Session Start: Thu Feb 22 21:59:42 2001 <====================Brigadier Alastair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart, Royal Army, retired <===== Jacie <==== Guin Knight I'm famous in my own right on other Sims.. it's only natural that I'd make cameo appearances ;-) <<---Irish T(String Theory Expert) Cat <=======Aneclyn Chevalier aka KNIGHT <8-D> <:-)> <===The Doctor <> I just made it up:-) I think it's frog for cavalier <> <> <> *** Cody is now known as DrHarrySu <>> *** AlxKeegan is now known as DWAncelyn <---Mike Yates> <> (anything unusual in that?:-0) <> <> <> <> <> <<>> <<>> <<>> <> # = Country House Manor Library <> # ::pushes up her soft woolen sweater sleeves and rummages thru a toolbox:: What does this grinklegruber look like again? # ::Irish keeps being overcome by the urge to wrap himself in string from Homes console and is current wrapped up like a ball:: # :::A mostly disassembled console is located in the middle of the spacioous library. The Doctor is surrounded by wires and looking at an unusually shaped mechanism::: # Meow Meow Meow .. # It's the one with the long tweezer like apparatus on the end. <> # ::Irish spins and twists tossing string everywhere :: > # Fun ! FUN! ::Irish cavorts happily:: <>> #:::The old-style record player which holds a stack of albums plops down the next record and it starts to play "Set the controls for the heart of the sun" by Pink Floyd's UMMAGUMMA LP::: @ = Committee hearing <> *** JenKoko is now known as Jacie -> *nick* identify sidrat #::Irish stops his string chasing to go stare at the spiining music disk:: <> <> <> @ Aide>::checks over his clipboard:: Let me see, Commander Harold Sullivan ::checks off name:: and Ms. Smith. Yes, here you are. <<:::Departs:::>>> *** SpaceProg has quit IRC (Quit: Sorry... Must dash.) @ Present #::Irish looks at the spinning disk then turns a speculative eye on Maker and Roaming Girl:: @ Aide> I have you scheduled for 11 o'clock. It'll just be a few minutes. Take a seat. `::points to a cushioned bench by the committee room doors:: @ ::Sets stiffly in chasir yet doesn't hold chair until Sara Jane sits:: # :::a daimler pulls up in the front drive of the Smith House County Manor::: # :: The Doctor fiddles with the strange bit of metal while he taps his foot to the music and hums along.:: # ::Irish remembers the last time he tried to ride one of Makers disk and how purple his face got and decides he would be better of chasing the noisy mice in the attic:: # Ah! ::pulls out an onyx tweezer and hands it to the Doctor:: This is? & = outside the smith house county manor # :: The Doctor nods::: Yes, that should do it... # I am off to catch mice Maker and Roaming Girl ! ::Irish runs up the stairs:: @> Benton and Yates exit hearing room and stop in front of Sara Jane and Sullivan, they staree without saying anything:: @ ::Committee room doors open and two slightly middle-aged men exit stepping in unison:: & Well, I'd say I've got driving down pat, wouldn't you? # :: The Doctor calls out as Irish leaves:: We could use some help... & Guin>::stops gripping edge of her seat:: Someone gave you a license? @ :::::In low monotne:: All is procecding as planned # :: The Doctor smiles::: You know, I once spent a number of years marooned while I repaired the TARDIS ... once, long ago. Let's hope that doesn't happen again. But, it was restful. & Why, yes indeed! :::flips his wallet open to his driver's license:::: < that was supposed to be Yates, blast sorry again> # Maker I put all the string in a ball what else could you want ? ::Irish disappears into the attic and starts chasing the mice:: # I don't mind the break. I've been so tired lately. ::rubs temples:: I just wish I could get rid of these stupid headaches. @ >::Yates and Benton do a right turn in unison and walk away:: <> & Now, exactly what are we doing here again, Ma'am? # You were assaulted by Rassilon's mind control, it does always leave a few bruises... but it will pass. @ Aide>::disappears into Committee room:: @ :::turns to Sara Jane nods and stares forward again::: @ Aide>::re-emerges from meeting room:: Right. Commander Sullivan, Ms. Smith? The committee would like to see you now. @ Aide>::deft smile:: This way please. @ ::Stands and enters ahead of Sara Jane: # Sooner better than later. Still, at least he didn't turn me into a timelord. #:: A loud crashing noise comes from the direction of the attic:: # Why do your people have to be so nutty, Doctor? & Guin> I told you, we're saving UNIT. & Right, right. Shall we go in then? # :: The Doctor smiles:: Yes, we