DIAL Z FOR PLEASURE RECONSTRUCTION A Continuining Adventure By America Online's New Adventures of Doctor Who Simulation Group Played April 10, 17 & May 1, 1996 Plot by ZoeWhovian/Lisa BACKGROUND: The Tardis crew is in a somber mood after the disturbing turn of events during their last adventure. The Doctor, having just defeated the Gamester through an incredible manipulation of his mind, has suffered some serious damage, as is witnessed by the wires hanging dangerously out of his head; K9 has been damaged by a Dalek, and Zoe is feeling distressed by Eve's sacrificial death. The three of them agree that it is definitely time for a rest, and head off for "The Z Spot," a place for relaxation and fun. It's a place where you can rest from your worries and yourself in a projection fantasy of your choice, and sentient species of the universe have been flocking there in droves. CAST: Doctor - a wandering timelord K9 - K9 mk 4, Doctor's robotic dog Zoe Herriot - Doctor's companion, 21st century Earth computer programmer from the Wheel in Space The Host - The Manager of "The Z Spot" Lord Fatwallet - Sabalom Glitz's alter ego at the Z Spot Queen Cutie-Pie - A resident of Z Spot, obsessed with old photos of herself. Various residents of The Z spot ============================== Dial Z for Pleasure Part One Wednesday, April 10, 1996 Plot by: ZoeWhovian/Lisa Script by: the NA of Doctor Who Sim Players ============================= CAST OF CHARACTERS (Player) (Character) DRTUNA The Doctor, a wandering timelord (also Sabalom Glitz/Fatwallet in beginning) K9 mk 4 K9, the Doctor's robotic dog ZoeWhovian Zoe, (Glitz at end) JenKoko Queen Cutie Pie (also Sabalom Glitz/Lord Fatwallet in middle) FelxLeiter the host GLITZ IN THE ARRIVAL ROOM DRTUNA: $ Glitz> :::A materialization beam sparkles in the air.::: DRTUNA: $ Glitz> :::A shape begins to form, the stocky, bearded figure of Sabalom Glitz::: DRTUNA: $ Glitz>::: Admires the room he is in::: DRTUNA: $ Glitz> Checks out the list of available fantasies which are already prepared. DRTUNA: $ Glitz> Oh, I like the looks of this one, mind you, a kind of fat I can live with! DRTUNA: $ Glitz> Lord Fatwallet! Display data! DRTUNA: $ Glitz> Rich, successful, admired, but nothing to do! DRTUNA: $ Glitz> His transformation into Lord Fatwallet complete, he leaves the arrival room. THE TARDIS IN TRANSIT ZoeWhovian: # :::Zoe paces back and forth:::: ZoeWhovian: # Doctor, we absolutely need a rest. DRTUNA: # :::The Doctor sits in a chair and fingers his temple:::: K9 mk 4: # :::K9 lets a spark::: ZoeWhovian: # You've got some SERIOUS self-evaluating to do. ZoeWhovian: # I mean, look at you!!! :::gestures to the wires the Doctor is fingering::: DRTUNA: # Yes, you are right Zoe. I hope my cranial repairs went well. I can remove them any time now. K9 mk 4: # Oh the agony. DRTUNA: # :::The Doctor stands, and walks to the console.::: ZoeWhovian: # :::Bends down to look at K9::: And poor K9! You've got that awful Cockney accent to deal with. DRTUNA: # Self evaluation, my dear Zoe, is something I think I often do too much. K9 mk 4: # What's wrong with it, Lady. I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I- K9 mk 4: I-I like it. zzzzzzzzzzzt. ZoeWhovian: # Well, K9, it's .... so .... :::searching for the word::: K9 mk 4: # *POP!!!* DRTUNA: # :::The Doctor turns to K9::: Listen old dog, you simply are not well. Ever sincce this Cockney... ZoeWhovian: # It's so completely archeic and unprecise, don't you think? DRTUNA: #...thing started. K9 mk 4: # Listen here, mate, I like what I got, and if you change it I'll *ZZZIT< POP< BANG* bite your leg. DRTUNA: # Honestly, K9, I think we should consider going back to the Bi-Al Foundation and see if Prof. .... DRTUNA: #...Marius can set your circuits straight. K9 mk 4: Marius went back to Earth, remember. That's why he gave the 1st version of me to you. ZoeWhovian: # :::Startled::: K9's reflex programer control unit seems to be acting up, don't you think, Doctor? DRTUNA: #Well, I respect your rights as a sentient machine, but mental disturbance is mental disturbance. DRTUNA: # All right, all right, K9, wherever he is, you could use a diagnostic. K9 mk 4: # {S I am not a loony}! ZoeWhovian: # K9, please, you MUST be more methodical and precise about your situation. K9 mk 4: # Why should I? ZoeWhovian: # :::Whispers to Doctor::: I am afraid that if we don't do something to fix K9 soon... DRTUNA: # K9, we are saying this because we care about you, if you must know. ZoeWhovian: # ...his emotional outbursts will overload his internal processing unit! DRTUNA: # Well, Zoe, we are all a little frayed aroud the edges right about now. Perhaps a swim? ZoeWhovian: # Doctor! I think we need MORE than a simple swim! ZoeWhovian: # :::Frowns seriously at the doctor:::: ZoeWhovian: # What we need is a vacation!!! K9 mk 4: # :::starts to sulk::: ZoeWhovian: #:::as if on cue, an advert drops in:::: K9 mk 4: # I need a good mechanic-ic-ic-ic-ic-ic. DRTUNA: # Well, Zoe, every time I try to vacation something goes wrong, except for a few times.... DRTUNA: # :::The Doctor notices the advert which has arrived in the Tardis::: ZoeWhovian: Look! :::Zoe points::: "The Z Spot - The place to be anything but yourself!" :::Zoe reads outloud::: ZoeWhovian: "Catch some Z's at the Z spot! The latest in projection fantasy." DRTUNA: # Oh no, not again. I thought I proofed the Tardis after that last advert, the one for the circus. ZoeWhovian: # :::Smiles at the Doctor::: Crafty entrepreneurs can get past your ancient "proofing" technolongy. DRTUNA: # :::The advert is a tiny robot which displays screen of info, see GREATEST SHOW::: ZoeWhovian: # Why, any ameteur hacker could get past your idea of a "proof"... seriously, Doctor. DRTUNA: # :::The Doctor frowns at Zoe::: I'd say you are in a bad mood, my dear. K9 mk 4: # :::examines advert robot::: DRTUNA: # :::The Doctor checks out the advert-bot::: ZoeWhovian: # ::Snaps at Doctor, proving she's in a bad mood::: Well, I just think we all need a rest! DRTUNA: # But why would we go someplace you can be whoever you want? Who do we want to be? DRTUNA: # K9 likes his personality, I'm reluctantly sticking with mine, and you, Zoe? ZoeWhovian: # Well, this "fantasy projection" DOES sound interesting, though, don't you think? K9 mk 4: # I need a repair job, and I'm not letting the Guv touch me. ZoeWhovian: # :::Shakes her head::: But I have NO interest in changing my personality, thanks anyway, Doctor. DRTUNA: # :::The Doctor frowns at K9::: I would say you both need a vacation! I'm convinced. ZoeWhovian: # :::Smiles::: Oh, goody!! :::Claps her hands::: Let's go! DRTUNA: # At least it coudl be an interesting spot to investigate. ZoeWhovian: # :::Zoe runs to the console and begins computations::: Shall I enter the coordinates? K9 mk 4: # I hope there's a good mechanic there. *ZZZIT-POP-WHINNG!!!* K9 mk 4: # Oh, that nearly did me in. DRTUNA: # All right, we shall go to this Z Spot, but remember, fantasy or no, this is a G rated trip!ZoeWhovian: # :::The tardis heads into Z space::: K9 mk 4: # G -rated? I want Q-rated. ZoeWhovian: # :::Unbenownst to the Tardis passengers, they are departing the rules of the known universe::: DRTUNA: # :::The Doctor leans over the console::: ZoeWhovian: # :::For the healing energy for a land that is a bit more unpredictable::: DRTUNA: # Strange readings here, but on course. DRTUNA: # Now the advert talks about Z Spot being a great place to heal. Sounds like us. QUEEN'S PALACE on Z Spot JenKoko: &::Queenie is in her Velvet lined & gold trimmed palace:: JenKoko: &::she wears the richest brocade fabric in the Universe woven with gold threads:: JenKoko: &::she wears the richest brocade fabric in the Universe woven with gold threads:: JenKoko: &::a diamond and ruby crown sits atop her regal head:: JenKoko: &::Lounging on the roomy settee, ignoring the tray of Venusian Brandy & Palodian treats:: JenKoko: &:: she peers intensely over a worn picture in her hand.:: JenKoko: &::The female image is the only familiar thing about this place.:: FelxLeiter: & ::knock Knock:: JenKoko: &I must not forget! ::declares softly:: My mind seems so cloudy now. JenKoko: &No, I will not let my mind forget who I truly am.::says convincingly:: JenKoko: &::pauses, fear crosses her face::But who am I? FelxLeiter: & ::iratated, knocks again:: JenKoko: &::turns head sharply towards door sensing someone outside:: JenKoko: &::hastily hides photos in Jade writing desk:: FelxLeiter: & ::enters:: FelxLeiter: & ::looks down at box:: JenKoko: &::faces host::What is the meaning of this interruption?!. JenKoko: &::tries to hide box with her skirts:: FelxLeiter: & Just dropped in to say hi :) ::inches toward box:: JenKoko: &I will remind you that this is my royal chambers and YOU were not invited, sir! FelxLeiter: & :::grabs box:: What have we here?! FelxLeiter: & What are you doing with these?! JenKoko: &:::frantically yells::NO! It's mine. JenKoko: &::tries to snatch box back but misses:: JenKoko: &They are mine. Just trinkets from before. JenKoko: &What is it to you if I have them? FelxLeiter: & Photos from you're...er....past life have no use here FelxLeiter: & They spoil the fun! :D JenKoko: &What fun?::says beneath breath:: FelxLeiter: & What was that Cutie-Pie? JenKoko: &Regardless, that is my personal property and I intend to keep it. FelxLeiter: & You most certainly will not Cutie-Pie!! JenKoko: &And you will remember to address me as Your Majesty, commoner!! FelxLeiter: & ::grumbs under his breath:: JenKoko: &::grabs box yanking hard to get it back:: FelxLeiter: & ::pulls at box hard to keep it:: JenKoko: &::crown begins to slide off Queen's regal head in struggle:: JenKoko: &Let me have it!! It's mine! JenKoko: &It's all I have left. JenKoko: &::snatches box and cluthces it against breast:: FelxLeiter: & You don't need any of