DW-The Epsilon Crisis, p. 1


THE EPSILON CRISIS

The New Adventures of Dr. Who

America Online, August, 1995

Written by Gail Who
from an idea by DanielC71

When his pocket watch sounds an alarm, the Doctor decides to follow up with a visit to the alarm's timespace coordinates.

The Tardis arrives on Epsilon , a privately held mining colony on a desolate planet.  Conditions for the miners and their families are miserable, but no one back on Earth knows, because the controlling company, the huge and powerful Troygon Corporation, has managed to keep it a secret.  However, one fast-rising politician has begun a covert investigaton of the conditions on the colony.  The Doctor's Databanks indicate some prominent historical events will be occurring concerning Epsilon.  What will roles will he, Ben and the politician, play?

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THE EPSILON CRISIS
PART ONE

THE PLAYERS

Player		Character
------------------------------------------
DanielC71: 	<-= Senator Delmin
DRTUNA: 	<== The Doctor
BenJacksn: 	<= Ben Jackson
Gail Who: 	<=== Uma, a thugette
MrMarriner: 	<== Ed, a mysterious bad guy on Earth
Prof GWhiz: 	<== Chief of Epsilon Police>
O Sillyman: 	<== Governor of Epsilon


Gail Who: 	{S dit} >>>Your monitor screens come to life with sound and
light<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>The image of DRTUNA dissolves into the image of the spinning
TARDIS<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>>>>The New Adventures of Doctor Who<<<<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>>>>>>The Epsilon Crisis<<<<<<<<<<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>>>>>>Written by Gail Who<<<<<<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>>>>>>Based on an idea by DanielC71<<<<<<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>>>>the music and credits fade away...<<<<<<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BEGIN SIM<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

SENATOR DELMIN, IN A SEEDY HOTEL IN THE EPSILON DOME

DanielC71: 	$ : : : Surfing the Net w/o restricted but stolen security: : : 
DanielC71: 	$  One more file... just ONE more file...
DanielC71: 	$  : : : The best Net Cracker in the Terran Senate finds his file: : : 
DanielC71: 	$  Absolutely!  Yes!
DanielC71: 	$  Pay increases... lack of maintenance... unlawful Net
restrictions...
DanielC71: 	$  : : : Downloads at 100 times speed allowed by AOL: : : 
DanielC71: 	$  Gotcha!  : : : Quickly turns off cellular modem: : : 
DanielC71: 	$  : : : Saves everything on a 3.5" 250MB disk: : : 
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Dons an old coat, stores his NetLink in his jacket, strolls
out front door before Troygan Police
DanielC71: 	arrive: : : 
DanielC71: 	$  : : : mutters: : :  I've got your grubby digits on file now,
Governor...
DanielC71: 	$  : : : hurries to rendezvous point across town: : : 
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Sees off-duty Epsilon cops.  Covers face with coat.  Hopes
there are eating... you know.: : : 

IN THE TARDIS	

 Gail Who: 	: : : The Doctor and Ben are in the Tardis control room: : : 
 BenJacksn: 	: : : Ben is ignoring the Doctor: : : 
DRTUNA: 	: :  The Doctor moves restlessly from one side of the console to the
other. : : : : 
BenJacksn: 	: : : A fine art: : : 
DRTUNA: 	# You see, Ben, I have been trying to find a way to begin some special
tracking.
Timelordz: 	# >> The Tardis console Time rotor slowly moving up and down <<
DRTUNA: 	#  I am trying to track some of the escaped criminal Timelords from
Shada.
BenJacksn: 	# : : : mumbles: : : you don't say Doctor.
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Doctor fiddles with a jammed lever and nods at Ben. : : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  The problem is, what am I tracking?
BenJacksn: 	# : : : mumbles again: : : sounds interesting Doctor.
DRTUNA: 	#  What should I be looking for to locate any of the evil Timelords,
Ben?
BenJacksn: 	# : : : mumble again: : : how about two 'eartbeats.
DRTUNA: 	: : :  frowns : : :  Perhaps we should consider joining Tegan in her
vacation?
DRTUNA: 	#  : :  stops frowning: : :  Florana is nice this time of year, whatever
time that is.
BenJacksn: 	# What ever you say Doctor, I don't care much anymore.
DRTUNA: 	#  Ben, you seem restless and irritable. Am I doing something wrong?
BenJacksn: 	# I feel unappreciated and taken for granted Doctor
DRTUNA: 	#  You'll have to be a bit more specific than that.
BenJacksn: 	# You don't pay attention to me or ask me about anything. I don't
think you'd care if I got
BenJacksn: 	killed
DRTUNA: 	#  Our relationship is extremely important to me.
DRTUNA: 	#  I think it very unfair to accuse me of negligence in your potential
death!
DRTUNA: 	# Name a time when I did not do whatever necessary to rescue or assist
you?
BenJacksn: 	# Well you don't act like it.
DRTUNA: 	#  I think the problem may be more with the situation than with me
personally.
DRTUNA: 	#  Have you considered that?
BenJacksn: 	# I don't understand
DRTUNA: 	#  Well, I am as I have always been, a few minor changes, but you seem
to react differently.
BenJacksn: 	# No you're not, when you change you act different. You're nothing
like when I first met you
BenJacksn: 	# You're the only family I got.
DRTUNA: 	#  Perhaps time, as it always does, is moving on for both of us. Into
a new phase in our time together.
DRTUNA: 	#  Even in a family, growth and change is inevitable.
DRTUNA: 	#  And how am I supposed to be responsible for becoming who I am now?
DRTUNA: 	#  Give me some advice. OK, I'll listen more.
BenJacksn: 	# I don't know, maybe I should just go away.
DRTUNA: 	#   I want to make sure I am not making it more difficult... ...than
it has to be.
BenJacksn: 	# Well, like I was saying can't you tell a timelord by his two
'eartbeats?
DRTUNA: 	#  I have needed your help over and over again. I would need a new
companion...
BenJacksn: 	# Can't you rig something to detect that?
DRTUNA: 	#  ..I would still need.... : : the Doctor grows quiet and looks down.
: : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  Hmm, we could try to look for dual biolelectric signals at a
certain frequency...

POLICE HEADQUARTERS IN EPSILON DOME

ProfG Whiz: 	& : : The scene is a large room, filled with various monitors, and
people watching them...: : 
ProfG Whiz: 	& : : This room is far different in appearance than most of the
rest on Epsilon...: : 
ProfG Whiz: 	& : : It is neat, clean, and organized...It is Police
Headquarters..: : 
ProfG Whiz: 	& : : A light flashes on one of the monitors, and an underling notes
a security breech..: : 
ProfG Whiz: 	& : : A young man approaches the Chief of Police: : Sir, sector 6-1-6
reports a computer
ProfG Whiz: 	& Security breech in Delta Data area, The trace is to The Black
Star Hotel
ProfG Whiz: 	& : : The Chief stands, straitens his uniform: : I take it that report
is confirmed?
ProfG Whiz: 	& : : The underling checks his console, and nods affirmation: : 
O Sillyman: 	& : : : is wearing a black smoking jacket with the word GOVERNOR in
the back: : : 
ProfG Whiz: 	& Very well, perhaps we can track down our mystery hacker this
time. All units alert 5..
ProfG Whiz: 	& : : Notices the Governor entering Police HQ...: : Ah, Governor, I'm
glad you're here...
O Sillyman: 	& : : : : is wandering around puffing on an artificial cigar, spots
the chief: : :  hello Chief
ProfG Whiz: 	& We may have a lead on that computer infiltrator you asked us to
look into.
O Sillyman: 	& I'm glad I'm here too : : : not really: : : 
ProfG Whiz: 	& We are about to cordon off the area around the Black Star Hotel,
the breech definitely..
ProfG Whiz: 	& Came from there. I'm on my way there myself.
O Sillyman: 	& This planet has a beach? ... oh Breech!
O Sillyman: 	& If the breech came from here why go there?
ProfG Whiz: 	& : : Clears throat: : Uh, yes...Breech...no sir, the breech into
Delta Data came from there
ProfG Whiz: 	& to here.
O Sillyman: 	& never mind my ears are clogged, good work Hed... I mean chief
ProfG Whiz: 	& : : Grabs Stun Rod and Riot Helmet: : It will be interesting to find
out who the criminal is.
O Sillyman: 	& good, When you catch him I want you to bring him in alive, of
course unless he dies first
ProfG Whiz: 	& : : Looks sidelong at The Governor: : Uh, of course. I, we, always
prefer to take them alive..
ProfG Whiz: 	& Governor, you can watch here on Monitor 3: : Motions to screen: : 
O Sillyman: 	& : : : wanders away and heads towards office: : :  good work Men!
O Sillyman: 	&  no thanks chief, I'll watch from my office
ProfG Whiz: 	& It is tied into my remote scanning unit: : taps side of
Helmet: : here. If you wish to..
ProfG Whiz: 	& Speak to me, just use this circuit: : motions to board in front of
monitor: : 
ProfG Whiz: 	& All right Governor, I'll patch my remote to your office. Now, If
you'll excuse me...