can't have that. Most of the Timelords I meet I could frankly do without. Living so log can make you quite a pain, it seems. # :: The Doctor smiles::: Except for me, of course, and a few others. <> & :::Ancelyn and Guin get out of the car and walk up to the front door::: # Of course. ::hears car doors shut outside and peeks out window:: # Uh oh. Are you sure no one knows we're here, Doctor? # Looks like ::doorbell rings:: we've got company. # :: The Doctor perks up:: Someone is here. Bentley, send them away. No one should know I am here. B># I will answer that Sir .. ::Bentley steps smartly through the room:: & :::Guin rings the doorbell::: #:::Bentley turns to answer the door:: Certainly, Doctor Smith. & Guin>:;taps foot impatiently on front step:: B>& ::Little slot opens up and Bentley peers out:: Yes Can I help you ? & Be a good chap and let us in, the lady has some business inside. # :: Bentley answers the door and looks down his nose at the group.::: Yes? & :::looks at Guin, prompting her to go on::: <> # Bentley> I am so sorry, but there seems to be no one here to conduct "business" today. < # ::peeks around corner at door and talks back over her shoulder to Doctor:: It's a woman and a guy dressed in a uniform. # :: The Doctor listens to the voices:: # ::Another loud crash comes from the attic but this time it sounds like breaking glass:: & ::::Ancelyn looks smart in his UNIT uniform, complete with beret::: # Big, blonde, wide smile, that would be him. Blast, how does UNIT find me like this? # You recognize them? # Yes, I do. & Oh, come on, enough of this...:::gently yet firmly opens the door so that Guin can enter::: # UNIT? Oh I remember that. World organization *supposed* to save us from alien invasion. # ::mumbles from the attic:: Trying to break all of Makers stuff you evil mice.. I will make you pay.. & It's all very good to do your job, but we have an important mission to carry out. # ::under breath:: Pity they weren't around to stop the Daleks. #Deals with extraordinary phenomena, but you know all about that sort of thing, I am sure. # ::gets sharp pain, rubs temples and groans:: # :: The Doctor calls out to Bentley:: Oh, let them in! & :::Guin enters the house, followed by Ancelyn, brushing past Bently::: <> # ::peeks at hall:: Now you did. That woman looks fierce. I wonder what's got her in a twist. # :: The Doctor rises from his confusion of wires and devices:: Well, some people are just determined to be introduced. <> # :: The Doctor offers his hand to Guin:: Hell, I am the Doctor, and this is Miss Jacie Hunter. # :::Guin and Ancelyn enter the room::: # Guin>::takes Doctor's hand:: Doctor, THE Doctor? # Merlin!!! It's Merlin..well, he calls himself the Doctor, also. # Guin>UNIT's so-called Scientific Advisor? # :: The Doctor looks at Ancelyn and smiles:: My boy, what a pleasure to see you again. # It's a pleasure to see you too, sir! # :::snaps a smart salute and grins::: # As you can see, I've been adjusting quite nicely. # :: The Doctor looks at Guin:: Th roads nowadays can be such a cause of stress, perhaps we should prepare some tea for our guests, Bentley. # Nice to meet you, Jacie. @ Minister Hugh>::looks up and smiles warmly:: Dr. Sullivan, Ms. Smith, it's good to see you both again. It's been years. I take it you've both been doing well? #::Irish sensing some unfamiliar minds comes tearing down the steps with a mouse in a black robes in his mouth:: @ Yes, sir yourself? # Yes, could do with a spot of tea, it's been hours since breakfast. # Yes, same here Ancelyn... Why does that name sound familiar? # ::Irish runs over to the sette and jumps on top of it giving the strange people a once over:: # L::shakes head:: I'll give you a hand, Bentley. # ::exits room with the butler/caretaker:: # ::Irish growls at the strangers as he plays with the black robed mouse:: <> # :: The Doctor indicates comfortable seats for everyone:: Please, make yourselves comfortable. And Ancelyn, how are the children? @ Hugh>Keeping busy. ::grin drops to a formal line when Committee Chair clears throat:: & Arthur and Brogan are fine, Sir. # :: The Doctor gestiures to Irish::: And this is my companion Irish, a most amazing feline. @ Hugh>Councillors, may I present our next witnesses. #<> @ ::Holding slight smile , sits again not assisting Sara Jane:::: @ Hugh>Commander Dr. Harold Sullivan, served as UNIT physician to UNIT headquarters fro 1973-1977. # :: The Doctor turns to Guin:: And you, my dear, tell us a little about yourself. #::The black robed mouse vanishes from Irish's mouth squeaking "I will get