this! You have a new life here. A better life JenKoko: &::hair dangling out of coiffure::Yes, but I want this. I need these pictures. JenKoko: &::Queen huffing and puffing most undignified:: FelxLeiter: & Look........you're majesty......you don't need any of these things. FelxLeiter: & You have much better things here. JenKoko: &Who are you to tell me what I need, commoner?::says angrily:: FelxLeiter: & ::getting angry:: Listen Cutie-Pie if you keep these photos you will ruin the fun for the FelxLeiter: rest JenKoko: &I care not for the *fun* of the others. I am a Queen, you know. FelxLeiter: & Yes but even Queens need to follow some rules. JenKoko: &Not the rules of cretins like you! JenKoko: &I've had enough. Leave my rooms at once! FelxLeiter: & :clenching his fist, he angerly walks out:: JenKoko: &::Queen cluthces her box of pictures tightly::That was close. FelxLeiter: :: clenching his fist in anger, he leaves:: JenKoko: &It's getting to hard to remember me anymore. JenKoko: &I can't submit. Oh, why did I have to come here anyway. If only I could remember!! JenKoko: &::sighs heavily then cheers herself up::Maybe a walk will help clear my mind:: TARDIS REMATERIALIZES IN THE Z SPOT ARRIVAL ROOM ZoeWhovian: # :::The Tardis rematerializes in the Arrival room::: K9 mk 4: {S TARDIS landing} ZoeWhovian: # Well, it seems like we've landed! DRTUNA: # Yes, but where? These readings seem unusual. ZoeWhovian: # :::The tardis doors open::: Shall we explore? K9 mk 4: {S TARDIS doors} DRTUNA: # I don't see why not! DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor emerges into the arrival room.::: ZoeWhovian: # :::Zoe is acting a bit more careless than usual::: We're at the Z spot Doctor, let's have fun! FelxLeiter: ::turns supprised at the sudden entrance:: ZoeWhovian: $ :::Follows the Doctor out::: K9 mk 4: $ :::putters out slowly::: FelxLeiter: $ Greetings! Welcome to The Z spot. DRTUNA: $ Oh, very nicely equipped, at least. ZoeWhovian: $ :::Surprised by the Host::: Oh! Well, thank you. DRTUNA: $ I have rarely seen such an incredible ccollection of psycho-ductility devices in one place! ZoeWhovian: $ :::Looks around the room::: So, this is the Z spot? The latest in projection fantasy, eh? FelxLeiter: $ Why thank you. We aim to please. ZoeWhovian: $ :::Critically surveying the room::: Doesn't seem like much more than bulky computers to me. DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor shakes the Hosts hand:: Hello, I am the Doctor, this is Zoe, and along behind is K9. DRTUNA: $ And you are... K9 mk 4: $ Ugh. ZoeWhovian: $ :::Smiles:::: pleased to meet you. FelxLeiter: $ I am the host of the Z spot. ZoeWhovian: $ Ooohhh! "The Host!" Sounds intruiging. DRTUNA: $ Well, how fortunate, hopefully we are the guests! ZoeWhovian: $ :::Flashes warning look at the Doctor::: Remember, Doctor, we are on VACATION. No Suspicions. FelxLeiter: $ Here you can fulfill you're wildest fantasy. You can become whoever or whatever you want DRTUNA: $ Well, sir Host, what are guests required to do to enable that process? K9 mk 4: $ Is there a mechanic here? ZoeWhovian: $ yes! :::Zoe says eagerly::: What kind of equipment do you have for me to play with? FelxLeiter: $ All you have to do is fill out a personality profile. Whoever you wish to become, we will FelxLeiter: create DRTUNA: $ How about turning my robotic friend here into something which trusts me to repair it? K9 mk 4: $ Uh, I don't think so Guv. ZoeWhovian: $ :::To Doctor::: Personality profile? That doesn't sound like the kind of fantasy I would have. DRTUNA: $ But seriously, sir, do we invent whatever we want to be, or do you have psychic templates? FelxLeiter: $ Are you telling me you have never wished you were somone else? K9 mk 4: $ I want a mechanic? Can you supply me with one? DRTUNA: $ K9, please be quiet or let me work on you! ZoeWhovian: $ :::Wrinkles her nose at the Host::: Well, maybe, but I don't know that I would ACTUALLY wish that. FelxLeiter: $ You can invent whomever you like Doctor. K9 mk 4: $ No on both accounts. FelxLeiter: $ Come now Doctor, there must be somone DRTUNA: $ Well, I don't want to seem arrogant, but I am almost pleased with my current persona. ZoeWhovian: $ :::Dismayed by the Host::: Why Do I have to be unhappy with myself to have a FANTASY? K9 mk 4: $ I just want a mechanic. FelxLeiter: $ Uh.....well......::trying to find the correct words:: DRTUNA: $ K9, care for a personality transition? The Host can kick the cockney out of you, perhaps. ZoeWhovian: $ Besides, I have recently had a friend sacrifice... ::: Zoe is speechless::: K9 mk 4: $ No, no, no, no, no. FelxLeiter: $ ::beams:: Why yes, I can give him whatever persona you desire. DRTUNA: $ Well, I don't want to seem ungrateful, sir Host, but perhaps we can just wander and enjoy this place K9 mk 4: $ All I want is a mechanic. Is that too much to ask? FelxLeiter: $ ::dissapointed:: Very well FelxLeiter: $ Please be sure to call me if any of you change you're mind. ZoeWhovian: $ ::: Zoe regains her composure::: My friend did a great deal for me, I wouldn't want to hurt her. ZoeWhovian: $ Which I would if I tried to chance who I was. DRTUNA: $ After all, I am sure your guests are having fun, and I like being around people having fun. FelxLeiter: $ Who's hurting anyone? K9 mk 4: $ I'm hurting. FelxLeiter: $ What's more fun than pretenting? ZoeWhovian: $ :::Frustrated by the Host::: Look here, we're on VACATION. Won't you stop pestering us? DRTUNA: $ Envisioning a better future is one thing, and moving towards it... K9 mk 4: $ Actually getting repaired rather than pretending. DRTUNA: $ ...but just idle fantasy does no one any real good. FelxLeiter: $ Alright :groans:: I'll be in the projection station data base if you need me DRTUNA: $ Well, sir Host, can you suggest a place for our visit to start? DRTUNA: $ Projection station data base? FelxLeiter: $ Why don't you try to observatory? You can view some of the many different personas we ZoeWhovian: $ :::Getting impatient::: Is there more to this place than this? I want a look around. FelxLeiter: have to offer DRTUNA: $ I could use a snack, actually. ZoeWhovian: $ :::Nods emphatically::: yes, a snack, that would be wonderful. K9 mk 4: $ I like my persona, thanks. Now, where can I find a mechanic? FelxLeiter: $ Ah. The snack bar is to youre right.Next to the observatory DRTUNA: $ Do we just think ourselves there, or do you have a tour map? ZoeWhovian: $ Lets go! :::Tugs on the Doctor's sleeve::: FelxLeiter: $ ::Reaches into his breast pocket:: K9 mk 4: $ Map? Good idea. Perhaps I can find a mechanic. FelxLeiter: $ Here is the location of all of our facititys DRTUNA: $ Now Zoe, I like maps when at an amusement park, and it looks like that is what this is. FelxLeiter: facilitys DRTUNA: $ Thank you. :::The Doctor opens the map::: DRTUNA: $ Ah, here is an eating establishment! The Veranda. Through that arch and off towards the left I think K9 mk 4: $ And a mechanic's shop three shops down. Now I'm happy. DRTUNA: $ Well, the tour begins here. All this psycho-ductility capacity in here spooks me a bit. DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor heads out of the Arrival room. ::: K9 mk 4: $ :::trudges along::: ZoeWhovian: $ :::Zoe follows quickly behind::: FelxLeiter: $ ::exits:: QUEEN & GLITZ IN THE VERANDA JenKoko: @::Queen enters large garden veranda room lined with hanging plants and soft lights:: JenKoko: @::in the corner are sevral notables: Napoleon, Czar Nicholas, Jolly Green Giant:: JenKoko: @::Queen stands regally at the entrance gazing over the crowd:: JenKoko: @::thinks through her fake smile::I don't trust them. They aren't what they seem. JenKoko: @::thinks::no one is. JenKoko: @::Queen notices richly dressed gentleman sitting in a corner surrounded by an entourage JenKoko: @of servants:: JenKoko: @::thinks::Obviously, a man of some means. I wonder. JenKoko: @Glitz>::notices Queen and approaches her with a smile::Greetings! JenKoko: @Glitz>In a spot of bother are you? JenKoko: @::Queen looks down her nose at the stranger::What? JenKoko: @Glitz>You look a little heavy on your feet. Care for a seat with me? JenKoko: @::suspiciously looks around room considering her offer:: JenKoko: @::thinks it would be good to be in a quiet corner:: JenKoko: @::Queen asks::You're new here aren't you? JenKoko: @Glitz>My name is Lord Fatwallet, ma'am.::takes beauty's arm and leads her to seat:: JenKoko: @::notices everyone watching her and Fatwallet::I am Queen Cutie Pie. JenKoko: @You may call me, Your Majesty. JenKoko: @::alone in corner Glitz and Queen:: JenKoko: @::Queen takes seat, accidentally her pictures fall out of her sleeve to floor:: JenKoko: @::Glitz picks them up:: JenKoko: @Glitz>Here now. What's this? JenKoko: @::Queen reaches for pics::Please, give them back?::says frantically:: JenKoko: @Glitz>::suspicious::What's wrong, Your Majesty? Who is this froppy looking creature? JenKoko: @For Goodness Sake, at least put them beneath the table. Others might see. JenKoko: @Glitz>::holds pics in his lap::So who is this? JenKoko: @::Queen realizes he won't give them back til she answers::If you must know, they are me. JenKoko: @Glitz>YOU?::laughs::That's ridiculous. JenKoko: @Of course it's me. Before I entered that accursed Projection chamber. JenKoko: N@Now please give them back! JenKoko: @::Glitz hands pics to Queen but hesitates::Why do you keep these. You're beautiful now. JenKoko: @::Snatches pics away from Glitz::Because I don't want to forget! JenKoko: @::blond waitress in tiny mini skirt pops over::Can I get you some refreshments? JenKoko: @Glitz>::winks at waitress thinking what refreshments he'd prefer:: JenKoko: @::Queen nervously tucks pics under her seat:: JenKoko: @::Queen commands somewhat uneasily::Venusian Brandy, wiatress. And hurry! JenKoko: @::Queen whispers to Lord Fatwallet::I trust you will