All the Whos down in Whoville...

[beforethewar]

Who: All the Whoniverse folks, and their plus ones
What: Eight is a bit Christmas crazy, and is inflicting it on his "family".
When: Day 378
Where: Thor 104 (Who House 2)
Rating: PG

A week before, everyone in the Doctors' makeshift "family" is sent a simple message:

Come to Thor 104 in one week's time for a Christmas get-together.
Bring a friend if you like.
No, this is not optional. Don't make me come get you.

When they arrive, they're greeted by a festively decorated house, twinkling lights and all, still covered in snow from the day before. The door is, as usual, unlocked so that everyone can filter in as they please. Once inside, the house is full of the sights, sounds, and scents of a huge family holiday gathering. A fire in the fireplace makes the house warm and cozy, and a decorated tree holds pride of place.

Grab a glass of cider or mulled wine, wander the house, find a conversation to jump into, or get some fresh air in the back garden.

But beware, Eight has been quite liberal with his use of mistletoe. Chances are you'll find yourself under some at some point in the night.

(ooc: Prose or action bracket thingies, whichever is fine.)

Comments

[comeonthensexy]

[ Chuckling. ]

Yes, I think he would have.

[sheloves]

All well and good, that, [Ril says this around another sip.] or some folk wouldn't show at all. And I do enjoy everyone in one spot.

[comeonthensexy]

Yeah... So do I. It's... amazing.

[ He's surprised by how much he's enjoying this, considering. ]

[sheloves]

It's happy energy. [And it makes her smile so much, it does. She leans into him a little, watching the rest of them mingle. There's laughter and cheer and it's perfect. It's what they all needed]

We've all needed that of late. The more of it the better. It really was a fantastic idea, gathering everyone.

[comeonthensexy]

Mm. It was.

[ A break from it all. ]

[sheloves]

[She rests her cheek against his arm thoughtfully.]

Can I invent a holiday every month? [Ril sounds wistful.]

[comeonthensexy]

[ He laughs quietly. ]

I think that might lead to an overdose. Holidays are a lot of work.

[sheloves]

Not if you have help. [Ril closes her eyes and listens to the noise.] Then again. Maybe I just. Want people.

I used to hear them everywhere. Everywhere, everywhen. I could sit and listen to them, pretend they were the ocean on some far off world. It wasn't reading thoughts. Too many. But I wasn't alone. It wasn't just me, it was-- [She gestures, opening her eyes.] Life. Out there, the sharp and soft of it.

[comeonthensexy]

It's still there... Just a bit differently. You'll just have to listen in another way.

[sheloves]

I keep trying. Every day.

[comeonthensexy]

Good. Good. Wouldn't expect anything else from you.

[sheloves]

It's easier when you stand in a crowd and close your eyes. Almost feels right. [She glances up at him ruefully.] But then you get run over and that's not as pleasant.

[comeonthensexy]

[ He laughs. ]

No, it isn't. Let's not do that.

[sheloves]

Unnecessary bruises, all for a moment of home. [She laughs, too, the sound bright.]

[comeonthensexy]

Might be worth it once or twice.

[sheloves]

Maybe, at that. Might be awful hard to explain, though.

[comeonthensexy]

Probably. Most people don't see the world the same way.

[sheloves]

Most folk don't know how to see. [She grins at that, because isn't it true?]

[comeonthensexy]

No, suppose not. It's something you've got to learn.

[sheloves]

For most, I suppose that takes a lifetime. And for some? [She makes a face.] I guess it depends on what you've lived through.

[comeonthensexy]

Yeah, I think it probably does.