MEANWHILE, BACK IN THE TARDIS...

DRTUNA: 	# : : :  The Doctor's watch begins beeping. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  There it goes! And so soon.
BenJacksn: 	# Doctor, you're like a father...I won't desert you.
DRTUNA: 	#  Thank you Ben, but all things come to an end.
BenJacksn: 	# Thinks>Leastways not yet
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Doctor calmly takes the watch out of his pocket, pops it
open, and looks at the screen. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  : : : Doctor looks at watch closely. : : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  You see, I am tracking for disturbances in the time stream.
DRTUNA: 	#  When such an event is detected, I look back in time to intersect it
at its origin.
DRTUNA: 	#  And there, at the origin of that disturbance may well be an escapee
from Shada.
DRTUNA: 	#  An escapee who is threatening the time stream.
BenJacksn: 	# Sounds logical Doctor.
DRTUNA: 	#  And now, it seems as if we can see if my theory is correct.
DRTUNA: 	#  We can consider tracing the signal, or ignoring it.
DRTUNA: 	#  Well, Ben, shall we go? I want you in on this from the start.
BenJacksn: 	# Sure Doctor, but I certainly don't want a broken nose this time
: : : smiles slightly: : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  I understand. : : :  smiles: : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  Well, let's be off!
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Doctor begins entering time space coordinates. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  Hmm, these typos are bothersome!
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The central console column begins to move. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  Our destination:  a 24th Century Earth colony, Epsilon!
DRTUNA: 	#  Epsilon is a self-contained labor planet.
DRTUNA: 	#  They seem to be mining some important minerals there. Some large
corporate concern.
BenJacksn: 	# : : : Ben grabs his trusty policeman's jacket. Thinks how it has
been his favorite for years: : 
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  Doctor gazes into a data screen in the console. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  Hmm. The file indicates a Troygon Corporation,
DRTUNA: 	#  There you can see it : : :  gestures to the screen: : : 
BenJacksn: 	# Reminds me of 'ome Doctor
DRTUNA: 	#   and that events here are very important for the development of
Earth.
DRTUNA: 	#  And based on information from the future -- beyond the 24th century
--
BenJacksn: 	# Look at all that smoke and filth
DRTUNA: 	#  The time stream disturbance traces back to there!
DRTUNA: 	#  A rather grim planet. The only populated area of the planet is the
colony,
BenJacksn: 	# I grew up in a place like this
DRTUNA: 	#   located under a huge dome it seems.
DRTUNA: 	#  Yes, industrial nightmare towns often look the same everywhere,
Ben.
DRTUNA: 	#  The dome acts to keep the workers in and keep others out.
DRTUNA: 	#  Something very secretive is going on there.
BenJacksn: 	# Well  it looks like a job for you Doctor to right things

IN THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

O Sillyman: 	& : : : enters office and sits in front of his huge monitor, tunes it
to the same freq. as 3: : : 
O Sillyman: 	& : : : the Gov.'s "special access" view screen is currently dark: : : 
MrMarriner: 	* % : : governor's view screen crackles to life: :  showing mysterious
ED: : : Oh governor?
MrMarriner: 	% Governor, I have some news for you
O Sillyman: 	% yes? : : : sees view screen with shadowy figure: : :  oh its you.. you
rang?
MrMarriner: 	% *   Yes Governor, expect a certain...friend of mine named Uma to
pick up some money in your office
MrMarriner: 	%  She'd doing me a teensy weensy favor
O Sillyman: 	% Money? who's? mine or the petty cash : : : one in the same: : : 
MrMarriner: 	% *   Yours and the petty cash.  I proooomise to pay you back
darling
Gail Who: 	* %  : : : : on comlink with Gov.'s office, hears Ed's words: : : :  Ah,
yesss, Governor : )
Gail Who: 	* %  I shall do the job and retrieve my funds....
MrMarriner: 	* : : : Mystery Man Ed is watching Uma's progress via vidcomlink: : : : 
O Sillyman: 	% : : : is all the while watching the police action on the monitor,
looks like a rerun of COPS: : 
MrMarriner: 	% "whatcha gonna do when they come for you?  Bad boy watching that
stuff Governor"


THE TARDIS LANDS ON EPSILON

DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Tardis remats in a quiet docking bay near the Epsilon dome.
: : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Doctor takes a few items out of his personal cabinet and
pockets them. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  I am investigating a potential criminal act by someone I set free.
I am not the Lone Ranger!
DRTUNA: 	#  Ben, you know there are times when absolutely nothing is wrong when
we land!
BenJacksn: 	# Could've fooled me Doctor : : : Ben jokes: : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  In his pockets:  a few simple fireworks, a small sonic lance,
and a few flowers. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  Carnations. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  Well, Ben, there seems to be a weak point in the shields we might
be able to get through.
BenJacksn: 	# Where's that bloomin' recorder of your s Doctor?
DRTUNA: 	#  Hmm, don't know. Perhaps it fell down into the console again.
DRTUNA: 	#  : : smiles: : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  Shall we inspect the situation?
BenJacksn: 	# Lead on Doctor
DRTUNA: 	#  As you wish.
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Doctor walks out of the Tardis door.....
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  ...and into a dusty, windblown, rock quarry - like location.
BenJacksn: 	# : : : Ben follows putting on jacket: : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  Doctor to himself : : :  Always with the rock quarries.
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  Doctor walks toward the dome. : : : 
BenJacksn: 	# Phaw Doctor! Smells like me old neighborhood Doctor!!
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Doctor examines the edge of the dome. : : : 
BenJacksn: 	# Looks like it'
DRTUNA: 	#  Well, rather like a weak can of tuna. We just cut right in.
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Doctor uses sonic lance to dislodge a few bolts on metal
plates in the edge of the dome. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  Popping out the bolts, the Doctor examines the plate. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  It seems like we could move it with a little effort. Shall we?
BenJacksn: 	# Careful Doctor, let me go first
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Doctor grunts as he tries to move the plate. : : : 
BenJacksn: 	# Lemme try Doctor : : : helps move plate: : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  Thank you, Ben.
DRTUNA: 	#  Well, in we go.
BenJacksn: 	# At least I'm good for something
BenJacksn: 	# : : : goes in: : 
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  Doctor follows Ben in. : : : 

SENATOR DELMIN ON THE STREETS OF EPSILON DOME

DanielC71: 	$  : : : Finds street to RVS point blocked due to building fire: : : 
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Runs to shelter on shady side of the street: : : 
DanielC71: 	$  : : : Activates pen-sized GlobeCom communicator: : : 
DanielC71: 	$  Hello Starfish, Starfish, this is Badger.
DanielC71: 	$  Capt. Coucy of Scout Ship "Calais: > Go ahead, Badger.
DanielC71: 	$  Starfish, wait approximately one half hour.  If I haven't
signaled, leave.  That's an order.: : : 
DanielC71: 	$  Capt. Coucy> Understood.  Starfish Out.
DanielC71: 	$  Damn this colony, anyway...  : : : Heads off down alley, around
roadblock: : : 
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Circumvents Contra-Fuego Vehicles: : : 
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Sees more cops, heads back to hotel: : 
DanielC71: 	$  Blast, they're going to corner me...
DanielC71: 	$ : : :  slips in through alleys to within 1 block of hotel: : : 
DanielC71: 	$  Maybe it will be better to wait it out.  They can't POSSIBLY
know it's me...
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : A number of Epsilon Storm Police seem to be listening to an
announcement in their ears
DanielC71: 	$  Plus, I look like a bum!  : : : sniffs: : :   Smell like one too!
DanielC71: 	$  : : Pulls out NetLink, types a few commands: : : 
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Encrypts all files with special code that will destroy the
NLink if not properly accessed: : : 
DanielC71: 	$  There... no even if I AM caught... poof!
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Hides accouterments: : : 
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : Afterwards, they begin to look around the area, and stop
anyone trying to leave the area: 
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : Some people protest, but their protests are ignored, and any
who make too much trouble..: 
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : Are rendered unconscious with one light touch from the Stun
Rods..: : 


