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[doctor_victorious]

[the camera is pointed down, down, down. There is a very large hole in the ground and the camera seems to be right over it as if the reckless idiot curious observer is right on the edge]

That is a very big hole. Some sort of mine. You ever notice that word? Mine. Usually what's in it doesn't belong to anyone but everyone would like it to belong to them. Wonder what's in it.

Hallo, by the way, I'm the Doctor. [the camera shifts dizzyingly to show the beaming face of the Time Lord]

Not the worst kidnapping I've ever been to but I'd like a word with the Agrii if anyone knows how, short of leaving messages. Not sure what the vanquish is either, not sure I like it, leaves a bad taste in the mouth a name like that. I don't want to be either. [and ironically he's a bit of both]

Most importantly,

No second most importantly,

Anyone know a way to get down?

First most importantly, what is one thing you should never do here? The worst thing to attempt. The big do not. Lay it on me.

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[ezra_of_lothal]

[Have an image of a slightly skeptical teenager.]

I'm Ezra, and we're shipmates. I don't think anyone currently assigned to The Vanquish picked the name.

As for your last question...that sorta depends on why you're asking.

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[doctor_victorious]

Shipmates... Shipmates. What kind of ship?

[he may have gone a roundabout way. At the question he scratches the back of his neck]

Oh, just a casual question. Not looking to cause trouble or anything. [he also enjoys eating hot chips and lying]

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[ezra_of_lothal]

Uh, I'd call the ships here couriers, or very small freighters? They don't go anywhere unless Agrii decide they do, though. But some people prefer to live out of them because they have climate control and hot water and laundry machines and things like that.

[Ezra, sometime petty thief and con artist, who has hungout with way too many pirates and smugglers is just going to continue to side eye.]

I hope hurting people is already on your do not do list?

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[deal_me_in]

Doctor. Nice. You do house calls?

You wouldn't be the first wanting to have a word with 'em. Unfortunately between language barriers and their one-sided tendency to communicate with us, getting in touch is a bit tricky. You could try leaving a note in the supply box.

[He's not quite kidding in that.]

I think there's a button this thingy that's supposed to patch you through to them but mostly I just get other people answering instead. Of course that's based off of one time so maybe second time's a charm?

Aaaand the hole. We just used a rope, or you could go my preferred route and jump but um. Not much we saw down there except some bugs- I am pretty sure I blocked that tunnel off and we got rid of the stragglers so. Spelunk away?

[That metal face seems to grin somehow then, a shifting of plates here, the slight parting of his jaw.]

As for what not to do here? Um. Kill anyone, I guess. [He laughs.]

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[doctor_victorious]

Oh, you're beautiful, look at you! Congratulations on the face. [he circles his own and then points with a grin]

I guess I'll leave them notes then [as many as they could stomach, and then more]

Rope. Good idea, rope. I usually carry some with me unless I need it and then of course my pockets are empty. [which they are anyway, save for the sonic. He supposes he should be grateful to the Agrii. Fat chance of that]

Know where I can get some? Rope that is. Not bugs.

And I don't mean killing. I mean something that the overheads wouldn't like that doesn't revolve around hurting someone.

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[deal_me_in]

Why thank you! So glad you noticed.

[He taps a finger on his chin.]

Rope. Might be some in the welcome center. Er, I mean "Whale Comb Sent Her." If not, depending on how much you want it, you can get some from the replicator in there. Handy machine, that. Problem is it only spits out a few things a month for a person and nothing in the weapons department. [He snorts at that.]

Oh. Hm. I...am actually not too sure. Haven't heard of anyone doing anything and getting dire consequences for it so maybe we just haven't actually hit that level yet. Although one might argue that the Agrii aren't the ones to really worry about in that department.

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[doubled_speed]

[Ugh, the mines.]

Dude, don't fuck with the mines. There were rage bugs. It ain't worth it.

Also, things you should never do? Be an asshole that shits on everyone's beach day.

