Tra'Delai, Tra'Desai

[keepcalmandrun]

Ah, Desai. Smell all that lovely air.

All these people. Different times, different worlds, different dimensions too, I'd wager. And look at them all. One place, together. Coexisting.

And looks like I'm just in time. It is November, isn't it? Haven't missed it have I?

Tra'delai. Just the thing to clear the head. Like a good cup of tea. Oh, tea. That does sound fantastic. I think I'll get some. Where was that Tea Shop. I know it's around here somewhere.

Now, assuming I'm right, and I usually am, well, almost usually, well... The point is. I am looking for the lovely lady Desai. I have a proposition for you, dear lady. If you can be bothered to drop by and chat with an old friend.

Comments

[ofboeshane.livejournal.com]

There's a lot of tea shops~

1/gazillion

[keepcalmandrun]

Yes, I remem-

[keepcalmandrun]

[keepcalmandrun]

Jack Harkness?!

So much for vacation

[keepcalmandrun]

What are you doing here?

[ofboeshane.livejournal.com]

Doctor!

Vacation. What else? The timeline is a little off, it looks like.

[keepcalmandrun]

I don't want to hear anything about timelines.

Tea, however. That is a much better subject right now. Yes. Hot cup of tea, just like-

Oi, Vacation? What time are yo- No, Don't answer that. Best not. Right. Tea. Tea and biscuits. Tea shop tea shop, BOOKSTORE aaah yes, that's right. Right by the little shop. I do love little shops.

[ofboeshane.livejournal.com]

Probably your future. Nothing more. I know, I know how it works. I was taught these things, Doctor.

And yes, a Tea Shop. You my be able to find one on your phone.

[keepcalmandrun]

Phone? Oh, right, that thing. Well that would be the easy way wouldn't it. But where's the fun in that?

This way I can see the city. Get a good feel for the people. Really get in it all. Smells, sights, tastes. This city is brilliant. Can't be too far away from here. I think.

[ofboeshane.livejournal.com]

Well, you might smell tea. And isn't fun getting lost.

..It can be. But not in a new city.

[keepcalmandrun]

It's not new. Not really. Still working that part out. Might be newer, might be older. Not sure just yet.

[ofboeshane.livejournal.com]

Not the city. I mean the city to you, Doctor.

[keepcalmandrun]

I gathered that much.

[ofboeshane.livejournal.com]

I mean you -- no, that'd be a spoiler, I guess.

He want's to ask so badly

[keepcalmandrun]

How long have you been here.

[ofboeshane.livejournal.com]

Awhile.

[keepcalmandrun]

...Tea?

[ofboeshane.livejournal.com]

Coffee for me.

There's a lot of places to go here, Doctor.

For once no running. The Doctor - Running = What Do I Do?

[keepcalmandrun]

Brilliant. Coffee, then. Where to?

XD AHahahaha

[ofboeshane.livejournal.com]

I'll send an address to your phone.

[keepcalmandrun]

Okay. But just one drink. And no spoilers.

[ofboeshane.livejournal.com]

No spoilers, promise.

[keepcalmandrun]

Right, then! Allons-y!

[johannescabal.livejournal.com]

Ah. You must be one of those holiday well-wishers I've heard so much about.

[keepcalmandrun]

Just passing through. Brilliant isn't it though? Oh you'll love it, that is if you haven't seen it. Wonderful festival.

[johannescabal.livejournal.com]

Indeed? If this festival is anything like Halloween, I'll pass.

[keepcalmandrun]

Can't say really, wasn't here. But Tra'delai is a happy festival, of dreams come true and happy truths told. Positively brilliant, if you ask me. Wonderful time of year.

[johannescabal.livejournal.com]

Dreams come true. As in, they actually come true, wishes granted and the like? Or as in, the things you dream of at night come to life?

[keepcalmandrun]

I suppose that all depends. It's the idea of it that matters.

[johannescabal.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes. I suppose if wishful thinking is to be considered better than productivity, holidays are a godsend. Huzzah, etc.


[WHY SUCH A JERK, JOHANNES. I love your Doctor, just wanted to say :3 Ten's my faaavorite next to Nine.]

[keepcalmandrun]

Wishes, dreams and hope are what make life so worth living. They move people forward. Without dreams and aspirations, nothing would get done. Nothing would ever move forward.

They're just as vital as imagination.

[johannescabal.livejournal.com]

Imagination is vital, I'll give you that. And aspirations, without them we'd all lie in bed and die. But holidays foster false hope. It's pathetic. How many people do you think actually reach their dreams? Virtually none. Little Billy realizes that he can't really save the world, so he settles for wishing for a beer every night. How admirable.

And for the rest of us, those who do have ambitions, what good is the holiday, really? It doesn't get us any closer to our goals. If anything, it distracts us.

[keepcalmandrun]

Distractions are good for the mind. Help us recharge.

And there is no such thing as false hope. Hope is always true. It may not always help, but it is the truest thing there is.

[johannescabal.livejournal.com]

What would you do with hope that didn't help? I hardly see the point. If a person can't be realistic about their chances....

[dutchmancpt.livejournal.com]

Been here before? Don't remember if I have meet you or not?

[keepcalmandrun]

Here and there, gone and back,

It would be no far stretch to say we have potentially met, though I'm not sure if it would be in my future or yours.

I'm The Doctor. Pleasure to meet you, or see you again, whichever it might be.

[dutchmancpt.livejournal.com]

Pleasure meeting you to, Doctor. Even if I must confess, I am not entirly sure I understand what you mean. I am Captain Turner of the Flying Dutchman.