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[barsoombamf]

[Glares.]

What is your purpose here?

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[janee]

I have no idea. If you find out, please tell me.

[barsoombamf]

You mean to say that you just arrived her with no recollection of why you were brought here?

[janee]

I know how I got here, but no idea why. It happens a lot, if you're going to be angry about it then I will just leave. Are you alright?

[barsoombamf]

...All is well, I assure you. Forgive me, my anger comes from a lack of understanding.

[Scientific minds don't do well with a lack of control or understanding.]

[janee]

Did you appear here with no recollection of why? Do you know how you got here?

[Janie is trying to be careful.]

[barsoombamf]

I recall...some things. I recall Barsoom and the red terrain, but...no. I do not recall how I got here.

[fifthdoctor]

[Oh dear, has he gotten himself lost again? Best to make the best of it, the Doctor giving his most disarming grin.]

Hello, hi. Um... [Running a hand through his hair as he looks around at the planet's surface.] I seem to have misplaced something. Blue box sort of thing, largish. Door on the front...?

[barsoombamf]

[She tips her head, skeptical of this strange man.]

A blue box with a door? I've not seen such a thing. Why are you searching for it and what makes you think it's here?

[fifthdoctor]

Well, it couldn't have gone far.

At least, I hope it didn't.

Oh, I'm the Doctor by the way. Nice to meet you.

[He holds out a hand with another smile. Possibly ignoring or not realizing her skepticism.]

[betarade_spill]

Verily, 'twas mine intention to seek out a lost comrade around this vicinity.

[barsoombamf]

Oh? What does this comrade of yours look like? And what makes you think this comrade is here?

[barsoombamf]

[She blinks. Waiting for an answer to her question, but realizing he's not likely to give her one, she glances to his hand. Dejah reaches out and clasps his forearm, as is the greeting on Barsoom. She's only ever seen one man shake hands before...]

Doctor? Doctor who? [Ha ha.]

I am Dejah Thoris, Princess of Helium and Head Regent of the Royal Academy of Science on Barsoom.

[betarade_spill]

Hmmmm...She is more machine than woman, and rusheth headlong toward battle. When last I saw her, 'twas somewhere amidst this red planet...

Haha :)

[fifthdoctor]

[The Doctor tended to be vague like that. Not a lot of answers, just more questions. He's surprised and pleased at learning who she was.]

Just the Doctor.
Princess, you say? Pleasure to meet you, your highness. [A small bow.]

[barsoombamf]

Towards battle, you say? One that had already begun, or one that she meant to start?

I had to :P

[barsoombamf]

I see - this box for which you're searching, you never answered me, why should you think it is here? And why is it of such importance to you?

[betarade_spill]

Such distinctions, in wartime, are often muddy.

it made my day

[fifthdoctor]

Well I sort of... [He really shouldn't tell her but lets out a breath of frustration before admitting.] ...arrived in it. It's a...transport. Of sorts.

[janee]

My advice is to just play along and try not to make anyone too angry. Is that where you're from? Barsoom? What's it like?

:D

[barsoombamf]

[Dejah tilts her head, trying to picture such a device in her head. Must indeed be rather large...]

You arrived in it...yet you fail to recall where it was located? I don't suppose this vessel can move on its own, can it?

[fifthdoctor]

Not usually, no.

[He has a thought, index finger up to hang on a second.]

....could someone have made off with it?

[barsoombamf]

Sound advice, you have my thanks - I shall indeed try to heed it.

And Barsoom is my home planet, yes - if you are a native of Ja...sorry, of Earth, you might know it better as "Mars."

[She nearly said "Jasoom", her planet's native word for "Earth". But that would likely confuse people.]

[barsoombamf]

Such is possible I suppose...

If it is shiny the Tharks may have been drawn to it. Or the Zodangans may have taken it, thinking it was of some military value.

[You'll notice she hasn't mentioned her own people, the Heliumites. Though they are indeed kind and wise people, unlikely to steal something that doesn't belong to them.]

[barsoombamf]

Perhaps. But if she starts a war on my planet, I cannot guarantee her safety. If she makes an enemy of my people, I will not hesitate to defend my kingdom.

[betarade_spill]

With only two arms, thou seemest not like the foes which vexeth her.

[fifthdoctor]

Hm, not terribly shiny. Just blue and boxy.

[Military value then?]

Where would I find these Zodangans?

[barsoombamf]

It's not the quantity of arms that matters. It's the quality of skills.

I've defeated many a Thark in battle, and if you've not seen one, they have multiple arms as well.

[barsoombamf]

I see...

The Zodangans capital is a mobile city, it's difficult to say where it might be now. But if you're planning on pursuing the Zodangans...you would be wise to proceed with caution.

[fifthdoctor]

Oh? Why's that?

[He's curious to know. Maybe if she was willing to guide him there?]

[barsoombamf]

The Zodangans are...

[...how to put this politely...]

...unwelcoming of strangers. You lack the skin pigmentation of a native Barsoomian, they will more likely take you captive if you approach them openly about your device.

[fifthdoctor]

Oh? Hm...

[Perhaps this situation called for a sneaky approach.]

Is there a way to...slip in unnoticed?

[barsoombamf]

[Dejah tips her head, considering his options.]

You may consider disguising yourself. In which case I could help disguise you as a native Barsoomian. Or you may wait for the cover of nightfall.

Either way, if you are discovered it will not end well for you.