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[doctor_victorious]

Rage bugs? What do you mean rage bugs? I want to meet a rage bug. [entymology was one of his various hobbies. It used to be entomology until he got into an argument with Treebeard, but the less said about that the better]

I enjoy a good beach day--

Mostly I want to get up the Agrii's noses or similar anatomy.

[doubled_speed]

I mean they are angry little bitches that are parasites and take over the minds of their hosts. You do not want to meet one. I almost blew up our ships and my brother almost killed a few people, including me. Don't. Fuck. With. Rage. Bugs.

[Are those periods at the end punctuated with claps? Abso-fucking-lutely.]

The Agrii aren't here on the planet to get up their noses. Also, they're tall as hell.

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[stitch_witch]

[Oh how wonderful. The woman on screen smiles delightedly at the Doctor.]

It is good to have more healers join our number. We shall be glad for your presence.

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[doctor_victorious]

Not that kind of doctor. There are other kinds of doctors, you know. I could be a doctor of anthropology or astrophysics or really great hair. [he runs his fingers through it]

Not so much a healer. [he tends to do the opposite]

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[wearingthestars]

A doctor?

[Billy looks hopeful. As one of the few (sometimes only) people working with the medical data point, he's very eager to see someone who might actually know what they're doing.]

And uh- I would avoid the hole.

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[doctor_victorious]

The Doctor. Not just some generic off the street person with a specific degree or a really weird fetish.

The Doctor, but not that kind of Doctor.

[he glances down]

I really want to go in the hole.

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[kyley_b]

I really wouldn't go in the hole, dude.

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[doctor_victorious]

I really want to go in the hole. It's a problem.

Also I like your hair. Bit nostalgic for me.

[that and a very long scarf]

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[heeeyadora]

You could just jump.

[That's a way down. Catra smirks, ears twitching curiously at the strange way this man talks.]

Are you looking for pointers?

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[doctor_victorious]

I could but that is a hell of a fall and the ground is not the most forgiving. [he could probably recover from it and could definitely regenerate from it but either way would be awkward]

Do you have any?

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[demjiin]

Even if it's supposed to have been a mine it looks like it's just a hole in the ground now.

[ When he does speak he sounds like he gargles with whiskey and ground glass every morning; like a grizzled old man speaking from a teenager's mouth. ]

And a lot of people have tried sending a message to the Agrii but you'd be the first in that very long line that's tried if you ever got a response back. And as far as what not to do? That's simple: be completely obtuse about human nature and be loud about throwing a verbal tantrum over it, thus pissing off just about everyone that is also stuck here with you.

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[doctor_victorious]

[he's been there, done that. Right now in fact, even though he doesn't look like a teenager he's young enough looking for how old he is]

It looks like it, but looks can be deceiving.

And yes, I've got the message to not annoy everyone loud and clear. I want to annoy them. [and seems to have a frustrating inability to do so] I suppose I'll just have to wait and see. [the first part is the hardest]

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[beholding_archivist]

...right.

[ There's a pause before Jon actually appears on the screen with a frown on his face. ]

I take it you were already discouraged from further exploring the hole. The last time someone did so turned out to be a mistake that got a few of us hurt. And that is something you don't want to do here. Even if you're a doctor, the hospital remains poorly equipped to deal with severe wounds.

Do you have an actual name as well?

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[doctor_victorious]

Haven't hardly. [it's on his bucket list. Maybe in a few hours]

Don't worry about me, I'm hardy.

And that's rude, isn't it? I don't ask you your name and ask you if it's a real one. I'm the Doctor. That's what you can call me. That is the name I go by. And what's wrong with that?

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[ms_unknown]

Climb.

[What? It's the easiest way to get down.]

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[doctor_victorious]

Good option, but only one. Got any others?

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[hooliganstatus]

[one blue eye, very up close to the camera. sometimes Aeon likes being weird. after a moment she pulls back to a normal person's distance and smiles]

I have a grappling hook. The hole might also connect to the caves by the ocean. Hello. You're on my ship.

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[doctor_victorious]

Hallo! Nice eye. [he appreciates weird.]

You had me at ocean caves. And by that do you mean this planet is your ship or the crew...mate...thing.