not reveal to anyone about those pics? JenKoko: @Glitz>What's in it for me? JenKoko: @::Fury and fear cross Queen's face, she glares at Fatwallet:: JenKoko: @Glitz>Alright, alright! Don't get your delicates in a twist! JenKoko: @::waitress returns with brandy:: JenKoko: @::Queen sips ferociously hoping the liquor will calm her nerves:: DOCTOR & ZOE IN THE VERANDA DRTUNA: @ :::The Doctor arrives on the veranda, a lavish restaurant of beautiful tables...::: ZoeWhovian: @ :::Breathlessly::: Doctor! This is absolutely beautiful. Reminds me a lot of posh hotels at home. K9 mk 4: @ :::starts to head for the mechanic's workshop::: DRTUNA: @ :::...filled with food. Guests are having fun, wait staff is beautiful and attentive.::: K9 mk 4: @ I'll be getting repaired if you want me. DRTUNA: @ Looks like a good place to catch a bite. ZoeWhovian: @ :::Looks curiously at the clientelle::: Quite a strange bunch, ey, Doctor? DRTUNA: @ Creatures of a dream, Zoe. Look at that beautiful woman with the crown, and that other one... ZoeWhovian: @ The fat one, Doctor? JenKoko: @::Queen feels eyes staring at her:: JenKoko: @::thinks::Calm down. You are a Queen, remember? Or am I? DRTUNA: @ Why, I recogize that man! Not fat, really, just sort of stock. :::The Doctor seems defensive::: ZoeWhovian: @ :::Peers at the two::: They seem quite intent on something. She seems nervous. DRTUNA: @ Sabalom Glitz! :::The Doctor says loudly::: JenKoko: @::Queen jumps and turns to see strangers at door:: ZoeWhovian: @ :::pats the Doctor on the back::: There, there, Doctor. No offense. DRTUNA: @ Just don't start with the bicycle and the carrot juice, Zoe. JenKoko: @::Queen says to Fatwallet::Do you know them, my lord? DRTUNA: @ :::The Doctor walks towards the table with Glitz and Queen.::: ZoeWhovian: @ ::Defensive::: Doctor! Are you implying... I have NEVER been anything less than scientific. JenKoko: @::Queen straightens up and tries to look regal:: ZoeWhovian: @ :::Follows the Doctor::: DRTUNA: @ Glitz! Sabalom Glitz! You old galactic entrepreneur! ZoeWhovian: @ :::To Doctor::: You KNOW this man, then? JenKoko: @My Lord, if you know these people, kindly introduce me! ZoeWhovian: @ Glitz> Why, I don't believe it! DRTUNA: @ Excuse me, your majesty, I am the Doctor, this is Zoe, and my robotic friend K9 is around here.... DRTUNA: @...somewhere. ZoeWhovian: @ :::Glitz, utterly astounded, as his face turns red::: JenKoko: @::Queen stands and extends her hand to the Doctor::Greetings, Doctor. DRTUNA: @ Glitz, I thought you went off with Mel when we first met ACE. What happened? DRTUNA: @ :::The Doctor bows to the Queen. ::: DRTUNA: @ :::The Doctor kisses the Queen's ring::: ZoeWhovian: @ Glitz> Yes, yes, of course. Well, you know how things happen. The universe goes round and round. JenKoko: @::Queen smiles:: ZoeWhovian: @ Glitz> More importantly, what are YOU doing HERE? DRTUNA: @ And what personality have you assumed? Bankruptcy lawyer? ZoeWhovian: @ Glitz> Is THIS your fantasy projection? JenKoko: @You are new here as well, Doctor DRTUNA: @ We have just now arrived your majesty. DRTUNA: @ No, we are just here to join people having fun. JenKoko: @::thinks::Fun? Ha! ZoeWhovian: @ :::Glitz scowls good humoredly::: No, no no! Much more important than that, I assure you... JenKoko: @::Queen watches two men talk with interest:: ZoeWhovian: @ ::: Laughs::: If I am a bankruptcy lawyer, it is merely of a collosal nature! JenKoko: @::notices the girl is staring at her:: DRTUNA: @ :::The Doctor smiles::: JenKoko: @::wnaders if everyone is staring at her:: JenKoko: @::becomes jittery, knees are weak:: JenKoko: @::reaches for the back of the chair:: DRTUNA: @ Well, Glitz, how do you like my new regeneration? This is #10. ZoeWhovian: @ Zoe: Excuse me, but I can't help but wonder about your interest in these photographs :::points::: JenKoko: @::Queen becomes alarmed::Where'd did you find those? ZoeWhovian: @ :::Eyes the Doctor::: A figure MUCH more to my liking - going for the stately sort, ey? DRTUNA: @ :::The Doctor turns and observes Zoe & Cutie Pie::: JenKoko: @;;Queen tries to snatch photos back from Zoe:: ZoeWhovian: @ :::Fingers through the photos::: Why, is anything wrong? DRTUNA: @ Your majesty, may I see one of these pictures? ZoeWhovian: @ Zoe: Hey! JenKoko: @No, nothing's wrong.::nervously says::Just give them to me. JenKoko: @Doctor, I don't...::too late, DOctor takes pics:: ZoeWhovian: @ :::Hands the photographs back::: I'm sorry - I didn't mean to offend you. K9 mk 4: @ :::enters the restaurant::: DRTUNA: @ Who is this noble looking woman? ZoeWhovian: @ :::Glances at one the Doctor has in his hand::: That's strange! JenKoko: @Noble? DRTUNA: @ Yes, noble. Is this, was this, you? JenKoko: @Yes. ::whispers eyeing the room for eavesdroppers:: ZoeWhovian: @ :::Points::: Doctor, look at this one! JenKoko: @I keep them to remember who I was...am. K9 mk 4: @ 'Allo Guv. I'm back and properly repaired. DRTUNA: @ Something wrong here, the picture is vivid, but your image seems faded. DRTUNA: @:::The Doctor hands the strange picture to the Queen::: JenKoko: @WHAT?! ::snatches photo:: ZoeWhovian: @ :::Turns to the Queen::: Haven't you noticed? JenKoko: @::Panic sears through her, the image is almost gone:: DRTUNA: @:::The Doctor picks up another one::: Zoe, look at this one, she is almost completely gone! JenKoko: @My face? What happened to my face? ::mumbles to self:: K9 mk 4: @ What's going on? JenKoko: @No! ::panics:: This can't happen! ZoeWhovian: @ Curious!! DRTUNA: @ Zoe, are you thinking what I'm thinking? JenKoko: @If I don't have these, I'll never know who I am anymore. ZoeWhovian: @ Glitz> My, my... this is MOST unusual. JenKoko: @::Queen falls into chair when her knees are shaking too much to stand:: JenKoko: @::Queen rubs temples nervously:: I must not forget. ZoeWhovian: @ Glitz> I guess it's not so good to see a familiar face again. JenKoko: @::looks up to Doctor::Please, you must help me to remember!! DRTUNA: @ Zoe, K9, vacation is over. We may have work to do! ZoeWhovian: @ Zoe: Yes, Doctor... The Z spot... may not be vacation after all! DRTUNA: @:::The Doctor tries to comfort the Queen::: JenKoko: @::Queen almost near tears, everyone watching:: K9 mk 4: <<{S DIT} Theme and Credits>> K9 IN THE REPAIR SHOP K9 mk 4: @ :::enters the repair shop and tells the man his problems::: K9 mk 4: % :::the repair man writes down K9's problems and damages, and goes to get the parts needed::: K9 mk 4: %:::K9 is then put onto a workbench, side panel taken off, and the repair man starts his work::: K9 mk 4: % :::The repair man finishes his repairs on K9 and puts the panel back on::: K9 mk 4: % :::K9 is asked on what account the repair man should charge. K9 replies::: Put it on the Host's tab K9 mk 4: % :::the repair man complies and K9 leaves totally refit, except for his personality::: HOST PLOTS IN THE FANTASY PROJECTION STATION FelxLeiter: ::enters fantasy projection station:: FelxLeiter: * ::takes out a list, containing different personallity types:: FelxLeiter: * ::begins inputing info into the computer:: FelxLeiter: * ::turns on a moniter, the Doctor can be seen:: FelxLeiter: * A very intelegent specimin.I must get to create a fantasy life for himself FelxLeiter: * The others interest me as well FelxLeiter: * Everyone has some sort of fantasy life. FelxLeiter: * I must find a way to get them to enter the fantasy projector. =================================== TIME LOGS =================================== Queen Cutie Pie's Log 4-10-96 Dial Z for Pleasure, Pt 1 by JenKoko The woman calling herself Queen Cutie Pie sits nervously in the veranda of Z Spot. The strangers she has just met, Lord Fatwallet, the Doctor and his young friend Zoe try to comfort her. But it was their news that unleashed the terror her Majesty felt. The Queen shudders when she eyes the odd inhabitants of the Veranda bar. A Teksit stares at her with all 1000 of his eyes. Painfully, she grips the crumpled photograph in her hand. The Doctor is trying to tell her something. Faintly she hears the words "not to worry", but they're meaningless to her. Nothing anyone can say or do on Z Spot has meaning to her anymore. It is all an illusion. No one is as they seem here. Not even the Queen. Once again, her frantic eyes search the faded picture in her hands. There is almost nothing left of the plain-faced woman immortalized in film. Only her mousey brown hair and the bare shadow of her unimpressive face remained. The Queen desperately tried calling to the deepest parts of her mind insearch of a mental image of the woman in the photograph. But her weary transformed brain cells could find nothing familiar to draw upon. It was dangerous for the Queen to have kept these photographs. As her encounter with the host earlier proved, inhabitants of the Z Spot were vehemently opposed to breaking their first commandment. Reality and all remnants of it were strictly forbidden. Staring at the faded orbs which once were photographic eyes, the Queen willed herself to remember. Faintly, she recalled a time when looking into a mirror wasn't a frightening experience. When she knew the image in her hands was her own. When she had a true name and a true home. The Queen reached for her half empty glass of Venusian Brandy and gulped the last of it down. The Doctor and the others were going on about something, but the Queen took no more notice of them then she would a pack of buzzing insects. She had no need to take notice of anyone or anything in the Z Spot. Most likely, it was all a dream, part of her neverending fantasy. Even her faint memories of the image in the picture could very well be fiction. There just wasn't anything she could be certain of anymore. