twenty-fifth rift

[chronosexual]

Huh. So. That was interesting. Everyone back to normal? Doctor? Aisling? Ianto? How are we all feeling? I wouldn't mind another go with the handcuffs, Doctor.

That was a joke, Ianto. But if you'd like another turn, I wouldn't mind that, either.

Also, it's always strange how we seem to get a sudden influx of new people all at once. And all so lovely this time, too. I'd just like to extend my welcome to the new faces of New Moore that I haven't gotten to meet yet, and if you have any concerns or need help adjusting to life here on the island, I'd like to extend my services for a talk. Captain Jack Harkness, by the way, and I'm looking forward to meeting all of you.

Private to Aisling//Ultra High Torchwood+ Security

I know that you initially asked me not to take anything from the forest, but I was thinking about starting a greenhouse in Torchwood with some plants from the forest. I was wondering if a) this is all right with you. And if so, b) if you would like to help.

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So not private because no one's taught her how to do that yet BUT IT'S AUDIO!

[coimiceoir]

This spear is too long for me. I know how she did it, so I will make another. You seem to be well.

I'll bring you plants, if you like. Tell me what sorts you'd like! I know where they live and how to get them for you.

[Audio // Ultra High Torchwood+ Security ]

[chronosexual]

I don't really know a lot about what's out there. I want to start small, though. Kind of build up a little ecosystem, but eventually I might want one of nearly every different kind of plant. I think there might be secrets in the plants that might help me understand what's been going on here.

[Audio: lacking any security whatsoever]

[coimiceoir]

They aren't harboring any unusual power... I will bring you those I was raising in my ah-part-mint. They're nearby. I can tell you how to raise them best, too.

[Audio // Ultra High Torchwood+ Security ]

[chronosexual]

I would like that very much, thank you.

I can at least rule out any supernatural happenings with them, but it's difficult to say what kinds of effects the pollen might have, for instance, and whether or not there's any really foreign plants around.

[Audio: lacking any security whatsoever]

[coimiceoir]

Well, there are certainly ones that I don't know the people's name for. They have their own names, of course, but people don't usually use those.

[Audio // Ultra High Torchwood+ Security ]

[chronosexual]

People usually also don't speak tree, I'm afraid.

Are there any kinds that you don't recognise? Plants that don't look like they're from this world?

[Audio: lacking any security whatsoever]

[coimiceoir]

They should really make the effort.

There are lots that wouldn't grow on Ireland. But it's much warmer and wetter here, and there is the fire mountain. Yet there are still oaks and rowan, though they don't do as well as the ones with the big floppy fronds, and the ones that look like vines fused into their skin. Some of the monkeys are best at home in those - they tend to avoid the apple trees unless they're fruiting.

[Audio. He's given up.]

[chronosexual]

I'll keep that in mind. Maybe I could come round you can help me pick some out?

[Audio: Just set up a bunch of different security options for her next time!]

[coimiceoir]

That sounds fine. I have a lot there. I think someone else is living there, too, now. Last time I looked they were all in pots and watered. But they're my friends, so they shouldn't mind me giving them into your care.

[Audio: Fine fine.]

[chronosexual]

That would be lovely, Aisling, thank you.

[allons_y_alonso]

[allons_y_alonso]

That was... different.

[chronosexual]

What, are you going to pretend now that you didn't enjoy rifling through my junk?

[allons_y_alonso]

How many meanings can you pack into one sentence?

[chronosexual]

A few more, If I really thought about it!

You doing all right though? Didn't make things uncomfortable for you, did I?

[allons_y_alonso]

I may not be the universe's most profligate bachelor, Jack, but I am a little past the point where that sort of thing makes me uncomfortable any more.

[chronosexual]

Yeah, I know. It's cruel to keep reminding me.

I had fun, though. Even with the frustration.It's no good if I get everything that I want.

[allons_y_alonso]

I've had worse alternate universe excursions.

[chronosexual]

Good enough for me.

[reanimated]

D'you mind explaining exactly what the fuck that was?!

[chronosexual]

Working on it. Nearest I can tell is that it's some kind of time feedback loop or projection of an alternate dimension. It's hard to tell at this point, but either one of them can be really dangerous.

So I was right?

[reanimated]

Well that's incredibly fucked. Dunno why I'm surprised anymore. But I meant more what the hell was wrong with you!

And no, not really. Let's never talk about it.

[chronosexual]

With me? I wasn't the weird one. You were the superhero, pal. I was just younger. A lot younger. Couple thousand years younger, really.

Why? Didja like him?

[reanimated]

You wish, mate.

[chronosexual]

Well you were nice to him. Gotta mean something, right?

[reanimated]

Alright, first off, that twat wasn't me. Second off, apparently I was nice to everyone, don't feel special.

[chronosexual]

Too bad. I was starting to think you were warming up to me.