eversohungry: (I made the most elementary of mistakes)
[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.]


((Video))

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?
eversohungry: (stringy but tasty all the same)
[[Video]]

[The feed starts up and Vastra doesn't appear to be fumbling with the controls at all. Apparently someone did some testing before actually putting anything out into JournalSpace and looking like a right moron. Or she's just very good with video interface, either one.]

I have realized that aside from these bizarre 'experiments' we are semi-routinely exposed to, there is not much to be done in the way of entertaining those with more specific interests. Where I am from, I assist the local police in the solving of crimes and apprehending of said criminals.

From what I have seen, there is a nearly nonexistent crime rate in Luceti, which is frankly quite astonishing given the number of us and the wide range of species and beliefs. However, should anyone require some detective work, I am officially making myself available to investigate any valid cases brought to my attention. Should anyone wish to make an appointment to discuss a private matter, a message may be left under this particular entry. Conversely if you happen to be in the neighborhood of the battle simulator facility, I will be there until approximately three in the afternoon.

[She looks thoughtful for a moment, then frowns slightly.] How does one typically end these sorts of broad addresses? I'm not certain. [After another moment of pensiveness, she sighs briefly and just kills the feed. She'll figure it out eventually.]


[[Action]]

[True to her word, Vastra is at the Battledome for most of the late morning and early afternoon. She's thankful that she's discovered the place, and figured out how to work it, because she's more than certain that her skills are getting rusty. Anyone who comes upon her will find Vastra fighting (what else?) Cybermen in a spaceship-type setting. She's very graceful, but clearly also a fierce and slippery warrior as she slides around the marching metal men and drives her blade through their necks or eyes with deadly precision. She can take on two or three at a time, even. The look in her eyes is one of fierce concentration, but also careful restraint--as though she were angry, but refused to show it.]