THE DOCTOR AND BEN INSIDE THE EPSILON DOME

DRTUNA: 	#  Let's replace that before we investigate.
BenJacksn: 	# Don't smell much better in 'ere Doctor
DRTUNA: 	#  : :  Doctor tries to push plate back. : : :  Dr. succeeds. : : 
BenJacksn: 	# Sure Doctor
DRTUNA: 	#  The word, my dear Ben, is "Stanky."
DRTUNA: 	#  It is stanky in here.
BenJacksn: 	# Come again Doctor?
DRTUNA: 	#  Ancient American idiom:  Stanky. It smells bad.
DRTUNA: 	#  : :  The Doctor walks down a dark hallway. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  Here we go!
BenJacksn: 	# Whatever Doctor, Yanks talk funny anyway
BenJacksn: 	# What is it Doctor?
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  Doctor walks to a ledge. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	: : :  Peering over a ledge, the Doctor sees lines of workers vanishing
into dark hallways. : : : 
BenJacksn: 	# Blimey Doctor! Where they goin?
DRTUNA: 	#  : :  The Doctor sees lines of gaunt workers below, vanishing into
dark hallways. They are silent.
DRTUNA: 	#  This doesn't look good.
DRTUNA: 	#  Perhaps we could learn more from a central location.
DRTUNA: 	#  Any advice on which way to go?
BenJacksn: 	# 'ow about towards 'ere Doctor
BenJacksn: 	# Maybe we can learn something where the Ships land
DRTUNA: 	#  Lead on, then!
BenJacksn: 	# Or a list of people visitin'

AT THE BLACK STAR HOTEL

ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : A large black vehicle pulls up in front of The Black Star
Hotel, and the Chief gets out..
DanielC71: 	$  : : : Climbs to roof to watch police arrive: : : 
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : He carries a strange looking device with him, and enters the
Hotel..: : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : Uma has used her tracking device...the target is on the hotel
roof: : : 
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Climbs onto roof, peers out: : : 
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : The Chief emerges from the building, looking down at his
device: : 
DanielC71: 	$ : : Sees an official with a Tracker: : :  Oh no...
Gail Who: 	$ : : : she follows Daniel(Delmin) onto the roof, drawing her lazgun
with silencer: : : 

ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : He motions a couple of other Storm Police over...: : 
ProfG Whiz: 	& Men, This electronic "sniffer" has a strong trail to follow. It
leads this way...
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : The device leads the chief and 2 others over to a building
next to the Hotel..: : 

DanielC71: 	$ : : hears something: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : sees he's a good looking young man and can't resist some
taunting: : : 
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Turns around and sees Gail: : : 

O Sillyman: 	% $ Chief? ya hear me?
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : Taps Helmet: : Yes, I hear you Governor.
O Sillyman: 	% $ good, good, Status report?
ProfG Whiz: 	$ Governor, I entered the room the breech was made from..
ProfG Whiz: 	$ And activated our Electronic "Sniffer' to lead us to the
culprit. I'm following it to an
ProfG Whiz: 	$ Empty building next to the Hotel. It should be on your Monitor,
Governor, the one dead ahead

Gail Who: 	$ Vell, vell, vell, what have we here?
DanielC71: 	$  I'm trying to sleep! Go'way!
Gail Who: 	$ Such a nice young man, to be going up against such powerful
people...
DanielC71: 	$ : : : stands: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ You cannot fool Uma, fool!
DanielC71: 	$ No, guess not.  You could tell I was really trying to stay away,
right?
Gail Who: 	$ You are my little piece of business today, and a good price, too,
for your death!
Gail Who: 	$ : : : raises lazgun lazily, taking her time and enjoying the
moment: : : 
DanielC71: 	$  My death? WHY?!
DanielC71: 	$  Oh well, if we can't talk this out..  : : : Jumps off the
building: : : 
DanielC71: 	$ : : :  Extends an anti-grav 'umbrella
DanielC71: 	which breaks his fall.: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : looks over the edge, enraged: : :  Ach!!!!  Anti grav!!!!
DanielC71: 	$  ;: Lands hard, but OK: : : 
DanielC71: 	$  Bye bye!  : : : Runs like hell to docking bay: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : whips out a similar device from her utility belt and jumps off
the roof too: : : 

MrMarriner: 	* Get him Uma!  Move!
Gail Who: 	$ : : : hears Ed's comments in her ear piece: : :   Don't vorry, be happy,
Mr. Ed!!!
MrMarriner: 	* : : : is gobbling popcorn while watching Uma track her prey: : : : : 
O Sillyman: 	% $  Chief, what's that noise in the background?
O Sillyman: 	% $ sounded a bit like people shouting
DanielC71: 	$  : : thinks: : :  God, I am GLAD dad made me compete in track!
Gail Who: 	$ : : : pursues Delmin: : : 
DanielC71: 	$  : : : Jumps hurdles of trash, dodges vagrants: : : 
DanielC71: 	$  : : : Nearly steps on cat: : :   Move it kitty!
MrMarriner: 	$  (as cat)  Reeeeeeeer!!!
Gail Who: 	$ : : : stomps the cat's tail in her haste: : : 
MrMarriner: 	* Oh darling, mind the cat
DanielC71: 	$ : : Checks watch: : :   Fardles!  Five minutes!
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : notices activity from the roof...: : Over There, Men!: : Runs in
the direction of the 2 other
DanielC71: 	$  : : Sees odd scientist type watching him run: : : 
DanielC71: 	$  Outtoftheway!!


THE DOCTOR AND BEN IN A HALLWAY IN THE EPSILON DOME

DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  Doctor sees dashing figure...: : 
BenJacksn: 	# : : : moves towards Hotel near Senator and Uma: : : 
DanielC71: 	$  : : Sees odd scientist type watching him run: : : 
DanielC71: 	$  Outtoftheway!!
DRTUNA: 	#  Why is that person moving so uncharacteristically fast?
BenJacksn: 	$ Cor Doctor, that man!
ProfG Whiz: 	$ You 2 Stop At Once! This is The Police!!
DanielC71: 	$  Movemovemovemove!
DRTUNA: 	#  : :  The Doctor takes some fireworks out of his pocket. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  Doctor lights fireworks and tosses them at assassins. : : : 
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Crashes into Ben: : :  OOFF!
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Sprawls to ground, taking Ben with: : : 
DRTUNA: 	$  Hmm, a galactic glitter!
BenJacksn: 	$ oof!! What's the 'urry mate?
DanielC71: 	$  : : : pants: : :  Get... out of... here...!
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : One of the Police draws a weapon, and fires at the nearest of
the 2, a woman...: : 
BenJacksn: 	$ Calm down mate! : : : Gets up and helps up Senator: : : 
DanielC71: 	$  Thanks... but we're going to be shot now... Sorry!
DRTUNA: 	$  : : :  The Doctor lights another firework, a "screaming meanie" and
tosses it at Police. : : : 
BenJacksn: 	$ Doctor maybe we need to leave
DanielC71: 	$  Unless you fancy bullet holes, yes!
DRTUNA: 	#  Quick, follow me! : : :  Doctor dashes into a room. : : : 
BenJacksn: 	$ Let's 'ead back to the TARDIS
DanielC71: 	$  : : : Follows Doc: : : 
ProfG Whiz: 	$ One of the other policemen and the Chief dive for cover..: : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : Uma whips her lazgun around and takes out the guard that fired
the weapon: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : the guard slumps to the ground: : : : 

IN THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE -- AN ELECTRONIC CONFERENCE

MrMarriner: 	* : : : : standing on his chair, shrieking: : :  Oh just kill him
already!!!!
O Sillyman: 	% * err, sir, I believe my men are chasing down some wanted net
breechers... if this is....
O Sillyman: 	% *  of any interest to you
MrMarriner: 	% Thank you Governor.  I know and I am loooooving the show!
O Sillyman: 	% * oh? are you tapped into the same link as I am? I'm hooked up to
the Chief's cam
MrMarriner: 	* : : : giggles and claps his hand upon the death.....realizes it is
the wrong man
MrMarriner: 	% no baby, I'm on The woman's link

IN THE DINGY STREETS OF EPSILON

ProfG Whiz: 	$ You 2 Stop At Once! This is The Police!!
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : One of the Police draws a weapon, and fires at the nearest of
the 2, a woman...: : 
ProfG Whiz: 	$ One of the other policemen and the Chief dive for cover..: : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : Uma whips her lazgun around and takes out the guard that fired
the weapon: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : the guard slumps to the ground: : : : 
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : looks over to the shot policeman, and draws his own weapon: : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : Uma looks around frantically, her quarry is gone!!: : : : 
ProfG Whiz: 	$ All Police, close in Area 6-1-7, 2 by 2 cover, use of lethal
force: : looks at shot man: : 

