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TARDIS Control Room
In transit through time and space

Story stood beside the TARDIS console monitoring the controls as she flew through the vortex, en route to some new adventure, somewhere, somewhen. The TARDIS had been stolen by amphibious humanoids during their last adventure in Dunwich, and he was glad to have her back. He had no idea if the friends they had met there had succeeded in their mission. Had they managed to rescue Dr. Valerie Kirby? What had they done about Dunwich afterwards. He couldn't help but think that he might have been able to make a difference. Twice in a row he had left the scene without knowing the end of the story.

Elizabeth Young stood beside him, recovered from the shock she had suffered - mostly. Encountering fishmen and their half-human offspring had been terrifying enough. Recalling the thing she had seen on the TARDIS scanner still gave her the willies. The worst thing about it was that she somehow knew that it was also partly human.

Lucius Verres was also present. While he enjoyed traveling with Story, Elizabeth, and Brook, he also found the strange futures they had visited disturbing, and he was getting homesick. He was beginning to have his doubts about whether Story could get him home. But if he did return to his own time and stayed there, he would never see any of them again.

Brook Davies was exploring the halls of the TARDIS. Their last adventure had been thrilling, but possibly too thrilling. That one creature had nearly discovered her when she had to surface for air in that dank cavern because she had started to drown. If not for a timely distraction from one of the others, it would have been looking right at her when she surfaced. She couldn't help but wonder what strangeness they would find the next place they landed.

OOC,[b]Brook[/b], you can enter the console room when you make your first post. Everyone, feel free to interact.

Story looks up from the console and turns towards Elizabeth. He says, "I fear I made a wrong choice... running away like that. Leaving those poor folks to navigate the dark tunnels while a monster stalked about." Looking her directly in the eye he continues, "Is it wrong for my first impulse to be to protect you, Lucius, and Brook? Tell me... should we have stayed?" Story breaks eye contact, but before she can reply he looks back at the console and attempts to change the direction of the conversation by asking, "How are you feeling? Better I hope."

"You didn't run away Story, you tried to move the TARDIS to help," says Elizabeth, refusing to let him change the subject completely. "Please don't feel so guilty. We tried to help. We have to hope things worked out for the people that were left. They were certainly a resourceful bunch. If anyone could defeat those things they could."

And smiling ruefully she continues, "And I am feeling better, thank you. That thing was - oh I don't know how to describe how I felt when I saw it. But I'm better now. Hopefully we won't run into one of those creatures again."

"You said yourself the TARDIS has a mind of her own," said Lucius to Story. The Time Lord had previously referred to the TARDIS using the female gender, much like a sailor would speak of a trireme, but he also seemed to regard it as a living thing. Perhaps he meant it as a metaphor. "She must have taken us away for a reason, and you could not steer her. Also, while I do not fear for my own life, I share your concern for Elizabeth and Brook, and it is never wrong to want to protect them." He smiled at Elizabeth. "I am glad you're dong better, Elizabeth. I would not care to see anything like that thing again either."

Story looks at his colleagues and says, "You're right... you're both right." Patting the console he continues, "Hopefully wherever she is taking us now doesn't involve a Creature from the Black Lagoon. One encounter with amphibious man monsters was enough."

As if Story had prompted the TARDIS, she made the familiar noise that indicated that she was getting close to landing at their destination - wherever and whenever that may be.

OOC,[b]Story[/b], please roll Pilot TARDIS at double your skill.

The landing was a bit bumpy, but no moreso than usual. The central column slowed as it ascended and descended before finally coming to a halt. They had arrived.

Story looks at his companions and smiles before turning on the viewscreen. As he turns his attention to the screen he says, "Where did you take us this time? Hmmm."

Elizabeth smiles and looks at the viewscreen as well, eager to see where, and hopefully also when, they have landed.

Lucius also regarded the viewscreen, his excitement growing as he saw the details. The monitor showed an alleyway with somewhat familiar architecture. The buildings were made of white marble. The egress from the alley was visible in the distance, and they could make out what looked to be a bustling marketplace beyond. Occasionally someone would walk past, sometimes wearing a toga, sometimes a tunic. "This looks Roman!" exclaimed Lucius. "I'm home again!"

