Marriage? What?

[thecricketer]

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...Well. That's certainly...interesting.

Really, Romana, I would expect better from you.

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[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'd say they are very rarely simple. You need only to recognise the complexity. Dig deep enough, as it were. ...Not that I promote digging around inside peoples' heads, it's very unpleasant.

Hmm, yes, it probably would. *almost wistfully* Doesn't stop me wondering what it would be like, sometimes.

*lips curve just slightly with mischief* They do say the young get away with more.

((I did not at all forget to write part of my comment. *eyedart* ...Very nice icon, by the way.))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

So I've heard rumored. But in the end it all comes down to our basic desires, the things we need or the things we fear.

I suppose I wouldn't know. It's never been.

*amused* Just what are you looking to get away with, Doctor.

((LOL. *is not giggling* And thank you! It was a gift from rude_not_ginger's mun.))

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

Well, I'll grant that those are often used to manipulate people with frightening ease.

Nor for me, not truly - or at any rate I can't remember if it was. I'm quite curious about it.

I meant you, actually. *vague, playful smile sharpens into a brief smirk* I'm a perfect gentleman, remember.

((*appreciates that* :p Welcome! Very clever and pretty.))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

So I've heard. Never done, of course, but heard.

I suppose it would be something to experience. Sometime.

*arched eyebrow* I have proof one of your incarnations, at least, is not. But my face never let me get away with much of anything. My reputation has always preceeded me.

((*g* It is. *pets it* *attempts to not keep watching the PoTC trailer on repeat*))

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

I've seen it in action entirely too often.

Yes. Perhaps we should spend a decade or so in the Eye of Orion someday.

Well. I must be growing careless in my old age.

((*coos at it* Heh, mesmerising, is it? ...Was it. Damn that sneaky sleep.))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

Yes, I suppose you have.

You--the other you--keeps suggesting we go there, but as of yet, it hasn't happened. We were supposed to for..oh, various reasons, but. *shrugs*

Yes, I'm sure that's the explanation.

((it really is. even now I have to resist its power, or I'll never get my day started))

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

Not to say I haven't seen commendable bravery and resistance as well, it's simply...more rare.

I think it's a splendid idea. I've taken friends there before, and it did all of us some good.

*almost petulant expression* You don't believe me?

(("I am POTC, and you will obey me..."))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

It's the more difficult course.

We could all use some rest, I think.

*amused* Do you want me to?

((*blinks, is mesmerized by the shiny*))

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

Yes. I...Too often I scorn those who don't take it.

Indubitably. Though I must say this has been rather a nice vacation, all told. No carnage, or terror, or pompous speeches...

I'm not entirely sure, to be honest.

(("You will do nothing but look at me for the rest of your days!"))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

They do say tolerance is a virtue? I don't know.

I suppose. No screaming fans, no random acts of imprudent sex, no drugs...Is that a vacation do you think?

If I believe you, won't I be lumping you in with the rest who just see the face...?

((you know, I haven't actually watched it today...))

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

I could use a bit more of it. Even at my age there are some things I can still stand to work on.

*small smile* I would say so, but then I'm a stuffy old Time Lord. I...am quite glad you're abstaining from the latter.

*grins* An excellent point, no wonder I like you.

((It's a shite hypnotiser, then. Or maybe that's all part of its devious plan.))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

I think there is always such a thing.

*sighs, possibly a bit petulant* Yes, everyone seems quite keen on that point, when they actually remember I've managed to not use for nearly three months now.

*beams* I am quite likeable when I want to be.

((Or I've just resisted its pull and am stronger now? Or am going to go watch it because I need something shiny right now. One of the two))

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

Absolutely. If I was perfect I'd have no idea what to do with myself.

*resists chuckling at said petulance, absolutely beaming instead* Three months, really? That's extraordinary, I'm sure I'm quite proud of you, and Aislinn as well.

*eyes glinting* It's one of your many talents, I suppose.