O Sillyman: 	% * err, sir, I believe my men are chasing down some wanted net
breechers... if this is....
O Sillyman: 	% *  of any interest to you
MrMarriner: 	% Thank you Governor.  I know and I am loooooving the show!
O Sillyman: 	% * oh? are you tapped into the same link as I am? I'm hooked up to
the Chief's cam
MrMarriner: 	* : : : giggles and claps his hand upon the death.....realizes it is
the wrong man
MrMarriner: 	% no baby, I'm on The woman's link
O Sillyman: 	% * ah, I see, do you want I should have the chief ignore the
woman?
MrMarriner: 	* UUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMAAAAAA.  You are losing him.  No bedtime dessert
for you young lady
ProfG Whiz: 	$ Authorized!
MrMarriner: 	% Let the woman do as she pleases
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : Alarms go off, and strobbing red lights flash in the area...: : 
O Sillyman: 	% $ ahh, Chief, let the woman go, she is ahh, umm, errrm a umm,
agent of the company...
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : The other officer looks at the Chief: : What about the other
one, Chief, the man?
MrMarriner: 	% Kill them all but the woman!!! NOW!!!!
O Sillyman: 	% $ : : : Realizes that if Uma gets the man he is out mucho bucks: : : : 
get the man!!!!
Gail Who: 	$ : : : looks at the Chief: : :  Do you know where the man has gone, eh?
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : Looks at "sniffer": : It was a man's scent we were following,
and its still got a good read
MrMarriner: 	* Looks like Picked the wrong day to stop sniffing glue
Gail Who: 	$ I vant that man!  Zere is much money in it you know ;)
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : Taps Helmet: : Understood Governor.
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : Police begin to roll in like Oranges...: : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : pulls out her tracer: : :  You fools! He's getting away!
Gail Who: 	$ You interfered with my operation!
MrMarriner: 	* Uma please give sugar daddy what he wants by KILLING THAT
MAN!!!!!
Gail Who: 	$ The Governor's going to hear about this!
O Sillyman: 	% $ : : : switches to quiet link with chief: : :  chief, do not let the
woman kill him...
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : Gets up, and carefully begins to follow his sniffer, under
cover, to the other man...: : 
O Sillyman: 	% $  do it yourself if you must
Gail Who: 	$ : : : hears ED and touches her ear piece: : :  Vy, of * course* , ED!
MrMarriner: 	% Governor do I understand that your men interfered with my
Friend's assassination attempt?
Gail Who: 	$  Vatever Uma vants, Uma gets...eventually...
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : Stops at the shouted comment, puzzles on it a moment, and
moves on...: : 
O Sillyman: 	% *  Ed, do I understand you are attempting to undermine a police
attempt with your
O Sillyman: 	% * hired assassin?
O Sillyman: 	% *  hired with my money!
ProfG Whiz: 	$ I don't think that woman is going to be doing much of anything,
my men have the place..
ProfG Whiz: 	$ Surrounded. As for the man, I'm still on his trail..: : adjusts
sniffer, and rounds corner..: : 
MrMarriner: 	% *  That policeman may well have cost me much money and may I
remind you that you are my employee
MrMarriner: 	% * and as a result I might have to make budget cuts!!  Think on it
darling!
O Sillyman: 	% *  I tell you what... you guarantee my transfer outta here and
you can have your man
O Sillyman: 	% *  I will even pay you hired thug double her price if she asks
MrMarriner: 	% * Done.  I just want that man out of the way
O Sillyman: 	% $ Chief, never mind, I want you to recall all police and let the
woman do her work


THE DOCTOR, BEN, AND A NEW FRIEND FLEE SECURITY FORCES

DRTUNA: 	$  Lead on Ben. : : : Doctor forgets room. : : : 
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : looks over to the shot policeman, and draws his own weapon: : 
DanielC71: 	$  TARDIS?  Wha--?  Never mind.  : : : Follows Ben: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : Uma looks around frantically, her quarry is gone!!: : : : 
BenJacksn: 	$ Doctor, that girl we're runnin' from, she looks familiar
DanielC71: 	$  : : : thinks: : :  What the hell, you gotta trust SOMEbody!
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : Ben begins to retrace steps, but is not sure: : : 
DRTUNA: 	$  : : :  Doctor tosses other lit fireworks into a side room and follows
Ben. : : : 
DanielC71: 	$  Uh... Ben?  Is that it?  Do you have a destination in mind or...
DRTUNA: 	<#  Ben, Senator, Dr. head toward Tardis>
BenJacksn: 	# : : : Reaches the dome side: : : 
BenJacksn: 	# 'ere Doctor!!!
DanielC71: 	#  The dome!  Brilliant thought...
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Doctor follows Ben and THE Senator, watching their retreat.
: : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  Out we go!
DanielC71: 	#  Now we'll die with our backs to the wall, as it were...
BenJacksn: 	# : : : Begins to lift the panel: : : 
DanielC71: 	#  Out?!
DRTUNA: 	#  This way, unknown escapee!
BenJacksn: 	# Blimey mate. 'ow bout a hand?
DanielC71: 	#  : : : helps Ben: : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  Dr. helps Ben with plate: : : 
DanielC71: 	# : : : jumps through gap: : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  : : : Outside the Doctor takes out sonic lance.: : : 
BenJacksn: 	# : : : heads for TARDIS dragging Senator: : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  Let's put this plate into place and I'll reattach it!
DanielC71: 	#  Ok, Ok, you've peaked my curiosity.  Who are you?  Space
Security?
DanielC71: 	# : : : Keeps up with Ben: : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  : : : Dr. welds sonic lance. Then follows Ben &  Senator. : : : 
BenJacksn: 	# Oh cripes Doctor, I forgot bout that
DRTUNA: 	#  : : : Dr. approaches the Tardis: : : 
BenJacksn: 	# : : : Reaches TARDIS, gets out his key: : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  My dear man, they seemed very intent on doing you harm.
DanielC71: 	#  whew!
DanielC71: 	#  Yes, true.
BenJacksn: 	# : : : Opens TARDIS, get inside mate!
DanielC71: 	#  I suppose they are a bit miffed at being raided.
DanielC71: 	#  : : : Goes into TARDIS: : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  Dr. enters Tardis.: : : 
BenJacksn: 	# : : : Ben enters last: : : 

THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE IN EPSILON DOME

Gail Who: 	$ : : : Uma returns to the Governor's office for her retainer fee: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : she enters without knocking: : : 
MrMarriner: 	% $  Don't pay her fee Governor.  She hasn't finished the job
Gail Who: 	$ Ahhhh but Uma shall take care of the...err...target...
O Sillyman: 	%  hey, this is my private office!
Gail Who: 	$ Vait and see, Vait and see  : : : : evil grin as she smacks her riding
crop in her hand: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ Ve shall kill...Senator Delmin!!
MrMarriner: 	* : : : : trembling in his seat watching Uma with her crop: : : : 

EPSILON POLICE PURSUE THE TIME TRAVELERS

ProfG Whiz: 	# : : Comes upon a most incongruous sight, a Police Box on
Epsilon, hidden in a dark
ProfG Whiz: 	# : : Recess, The Chief goes right up to the door,...: : 
ProfG Whiz: 	# : : Looks at the Tardis very intently, completely baffled, THIS
wasn't here yesterday!: : 
ProfG Whiz: 	# : : Tries to open the Tardis door, and fails...: : 
ProfG Whiz: 	# Governor, sir, I think I misheard you...
MrMarriner: 	* They are locked in a blue box? : : : kicks his poodle in
frustration: : : 
O Sillyman: 	% $  you didn't chief, I want you to recall all your officers. for
a nice holiday... and let
O Sillyman: 	% $  the special agent handle everything
ProfG Whiz: 	# Sir, I don't think that's a good idea... She killed one of my
men, she may be working with.
ProfG Whiz: 	# This man...: : Looks again at Tardis: : : 
ProfG Whiz: 	# : : notices no reply now, and continues as if he never heard...: : 
ProfG Whiz: 	# : : In fact, he gets a little angry, and turns off 2-way
communication with The Governor: : 
ProfG Whiz: 	# Tell me my business, will he? I think not!
ProfG Whiz: 	# : : Bangs on Tardis Door: : Open up, I know your in There!!


