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[what_the_flux]

[Doc knows what he's come to the network to say, but he still takes a moment before beginning. He clears his throat, awkwardly.]

I hope that everyone is well. I, ah-- I believe I owe a great many of you a very sincere apology. I realize that many consider it to be something that goes unsaid, when one's mind has been altered by the effects of a curse. Most do not feel that an apology is necessary. However, I can't in good conscience let this go unsaid.

I am immensely and sincerely sorry for my behavior during the circus' stay in the City. Using scientific knowledge or skill for such mindlessly cruel entertainment, designed for the purposes of financial gain and personal exploitation... I would never for a moment consider assisting in such an enterprise, were my wits my own. But, as they were not, I can only apologize. I can certainly understand if some have too great a difficulty in finding forgiveness, and I can only hope that I have not lost any friendships over the matter. There are few things I consider to be of greater value.

[That being said...]

I also realize that we again find ourselves with a number of guests; welcome to the City. If there are any familiar faces among the crowd [he can always hope], don't hesitate to make yourself known. Though, certainly, anyone is welcome to stop in and say hello.

[private to charlie]

I wanted to thank you, for both the cookies and the message. I can truthfully say that it meant a great deal to me, and came as no small relief, to know that you harbored no animosity.


[ooc: Open for fourth walling! Please don't outright tell him he's fictional, though uncomfortable levels of knowledge are a-okay, and no duplicate Docs please! (Can't be having paradoxes up in here!)]

Comments

[candothat]

You were very much not you.

What are you working on, on the DeLorean? I have had some ideas regarding the time circuits that I would like to discuss with you, when you have time.

[what_the_flux]

Quite decidedly, I should hope.

[But he'd really rather talk about the second bit.]

I had been - I must get the repairs of the flight circuits underway, as I had been planning to... though I would be quite interested in any ideas you would like to discuss. I am available most any time.

[candothat]

[Yes, good.]

Then I will visit. I forgot about the flight circuits; those are more important, of course.

[what_the_flux]

Yes, yes - I believe they would prove most useful to have operational once again.

And, of course, you should be aware that you are always a welcome guest.

[candothat]

They would be more practical, as well. The City will allow for flight, but I am not so sure about its tolerance of temporal disturbances.

[You're still his favorite, Doc.] I will try to remember that, thank you.