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Doctor's Log 4-10-96 Dial Z for Pleasure, Pt 1 by DRTUNA Observations and speculations. Z space. Well, I had heard about it through some scholarly publications on Gallifrey, but only as a possibility not as a commercial enterprise. It is just as stable as normal space, but a lot more in terms of potential. While a permanent holographic and solid projection of a fantasy world in normal space would require a hue source of energy, in Z space things are more easily molded, so that things "as they are" can easily be transformed into a fantasy theme so that no one would notice. In any case, I am surprised to see that it has been exploited so quickly as a recreational location, although it is well suited for that, obviously. I can understand why it is so popular. The machines I observed on arrival. The arrival area had a tremendously impressive display of psycho-cybernetic ductility devices ever developed. I understand the need for advanced psycho-suggestion devices based on the nature of the place as a recreational facility, but the uses of the ductility functions, able to control and remove cognotive templates as well as strongly suggest fantasies seems unusual. I imagine that it would be needed in order to disable a mentally deranged guest gone awry. Still, it seems a bit like overkill. The Host didn't seem very interested in collecting his fee. He seemed annoyed by our desire to remain as ourselves. Not very businesslike. Glitz. What is he doing here? Not the vacationing type, but it looks like he is impersonating someone who is rich and successful. This may be the only way he can gain that status. Temporal recursion. The issue of Zoe and I being on separate time tracks remains unresolved. I, myself, may arrive to assist her at any moment. Actually, this is why I prefer being in Z space for a while, since it is about the safest place imaginable for our time footprints to step on each others' toes. K9. Repaired? Repersonified? Or am I doomed to travel through eternity with a robotic dog who has developed an attitude? Still, I love that old dog! He taught me most of what I know about chess. ============================== Dial Z for Pleasure Part Two Wednesday, April 17, 1996 Plot by: ZoeWhovian/Lisa Script by: the NA of Doctor Who Sim Players ============================= CAST OF CHARACTERS (Player) (Character) DRTUNA The Doctor, a wandering timelord (also Sabalom Glitz/Fatwallet in beginning) K9 mk 4 K9, the Doctor's robotic dog ZoeWhovian Zoe, (Glitz at end) JenKoko Queen Cutie Pie (also Sabalom Glitz/Lord Fatwallet in middle) FelxLeiter the host AMIDST THE PERSONALITIES ON THE VERANDA, THE TARDIS CREW ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE MYSTERY OF Z SPACE AND QUEEN CUTIE-PIE JenKoko: $::Queen sits in Veranda, fear & confusion hide beneath mask of anger:: JenKoko: $::Wants to go back to rooms away from peering strangers:: DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor leans over to Queen, who is looking at Photos::: ZoeWhovian: $ :::Turns to Doctor::: Doctor, what do you suppose this means? JenKoko: $::sips Venusiona brandy to calm nerves, clutches pics in hand:: JenKoko: $What do you want?::snaps at DOctor:: DRTUNA: $ Your Majesty, there are far more interesting sights than these! JenKoko: $Like what? DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor hands Queen a stack of photos from his pocket::: ZoeWhovian: $ :::Whispers::: K9, we MUST evaluate the chemical nature of these photographs! DRTUNA: $ Why take a look at these! DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor slips Queen's photos to Zoe::: JenKoko: $::looks at photos::What are these? DRTUNA: $ Yes, these are loely photos! This one is my lovely grand daughter, Susan. ZoeWhovian: $:::Quickly backs away from the Queen's view with photographs, ushering K9 to follow::: K9 mk 4: $ :::whispers to Zoe::: Just give me a few seconds, Lady. ZoeWhovian: $ :::Holds Photograph in front of K9's sensors::: Ready? JenKoko: $Grand daughter?::intensely interested::She's very pretty. K9 mk 4: $ Right. DRTUNA: $ And this one is my friend Romana. DRTUNA: Very lovely, both of her! DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor looks in the eyes of the Queen. ::: JenKoko: $Both of her? You talk nonsense Doctor. These aren't the smae people. K9 mk 4: $:::starts scanning photos::: ZoeWhovian: $ Hurry up, K9! :::Getting impatient::: DRTUNA: $ Are there other lovely people here like yourself, or do you feel alone, your majesty. K9 mk 4: $:::scans area around the photos::: K9 mk 4: $:::and scans the entire vicinity::: ZoeWhovian: $ :::Takes out Q-tip and swabs the surface of a photograph::: JenKoko: $::bristles nervously looking around room::Very much alone, DOctor. ZoeWhovian: $ ::Sniffs the Q-tip::: DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor indicates another photo::: K9 mk 4: $ There are no chemicals on it, Lady. ZoeWhovian: $ ::Wrinkles her nose::: JenKoko: $::notices pic of beautiful green landscape::Where is this? ZoeWhovian: $ No, I guess there's not. K9 mk 4: $ But what is causing it is very interesting. ZoeWhovian: $ But, now, K9, wouldn't that be STRANGE, seeing as photographs are CREATED by a chemical reaction? DRTUNA: $ This one, very lovely! It is a picture of my country home in England. ZoeWhovian: $ To find no chemicals, then, would be strange, would it not, K9? JenKoko: $England? I don't remember that fantasy. DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor smiles ::: Every country is sort of a shared fantasy, really. K9 mk 4: $ Not really. Assuming they weren't holographically projected and imprinted onto the paper. ZoeWhovian: $ :::Brain begins to race::: Quickly, K9, do a molecular deionization test on this photograph! DRTUNA: $ Tell me, your majesty, are you enjoying your stay here? JenKoko: $::searches room once more for eavesdroppers::Can I trust you, DOctor? K9 mk 4: $ :::does a scan:: Well, this is interesting. ZoeWhovian: $ :::Muttering to self::: I suspect that we will find that there are one too many free radicals here. DRTUNA: $ Implicitly. ZoeWhovian: $ Too many free radicals, K9? JenKoko: $Doctor, something very odd is going on here. DRTUNA: $ Your majesty, what have you made of our "Host." K9 mk 4: $ It appears that the whole of Z Space has an unstable molecular structure and is slowly imploding on K9 mk 4: itself. JenKoko: $::shudders visibly::I'm afraid of him, to tell you the truth. ZoeWhovian: $ WHAT???? :::Disbelief::: But that doesn't make sense!!! JenKoko: $He's far to glib a peasant for my taste. DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor notices his lapel pin blinking::: ZoeWhovian: $ :::Rushes over to the Doctor::: K9 mk 4: $ I know it doesn't but it's true, Lady. JenKoko: $What is that? DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor frowns::: ZoeWhovian: $ Doctor!!! I thought you said that Z Space was stable!!! JenKoko: $Tell me! What's going on? K9 mk 4: $ Shhh!! Keep it down, Lady. DRTUNA: $ Why would an evil person work here? JenKoko: $Evil is all around us, Doctor. DRTUNA: $ Zoe, it is fairly stable, or at least the articles I read indicated they were. DRTUNA: $ Just a bit more "potential" than normal space. JenKoko: $::gazes into distance recalling her constant nightmares:: DRTUNA: $ K9, can you explain Z space? JenKoko: $::she's running from something. The unknown with an evil voice in her mind:: K9 mk 4: $ Uhh...no? JenKoko: $::You will obey me! The voice commands:: DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor turns to the Queen::: Are you well, your majesty? ZoeWhovian: $ Yes, that's what I would think... but what if this Z Space weren't under normal circumstances? JenKoko: $::shakes thought out of her head::Doctor?...Yes, yes. ZoeWhovian: $ WHat if, suddenly, you implanted hundreds of sentient beings into Z Space, then what? DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor turns to Zoe::: Everything is happening at once! I may become unstable. JenKoko: $It's just the voice. I know I know that voice! ZoeWhovian: $ Would the are be stable then? DRTUNA: $ Z space is stable. What makes you think otherwise? K9 mk 4: $ The photographs, Guv. JenKoko: $::mumbles thinking of dream::You will obey me. JenKoko: $::ignores Doctor and his friends:: ZoeWhovian: $ :::notices the Queen ignoring them::: Doctor, I don't think our new friend is feeling herself. DRTUNA: $ Listen, the Queen is about to pass out, you think the place is unstable, and the prowl program has.. DRTUNA: $ ..begun to operate. K9 mk 4: $ Prowl program? DRTUNA: $ This recreational complex seems to have a hidden visitor, K9. Another Timelord! ZoeWhovian: $ :::Turns to Doctor::: Another timelord? But what makes you think that, Doctor? JenKoko: $::thinks::Something he said to me..what was it? JenKoko: $The Master! DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor points at his lapel pin::: Started wearing it a while back, Tegan's idea, really. JenKoko: $That's what he said. K9 mk 4: $ The Master? DRTUNA: $ It blinks when we are within Tardis sensor range of another Timelord. JenKoko: $You will obey me. ::Queen getting excited:: I remember now. DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor stands::: There are two criminal Timelords at large who escaped from Shada. K9 mk 4: $ Salyavin. DRTUNA: E'Thrax, their most recent mastermind, and... The Master. DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor turns to the Queen::: What did you say? JenKoko: $The Master. That's what he said...I am the Master. DRTUNA: $ Where did you hear this? JenKoko: $When I was in the fantasy projection station before.... JenKoko: $before I forgot who I really am. DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor turns and begins inspecting the area.::: DRTUNA: $ K9, scan the area. I want a full report on the machinery in the arrival area. ZoeWhovian: $ Doctor!!! The MASTER! Isn't that your old nemisis? DRTUNA: $ Zoe, see