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[seconddoctor_cia]

[The image on the screen is of a scruffy looking man wearing a baggy black frock jacket, scraggly tie, and plaid pants. He looks like he’s nearing middle age, but his blue eyes have a mischievous, youthful glint. He runs a hand through his mop of dark hair and breathes deep through his nose, before making a face.]

Oh dear me. Of all the places they could have me land in. [Pulls at his jacket lapels] The gutter! Oh well, it could be worse I suppose. They could have me land in the middle of a molten river for all they care! Or the local sewer.[Looks up at the sky] Hm, now, what have we here? Oh, it would be helpful if I had someone to talk with. Like Jamie or Zoe. I wonder how Victoria turned out. [Begins walking down the alley and emerges onto a sunlit street] Oh splendid! I must be in America, perhaps even Los Angeles…I think. [Looks around] This can’t be right. Where is…where is everyone? Some place like this would be full of life at this time of day. [Checks his watch] Perhaps it’s Sunday. Very well. [Claps his hands] I haven’t been to a church service in ages. Or perhaps the local pub. I could at least get some idea there about this place. Hmm.

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[seconddoctor_cia]

Actually that's rather worrying. Cybermen and Daleks, you say?

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[missrosetyler]

Yes. So you've heard of them, then?

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[seconddoctor_cia]

Heard of them? Well, that's putting it mildly. I've had some...encounters with them I'm afraid to say. How did you cometo encounter them, young lady?

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[missrosetyler]

Oh. It's sort of a long story.

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[seconddoctor_cia]

Yes. Quite I should imagine.

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[missrosetyler]

Is that right?

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[seconddoctor_cia]

Well then. Perhaps we could exchange some of these tales over tea. You wouldn't happen to know a spot that serves would you?

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[missrosetyler]

How about Cybernetics cafe? It's not that far if you're around the square.

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[seconddoctor_cia]

Cybernetics? That's quite an interesting choice of names.

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[missrosetyler]

Oh they've got the choicest of names around here.

Of course there's also café juliet if you would prefer?

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[seconddoctor_cia]

Hmm. Well, it appears I'm in your hands then. Perhaps it's best if you lead the way.

[Action]

[missrosetyler]

Alright then. Check the coordinates on your device...

[Rose sends over the directions to café juliet, where she has arrived and is looking around.]

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[seconddoctor_cia]

[The Doctor receives the coordinates and reaches the cafe. He looks around, taking in his new surroundings.]

Oh dear. Doesn't look at all as appealing as the name implies.

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[missrosetyler]

[Rose notices the man and walks over.]

It sort of grows on you over time.

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[seconddoctor_cia]

It seems so...dull. [Smells the air] Although, the aroma is rather pleasant. Ah! They have pastries!

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[missrosetyler]

Yeah they do. Blimey you can smell them all the way out here? Amazing.

Come on then, let's go inside.

[She leads him inside the cafe where she can smell the pastries.]

So what sort of tea do you like?

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[seconddoctor_cia]

Oh, simply a good old fashioned English tea. With milk and two sugars. I'm very anxious to hear what you have to say, young lady.

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[missrosetyler]

Good choice, that.

[Rose walks up to the counter and orders two teas. Before long she's holding both teas at hand looking around for a seating area.]

Doesn't seem that full today.

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[seconddoctor_cia]

That's quite alright.

[Takes the teas and sits at a table by the window. Takes a sip]

Ah, delightful. Now, tell me my dear, what is this place and how long have you been here?

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[missrosetyler]

Thank you.

[She follows and takes a seat clutching her tea. At the question she has to think for a moment.]

Well it's called the City. Very original yeah? And I've been here for around...8 months now. Of course no telling how much time has passed outside.

[That really worries her. She takes a sip.]

So what about you? I mean, where did you come from originally?

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[seconddoctor_cia]

Oh, from quite a ways away. I travel around mostly.

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[missrosetyler]

Travelling's nice. Love travelling.

[She takes another sip.]

There's something else you should know about this place if they haven't told you already. They've got these curses.

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[seconddoctor_cia]

Curses? Rubbish. I've had some conversations with a Scot's lad about them, and I can tell you they're just superstitious nonsense. I find that there's always an explanation to everything. Nevertheless, I do love a good ghost story.

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[missrosetyler]

I thought it was pretty nutters too. But then you've sort of get hit sometimes and strange things happens. We had dragons here not too long ago.

Ghosts...Well...[She takes another sip and looks to her left.]

Shut up.

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[seconddoctor_cia]

[Looks to where she was looking]

Yes. Tell me about the ghosts.