you next time! ::in rat:: @ Hugh>And you've all heard of Ms. Sarah Jane Smith who served as research specialist and documentor during the same period. # ::Irish springs up looking for the mouse looking very disappointed as he realized that it has escaped:: #Guin> ::Explains her past and her current role as UNIT liason to Whitehall::: # Guin>::refuses to calm:: I am Guinever Knight. My father was Lord Rutledge Knight, Ambassador to the UN when UNIT was founded. # Guin>I carry on his position as Civilian Liason to UNIT. #::Irish turns to give Guin the full benefit of his cat gaze:: Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow !!! # Guin>::frowns at the green cat:: # :::gives Irish an arch look:: Well, at least he's not black # :: The Doctor welcomes the tea service as Bentley brings it::: Well well, how did you come to find me here? I am, how shall I say it, staying here unannounced. # ::Irish gives Ancelyn a stare at that comment:: # Guin>You're bio suggested you had interesting tastes, Doctor Smith. Why is your cat green? # Meow Meow.. ::said huffily:: # We contacted some friends of yours who said you had a dwelling around here, then drove up to check it out. # :: The Doctor pours tea for Guin:: Well, Irish is my companion, and not "my cat," but his color is only the beginning of his unique qualities. # <> ::Irish gives Guin a growl:: @ Committee chair>:;looks over his notes without bothering to look at the witnessess:: Thank you for coming Commander, Ms. Smith. @ My pleasure, sir #::Irish jumps in Makers lap and does 3 circles before laying down:: @> Sara Jane> Mine as well # :: The Doctor offers cream and sugar:: Really, and what brings you to my bio and my country home? # Meow Meow Meow Meow .. ::Irish gives hard look at cream and then one at Maker:: @ Chair>According to our records, during your assignments to the then Scientific Advisor, there's a curious absence of reports last some 3 months in 1975. Would you care to explain that? # :::Ancelyn takes his tea and cookies, drinking and munching away happily, trying to maintain a semblance of decorum::: @ I was assigned to the person I knew as Dr John Smith, to supervise his recovery form radiation exposure # :: The Doctor pours cream into a saucer for Irish:: #::Irish gives Maker a small purr before jumping over to the cream and lapping it up:: @ ::::Harry and Sara Jane's heads turn to each then Sara speaks:: # Guin>::puts aside her tea:: We came to bring you back to London with us, Doctor. @ > Sara Jane> After that we assisted in investigeting a matter in a remot area # Meow Meow .. ::Irish gives cat grin:: @ The.. ah. Amazon # Meow Meow Meow ..::Irish shakes his head at the mention of going to London:: # :: The Doctor takes a sip:: You did, is that so..... # Guin> The UN Funding Committee needs to hear from you, immediately! @ There were... strange llights reported in the area #Meow Moew Moew ::Irish explains that Maker is busy fixing Home in cat:: # I'm afraid we really do need your help, Merlin. # ::Jacie sits on settee arm beside Doctor:: Why on Earth? # :: The Doctor smiles::: I am good at acting, but I am not sure testifying is my skill::: @ >Sara Jane> It turned out to be a hoax. Perputrated by yhe natives to drive off develoeperes who were scutting down the area of the rain forest where they lived # Meow Meow Meew Moow Meow .. ::Irish offers to testify:: # The Doctor has worked with UNIT for years. ::looks at the timelord:: Right? # :: The Doctor looks crossly at them:: BUT, I will not be cajoled into using any mass hypntism or audio mind control on them. # It's more likely you need to use some sort of counter-spell, Doctor. # <> # Guin>But you were involved in several important incidents pertaining to world security under Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart and with brigadier Bamberra, correct? # :: The Doctor puts his cup down::: Yes, and will they be at the committee meeting? @ Not me personally , sir # Guin>In name. ::says under breath:: @ > Sara Jane> I was involved in a few incidents...I'm not really sure if I shouls speak of them # Guin> Doctor, it's imperative you come back with us now. There isn't much time left. The UN Planning Committee is preparing to vote on funding in two days. # Meow Meow Moew Meow Moew Moew ::Irish starts to become quite elaborate in his explanations:: *** DrHarrySu is now known as SaraJaneS # Guin> And by the sound of what your colleagues have said, they are seriously beginning to doubt UNIT had any purpose at all. # :: The Doctor stands::: Well, against my better judgment I