what you can learn from the Queen. JenKoko: $Doctor! Do you know what's happening. DRTUNA: $ Your majesty, I do not "know" what is happening, but I am beginning to have some nasty suspicions. JenKoko: $I'll never go home again, will I? ::lowers head sadly:: DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor takes out his pocket watch and sweeps the area::: DRTUNA: $ Why, this isn't a lovely restaurant at all, but a projection. DRTUNA: $ This is really a sort of empty warehouse with benches. ZoeWhovian: $ :::Grabs the Qween's shirt=sleeve::: Tell me more about what you know of this "Master." JenKoko: $You will kindly UNHAND me girl!! DRTUNA: $ And all of these other people are NOT here, but are projections from somewhere in the area. ZoeWhovian: $ :::"Unhands" the Queen::: Oops, sorry. :::Brushes the sleeve timidly::: DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor turns to the Queen. ::: JenKoko: $This is a very expensive gown, girl. JenKoko: $Doctor, where did you find this impudent child? DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor takes her hand gently. ::: You do not need to obey any master, you control yourself. DRTUNA: $ Yes, you control your own thoughts, your majesty, don't you? DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor smiles::: JenKoko: $Of course I control my own thoughts! But... DRTUNA: $ Tell me, my dear, what happened to you after you arrived? JenKoko: $How can I control my thoughts when I don't even know if they are mine? DRTUNA: $ Tell me what they did to you when you arrived and I may be able to help you. JenKoko: $It's very vague.::places finger to temples::There was a room. DRTUNA: $:::K9 continues to move about performing a scan::: JenKoko: $It had lots of machinery. Strange things to read my mind. JenKoko: $That voice told me I could be anything...a powerful ruler, if I submitted. DRTUNA: $ Did you see an unusually colored light during this process? JenKoko: $Yes! ::memories rushing back::It was purple or bluish. JenKoko: $It surrounded me like a cloud. DRTUNA: $ What color was it? purple or blue, are you sure? JenKoko: $Yes, I'm sure. I couldn't see anything but that. DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor frowns::: That is not good. It is very, very bad. ZoeWhovian: $ Doctor, I don't quite see what is so important about the color. DRTUNA: $ Psychocybernetic transduction "shares" at "green," but tends to loot and destroy at blue. DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor taps the top of Queenie's hand::: JenKoko: $What are you doing Doctor? DRTUNA: $ But, we may have arrived i time. DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor stands::: DRTUNA: $ K9, report! JenKoko: $::rubs hand protectively watching the strangers at her table:: DRTUNA: $ K9> Very good, Guv! ZoeWhovian: $ :::Zoe stands thoughtfully, finger in midair as she contemplates the Doctor's comment::: DRTUNA: $ K9> This entire complex doesn't really exist. There are very few people left in it. DRTUNA: $ K9> Many have been here, but they aren't around any more. JenKoko: $::Queen stands too::Doesn't exist? That's nonsense! ZoeWhovian: $ Doctor, are you sure about that? DRTUNA: $ K9> Glitz, Queen, yourself, Lady, and another are the only ones present in corporeal form. JenKoko: $Corporeal what? DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor frowns::: There have been thousands of visitors here, but they are all gone. JenKoko: $Gone? Gone?! Gone where, Doctor? DRTUNA: $ This isn't a fantasy city, this is a few empty rooms. Most of it is filled with dangerous.... DRTUNA: $ ...neural redesign devices. ZoeWhovian: $ If they are gone... did they return to the Universe? DRTUNA: $ Your Majesty, but I would prefer using your real name, we have arrived in time to save you. JenKoko: $Doctor, if you can help me remember who I am, I'd be eternally grateful. DRTUNA: $ I believe everyone who has come here has been transferred into non-existence, like the image... DRTUNA: $ ...in your photo. JenKoko: $::looks horrified at picture of herself::Non existence. DRTUNA: $ Their "potential," unstable in this place, is literally sucked out of them. JenKoko: $That's horrible. ZoeWhovian: * :::he recalls the fond memories of his childhood::: DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor turns to the Queen::: But you, and Glitz, are still in existence. JenKoko: $But why Doctor? Why would someone do this to me? JenKoko: $To us. ZoeWhovian: $ Doctor!!! Does that mean that you and I, and K9 too are at risk of losing ourselves as well? DRTUNA: $ Yes, and one of the two Timelords, at that. I need to know more about what is happening here... DRTUNA: $ ...before I meet up with either of them. DRTUNA: $ We must believe in ourselves, and remember who we are. DRTUNA: $ K9> Mapping complete, Guv. Projections come from a position 200 meters bearly 456x23. IN THE PERSONALITY CENTER, THE MYSTERIOUS HOST OF Z SPACE LAYS A TRAP FOR THE DOCTOR FelxLeiter: * ::rapidly pushing buttons:: FelxLeiter: look at all of these lovely peronality's, and all of them given freely to me! FelxLeiter: * what a simple plan FelxLeiter: * with all of these persona captured in Z space, I will soon have an army to do my bidding!! FelxLeiter: *::laughs insanely:: FelxLeiter: * Now, if only I could get that annoying doctor to join in the "fun" FelxLeiter: *What a spendid opurtunity to be rid of that pest once and for all!!! FelxLeiter: * ::stares at monitor:: Look at him! FelxLeiter: * showing off photographs, oblivious to what is really going on. The fool FelxLeiter: * Yes, I must snare the doctor somhow, but how, how?! FelxLeiter: * One of these files must appeal to the doctor, but which one? FelxLeiter: * ::searching through his hundreds of files:: FelxLeiter: * ::he stops on one file:: FelxLeiter: * hmm..interesting FelxLeiter: * ::reads the file again:: yes, this will do quite nicely FelxLeiter: * Yes, this will do nicely ::places his feet on the console:: >) FelxLeiter: * ::exits the control room:: THE HOST RECRUITS A NEW ACCOMPLICE IN LORD FATWALLET OTHERWISE KNOWN AS SABALOM GLITZ FelxLeiter: * ::enters Glitzes room:: FelxLeiter: * Sabylon Glitz, I have need of you ZoeWhovian: * ::::Glitz, who has been eyeing his fortune hungrily, pales at the sight of the Master::: ZoeWhovian: * What sort of need might you have, there? FelxLeiter: * I have a special task for you FelxLeiter: * I need to borrow your personallity for awhile ZoeWhovian: * :::Lord Fatwallet stands hurriedly::: What? And lose my fortune? FelxLeiter: * It is only for a little while Fatwallet, then all of your money will be returned to you ZoeWhovian: * :::Lord Fatwallet backs up slowly::: And how do I know you're telling the truth? I've heard about... ZoeWhovian: * :::Fatwallet Gulps::: ... about what happens to people... ZoeWhovian: * There are rumors that you have destroyed people, you know. FelxLeiter: * And you would believe these rumors over my good word?! FelxLeiter: * Besides, it's not like I'm giving you a choice Glitz! >) ZoeWhovian: * :::Fatwallet's knees begin to tremble::: Well, let's suppose I don't decide to give it up? Then what ZoeWhovian: * :::Begins backing up from the Master::: I'm not giving my treasure up!!! FelxLeiter: * Well then, there will be......reprecusions....to your action ZoeWhovian: * :::Panics::: No! You're not going to fool me! :::Begins to run::: FelxLeiter: * ::getting impatient:: You can run all you like.....but if you refuse me now you will spend FelxLeiter: * eternity as Lord Fatwallet ZoeWhovian: * :::hesitates::: Well, that doesn't seem so bad, after all... he IS my fantasy!! ZoeWhovian: * :::Glitz fondles some bills in his pocket::: ZoeWhovian: * :::But then Glitz/Fatwallet hesitates::: FelxLeiter: * With the press of a button I could make your money vanish. Mr. Fatwallet won't seem ZoeWhovian: * :::And his adventures with the Doctor:::: FelxLeiter: so attractive then will he ZoeWhovian: :::Glitz remembers overcoming Valyard::: ZoeWhovian: * :::Mutters::: If I give myself up now, does that mean that all I have done has no meaning? FelxLeiter: * ::noticing Glitzes discomfort:: >) ZoeWhovian: * :::pauses, then turns to the Master::: What assurances do I have that you will return me? FelxLeiter: * I will have no use for Fatwallet after a few hours. FelxLeiter: * I give you my word he will be returned ZoeWhovian: * :::Gives up::: Alright then. Go right ahead. FelxLeiter: * What reason would I have to lie? ZoeWhovian: * seeing as I have no choice. FelxLeiter: * ::mutters to himself:: you never did fool ZoeWhovian: * :::Glitz stands still, preparing himself for anything::: FelxLeiter: * Alright Glitz, follow me FelxLeiter: * ::motions Glitz out of the door:: ZoeWhovian: * ::Glitz follows:: ON THE VERANDA, THE TARDIS CREW ENLIST QUEEN CUTIE-PIE'S HELP IN UNRAVELING Z SPACE ZoeWhovian: $ :::whispers::: I remember who I am, Eve! :::A small tear comes to Zoe's eye. DRTUNA: $ K9, produce basic maps of the facility for us to examine. DRTUNA: $ Can I just call you Cutie Pie and drop the Queen stuff? JenKoko: $I'll try Doctor, but I fear I've forgotten who I was long ago. JenKoko: $Why not just call me Cutie. DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor smiles at Cutie::: JenKoko: $::Cutie winks back:: DRTUNA: $ Zoe, Cutie, K9, we need to develop a plan for putting a stop to all of this. DRTUNA: $ This is a horrible cognitive slaughterhouse, and thousands have been victims here. JenKoko: $::shudders at the thought:: DRTUNA: $ As you can see, we are here, more a warehouse than a veranda. ZoeWhovian: $ Well, what is the Master's weakness? DRTUNA: $ The control center seems to be above and away at a couple of hundred meters. JenKoko: $Careful, Doctor. It is a prohibited area. JenKoko: $There are automatic gaurds on duty. DRTUNA: $ The Tardis, unfortunately, is on