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Being out here, in the cold and the snow and all ... it's been rather nice. Calm, quiet... and then there was that nice little encounter with the reindeer. It's given me plenty of time to think. I'm still not sure what to make of another of my selves being here ... especially considering which he is, and what I know he's done.

I'm still not entirely sure how to approach him, either.

Or if I should.

Either way, I've been away too long, and ... I should rather like to see my companions again, if nothing else. And it was good to get out and around, instead of being stuck in that dashed castle all day.

I suppose that's the trick, isn't it ... I need to keep myself busy. It was really starting to wear me down. I'll have to think of something new to try, or explore. Maybe that Insolitus again, if I can find a way to avoid the higher-up parts... either way.

It might just be good to be back. I hope it will be.

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[tromping his way back toward the castle through the snow, the Doctor stops for a moment at the edge of the forest and just marvels at the lights that have settled there in his absence]

.... how magnificent. You know, I was wondering where that odd luminescence was coming from ... Hello, then, what're you made of? ...

[and he'll be wading his way across the drifts up to the castle walls, pulling one right off the stone and inspecting it thoroughly. angst-induced wandering? what angst-induced wandering?! THERE ARE CURIOUS GLOWY THINGS TO INSPECT]

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[ Ten's wandering outside when he spots Five. He's not sure if he wants to figuratively smack his younger self for up and leaving like that or ask him how his trip went and if he was right in the head now.

So he settles for just walking towards him. ]

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[he's in the process of prying another of the glowy orbs off the castle, at the moment. because CLEARLY, one of the loose ones on the ground will not do. or he just hasn't noticed them. pfft.]

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There's some in my TARDIS that might be easier to get at.

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[actually MEEPS, drops the one he's already holding, and nearly falls over, catching himself by putting a hand on the wall for balance]

You could WARN a body before doing that, you know!! ... [pause. brightly] Hello!

sdlfjd. Ten's a wee bit peeved at Five. Sorry. :<

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Hello.

[ He can't help but give Five a slightly annoyed, but mainly chastising look. ] You could have given us at lease a little bit of warning before up and leaving like you did. I know it's our nature to travel and we leave people behind, but some people were hurt.

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[Written, unsure.] .... Tuldun?

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[spoken, a little tired, but fond]

Hello, Rikku.

[hyper-thief.livejournal.com]

[Have a nice high-pitched yelp, and spoken.] It really is you Tuldun!!!

[cricketycricket.livejournal.com]

Of course it's me, who else would it be? ... [chidingly] I told you I'd come back, didn't I?

[banished_dame]

[you've been spotted Doctor!]

Doctor! [have cheerful smile, as she heads up to greet you] The place is really done up.

[cricketycricket.livejournal.com]

Hello, Rose Tyler! [smilllles. thank you for not being mad at him for needing running space!]

It is, isn't it! Quite a lovely sight to come back to, if not just a bit suspect. How've you been keeping?

[banished_dame]

[she's pretty certain that's what Doctors do]

[smirks at him, eyebrow lifting curiously] Think it got all fancied up for your return? You'll have to send it a thank you note. [she's teasing, naturally]

I've been good. Bells are the new wreaths, and so there's a bit of snogging going about. [she'd tease him about how last year he'd been victim to the wreaths around her, but she'll leave it be]

The Doctor [¹⁰] and I went shopping in the city, and I believe York and him are planning on decorating the TARDIS, have you decorated yours?

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I shall, yes. I'll need to remember where I put the good stationery, of course.

Bells, hmm? ... I do remember that wreath business, you'd warned me of it a while ago. [blushes just a bit]

I haven't tended to the decorations yet, no, but ... if you'd like to help me, I'd be glad of the company.

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[Dictated, over journal. Yes, Three is a little miffed at you for taking off like that without telling your fellow Doctors first.]

Doctor.

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[oh please, there were obviously more than enough of you to handle things]

Doctor! Alright, then?

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[:|]

Mm, yes. Had a good vacation?

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Not a vacation so much as a retreat of sorts, but ... yes, I think I've got it all straightened out now.

What's your take on all these seasonal antics and happenings, mm? ... It's all quite suspicious, if you ask me.

Dictated

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You left.

[...Good luck with this one, Five.]

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[oh, he's well acquainted with the feeling of never being able to win one, thank you very much. this is nothing new]

And I also came back. In time for Christmas, even.

[ninjasinspace.livejournal.com]

Home for the holidays.

[Grumpy wot. Nevah!]

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No place like it, isn't that what the song says?

How's your brother?

[cloakand_danger]

There you are.

[Not that he was concerned or anything, of course.]

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Yuan! Yes, here I am. A bit chilly, but none the worse for wear, nothing a cup of tea won't fix. It's beautiful out there, you know...! Nothing like a little wander to make one appreciate the beauty of an untouched winter. [you have no idea how happy he is you didn't whammy him with the guilt trip right out the gate, you know]

[cloakand_danger]

[Yuan spends too much of his time fighting Kratos other people out of personal guilt trips to start new ones.]

Want company with that tea, once you're ready to come inside?

[cricketycricket.livejournal.com]

I think that would be a marvelous idea. ... Though, before I forget, I should return Kratos' sword to him. He'll be missing it, I'm sure.