"Excellent!" says Elizabeth, turning to smile at Lucius. "It certainly does look Roman. I wonder what time we have landed in though?" She peers at the screen some more, eager to see any more pertinent details.

FAILURE,[url=http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4837004/]Navigate - 10% (1d100=17)[/url]

SUCCESS,[url=http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4837005/]Spot Hidden - 28% (1d100=16)[/url]

Story checked the instruments and was able to tell that they were indeed in ancient Rome, but he could not determine the exact year.

Story,The people strolling through the marketplace seemed happy and relaxed. One man in a particularly fancy toga was trailed by a hideously deformed figure. It was hard to tell at first, but he could determine that the figure was human and male.

Looking away from the viewscreen Story says, "Well, what do you know? It is indeed Rome!" Story walks over to Lucius and grips his shoulders, "It would seem we're in your playground my friend." Releasing his grip he smiles and returns his gaze to the viewscreen while saying, "In the midst of a marketplace it would seem... Brook has got to see this. Hopefully she will be along soon."

"I almost don't believe it, you've done it. You've brought me home!" Smiling at Story and the others.

Upon hearing the familiar whooshing sound of the TARDIS, Brook darts back towards the control room. "Have we landed? Where are we? When are we?" She runs over to where the others are gathered around the monitor. "Cool! A toga party!"

As Story turns towards Brook he says, "Not so much a party... more like ancient Rome." Looking around at his companions, "Shall we venture forth and have a look?" He places his hand on the door lever.

"Yes please!" says Elizabeth eagerly. "I've always wanted to see ancient Rome." She skips over to the door, ready to head out.

With a smile and a nod of his head Story pulls the lever to open the door.

(Please roll for me, I forgot how to do it on the boards)

Something occurred to Brook.

OOC,The instructions for using the board's dice roller are [url=http://www.callofcthulhu.org.uk/pbp/viewtopic.php?f=318&t=5318]here[/url] (the link is in the Character Creation thread's first post as well).

Brook Davies,[b]Brook[/b] suddenly realized that her outfit belonged in the 20th or 21st century, and it would draw a lot of attention in ancient Rome. The same went for all of their current clothing.

Looking down at his clothing Story chuckles to himself and says, "Quite right Brook, quite right. We should still have our attire from the last time we were here."

"Oops!" says Elizabeth, grinning. "Yes, well spotted Brook. Let's go and see what we've got."

Brook smiles. "I like dressing up." She heads for the wardrobe with the others to pick out something suitable.

Before heading to the wardrobe Story returns the lever to its original spot in order to seal the doors to the outside shut once more.

Story and his companions went to the TARDIS wardrobe room, which featured clothing from many different cultures and eras. It wasn't terribly well organized, but it was very diverse. There were a number of outfits suitable for ancient Rome, and Lucius was easily able to identify what Romans in his day typically wore. There were of course the obligatory togas, the off-the-shoulder garments worn by both men and women. There were several of them in different colors. There were a few gallia, or overcloaks, of different colors as well. The weather had felt mild during the brief moments when the door had been open, so they probably weren't necessary. There was also a brown cucullus, a hooded cloak made of wool that belonged to Lucius. He had sometimes used it in the course of his job when it was necessary to be stealthy and to hide his identity. For footwear, there were pairs of sandals, again with a choice of colors. In addition, there were a few shawls of different colors.

"Ah a toga for me I think!" says Elizabeth, reaching out for one in a nice colour. She also finds a shawl to wrap around her shoulders, just in case, and a pair of sandals in the right size. Having gathered her goodies she scurries off to change in private.

Lucius puts on a toga and sandals, and also grabs his cloak, just in case. "The streets of Rome can be dangerous, we should stick close."

Story grabs the appropriate attire and quickly changes.

Once everyone had changed into Roman garb, the group left the TARDIS. The four time travelers found themselves in a blind alley that came to a dead end here. The only way out was into the marketplace they had seen on the scanner. Graffiti marked some of the walls here, which they knew from their previous journey to ancient Rome was ever present.

OOC,You may continue to interact here. Once you enter the marketplace, you'll be joining the other PCs.

OOC,Everyone is moving to the thread linked below.

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