INSIDE THE TARDIS

DanielC71: 	#  impossible!
DRTUNA: 	#  I am the Doctor. This is my esteemed colleague, Ben.
DanielC71: 	#  You two CAN'T be Space Security!
BenJacksn: 	#  'o said we were?
DRTUNA: 	#  Yes, it is deceivingly big. If only you knew!
DanielC71: 	#  Ben... Doctor.. How do you do.  I'm Senator Manfred Delmin of
the Terran Council.
DRTUNA: 	#  We are wanderers, but we have come here because...
DRTUNA: 	#  ..perhaps you can tell us why?
DanielC71: 	#  I'm here investigating suspicious activities of the colony
Epsilon...
DanielC71: 	#  and the Troygan Corp.
DanielC71: 	#  I have NO idea why you're here, but thanks all the same!
BenJacksn: 	# : : : sees the scanner: : : Look Doctor they're coming just outside!!!
DRTUNA: 	#  ...we believe that something untoward is going on as well.
DRTUNA: 	#  You could be the cause, the solution, the victim, or irrelevant.
DRTUNA: 	#  I would appreciate any background information you could give.
DanielC71: 	#  Whatever.  I have the evidence and... DAMN!  I missed my ride!
DanielC71: 	#  I'd need to travel back in TIME to get to Earth now!
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Doctor takes out his watch and examines it. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#   I always did hate scrolling.
DRTUNA: 	#  Hmm. this is very interesting.
DanielC71: 	#  No it isn't interesting.  I may have ruined my chances of
convicting the Governor...
DRTUNA: 	#  Senator Manfred Delmin
BenJacksn: 	# Doctor, should we take 'im back into time?
DanielC71: 	#  Correct.
DanielC71: 	#  Back into time?  I was joking!
DRTUNA: 	#  Yes, I find here that you were an important Earth figure.
DanielC71: 	#  I WAS?!
BenJacksn: 	# Doctor they're just outside!
DanielC71: 	#  Thanks very much...!
DRTUNA: 	#  Ben, I believe we need to have a LITTLE TALK.
BenJacksn: 	# Cor Doctor what now?
DRTUNA: 	#  Ben, this may violate "you know what" either way we go.
DRTUNA: 	#  Shall we give him a ride? Are we the agent? What do you think?
BenJacksn: 	# Well I don't care what it violates, I'm not seein' this guy get
killed
DRTUNA: 	#  He is safe now, but do we take him back to Earth?
DRTUNA: 	#  I have followed my own alarm to find that I am the agent of
historical change!
BenJacksn: 	# If it 'elps these people and 'im yes Doctor
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Doctor heaves a sigh and has a seat in his carved wooden
chair. : : : 
BenJacksn: 	# Oh like you 'aven't been before
DRTUNA: 	#  Another dilemma!
DRTUNA: 	#  The Doctor jumps up!: :  Oh well, if the intuition is right! Senator,
you are about to travel in time!
Gail Who: 	{S dit} >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>PAUSE SIM<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<


From:  BenJacksn
Subj:   Ben's Log 8/8/95 Sim

 For once Ben was enjoying himself this adventure. Although the relationship between the Doctor and himself was still strained to say the least, the spot they had found themselves in had brought them together closer than they had been for weeks. Ben knew it couldn't last, that he would have to leave the TARDIS soon, but he nevertheless felt almost nostalgic.
 The planet they landed on reminded Ben alot of his home back in East London. Dirty, smelly, full of poor souls who probably had no hope for a better life. The despair Ben felt around him during his youth had toughened him, and he had resolved that he would not live in conditions such as this when he grew up. Almost at once, Ben felt that something needed to be done to help the planet. The Doctor complained that he wasn't "The Lone Ranger", but Ben knew that the Doctor couldn't just leave things like this. He had to meddle. So in they went.
 Almost immediately they came upon a poor bloke running form some nasty looking guards. It was only a gut feeling, but Ben knew they had to help the guy escape. Easily convincing the Doctor, they made their way back to the TARDIS to safety. During their pursuit Ben thought he recognized one of the pursuers. A woman whose face was very familiar, but Ben couldn't exactly remember who it was.
 They soon made it back to the TARDIS, and the man revealed himself to be a senator on a secret mission to expose the terrible conditions on the planet back on Earth. The Doctor still wasn't certain that they should help, but Ben was convinced that they should, even if it meant messing with the laws of time.
 It was a long time since Ben met a good friend and felt that there was a positive action he could take, and he was determined to see it through.

<To Be Continued>


THE DOCTOR'S LOG

Tardis timecode: zx44.23a.776824.rel


I have filed all of the basic information about Epsilon to the Matrix (after an appropriate delay so I can't be found very easily), but I want to add two things here in my personal log.

First, I have been completely surprised by events. 

I set in motion a tracking scheme which looks for disturbances in the timestream. Then, I could track the disturbance back in time to its origin. There, where the timestream is being disturbed, I may find one of the renegade criminal Timelords I allowed to escape from Shada. In this way I can attempt to undo my error in unleashing them.

So, I found a disturbance, tracked it back to Epsilon in the 24th century (Earth scale), and what have I found? No renegade Timelord, no new plot by the Master, but rather a wandering Timelord who may get sucked into events -- me!

My records show that the information which Senator Delmin has will change Terran history when he reveals it at the upcoming executive session of the Council. Something about the Troygon Corporation. The only thing is that he has missed his ship to Earth, and will not be at that session. But my records, and those of the Matrix, say he is there. The only way he can arrive in time is if I take him there in the Tardis. In other words, unless I act to intervene the timestream will be disrupted.

I am the agent of repair for the timestream, but not by stopping a Timelord, but by taking a Terran Senator for a ride only a Timelord can give! I never thought that my scanning would only lead me to my own deeds!

Second, I can feel a change in my relationship with Ben. Already it is more future oriented. Ben feels taken for granted and not "in control." I have seen many companions go through these phases, and each time it is difficult for all of us. They begin to yearn for a life of their own, a life outside the Tardis; inside the Tardis their lives can never fully be their own. They yearn for origins, for roots, for attachment, for stability. Like Susan. 

Of course, I cannot yearn for such things. My past is now too far behind me to long to return to. My present status is all I have known -- a wanderer in the fourth dimension. Myself, my Tardis, my missions, and.....my friends. 

Yes, these are the pillars of my universe. And my friends are as important as any, and often require more care and concern. But they cannot be eternal. They go their way, and I meet new friends.

I hate to say good bye.

I hope Tegan will push her recall button soon.


From:  DanielC71
Subj:   Sen. Delmin's log

Personal Diary of Terran Senator Delmin (E), Head of the Special Investigations Subcommittee

Location: Epsilon Colony
Relative Date: Colonas 12, 45 F.E.  
Earth Ref. Date:  48796.32

A quick note: I HAVE the evidence I need!  I managed to download several key files, complete with micrographics and VR logs.  This powerful NetLink prototype is fantastic.  Nearly 30M bps without a glitch.  It's all saved on chip, nearly a gig of info.  There's even room for this diary entry!

With this info, I can return to Earth and testify before the Grand Council, that is, IF I return on time.  My ride was ordered to leave and has done so.  I've hitched a ride with what seems to be two aliens.  Or at least one alien with a human companion.  He, the alien, called the Doctor, has a fantastic ship called the TARDIS.  More on that later.  Makes my innovative NetLink look like an ancient Apple Computer...  Ben, the second and, I think, human, seems a little out of touch.  I thought they were Space Security Agents, but Ben doesn't even know what S.S. IS!  Nice bloke though.

If I miss the GC, the original information held by the Governor may be destroyed at their end.  Altering records is a lucrative business, making info swiping and Net Cracking an fine art of skill, fineese, and fast transport.  Thankfully, even the legendary Cracker Gorman Phun would need several weeks to alter a gig of data.  So if I return in time, the GC can impose a Net Freeze on Epsilon, catching these 'couchons' without fear of failure.

That is, IF this Doctor takes me back where I need to go.  He has an expression I've seen on more than a few Senators, like he wants to pull out of a done deal.  We'll have to see.  More later!


Date:   Tue, Aug 15, 1995 11:23 PM EST
From:  MsTegan
Subj:   Tegan's Seashell Experience :)

Log, 8-15-95

Restless, Tegan walks along the white sand beach of Florana. She stops and sits beneath a graceful palm tree, and gazes over the beckoning waters. 

This place is really beautiful, she thinks. Absentmindedly, she reaches for a sea shell, and holds it in her hands. "Everything here is so perfect, it almost makes you want to stay here forever....almost, but not quite. It would be better if there was someone to share it with."