the other side of that mechanical cognitive arsenal in Arrival. DRTUNA: $ Right, robot guards, death traps, and we certainly can't expect any help here in Z space. JenKoko: $Except from me Doctor. I'll help you if you help me. OnlineHost: Ms Eerie has entered the room. DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor smiles::: Why Cutie, help is just what I would expect from you! DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor stands::: I suppose the room is bugged and we are under surveillance. JenKoko: $I always feel as if there are eyes on me. DRTUNA: $ Very well, I love a spontaneous broadcast! DRTUNA: $ Hear me, my old foe. I am here. I have found you. You have a vacation waiting for you. DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor raises his voice::: The High Council has arranged it. DRTUNA: $All expenses paid...on SHADA. DRTUNA: $ :::The Doctor whispers to companions::: By the way, any ideas? ============================== Dial Z for Pleasure Part Three Wednesday, May 1, 1996 Plot by: ZoeWhovian/Lisa Script by: the NA of Doctor Who Sim Players ============================= CAST OF CHARACTERS (Player) (Character) DRTUNA The Doctor, a wandering timelord K9 mk 4 K9, the Doctor's robotic dog ZoeWhovian Zoe Herriot JenKoko Queen Cutie Pie and Interstellar Beings NorisAlex Sabalom Glitz and the Master THE MASTER (ALIAS HOST OF Z SPACE) COMMANDEERS SABALOM GLITZ'S FICTIONAL PERSONA ZoeWhovian: & :::The Master captures the unknowing Glitz's fantasy projection, and before our eyes...::: ZoeWhovian: & ::the Master sheds his current image and "becomes" Lord Fatwallet... :::- ZoeWhovian: & :::causing a primal scream from the entity that is Glitz as his persona disappears into Z Space::: ZoeWhovian: & :::The Master laughs devilishly and stretches luxuriously into his new skin... ::: IN THE VERANDA OF Z SPACE, THE DOCTOR FEELS THE SPIDER'S WEB CLOSING IN DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor shakes his head:::: JenKoko: #::Queen rubs her temples nervously:: DRTUNA: # It is too horrible to believe! All those thousands of people, snuffed out! ZoeWhovian: # Doctor, what kind of a mess have you gotten us into THIS time? ZoeWhovian: # :::a small twinkle in Zoe's eye::: DRTUNA: # A one way trip to neural non-existence. JenKoko: #I don't understand? Why are my pictures fading? ZoeWhovian: # :::eye quickly stops twinkling::: yes, it is horrible. Oh, Doctor, I wish we could DO something! DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor notices that Queen Cutie Pie is fading a bit::: ZoeWhovian: # :::Quickly glances at the Doctor::: Doctor! do you notice? :::stage whisper::: ZoeWhovian: :::Zoe pulls out the Queen's picture as inadvertently as she can::: ZoeWhovian: ::: Frowns at the photograph, glancing up at the Queen ::: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor looks at the photograph in Zoe's hands::: ZoeWhovian: # :::whispers to the Doctor::: you see? DRTUNA: # Quiet, Zoe. ZoeWhovian: # :::the Doctor and Zoe stare at the photograph... as the Queen herself continues to fade in and out:: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor looks anxiously around, takes out his pocket watch.::: JenKoko: #What is it? ::asks nervously as she reads the concern in DOctor's eyes:: DRTUNA: # nothing, your majesty. ::: The Doctor begins scan of area::: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor turns back to the Queen::: JenKoko: #::doesn't believe Doctor's politeness:: JenKoko: #Well? Tell me, Doctor! DRTUNA: # Your majesty, there are some existential aberrations in this form of Z space at this time. ZoeWhovian: # :::Zoe chews on her lip thoughtfully::: JenKoko: #Aberrations? DRTUNA: # Various portions of reality are literally drained away. DRTUNA: # We all, any of us, may be lost in this way. ZoeWhovian: # Time dimension warps? What could be causing this distortion? :::Zoe mumbles to herself absently:: DRTUNA: # We need to act against the cause of all this, THE MASTER. ZoeWhovian: # :::Brightly::: Your majesty? JenKoko: #::fear courses through her at the mention of the evil Master:: DRTUNA: # K9> 120 meters away, at mark 234 x 146. JenKoko: #::vaguely hears the girl::Yes? DRTUNA: # Yes, the Master at 120 meters. DRTUNA: # I literally have no plan. He is in control of a vast bank of reality generators which I would... DRTUNA: # "really" like to avoid tangling with without a clear plan. ZoeWhovian: # May I borrow a mirror? JenKoko: #A mirror? At a time like this? ZoeWhovian: # Yes, yes, a mirror. Do you have one? JenKoko: #::reaches into bag and pulls out ornate hand mirror:: DRTUNA: # K9, any ideas on how to advance against the Master's position? JenKoko: #Here. What are you going to do with it? DRTUNA: K9> Difficult to say, Guv. Let me work on it. GLITZ ENTERS THE VERANDA OFFERING THE DOCTOR A DEAL HE CAN'T REFUSE NorisAlex: #:::entering the veranda NorisAlex: #:::extremely agitated::: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor notices "Glitz" enter. JenKoko: #::Queen notices Lord Fatwallet return to her table hastily:: ZoeWhovian: # Thank you, your majesty. My, this IS a beautiful mirror. :::Takes mirror, notices Glitz::: DRTUNA: # Glitz, are you well? JenKoko: #::stands up to greet Glitz::What's wrong? NorisAlex: #There is a problem!! JenKoko: #Now what!! DRTUNA: #::: The Doctor listens to Glitz. ZoeWhovian: # We are wasting TIME. NorisAlex: # Only by being run through the arrival room, can you be cleansed, and able to escape! DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor frowns at Zoe::: Listen to him! JenKoko: #Hush girl! NorisAlex: # We must use the machinery in the arrival room to cleanse our personalities ZoeWhovian: # :::Frustrated, Zoe shakes her head and looks back at the mirror in her hand::: There's something... NorisAlex: #Then we can escape DRTUNA: # You mean, we need to regain and erase from their records our essence! Of course! ZoeWhovian: # :::Mutters::: I wonder, is he right? DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor frowns::: DRTUNA: # That easy? ZoeWhovian: # :::Frowns into the mirror, making an ugly face, and sticking out her tongue::: NorisAlex: #We must go to the arrival room, before it is too late DRTUNA: # Glitz, let me ask you a question. Is this the kind of risk your old friend DIBBLE would take? ZoeWhovian: # Z space... reversed through a molecular process? NorisAlex: #:::distracted DRTUNA: # K9, please prepare the Omega contingency plan to assure our safety. K9 mk 4: # Sure. What's that, Guv? DRTUNA: # You will remember when the time comes, old dog. NorisAlex: #:::curious::: K9 mk 4: # Does it have o do with jelly babies? NorisAlex: #Shall we go? DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor turns to "Glitz"::: Well, let's rescue our eural imprints! DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor walks out of the room::: NorisAlex: #:::leads the way towards the arrival room DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor to Zoe & K9::: Let's look alive! JenKoko: #::Queen follows DOctor and his friends to Arrival room:: IN THE REALM OF THE MIND, THE TRUE CREATORS OF Z SPACE AWAKEN: THE MYSTERIOUS INTERSTELLAR BEINGS JenKoko: @::somewhere between sentience and oblivion the voices awaken:: JenKoko: @Voice 1::beginning to stir::Hmmm....How long have we slept? JenKoko: @Voice 1::sensing the residents of Z Space:: What are all those creatures doing here? JenKoko: @Voice 2>Organics? In our domain? JenKoko: @Voice 1> We despise organics. They can not survive here. JenKoko: @Voice 2>That is why we created Z Space. No organic can survive here. JenKoko: @Voice 2>What! There is another here. One like ourselves. JenKoko: @Voice 1>Yes, I sense him. He may be of use to us. IN THE ARRIVAL ROOM, THE MASTER ATTEMPTS TO TRAP THE DOCTOR WHILE THE INTERSTELLAR BEINGS HIJAACK K9 DRTUNA: $ ::: The Doctor enters the arrival room.::: NorisAlex: $:::Glitz enters the arrival room, walks over to the machinery::: DRTUNA: $ ::: The Doctor quickly inspects the psycho-cybernetic modules::: NorisAlex: $:::begins making his calculations, setting up the program... DRTUNA: $ Yes, and I suppose you can suggest just how to do it.... DRTUNA: $ ...can't you, Glitz. NorisAlex: $Why yes, the Host told me what to do NorisAlex: $ now that the program is entered, we just flip this switch...tapping it::: JenKoko: @::Interstellar beings scan K9's memory cells:: K9 mk 4: $ :::I feel giddy, oh so giddy::: DRTUNA: $ I suppose you would want us to step into one of these neural encryption stations. NorisAlex: $enter, and we will be cleansed.Yes, doctor ZoeWhovian: $ K9! Will you PLEASE begin to act rational again one day? JenKoko: @Voice 1>Ah, yes. He is a logical specimen. And what is this? K9 mk 4: $ ALBATROSS!!! DRTUNA: $ No way, Glitz, I'm not believing in your technical expertise. I don't think so. NorisAlex: $I'm afraid you don't have any choice, doctor DRTUNA: $ Perhaps a little show of faith...if you would step in first! ZoeWhovian: $ Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fairest of them all? ::Zoe says mysteriously to herself::: JenKoko: @Voice 2>He travels in time and space. K9 mk 4: $ I am. ZoeWhovian: $ :::Zoe giggles and looks at the mirror::: JenKoko: @Voice 1>Harry Sullivan? He travels with organics. K9 mk 4: $ HARRY SULLIVAN IS AN IMBECEIL!!! JenKoko: @Voice 2>But still, he may be of use. NorisAlex: $if you don't go thru, you will die! DRTUNA: $ Oh face it, Glitz, you need us for some reason, this isn't an act of charity! JenKoko: @Voice 1>How? JenKoko: @Voice 2>We have slept long enough. It is time to reclaim the Universe from the organics. K9 mk 4: $ :::wonders what the heck is going on with him::: NorisAlex: $Very well, if you insist DRTUNA: $ You need us, and we need a show of faith to get involved with this cybernetic hardware. DRTUNA: $ Just a simple