i_speak_softly | Fifty-Fourth Theory [Video]

((Forward-dated to tomorrow morning.))

[Don sends Leo off to battle today. He's not worried, only slightly disappointed that he doesn't get to go too.]

[When it becomes clear that the weather is settling in for a good storm, Don begins setting up a day's worth of entertainment.]

[The journal feed comes on with a shaky image of a television screen. After a few moments the picture stabilizes, and Don leans over to address his audience upside-down.]

Hi everyone. I'm going to be watching some movies while we wait out this weather. You're welcome to join me.

[Anyone in Luceti, with or without power, so long as they have a journal handy, may see the following films, with short breaks in between:

10:00 AM: "Star Wars: A New Hope"
12:30 PM: "Jurassic Park"
3:00 PM: "The Last Samurai"

After a somewhat longer break for dinner, the movies will resume.

7:00 PM: "Beauty and the Beast" (Before starting this film, Don will filter the video feed against

tailasoldastime. He'll unfilter when the movie ends.)
9:00 PM: "The Elephant Man"

... Don has never seen this last one all the way through. Maybe tonight he can finally do it.]

[While watching the movies, Don will work on restoring the computer files he deleted during last month's experiment.]

((Talking during the movies is very much encouraged; please threadjack/do log-type things!))

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Daytime TV? Space Operas as Daytime TV? ...What.

[Wrong kind of Space Opera. Think Space Opera Premise in huge Holo-theater. Pick your point of view! Fun for the whole family as you can pick your rating too!

James tone is slightly wary on the next question.]

...Which group of 70's do you mean?

[Don is thinking more along the lines of Master Splinter's "stories", only set on a spaceship. Which would already be an improvement, though still not in the same league as Star Wars.]

The 1970's. When this movie was made. And when we barely had space travel in the real world.

...1970's!

[Yes, James sounds shocked beyond all reason. That was a long time ago. That's even farther back than the 2000's!

James is suffering from Culture shock, allow him a moment to reboot.]

Uh... Wow. It's pretty good for that far back.

[Taking this as a backhanded compliment.] Yes, I know, I come from a world of primitive backward science. Should I expect you to have produced a better science fiction movie by tomorrow?

[... There might be a case of mistaken identity going on here.]

[James is silent a moment, confused.]

What? I never said anything about your world! We haven't even met!

...Have we?

Aren't you the one who implied that SHELL does nothing more than play with chemistry sets and robot kits?

What the hell is SHELL? And whats wrong with chemistry s-

[James finally realizes what might be the problem.]

...You're kidding. I do not sound like Tony Stark! ...do I? I don't think I sound like Tony.

Wow. Uh, I think there has been a slight case of mistaken identity...

The Scientists, Hypothesizers, and Engineers of Luceti League.

I don't know who Tony Stark is, but you sound a lot like someone who calls himself "Iron Man".

[Guarded - unsure whether you are or are not that person.]

Huh. That sounds interesting. You guys working on getting out of here, or trying to understand the Malnosso or something?

Who the hell is Iron Man?

[James sighs.]

My name is James. James Gumshoe.

Mostly theoretical so far, but we're hoping it will lead to something.

[Long pause.] A very confident individual. [That's the nicest thing he can think of to say.]

Donatello Hamato. Sorry about the misunderstanding. ... But not about calling you a heathen.

It sounds promising. I'm neither a scientist nor an engineer, but I am interested. This is probably one of the better places I've been kidnapped to, but I'd still rather be home.

[Well, that pause speaks volumes.] I see then.

Nice to meet you. And no worries.

Look, sorry about the space opera thing. I've seriously never seen this before, which really isn't a big surprise since things from that far back didn't really survive to my time. Which is a shame, because this is kinda interesting.

Likewise. [He's beginning to think the two of you will get along just fine, once you watch this movie and officially redact your "space opera" comment.]

When this is over I want to hear about your world, but if we keep talking now I'm going to have to make you watch it again.

[By the end, he probably will, though he'll also be wistfully wondering how such a movie would look in his time, with the change of perspective features and everything.]

Sounds good to me. Not that I'd object to watching it again.

[You are earning back a lot of points, Mr. Gumshoe.]

[Don will be silent for the next ninety minutes or so, after which he'll sigh happily before saying:] Are you still there?

[James would be happy to know that.]

What...? Oh, yeah. That can't be the end, right? Please tell me that is not the end? There's so many unexplained things!

[You have much to look forward to, initiate.]

There are two sequels and three prequels. Want to borrow them?

God yes.

Even if the ships they are using violate all my knowledge of space travel, I find myself really not caring.

[Conversion accomplished.]

I'll bring them over when the weather clears. Where do you live?

Ah, Community House 7, floor 4, room 18.

[James recalls some of the conversation before.]

You said you had some questions?

Mind if I ask them in person?

((We could date an appointments thread to the 18th, during the brief break in the snow?))

Not at all. It'll be more fun that way.

((sounds good to me! 8D Your appointments or mine?))

The next clear day, then.

((Bouncing over to yours momentarily!))

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