((It made you think you were growing more resistant so you would be caught unawares by the sudden need for shiny. *nodnod*))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

Do you have an idea now?

*arches eyebrow, slight shrug* I suppose. Possibly. No one's said anything for weeks.

*smirks* Something like that. I've far greater ones lurking about.

((EVOL Trailer! *smites it with, um, some sort of smiting device* ))

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

Not at all. *slight smile* I don't often admit to that, you know.

*frowns* That's quite remiss of them. I...well, would you mind terribly if I said I was proud of you, despite not knowing you as well?

*smirks back, tone teasing* Modesty is a virtue as well, I've heard.

((*lends you Five's cricket bat?* I abuse Comcast with it.))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

And yet you did to me. I am honored.

*small smile* I hardly think that's something I would mind.

*chuckles* Not one of mine.

((But....but.....if I really smite it, what if I can't watch it tomorrow?))

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

*raises eyebrows* I honestly can't tell if you're having me on or not.

*smiles in return, speaking softly and sincerely* Then I am very proud of you, Lord Byron.

*grins* I've been without it at times myself, so I suppose I've little right to scold you.

((You can just smite it a little? Turn off the "Oncoming Storm" mode and switch to "Quite Pissy"?))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

I was not.

*smile, flustered a bit now that he got it* Thank you.

I find that rarely stops most people. *wry grin*

((Ahhh, that works then. *smites it lightly*))

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

Ah. Well. Thank you? *incidentally busies himself with straightening out his hat and placing it back on his head*

*smiles warmly* You are very welcome.

*matches his grin* I would have thought you'd have realised by now that I have little in common with 'most people'.

((*applauds your delicate smiting*))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. *amused, watching him*

*just a bit of a pleased blush*

Oh, I have. But someone almost always has something in common with most people. I'm waiting to find out what yours is.

(I'm resisting today! Really!)

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

*sighs, letting his hands fall to his sides* You may have noticed by now that I am horribly awkward in social situations.

*smile widens, but he doesn't otherwise react* Might I ask how your poetry is going?

I hope it's not too terribly embarassing.

((*cheers you on* You're stronger than that trailer!))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

I had somewhat realized that, yes. *wry smile* I'll let you in on a little secret? I'm not comfortable in them myself. It's all just an act I learned when I came back from my first travels and found myself famous.

*slight frown* I haven't been writing much. I thought to work on a novel as we traveled, but other things have been taking my attention lately. It can't be easy for Aislinn...

*grins* We'll see.

((Either that, or I've just been responsible? Mostly? Sort of? Clearly not completely...lol But I'm watching a meeting for work, needing to be on IM for my supervisor who's in the meeting in case she has questions or needs me to look something up, so watching something else is bad? But I'm, um, justifying tagging. *g* 'cause I can do both! Really!))

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

Do you give lessons? *shakes his head, returning the smile faintly* Usually it's simply the personal aspects that give me trouble; I'm quite a fine negotiator, if I say so myself.

*gently* I'm sure she understands. She... seems to want what's best for you. And surely she has other means of... Other artists?

*pauses, brow furrowing* Would you like to tell me about the novel? Perhaps it would aid your inspiration?

((There is absolutely no shame in using the multitasking skills which you have been granted. ...At least that's what I tell myself when I'm supposed to be writing a paper.))

[the-corsair.livejournal.com]

Generally I pretend I'm someone else? It works wonders..*rueful smile*

On Earth, yes. Not while we're traveling.

Oh, I'm not lacking inspiration. Merely focus. It's still all rather vague, though. *quick grin* More a semi-autobiographical account of our travels in narrative form that I'll have to sell as science fiction with details changed to protect the innocent and not-so-innocent.

((Lol. I'm good at that one, too.))

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

I'll keep that in mind.

*faint, concerned frown* Is there anything I - your Doctor can do during those times?

Have I rebuilt the Zero Room yet? That might help. *slow smile* I'm sure it will be a thrilling read regardless. I did something of the sort once myself.

((Perfected it, I have.))