Without realizing it, Tegan rubs her fingertip along the sharp edge of the shell and makes a small cut. "Darn it!" she yells, dropping the shell. Curious, she picks up the shell to look at it more closely. The shell is a smooth rich-brown color with a tall spire. There are five sharp, short projections on the outer edge of the aperture lip, and it was on this that Tegan cut herself.

Suddenly Tegan is struck with an idea so simple that it confounds her for a moment, and then she begins to laugh with a mixture of joy and relief. "Here I am on a perfect, peaceful, beautiful planet. And yet I still got hurt.   Beauty and danger often walk hand in hand; like in this harmelss looking shell. You can go through life upset at what happens, and miss alot of the beautiful things right under your nose. There seems to be a sort of balance between good and bad. It may be that all those bad things that happen are meant to make us appreciate the good that surrounds us."

Turning the shell in her hands Tegan looks at it even more closely, and notices the little color variations in the shades of brown that swirl along the spiral. Thinking outloud, Tegan mutters, "These lovely little shells are all over the place, and I never noticed them before. The same with other things I've taken forgranted in my life, I guess. Like the Doctor and Ben, for example. I have been so upset at *what* has been happening to me, that I haven't really even stopped to really appreciate *who* I was with! It's not where we go, or what happens that matters so much as the wonderful friendship we share." 

"I miss the Doctor and Ben. Everywhere we've traveled there has been good and bad, all tied up together like the colors spiraling around this seashell. Its a matter of perspective. It's time I started seeing the things that are important. The Doctor and his quest for good, Ben and his steadfast loyalty. The Doctor's faith in me, and Ben's brotherly cajoling. Two friends that I miss terribly, and with whom I want to spend more time." 

With her mind made up, Tegan places the shell in her pocket, and removes the Doctor's recall device. "I guess there will be a lot of good and bad swirling around together in my life if I do this!" Tegan laughs. "Good, I wouldn't have it any other way!" She pushes the button on the recall device, and sits back with a grin. "Maybe I'd better keep all this to myself or Ben will claim that the tropical sun has fried my female brain!


THE GALLERY OF DARK MIRRORS

--Intermission episode during "Epsilon Crisis" Adventure--

The New Adventures of Doctor Who
America Online, 8-16-95

Written by Gail Who

THE PLAYERS

Player		Character(s)

DRTUNA			The Doctor (current)
BenJacksn	Ben Jackson
MsTegan		Tegan
Mr. Marriner Kandy Man, Mr. Marriner, 						the Mara
Gail Who		Romana, Ace, Polly, the Rani
ValyardWho	The Doctor (# 5)
ImtheDoctor	Kandy Man, K-9, the Doctor 						(# 1 as a youth; # 4, # 7)


Gail Who: 	{S dit} >>>Your monitor screens come to life with sound and
light<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>The image of DRTUNA dissolves into the image of the spinning
TARDIS<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>>>>The New Adventures of Doctor Who<<<<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>>>>>>The Gallery<<<<<<<<<<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>>>>>>Written by Gail Who<<<<<<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>>>>the music and credits fade away...<<<<<<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BEGIN SIM<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

IN THE TARDIS

DRTUNA: 	# : : :  The Doctor, Ben, and Senator Delmin (asleep) are in the Tardis.: : : 
DRTUNA: 	# : : :  The Doctor seems to be adjusting the console. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	# Well, there it is, Tegan has activated the recall button.
DRTUNA: 	# Here we go, next stop, Florana, middle tourist period.
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  Tardis remat. : : : 
Gail Who: 	{S remat
MsTegan: 	: : Tegan starts to tap her foot impatiently: :  Where is he?
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Tardis has landed on the beaches of Florana. Right in front
of Tegan. : : : 
MsTegan: 	: : Picks up her bag, and marches to the Tardis door: : 
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Doctor pops out of the Tardis. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	# Tegan, I have missed you so!
BenJacksn: 	# Right handy them recall buttons Doctor. Where'd you get them
things?
DRTUNA: 	#  They come with the type 40.
MsTegan: 	Hello Dr.!, I've missed you too!!
DRTUNA: 	#  Nice clothes! And sensible shoes!
MsTegan: 	Ben! : : hugs Ben and then the Dr. around the Neck: : 
BenJacksn: 	# Aww come off it Tegan. Let's not get mushy
DRTUNA: 	# Shall we depart before some adventure begins here?
MsTegan: 	: : Models outfit: :  So you like it?
DRTUNA: 	# Swank!
MsTegan: 	# Yes, let's go! I'm ready!
DRTUNA: 	#  This way...
MsTegan: 	: : laughs: :  Thanks Dr.! : : picks up bags and follows: : 
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Doctor puts a friendly arm around Tegan as they enter the
Tardis.: : : 
DRTUNA: 	# : : :  Inside the Tardis, the Doctor returns to the console and
immediately begins adjusting it. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  Tardis demat : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  Now, just one more stop!
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  Tardis remat : : : 
MsTegan: 	# Ben, what do you think of my new shoes?
BenJacksn: 	# Well there right nice if you like those type of things Tegan
MsTegan: 	#  I could kick you with them Ben! You always hate my shoes!
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Doctor activates the view screen. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  Oh, my word! This is not Earth!
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Tardis has landed in a sort of gallery or museum. : : : 
MsTegan: 	# Where are we then?
DRTUNA: 	# : : :  The color scheme is blue and black, with heavy velvet curtains
and tapestries. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	# : : :  A few statutes are scattered here and there, but the walls seem
to be occupied with paintings. : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  Well, I am not really sure exactly where this is, but it does look
interesting.
BenJacksn: 	# I never said I 'ated them Tegan! Now don't you start!
MsTegan: 	#  : : Ignores Ben and turns to look at the screen: : 
BenJacksn: 	# : : : smiles behind Tegan's back: : : 
MsTegan: 	# : : Sniffs: :  It does look interesting, shall we go explore?
DRTUNA: 	#  I often find art to be, well, self-revealing as I contemplate it.
DRTUNA: 	#  Shall we catch the next tour?
MsTegan: 	I found the same thing in a seashell...
BenJacksn: 	# : : : wonders how ANYTHING could be self revealing to the Doctor: : : 

IN A DIMLY LIT ART GALLERY HALLWAY

DRTUNA: 	@  : : :  The Doctor exits the Tardis and walks towards a display of
paintings. : : : 
MsTegan: 	@ Follows the Dr.
DRTUNA: 	@  Shall we explore?
BenJacksn: 	@ I always try Tegan. I'm the nicest guy you know!
MsTegan: 	@ Yes, Dr.!
DRTUNA: 	@  Let's say 45 or 50 minutes and we'll meet back here should we
separate.
MsTegan: 	@  Well, you're probably right, Ben. Come on. let's go!
DRTUNA: 	@  Enjoy _yourselves_, that's the way to appreciate art!
MsTegan: 	@ Okay! Meet you here later!
DRTUNA: 	@  : : :  The Doctor walks towards a large rectangular painting. : : : 
BenJacksn: 	@ I don't understand art
DRTUNA: 	@  Hmm Hmm, this painting is a little difficult to focus on.
MsTegan: 	@  Me either, Ben. The Dr. seems excited about it though.
BenJacksn: 	@ It's just a bunch of pictures
DRTUNA: 	@  In fact, the depth effects are very hard to make out!
MsTegan: 	@  I think I could do as well as some artists!
DRTUNA: 	@  : : : The Doctor steps up closely to examine the painting and is drawn
into it. : : : 
Gail Who: 	: : : the images in the painting seem almost to move: : : 
MsTegan: 	Shall we split up also, Ben?
BenJacksn: 	@ : : : Finds a picture: : :  What a laugh, this one's not even in
focus: : : 
Gail Who: 	: : : it is a painting of a woman with pink hair and a stigorax: : : : 
MrMarriner: 	: : : and a robotic creation with blue gumball head and spinning
eyes: : : 
MsTegan: 	@  I see an interesting painting..: : Tegan moves away from Ben: : 
BenJacksn: 	@ : : : Ben feels drawn to the painting....is dizzy: : : 
MsTegan: 	@  It looks kind of familiar...
BenJacksn: 	@ : : : Mumbles: : : you do that Tegan