step in and out would be sufficient! K9 mk 4: $ And now for something completely different, a man with three noses. NorisAlex: $...Glitz steps into an encryption, slowly, hesitantly.... K9 mk 4: $ :::K9 is going nuts due the Beings scanning of his brain::: JenKoko: @Voice 1 to K9>What are you called? K9 mk 4: @ To Voice> K9. And yours? JenKoko: @Voice 1 and VOice 2> We are we. JenKoko: @Voice 1>Yes, we can do very well in this host. THE DOCTOR TURNS THE TABLES ON THE MASTER, BUT THE DANGER IS NOT YET OVER ZoeWhovian: $ K9!!! :::Turns head::: Doctor, K9 is acting up again. DRTUNA: $ ::: The Doctor lunges forward quickly, slamming a lever down, engaging the neural encryption ray::: DRTUNA: $ Got you! ZoeWhovian: $ :::Zoe jumps up, ready with mirror in position::: K9 mk 4: $ I'm a lumberjack, and I'm OK. I sleep all night and I work all day. NorisAlex: $ You will need my help, Doctor K9 mk 4: $ There I go again! NorisAlex: $ I will help you, on one condition, Doctor DRTUNA: $ Hmm...good ideas with the mirror. :::smiles at Zoe;:: ZoeWhovian: $ :::Stands staunchly by the Doctor::: Oh, no you don't. The LAST time I left you alone, you turned... ZoeWhovian: $ :::Holds hands over mouth::: oops. I almost told you about the future again, Doctor. DRTUNA: $ ::: The Doctor looks at the Master.::: i can't believe I'm saying this. What do you want? ZoeWhovian: $ Okay, okay, I'm going. Come on, K9... THIS way... not THAT way... :::turns K9 around::: NorisAlex: $ After we destroy Z space, let me go free in my TARDIS ZoeWhovian: $ GOOD dog. Come on! K9 mk 4: $ It's this way, Guv. DRTUNA: $ ::: The Doctor takes mirror from Zoe::: ZoeWhovian: $ :::Firmly shakes head, no to K9::: NO, K9... It's this way.... :::walks off with Dog to Tardis. ZoeWhovian: $ :::Motions to the Queen to follow::: DRTUNA: $I'll let you go in a Tardis, perhaps. JenKoko: $::Voices of the beings are now within K9's mind. Only he can hear them:: ZoeWhovian: $ Come along. The Doctor has some mischief to get into if we are ever to get off this place. K9 mk 4: $ Ow, that's my tail! JenKoko: $Voice 2>Interesting. A humanoid feline? Does this machine feel pain? DRTUNA: $ Master> Very well, Doctor, a ride from you, perhaps? DRTUNA: $ ::: The Doctor disengages the beam holding the Master::: Z SPACE'S IMPENDING COLLAPSE MAKES UNEASY ALLIES OF THE DOCTOR AND THE MASTER DRTUNA: $ Things should collapse rather quickly. We will need to move quickly into my Tardis DRTUNA: $ ::: The Doctor and the Master begin adjusting the controls into a existential feedback pulse::: DRTUNA: $ :::When that pulse is finally released, many competing realities will try to fill Z space.::: DRTUNA: $ :::There won't be enough potential for it an ... poof!::: DRTUNA: $ ::: The Doctor and the master are under the counters of the psychocybernetic pods::: DRTUNA: $ ::: The Doctor and the Master emerge::: DRTUNA: $ Master> You know this may backlash? DRTUNA: $ Yes, but it also should release us. We've got to risk it. DRTUNA: $ Master> Very well, pulse release in 10. DRTUNA: $ ::: The Doctor and the Master move towards the TARDIS::: MEANWHILE, ZOE AND K9 REPROGRAM THE TARDIS FOR A QUICK GETAWAY ZoeWhovian: @ :::Bends down to K9::: now, let's have a look at you to see what has gotten into you! K9 mk 4: @ :::suddenly a spark flashes in K9::: K9 mk 4: @ OWWW!! ZoeWhovian: @ Hold steady, K9. This won't ... hey! :::jumps back from the spark::: JenKoko: $Voice 1>Careful! ::shouts at Voice 2:: Don't damage this unit. ZoeWhovian: @ Wait a minute! I hadn't even done anything yet! There's no use feigning pain. JenKoko: $Voice 2>Sorry. But his memories are very absorbing. K9 mk 4: @ Something overloaded my flux capasitor. ZoeWhovian: @ Hmmm... lets have a look at that flux capasitor, then, shall we? K9 mk 4: $ :::heads over to the console, extends probe, and enters coordinates::: JenKoko: @Voice 1>What shall we do when we return to the Universe? K9 mk 4: $ :::sings::: Please release meee, let me go-oe. JenKoko: @Voice 2>What our kin vowed to do. It is time the organics were put in their place. ZoeWhovian: $ K9, what are you doing?? Are you in the right state of mind to be doing... :::Zoe's mouth drops::: ZoeWhovian: $ Queen! Your majesty!! :::Stares at the queen's image""" K9 mk 4: $ Oh-way-oh, yo-oh. Oh-way-oh, yo-oh. JenKoko: @Voice 1>Can this K9 creature find our kin? ZoeWhovian: $ :::The Queen's image has all but disappeared, as it flickers back and forth::: ZoeWhovian: $ Oh, Doctor, please hurry!! JenKoko: @Voice 2>See how he controls this time capsule. ZoeWhovian: @ :::Rushes to the Queen::: JenKoko: @Voice 1>Then he will control it for us. ZoeWhovian: @ Hold on, your majesty! Don't vanish yet! ZoeWhovian: @ :::The Queen's image fades in and out of focus, her body drifting from one side of the Tardis::: K9 mk 4: @ She's gone, gone, gone, gone. ZoeWhovian: @ :::to the other::: JenKoko: @::Queen notices her image dissolve and panics:: ZoeWhovian: @ ::::The Tardis rattles as it is bombarded from its very foundations::: THE COLLAPSE OF Z SPACE BEGINS WITH THE DOCTOR AND THE MASTER STILL IN THE ARRIVAL ROOM DRTUNA: $ 9, 8, 7 DRTUNA: $ 6, 5, 4 DRTUNA: $ 3,2, 1 DRTUNA: $ ::: The Doctor and the Master enter the Tardis::: DRTUNA: $ ::A huge white light fills the entirety of Z space. It falls in on itself at each and every point::: A NARROW ESCAPE AND THE TREACHEROUS MASTER DRTUNA: @ ::: The Doctor is in the Tardis::: DRTUNA: @ ::: The Doctor looks at the Master::: K9 mk 4: @ Shake, baby, shake. Whole lotta shakin goin on. NorisAlex: @::::The Master looks at the doctor::: ZoeWhovian: @ Well, we're still here.... at least most of us are... I think we might have lost the Queen. DRTUNA: $ Actually, sir, I believe you should be going back to prison. JenKoko: @Voice 2>But the other organics must not know we are here. JenKoko: @Voice 2>No, we are not strong enough without our kin. NorisAlex: @ You promised, doctor! JenKoko: @Voice 1 to K9>Here me. You are our faithful servant. DRTUNA: @ Very well, set a course and see what awaits. K9 mk 4: @ To voice> Am I? ZoeWhovian: @ :::Looks at K9 sadly::: we may have lost the Queen... :::breathes in quickly::: Your majesty! K9 mk 4: @ I already set it , Guv. ZoeWhovian: @ :::She looks up to see the Queen's image begin to re-emerge::: DRTUNA: @ ::: The Doctor steps aside from the console::: Very well, you get one trip, one trip only. JenKoko: @Voice 1>Yes, you are. No one must know we are within you. ZoeWhovian: @ :::A bright light pulsing behind the Queen's image...::: NorisAlex: @:::attempts to change the settings on the console::: K9 mk 4: @ To Voice> Why? JenKoko: @Voice 2>The organics must not interefere. NorisAlex: @ The settings are frozen! K9 mk 4: @ :::blasts Master's hand with stun setting::: ZoeWhovian: @ :::The Queen has begun to dissolve into her natural state. A lovely, peaceful image::: K9 mk 4: @ You naughty little boy. NorisAlex: @ What have you done, doctor? JenKoko: @::Queen gazes at her real hands in wonder:: DRTUNA: @ One trip, one trip only. JenKoko: @Is this who I truly am? NorisAlex: @ Ouch!! DRTUNA: @ :::The Tardis arrives:::: K9 mk 4: @ To Voices> What do I get if I do? ProfG Whiz: @::The area lights up::: K9 mk 4: {S TARDIS landing} DRTUNA: @ K9, get the Master OUT of the Tardis, now! And stun him again if you need to! JenKoko: @::Queen turns to Zoe::My mirror. Do you have it? ZoeWhovian: @ Your majesty, the Doctor has it. :::Bows deeply::: K9 mk 4: @ Right, out, out! K9 mk 4: % Or I'll make you bald. NorisAlex: @ Where have you taken me? DRTUNA: @ This is the end, this really is the end. Get off of my ship! K9 mk 4: It's Shada, mate. NorisAlex: @ Not here!!!!....calling out as he's ejected from the Tardis K9 mk 4: @ Bye bye, you git. THE MASTER GETS HIS JUST DESERTS. AN ALL-EXPENSES PAID TRIP TO SHADA, THE TIMELORD PRISON PLANET DRTUNA: %=arrival area on Shada. Guards lolling about as Tardis arrives. ProfG Whiz: ::The eneergy fields around the refurbished Shada cast all in a deep Crimson..:: NorisAlex: % :::shaking his fist at the Tardis::: DRTUNA: % :::Guards notice the Master standing in front of them. They smile and move toward him::: WATCHING VIA THE TARDIS SCANNER, THE TARDIS CREW BIDS ONE PARTING LOOK AT THE MASTER ON SHADA NorisAlex: % I'll have my revenge on you, Doctor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! K9 mk 4: @ Nah-nanny boo boo. ZoeWhovian: @ :::sighs::: Why do the villans always resort to vengeance? DRTUNA: % :::The Tardis dematerializes and rushes into the time vortex. Destination unknown::: TRAVELING IN THE TIME VORTEX, THE TARDIS CREW WRAPS UP ANOTHER ADVENTURE, ONLY ONE MORE SHADA ESCAPEE TO TRACK DOWN JenKoko: @Doctor, my mirror? Please give it to me. DRTUNA: @ ::: The Doctor hands the mirror to Queen.::: ZoeWhovian: @ Queen, I must say... JenKoko: @::Gazes at herself with mirror::I can hardly believe it. DRTUNA: @ Your majesty, you look wonderful! JenKoko: @This is who I truly I am. ::says with conviction:: I like it. ZoeWhovian: @ Your natural image is more than enough... JenKoko: @::smiles at Zoe, all pretension slips from her voice::Yes, I believe you are right. DRTUNA: @ ::: The Doctor stands at the console, still and expressionless::: DRTUNA: @ ::: The Doctor closes his eyes::: ProfG Whiz: ::The universe unfolds on the viewscreen before him:: DRTUNA: @ One more. JenKoko: @Doctor? ::interrupts him:: ZoeWhovian: @ Doctor! You did it! :::An exuberent (sp) Zoe bounds over::: K9 mk 4: @ ::starts spitting out ticker-tape::: ZoeWhovian: @ :::Zoe hugs the Doctor::: ============================================ TIME LOGS ============================================ Interstellar Beings Log 5-1-96 Dial Z for Pleasure, Pt 3 (foreshadowing future adventures) by JenKoko ::Disembodied voices awakened in Z Space reside within K9's computerized cerebral cortex unbeknownst to the Doctor and Zoe. To the