think I will, but perhaps just to watch the Brigadier testify. # Guin> And by the sound of what your colleagues have said, they are seriously beginning to doubt UNIT had any purpose at all! Well, firstly I wass invovled with a biological threat to LOndon with a different Dr Smith than the Commander knew # ::Irish finishes up his cream:: Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow Moew Moew Meow Moew.. #Ms. Knight, the only thing worse than the world with UNIT is the world without UNIT. # Guin>If you don't tell the Committee the truth, UNIT will be abolished. $ = outside committee meeting # ::Irish does cat dance on table:: Meow Meow Meooowww .. @ Unfortunately the gentleman in question, died from exposure to the virus. He was replaced my another younger man who we were instructed to also refer to as Dr John Smith $ :: The Doctor enters the luxurious cloakroom where various people are waiting to appear before the committee::: @ This new Dr Smith did help twart a terrorist threat but receiveved radiation posioning in the process @ Chair>I see. This was the curly dark-haired scientist ::refers to staff picture:: with a penchat for long scarves. ::wrinkles brows:: # ::Irish jumps down and climbs under the couch and pulls out his hover board between his teeth @ IT was at this time that then Lt Dr Sullivan was assigned # Meow Meow ! ::Irish jumps on his hover board and flies around the room once:: @ I fear to say all the other cases I was involved with weree all hoaxes # All right, how shall we get there? Shall I drive? :::eagerly::: # Guin>Good, Doctor. ::breathes her first sigh of relief as she stands:: I'll drive, this time. $ :: The Doctor sees the Brigadier and walks towards him.::: *** SaraJaneS is now known as TheBrig # Oh all right then. @ Chair>Hoaxes, indeed. ::harumphs and makes notations:: Thank you, Ms. Smith, COmmander Sullivan. $ :: The Doctor smiles::: My dear friend, Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stuart, why you look very well! $ :::follows after the Doctor and the others::: $ :::raises an eybrow but remians seated::: Thank you...? $::The hover board starts to smoke as it blows up sabatoged by the blac robed mouse as Irish tries to get it to fly from the car:: $ Guin>:;waves past the aides and guards on duty ushering her troop in the hall:: $ Brigadier, this is the Doctor, remember? $ :: The Doctor shakes the Brig's hand and notices that it seems a bit limp::: $ ::Irish sneaks into the room looking slightly singed:: $ oh ;;looks ahead and mutters:: Another one I suppose $Brigadier, how is Doris, is she well? $ ::frowns and whispers:: They're all like this. $ ::whispers back:: Like what? $ :::ancelyn's eyes narrow suspiciously:::: $ :::Frostily::: Quite well as if it's any of your business $ Indeed. $ Guin>::shrugs:: Distant. $ Meow Meow ::Irish gives several mournful cries as he rubs up against Roaming Girls leg:: $ ::picks up cat:: Irish, why are you singed? $ Meow Meow Meow Mew .. ::Irish explains in cat about his new enemy the black robed mouse:: $ ::Aide exits committee room followed by Harry and Sarah:: $ :: The Doctor sees Sarah and Harry and smiles.::: Well, well, what a pleasant surprise! <> <:-)> $ ::Harry & Sarah ignore Doctor, instead staring at the Brigadier:: $First my old friend the Brigadier, ands now you two! $ Harry>The questions are as we were told to expect. $ ::The door opens and Sara Jane and Harry stop in front of the Brigadier, totally ignoring the Doctor:: $ Meow Meow Meow Meow Moew Meow Meow .. ::Irish does some explaining in cat since people act so strange when he talks in english:: $ :: The Doctor looks at Jacie::: Well, it seems as if a large portion of the British populace is even colder than usual. $ ::pets her friend:: I agree Irish. Weird. ::Irish thinks its his Tardisen accent that makes them all act strange:: @ ::softly ::report $ ::whispers:: What's with them? Check out their eyes. They don't even blink. $ :::listens carefully, trying to overhear::: @ ::cocks head and deliberatly blinks several times:: $ Meow ? ::Irish looks over before becoming distracted by the loss of his hover board again:: $ Aide>:;checks over his clipboard:: Right, Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, your next. $ Pika Pikachu.. ::Irish says that then looks completely innocent as he cleans his front paw:: $ :::stands and does a left wheel entering committee room:: $ :: The Doctor whispers back::: Someone seems to have it in for that old gang of mine, and I'm going to find out what is really going on. $ ::Guin follows and waves others