BEN IS DRAWN INTO A SEASHORE PAINTING

BenJacksn: 	@ : : : Ben feels drawn to the painting....is dizzy: : : 
BenJacksn: 	* : : : Ben finds himself in a familiar place...on a seashore
BenJacksn: 	* : : : He sees a church in the distance: : : 
BenJacksn: 	* : : : Ben runs towards the church and then finds himself in the
cellar: : : 
Gail Who: 	* Polly>  Look, Ben, a church!
Gail Who: 	* Polly> There! I * knew*  we were in the 20th century!  The Doctor
was just fooling!
BenJacksn: 	* Pol? Where's you come from? And I'm gonna miss my ship!
BenJacksn: 	* We must be miles from a bus stop
BenJacksn: 	* Where's the Doctor? I think we may find 'o killed the church
warden in this cellar
Gail Who: 	* Polly>Ooh, I don't think I like it down here, it's scary
BenJacksn: 	* : : : Suddenly Ben and Polly are confronted by the squire who
accuses them of murder!
BenJacksn: 	* Squire>I hold you two to be knaves and rogues of suspicious
character!!!!
BenJacksn: 	* Ben>Look mate! I don't know 'o killed 'im! But it wasn't us!
Gail Who: 	* Polly>Who are you calling a knave!  And we haven't done anything
at all!
BenJacksn: 	* Squire to Polly>Quiet lad! You'' be put in jail until we decide
justice!
Gail Who: 	* Polly, aside to Ben> I * do*  wish people would stop calling me a
lad!
BenJacksn: 	* : : : As Ben and Polly are led away Ben feels dizzy and finds
himself back at the art gallery: 

TEGAN EXAMINES A PAINTING OF SOME WOODS

MsTegan: 	@  I see an interesting painting..: : Tegan moves away from Ben: : 
MsTegan: 	@  It looks kind of familiar...
MsTegan: 	& The scene shows a beautiful woodsy place
MsTegan: 	& The trees seem to shimmer and wave gracefully before tegan's eyes
MsTegan: 	&  Suddenly Tegan is among the trees
MsTegan: 	&  She hears wind chimes
MsTegan: 	&  : : Tegan stops and sits below a tree: : 
MsTegan: 	&  : : She hears a deep voice in her head: : 
MrMarriner: 	&   : : : laughter: : : :  Are you real?  Or should you just go away?
MsTegan: 	&  : : Gets huffy: :  Of course I am real!
MsTegan: 	&  : : Starts to feel very afraid: : 
MrMarriner: 	&  Prove it.  I don't know if you are real and you don't even know
if you are real
MsTegan: 	&  Well! I don't have to prove anything to you. I know I am real!
ImtheDoctr: 	& th> oh that would be lovely.
MsTegan: 	&  And what are you doing in my head again anyway?
MrMarriner: 	& (Mara) I want you to finally understand me and understand the
truth in your pathetic little self
MsTegan: 	& Really! You are such a nasty beast!
MrMarriner: 	& (Mara) I have someone for you to meet--or have you already met?
: : :  introduces another Tegan: : : 
MsTegan: 	&  I do understand myself, and I've no interest in you!
MsTegan: 	&  Darn it! Not this again!
MsTegan: 	& : : Pouts: :  I won't play your little game this time Mara!
MrMarriner: 	& (Mara) It could be worse, there's only two of you now.  Find out
which one is real
MrMarriner: 	& Take my hand and I will let you leave this place
MsTegan: 	& : : Squeezes eyes tight and imagines herself in a different outfit
than the Mara's Tegan: : 
MsTegan: 	&  : : Opens eyes: :  it worked!! Hah! I look different!
MsTegan: 	&  : : Sees the 5th Dr.: : 
MsTegan: 	&  : : Takes the 5th Dr.'s hand instead of the Mara's: : 
MsTegan: 	&  : : Feels better: : 
MsTegan: 	&  So I know who I am, just who in the heck are * you* ?
ValyardWho: 	& 5th doc.> me? im the Doctor of course
MrMarriner: 	& ()  I'm ...I'm no one!  Just subconscious thoughts....: : : : fades
away: : : : 
MsTegan: 	& Not you, Dr. : : points to the Mara: :  I mean him...
MrMarriner: 	& : : : Mara without using someone else's identity can't cope and is
banished back to the dark places
MrMarriner: 	of the inside: : 
ValyardWho: 	& 5th doc> Of course, him. who's him?
MsTegan: 	&  I think you're nothing but a bad memory and I am going to leave
this silly dream, so hah!
MrMarriner: 	& (): : : leaves: : : 

THE DOCTOR INSIDE A  DARK BUT PINK PAINTING

DRTUNA: 	<$  = Doctor in a painting. >
DRTUNA: 	$  Well, my word! Still hard to focus, though.
DRTUNA: 	$  Well, this doesn't seem familiar. Kind of dark and....pink?
ImtheDoctr: 	$  : : : a man pops out of the background behind Tuna: : :  Hello my boy.
are you lost?
DRTUNA: 	$  That music!
DRTUNA: 	$  No, not lost. I believe I am found, thank you.
Gail Who: 	$ ACE>Professor!  I hate the awful lift music!
DRTUNA: 	$ Ace! I know what you mean.
ImtheDoctr: 	$  7th Doc>  Turn that down Ace.
MrMarriner: 	$  : : Kandyman is cooking fondant surprise: : : 
DRTUNA: 	$  And Ace, how about the make up around here?
ImtheDoctr: 	$  7th>  Oh hello there.  Nice to meet me.
DRTUNA: 	$  : :  Eyes the spry little man with the rumpled charm. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	$  Well, met. You know I am a big fan of yours!
DRTUNA: 	$  Take this current incident, for example. A brilliant job of social
engineering.
DRTUNA: 	$  And the way you deal with those sharpshooters, very impressive.
ImtheDoctr: 	$  : : raises eyebrows: : :   Rrreally now.  I wouldn't think a future
version would be a fan of me.
DRTUNA: 	$  Why without you, I would be far less than I am!
DRTUNA: 	$  Say, care for a walk? I could do with a snack.
DRTUNA: 	$  How about some sweets?
ImtheDoctr: 	$  Ace>  Oi Prof, who is that?
ImtheDoctr: 	7th Doc> That is a future me.  Can't you tell?
MrMarriner: 	$  Welcome to the Kandy Kitchen.  I do like my victims do die with
smiles on their faces....
DRTUNA: 	$  to Ace> Allow me to introduce myself.
ImtheDoctr: 	& th> oh that would be lovely.
DRTUNA: 	$  I am a later Doctor. And right now, I am hungry for some sweets!
DRTUNA: 	$  : : :  DoctorT walks off towards Kandy Kitchen.: : : 
ImtheDoctr: 	$  Ace > ACE!!!  Which one are you?
DRTUNA: 	$  I've lost count : : :  walks off: : 
DRTUNA: 	$  : : :  DoctorT arrives at Kandy Kitchen. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	$  Hullooo...anybody in? Got any fresh fudge?
ImtheDoctr: 	$  7th Doc>  Now now Ace, questions, questions.  Come lets us
leave him and go about our business.
DRTUNA: 	$  Kandy Man! And what do you think you are doing?
MrMarriner: 	$ (kandymn) Welcome to my kitchen.  Please try my sweets!
ImtheDoctr: 	$  Kandyman> I'm here to make sweets.  Would you like some?
DRTUNA: 	$  : : : DoctorT moves swiftly across kitchen, slips, falls into vat of
candy. : : : 
MrMarriner: 	$ "DOLT!! YOU RUINED HELEN A's DESSERT!!!!!!
Gail Who: 	$ Ace> Doctor!!!!!!