Tardis crew, K9 is simply programming the Tardis as the Doctor instructed. K9 is the only one who hears the voices. They have commanded him to keep silent about their stowing away in his mind. He shows no sign of their presence except making several strange comments.:: Voice 1> Review our host's memory circuits. What is the present state of our Universe? Are there even more of these vile organic creatures infesting our domain? Voice 2>::reads K9's memory cells. Winces when reading the bit regarding Earth colonization:: Voice 1>Well?::demands impatiently:: Voice 2>The infestation has grown. Humans and their humanoid kin have reached even the furthest edges of our creation. Voice 1>We have slept too long! The organics must be removed before they destroy all we have created. Voice 2>As they always have done.::murmurs finishing other's thought:: Voice 1>We must reunite with our kin. Voice 2>This time capsule - TARDIS::reads from host's memory:: will find our nesting place. Voice 1>We have chosen our host well. Voice 2>Yes... but the organics it travels with...? Voice 1>Are of no consequence. They will remain the ignorant fools fleshlings always are. And if they dare to interfere, they shall die! Voice 2>I wonder. ::scans K9's data on the Doctor and Zoe:: What is this?! We may have trouble. Voice 1>Explain! Voice 2>One of the organics our host travels with is known to us. He is of the humanoid race called Timelord. Voice 1>Timelords, hah! Insolent organic creatures. How arrogant they are to consider themselves masters of time. Mortals, no matter how clever, can never master our domain and survive. Nor can they defeat us. Voice 2>This one has.::reads K9's section of the Doctor's previous adventures:: He calls himself the Doctor. Our kin used his Tardis to travel to the humans' planet. He prevented the time of becoming and drained our energy. Voice 1>A humanoid destroyed one of us?::says in shocked disdain:: Voice 2>Yes. It is because of this organic that the humans developed the skills to swarm upon our Universe and spread their breeding colonies. Voice 1>Then we shall kill the Doctor before he can interfere again! ::K9's nose blaster deploys at the will of the Being in his mind:: Voice 2>WAIT! I sense the controls of this Tardis are isomorphic. The timelord must be living for it to operate correctly. Voice 1>::pauses as if unwilling to abort his kill command:: Voice 2> We are too weak alone. He will drain our energy as well. We *must* be whole again! Voice 1>Very well. ::K9's blaster retracts:: But when we are reunited, we shall rid our Universe of this organic infestation. And we shall begin with the meddling timelord known as the Doctor!!! :::evil roaring laugh::: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Queen's Log 5-1-96 Dial Z for Pleasure, Pt 3 by JenKoko Quietly riding the lift in a residential building, the woman formerly known as Queen Cutie Pie stared thoughtfully into her hand mirror. Zelda. Her name came to her in the voice of her mother. A fragment of her true past exploded her memory like a firestorm. All at once, the cloud that had blocked her ability to recognize herself in Z Space was gone. She smiled with profound relief. Excitement coursed through her at every revelation her memories held of her true identity and life. Zelda Morestri of Zeta Magna had thought herself a non-descript systems technician trapped in a life of unending tedium and the pawn of her greedy bosses. Their unscrupulous politics left her wanting to be above them and everyone. To be someone valued above all others. The Z Spot lured her as it did many with promises of fulfilling her every wish. But living as the one sided Queen Cutie Pie, thumbing her nose at everyone out of fear they'd realize she was literally nobody, was a nightmare. Zelda sighed with relief that that horrible experience was finally over. She counted herself lucky. If the mysterious Doctor hadn't rescued them when he did, Zelda might never have been able to come home again. And it was all because of the power mad motives of the wicked Master. She shivered at the thought of his name and wandered if others who survived his evil plots did as well. Exiting the lift, Zelda made her way down a long luxurious hallway. With each step taken in the familar surroundings, the memories of her extraordinary holiday seemed more remote to her. The Doctor told her she was returning to Zeta Magna exactly two weeks after she left, but somehow she knew she'd spent months perhaps years in Z Space. And yet, here she was as if nothing happened. Stopping at someone's front door, her hand paused above the door bell as Zelda wondered what she'd tell them inside the residence. How strange all of this seemed to her now. Almost as if she had been in a wild dream. But unlike on Z Space, she knew her eyes did not lie to her now. This, the present moment, was reality. But how she got home, in the Doctor's Tardis, was beyond any reasonable mind's concept of reality. The meer thought of travelling through space and time in nothing more than a blue box was prepostorous. And yet she did it. If she hadn't been so anxious to get home to her real identity, Zelda would have asked more questions of the Doctor and his peculiar spaceship. Footsteps approached the other side of the door while Zelda thought of her last vision of the Doctor and his companions. Three weary travellers all huddled around the Tardis doors bidding her a pleasant farewell. Vaguely, she remembered wondering as she walked away how long they had been travelling. She'd turned back to ask only to glimpse the faint blue outline of their ship disappear with an odd wheezing sound. Suddenly, the residence door opened before Zelda pulling her from her strange thoughts. "Zelda, darling. Your back. Did you have a good time? What did you do on your holiday?" warmly greeted a middle-aged woman. Zelda lovingly wrapped her arms around the woman giving her a kiss on the cheek. "You'd never believe me, Mother." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glitz & The Master's Log 5-1-96 Dial Z for Pleasure, Pt 3 by NorisAlex The brilliant flash of light was the last thing Glitz remembered. Before that, it was that back-stabbing, double-dealing goit, the Master, stealing his persona!!! He rubbed his temples, but the headache was receding. He raised his head and opened his eyes. He was in some sort of cubicle, standing in front of a mirror. He looked his normal dashing self, but his clothing had changed. He was now wearing an archaic outfit, circa Terra, 20th Century Anno Domini. (Well, at least his memory was working fine!) A gray suit and trousers, white shirt, tie, and wing-tip shoes. Very dapper indeed! He was admiring himself when a knock came on the cubicle door. The person on the other side spoke, a tenorish sort of voice, with a slight quaver in it. "Mr. Lucas, you've been in there long enough. Come out here right now, before Mr. Peacock get's back!" Glitz opened the door. A white-haired chap, also in the same general attire as he, was standing there. "Come along now, Mr. Lucas, back to work." The chap strode away in a queer sort of gait, clearly expecting him to follow. Mr. Lucas? What had happened? Had another simulation started? Never mind, he'd better play along for now. He strode out and found himself in what appeared to a clothing store?? The while haired chap was behind a counter, looking back at him. He walked behind the counter. The white-haired chap spoke to him. "Here comes a customer now. Remember, the one who always wants YOU to help him?" Glitz looked in the direction the chap nodded. A very large, rotund person was coming down stairs from an elevator(?) smiling and looking right at him. It reminded him of the time he was burgling the Crown Prince Steronski's jewels, and an Cerebrian behemoth attacked him. What had he done to deserve this? **************************************************************************************** The Master sat in his austere cell on Shada. He wore the gray prison garb neatly, with style and panache, as usual. Outwardly he appeared calm, but inside he seethed with barely supressed anger. Once again his plans had been laid waste by the Doctor!!!! The time had come to rid himself of his irksome nemesis forever. And the key to it was here, in the ring the guards had decided posed no threat. He sat and focused on the ring, its blue depths still. A light began to burn inside it. The Master's mind expanded, hurtling across infinity. He touched the mind of the being who was the keystone to his plan. "The time has come, my servant." Sabalom Glitz felt a spike of power in his brain, then another prescence, intellect, controlling his. His mind unwillingly spoke in reply. "Yes....Master." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Doctor's Log 5-1-96 Dial Z for Pleasure, Pt 3 by DRTUNA Loose ends first. We dropped Cutie Pie off at a Wheel station so that she could make her way back to her own life ... a life which may be far more beautiful than she thinks. The Master may escape again, but hopefully it won't be because of me. The High Council will put out a warning if he does. My monitors on their systems indicate a high level of activity. They have intensified their search for E'Thrax. He is the last of the Shada escapees. The Prowl Program will continue to search the expanse of the universe, in all its frequencies, for him. K9 seems somewhat strange, yet he is very resistant to my examining his systems. There is a gulf growing between us. He seems more sentient than ever. Perhaps joining the Prowl Program search will do him good. Zoe seems refreshed and curious. She is so ebullient and brilliant. Her relationship with me is perfect -- it is never an issue. I like that. We seem to know how to put up with each other. I think I need a swim. The sweep continues.