in my future, and is an old friend, it's been a very good time. [And...he's clueless about how that could be taken...really really clueless right now.]

I was wondering if you had gone out against her, I was back here in the clinic, patching up those that needed it. And really? Find anything interesting while exploring?

[hullo_sweetie]

What's her name? I might know her.

[She knew of Nikola, so it wasn't a long shot]

Fighting's in my blood, James. I had to try and take her down.

As for my explorations, I've found some beautiful scenery, but not much else. Periodically we have exploration expeditions - usually led by the Doctors if you're interested.

[jamesholmes]

You at least know of her I would imagine, as you know both myself and Nikola. Helen Magnus.

[He would be surprised if she didn't know of her really.]

I figured as much, but so long as you survived that's the important thing. I would have helped more, but my body isn't what it once was.

Beautiful scenery is something, but not as exciting as other things. But I will have to keep an ear out for those expeditions then, something to look forward to.

[hullo_sweetie]

Oh yes, I think Nikola said I reminded him of her. Probably why we got on so well.

[She didn't yet know he was a selfish prick]

War and battle aren't for everyone, I understand that. The Doctor doesn't like to be in the thick of things either.

[jamesholmes]

Yes, I can see where he would say that about you. I think you may get along well actually, she's a good woman, and a very old friend. May even be able to give you pointers on how to handle Nikola if you would like.

[Yes well, James can't blame her for that...Nikola is an acquired taste and all.]

I don't mind being in the thick of things, before I needed leg braces and such I was involved a lot more in world affairs, including a nasty little trip to France during Earth's second world war. It's not a dislike of it, but literally my body I doubt could handle it any longer.

[hullo_sweetie]

I already know how to handle my man, I really don't have an interest in learning how to handle the likes of Nikola Tesla. I wouldn't mind meeting her though, sounds like we'd get along quite well

[River might flirt, but she loved only one man]

Oh, sometimes I forget your age. Your body doesn't physically regenerate like the Doctor's. So you must really feel your age.

[jamesholmes]

I figured you did, you seem the type much like her. But you two would I think, strong, independent women, who leap before you think and rush in to help whenever possible. She's in my room, 609 if you would like to meet her sometime.

[He's not interested in setting anyone up in any sort of relationship, he just wants to make sure folks aren't steamrolled by Nikola is all.]

It's fine, it happens. And I do, especially recently with all the walking I've had to do and all. It's to be expected though, you don't live 160 years without some sort of consequence.