with her: $ :: The Doctor follows Guin and the Brig:: $ :::follows the others::: $ Aide>Excuse, Dame Knight, you'll be called again in due time. @ ::::Enters and sitss, looks at comittee being carefully to blink at least twice:: $ Pika Pika Pika ::Irish says to the Aide from his perch in Jacies arms:: $ Aide>Besides ::glares at others:: the committee only wants to hear from UNIT personnel. @ I am Brigadier Alastair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart, royal Army retired $ ::Irish pulls out a Unit badge with his name on it from some unknown place and gives it to Roaming Girl to hold:: $ Guin>It's vital the Committee hear from this man at once. @ :: The Doctor stays near Guin, who seems still very concerned.::: $ This man is UNIT Personnel, the Doctor, in fact! $::Irish shows the Aide his badge since Roaming Girl seems distracted:: $ Guin>UN Scientific Advisor, check your list. $ Meow Meow Meow .. $ Aide>:;looks at clipboard:: Ah, Dr. John Smith. Alright. But you'll have to wait until the Chair calls on you to speak. @ :: The Doctor bows and takes a seat::: $ ::Guin brushes inside meeting room and directs her group to seats along the wall overlooking the witness chair and committee tables:: <> @ Hugh>:;frowns over the intrusion:: Excuse me Brigadier. Dame Knight, what's the meaning of this intrusion? <> @ Guin>I've brought the Doctor, UNIT's former Scientific Advisor during the crucial periods the committee seems so concerned with. @::Irish sits in Roaming Girls lap and looks around curiously:: Meow Meow ? @ Chair>::to Brigadier:: This is the Dr. John Smith assigned to you Brigadier? @ ::::Looks at Doctor and makes a show to the committee of rolling his eyes:: NO, sir @ I have dealt with 3 different Doctors <> @ Chair>I see. ::brows raise:: Four if you count Dr John Von Meree $ ::Opens briefcase and hands each committee member a file::: Here is a copy of the deposition I first gave it should answer all pertinent questions $ Chair>::looks over the deposition:: Most thorough, and refreshingly honest Brigadier. <> <$, I think> @ :::Ancelyn takes his seat, watching the goings on carefully::: Sorry, got confused on who and where I was> <> @ Chair>The history of your Scientific Advisor position intrigues me, Brigadier. @ Chair>I take it then this is not the Dr. John Smith you worked with? @ Mr Chairman as explained inthe depostion the name Dr John Smith was used for all the scientific advisors for security reason <> @ This particular gentleman I first meet in the hall outside this room @ Chair>Indeed. So you don't know this man? @ ::the committee all stare at the Doctor:: <> No sir. And from what little I have seen of him I am rather glad that I don't! @ Meow ? ::Irish looks puzzled about what is going on:: $ ::::shocked expression:::: But that's not true! @ ::Jacie's eyes widen as she looks from Brigadier to Doctor:: @ ::aside to Doctor:: he's your friend? @ Sir! A junior officer is calling a Brigadier a liar? I'll have your sideboards young man! @ And I'll just have to challenge said "liar" to a duel!! @ ::Sneersss::: Despite Queen's regulations if you remove that uniform blouse I'll be glad to oblidge! <<>> @ :::thunderous, challenging look forms in Ancelyn's eyes:: @ Guin>::aside, shaking head:: I told you. They're *all* like this. @ :::Turns head:: We can always refer to it as a tragic training exorcise *** SpaceProg has joined #whosim <> *** DWAncelyn is now known as AlxKeegan <> *** TheBrig is now known as Cody *** IrishTCat sets mode: +o SpaceProg > <> <<:::pets the cat as thanks:::>>> @ Doctor>::brows narrow, lets out a long concerned sigh:: Something is definitely afoot. -> [Dr10] PING > <<>> <<>> Bravo! Bravissimmo! Hurray!! good job, everyone! Oh, Jen.. we're at the climax of Penumbra Great job all! Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow Love the Brig, Cody. Meow ty And Rob, Irish was in rare form tonight! :::gives Irish some Meow Mix::: I'll be sure to work in his UNIT pass next week. The black robed mouse strikes again! LOL urm... oookay.. I LOVED that! good job, most everyone Oh you missed it Lynn. Irish was battling a robed mouse that sounded and acted a lot like an infamous timelord we know. Well, I must depart. Dinner's on. Infamous time lord? The Master? Good job everybody .. ::gives everyone three purrs:: You all have a good weekend! You too, Jacie er.. Jen Night Jen Night! Love to all! Pleaase bring back Time Trap Night all, catch you all next week! Night everybody *** AlxKeegan has quit IRC (Quit: Leaving) Night Session Close: Thu Feb 22 23:39:39 2001