eversohungry | [Action/Video] Transmission 003

[By Vastra's reckoning, years have passed. Her position at Scotland Yard has been elevated considerably, and in addition her little inner circle has expanded to a veritable 'Gang' of sorts. She and Jenny were married and happy, the Doctor had some of his familiar spark back, and yet...]

[Vastra leaves the woods, her hat veil trailing behind her as she carries it in her hand. Luceti, again. Warmer this time, thankfully, however it was not a welcome sight.]

[Not much seems to have changed, though upon her return to Luceti Vastra regrets leaving behind the few friends she had made. Natasha, Mr. Barnes, Miss Amelia, and Loki to name a few. However life went on and it went at a very quick clip after her return. Now those feelings of regret were resurfacing. Part of her wonders if they escaped, and hopes they did. Part of her feels slightly deflated that should they be gone, she would have to start completely over. This time with the knowledge that her wife was missing her, not just her paramour.]

[She walks down into the village, the path still familiar, repositioning the black hat and veil over her face. She takes it in, as much as she can, and feels very uneasy when she gets the sense that the changes she sees are extremely superficial...]

[When she arrives at the room she had, there is plastic over the furniture--and though the clothes and personal items are gone, it appears the heavier things never moved. Vastra pulls the cover off her familiar chair, sits, and opens her journal.]

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Is there anyone here who recalls seeing me a few years ago? I realize this is most likely a strange message, however as unsettling as Luceti is, little seems to have changed since my departure. I suppose this is simply the nature of this place?

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Well then, it is good it is different where you come from. The 'technology' is not something to be fascinated by, it has a mind of its own. [Vastra offers Natasha a cup with a teabag in it by the saucer.] It isn't something to muck about with unless you are prepared to be overtaken by it.

[She picks up her own cup and has a seat at her 'dining table'.] Of course. [To shove a pause in the conversation, Vastra has a thoughtful sip of her tea.] I am used to people thinking I have an ulterior motive. It would not surprise me if you thought I did, however it would be... [After searching for the word to use, Vastra gives up and waves her hand.] You know what I mean.

The problem with the sorts that would find it fascinating is that it's the discovery and knowledge of it that would lure them, and to hell with the consequences. Also they'd never test it on themselves, so they care even less.

[She joins the other woman at the table, eyeing her cup of tea for a moment before grabbing some sugar. She does give Vastra a crooked smirk however, humor glinting in her gaze for a moment.] I suspect everyone has an ulterior motive. But yes, I know what you mean.

Sometimes, one doesn't need to volunteer to become involved with the experiment. [That attitude sounds very human, if Vastra does say so. Not that her own species didn't have its own immortality complexes, but.]

[She looks almost relieved, and smiles hesitantly.] I do like you Natasha, I never have to thoroughly explain myself around you.

[Natasha's lips quirk.] In my experience, it's more often than sometimes.

[She looks a little surprised by the confession, glancing over to search Vastra's face for a moment before inclining her head and taking a sip of her tea.] That is often what makes me a little less likable to most people. They often find that disconcerting.

...how strange. [Vastra does look rather confused by this revelation.] Has it become custom in your time to share absolutely everything that could be mildly disquieting? [When did minding one's own business go out of style, she wonders... Of course, even in Vastra's time and place there was speculation and rumor and questions. Some things were easy to say, others dug deeper.]

I do enjoy a closer bond through sharing experiences, however I am also aware that not everything is easily explained to friends.

[Natasha laughs, looking amused.] Well, we do have the internet. I think that's the entire point of social media sites.

[Vastra's comment has her glancing down at her tea for a moment, her finger circling the rim of the cup.] It's odd to think about. What opportunities this place has brought along. There weren't many I'd consider friends before I was drawn here.

[Vastra looks doubly confused.] 'Social Media Sites'? [Whatever they are, if they allow everyone to know everyone's business, it would simultaneously make her night job easier and possibly make the world a more terrifying place.]

I suspect that is a good thing, dear. 'No man is an island', as much as we may try.

[Action/Video] Transmission 003 - In Which Vastra Returns

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