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[seconddoctor_cia]

[The (Second) Doctor has been wandering around for some time and has found himself on the beach. He’s decided to make the most of this by shrugging off his coat and building a sand castle or two while watching the surf and enjoying the pleasant day. The Doctor’s concentrating hard on the one he’s building.]

It’s always the spires that are the most difficult. Sand can be very delicate, so I must be very careful—otherwise all this work will be for not.

[Laughs as he carves out another wall leading up to a spire.]

Ah, this is good. Yes, I think it’s really starting to take shape now.

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[missrosetyler]

[Rose is not really paying attention to her surroundings. She's been so focused on the dimension jumper in her hand and her thoughts that it takes the sound of the waves to alert her to her new surroundings.

She looks down at the sand by her boots and sighs. A beach of all places. She pockets her device and looks up when she hears the laughter. A very familiar face is up ahead and she's not going to pass up the chance to chat with him.

Rose makes her way towards the Second Doctor and eyes what he's building.]

A bit impressive.

[seconddoctor_cia]

Oh, it's you! Yes, well, I think it is quite impressive. The real thing is even more so.

[Looks her up and down.]

And where did you run off to earlier?

[missrosetyler]

Where is it?

[She keeps staring at it amazed.]

I had some things to take care of. How have you been?

[seconddoctor_cia]

It's Akhaten! One of the largest melting pots of the universe. A very lovely place. I haven't been there in a while.

[missrosetyler]

Akhaten? Don't think I've ever been. What's it like?

[seconddoctor_cia]

I'm alright, how have you been? Sit down, please. I could use some company at the moment.

[Laughs to himself. He's having a very pleasant time.]

[missrosetyler]

I've been okay I suppose. Keeping busy and all that.

[She sits down next to him.]

Enjoying yourself then?

[seconddoctor_cia]

Oh yes, quite.

[Starts forming the sand behind the structure to create a mountain.]

I think it's nearly finished. So you haven't been there, you say?

[missrosetyler]

That's good. Do you need any help?

[Watches him.]

Nope. Never been. Never been to Barcelona either.

[water_wine_wizard]

My mother used to do things like that.

[She says it with her hands behind her back with a bit of a wistful look of memories on her face. Laruna'd been walking down the beach when she saw the castle and wandered over. Her feet are bare and she's keeping close to where the waves can lap at her feet.]

[seconddoctor_cia]

Oh yes? It is a nice hobby to have. Are you from around here?

[water_wine_wizard]

Oh. No. Not at all. I'm one of the people from another world. But my mother she could make the earth do whatever she wanted it to do. She was an artist.

[seconddoctor_cia]

Make the earth...you mean literally? That is quite a feat. What world are you from, if I may ask?

[water_wine_wizard]

Yes. Literally.

[To show off a little, she brings up a bit of the ocean water into her palms and twists it into a miniature of the castle he's building.

Then she hesitates.]

I don't know what it's called. I don't think we have a name for it. Alec's never even mentioned it and he knows these sorts of things.

[seconddoctor_cia]

[Jumps up in surprise and fascination.]

Oh I say. That's extraordinary. Manipulating matter into any form you wish. I don't think I've ever seen the like.

[water_wine_wizard]

Well. I can only do water... but yes, I'm what we call a wizard back home. It means we can manipulate one of the four elements.

[seconddoctor_cia]

Well, back in my home I'm probably called a lot of things, not all pleasant I should imagine. I consider myself just a traveler. I'm the Doctor.

[Extends his hand.]

is action okay?

[skintoskin]

[Neil is walking along the beach, sleeveless shirt, shorts, baseball cap, feet bare, sand between his toes. He slows as he approaches the man making the big sand castle, taking it all in.]

Wow. That's pretty cool.

Re: is action okay?

[seconddoctor_cia]

Thank you. It's a place I visited long ago.

[Wipes sand off his hands.]

Are you a local here?

Hurray for action!

[skintoskin]

Me? No. I'm one of the happy prisoners of fate.

[He nods at the structure.]

Is that in, like, Russia or something?

Re: Hurray for action!

[seconddoctor_cia]

Ah, no. It's actually a citadel of sorts built on an asteroid.

[Studies the structure and rubs his chin, leaving a streak of sand on it.]

Although, I think my memory might be a little off. It's looks more like a monastery I visited a while ago.

Re: Hurray for action!

[skintoskin]

[Neil turns his gaze from the 'citadel' and stares at the man. Huh. He doesn't look crazy.]

On an asteroid?

Re: Hurray for action!

[seconddoctor_cia]

Yes, I didn't think you'd believe me.

[Gets up.]

I'm the Doctor. Might I ask your name?

[Holds out his hand before realizing it's covered in sand. He wipes it off before offering it again.]

Re: Hurray for action!

[skintoskin]

Neile isn't sure he does, but what the hell? He shakes the man's hand and smiles a little.]

Hi, Doctor. I'm Neil. Neil McCormick.

Re: Hurray for action!

[seconddoctor_cia]

I am very pleased to meet you Neil.

[Studies the young man.]

So you're not a local here either, eh? I wonder, do you know of anyone who is?