BEN IS BACK IN THE ART GALLERY

BenJacksn: 	@ : : : Ben is back in the art gallery: : : 
BenJacksn: 	@ Blimey what 'appened?
BenJacksn: 	@ : : : as Ben tries to collect his senses, he stares at another
painting and feels dizzy again: : : 

BEN IS IN A DARK ABSTRACT PAINTING

BenJacksn: 	* : : : Ben finds himself strapped down on a laboratory table. He is
naked: : : 
BenJacksn: 	* : : : He sees two woman talking in the distance. One looks like a
female Sherlock Holmes: : : 
BenJacksn: 	* : : : The other is THE RANI: : : 
Gail Who: 	* Rani> : : : examining two scalpels and stropping them together to get
them real sharp: : : : 
BenJacksn: 	* Holmes>He is ready mistress!
Gail Who: 	* Rani>Well, well, well, Holmes, shall we begin our experiments??
BenJacksn: 	* : : : : Ben struggles with his bonds, but they pull tighter: : : 
Gail Who: 	* Rani> Well, I see we have a decent specimen this time, at least...
Gail Who: 	* Rani> : : : she pulls out a lonnnngg  hypodermic needle: : : : 
BenJacksn: 	* holmes>Hmm yes! I think he'll do
BenJacksn: 	* : : : Ben breaks out in a sweat: : : You don't scare me
Gail Who: 	* Rani>I'm not here to frighten you. I'm here to experiment on you.
BenJacksn: 	* Where's Polly?
Gail Who: 	* Rani>: : : injects something into Ben's arm as Polly screams from a
nearby table: : : 
BenJacksn: 	Holmes>: : : grabs Ben by his blonde hair: : : Now now, soon you won't
worry about anything!
Gail Who: 	* Rani>Get the electrodes ready, Holmes
BenJacksn: 	* Ben>AAAAuuugghhh : : : Searing pain goes through his body!
Gail Who: 	* Holmes> : : : laughs evilly: : :  Why, Mistress Rani, I think it's
working!
BenJacksn: 	* : : : Ben feels he is about to die. He gets dizzy and soon is back
at the art gallery: : : 

TEGAN IS BACK IN THE ART GALLERY

MsTegan: 	@  : : Tegan finds herself back in the gallery: : 
MsTegan: 	@  : : She is drawn to a beautiful painting of ships sailing against a
black background: : 
MsTegan: 	@  : :  the background begins to shimmer and the stars begins to
blink: : 

TEGAN CONSIDERS A PAINTING OF SAILING SHIPS

MrMarriner: 	<==as &  to himself  "Tegan, you've returned!  Eternity has been a
meaningless waste without you"
MsTegan: 	&  : : Tegan finds herself on the deck of a sailing ship: : 
MsTegan: 	&  : : tegan decides to explore: : 
MsTegan: 	& : : Walking about the deck: : 
MrMarriner: 	& : : Marriner finds Tegan: :  I find you fascinating.  You're not
like any ephemeral I've met before
MsTegan: 	& : : Turns to face Marriner: : 
MrMarriner: 	& : : gazes into Tegan's eyes smiling charmingly
MrMarriner: 	@ : : extends his hand: :  fascinating, your mind is so stimulating
MsTegan: 	&  : : Is a bit suspicious: :  Were you talking to me, sir?
MsTegan: 	&  : : Is somewhat taken aback by Marriner's frank gaze: : 
MrMarriner: 	&  Forgive me but your thoughts, your mind, it's so invigorating.
I've never felt like this before
ValyardWho: 	& 5th Dr.>: : buts in: : : My, My, what a place this ship is wouldn't
you say Tegan?
MsTegan: 	& Now wait a minute you find * my*  mind fascinating?
MrMarriner: 	& : : frowns: :  Your mind is hard to read but her's is so open and
inviting
MsTegan: 	&  Yes, Dr., I was just talking to one of the crew members here
ValyardWho: 	& 5th Dr.>ahh, hello there.
MsTegan: 	&  : : Ribs Dr.: :  He finds * my*  mind fascinating!!
MrMarriner: 	& Good evening sir.  May I congratulate you on your good fortune
to have such a stimulating companion
MsTegan: 	&  I think I am going to like this place, Dr.
ValyardWho: 	& 5th Dr.>yes he is an eternal after all
MrMarriner: 	& Tegan, you have made me feel so young, so alive, so real.  I
want this from you forever
MsTegan: 	&  : : Wants to like him but is wary : :  Well, thank you very much I
guess
ValyardWho: 	& 5th> Tegan, don't do it he feeds off your thoughts without them
he is nothing
MsTegan: 	&  But I don't understand how I can make you feel young.
MrMarriner: 	& You are the key to my existence.  Without you I am nothing
MsTegan: 	&  Surely you're wrong, Dr. He seems so nice...
ValyardWho: 	& 5th>When have I ever been wrong Tegan
MsTegan: 	&  I'd kind of like to be the key to someone's existence
MrMarriner: 	& You were wrong about Adric Doctor, yes I can read your thoughts
too.
MsTegan: 	&  : : Rolls eyes: :  More times than I can  count, Dr.!
ValyardWho: 	& 5th> How dare you read my thoughts its an invasion of PRIVACY!!!
MsTegan: 	&  : : Begins to feel uncomfortable, maybe the Dr. is right..: : 
MrMarriner: 	&  How can I help not reading them when you make them so clear in
your mind?
MsTegan: 	&  : : Watches the Dr. and Marriner and begins to feel upset: : 
MsTegan: 	& Look if you are reading our minds, you've got to stop it!
MrMarriner: 	&  Tegan, come with me, I can show you everything and you can make
me everything
ValyardWho: 	& 5th> he is a Parasite Don't trust him.
MsTegan: 	&  I think we'd best be going, Dr.! This place gives me the creeps. I
remember it now!
MsTegan: 	&  : : Turns and jumps over board: : 
MsTegan: 	@  : : Lands with a thump in the art gallery

THE DOCTOR IS BACK IN THE ART GALLERY

DRTUNA: 	@  : : : Thump: :  The Doctor emerges in a pile from the rectangular
painting.: :  In the gallery.
DRTUNA: 	@ : : :  Standing up, the Doctor moves to another painting.: : : 
DRTUNA: 	@  : :  In the painting, a modest house sits on the side of a mountain.
: : : 
DRTUNA: 	@  : : :  Higher up the mountain is a large tree. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	@  : :  The sun is shining brightly. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	@  Why, that's Gallifrey, in the old time, before Rasillon!
DRTUNA: 	@  I recognize this scene!

THE DOCTOR FINDS HIMSELF IN A SUNNY HILLSIDE PAINTING

DRTUNA: 	%  : : :  All of a sudden the painting becomes reality. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	%  Steady yourself, just continue observing.
DRTUNA: 	%  : : :  The Doctor begins walking up the hillside towards the large
tree. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	% This is wonderful, I am back in my time as a youth, in the land
where I was born and raised.
DRTUNA: 	%  This is one hill I do not mind climbing.
DRTUNA: 	%  : : :  As the Doctor nears the top of the hill,
DRTUNA: 	%  it becomes clear that two people are seated under the tree. : : : 
ImtheDoctr: 	%  Hermit>  : : : sitting by a tree: : :  Hello, my boy.  It's nice that
you visit so often.
DRTUNA: 	%  Why, my old teacher! And that must be ......
DRTUNA: 	%  : : :  The Doctor looks at the lad seated in front of the teacher. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	%  : : :  The young timelord is tallish, lanky, and with an already
haughty bearing. : : 
DRTUNA: 	%  I think I looked better after I got a little gray.
ImtheDoctr: 	% Young Doc>  You're wisdom is great and I wish to learn.
DRTUNA: 	%  This is my teacher, K'an-po, and that lad in front of him is
myself.
DRTUNA: 	%  : : :  The Doctor goes and sits next to the two -- teacher and pupil.
: : 
DRTUNA: 	%  Greetings, friends, may I join you?
DRTUNA: 	%  >K'an-Po:  Well, you have come a long way to join us, welcome!
DRTUNA: 	%  >K'an-Po:  All are welcome who will learn to teach themselves.
ImtheDoctr: 	% Young Doc>  Who are you, sir?
DRTUNA: 	% I am an elder.
DRTUNA: 	% >K'an-Po:  My young pupil here has many questions. Being older, you
must have some answers for him.
DRTUNA: 	%  I am afraid not, noble one. Some think me wise, but the important
mysteries still elude me.
DRTUNA: 	%  >K'an-Po:  What questions would you ask?
ImtheDoctr: 	Y Doc>  Do you travel?
DRTUNA: 	%  Yes, quite bit. Would you like to do that?
ImtheDoctr: 	%  Y Doc> Oh very much so.
DRTUNA: 	%  Noble one, I am troubled by the use of force. I have been violent
in my actions.
DRTUNA: 	%  >K'an-Po:  To not be associated with force, that would be not to
live.
DRTUNA: 	%  But I have done more than live -- I have destroyed, I have
controlled....
DRTUNA: 	%  ....I have even killed.
ImtheDoctr: 	%  Y Doc: : : gasps: : : 
DRTUNA: 	%  Could you be proud to say that, young man?
ImtheDoctr: 	Y Doc. No I couldn't bear to have someone's death on my
conscience.
DRTUNA: 	%  >K'an-Po:  You look for an obvious answer you cannot find.
DRTUNA: 	%  >K'an-Po:  You think of yourself, and of all the cosmos, but you do
not think of THE OTHER.
DRTUNA: 	%  The other?
DRTUNA: 	%  >K'an-Po:  Yes. Look into your enemy. The universe is balance. If
your enemy is unbalanced...
DRTUNA: 	% >K'an-Po:  ...and violent, the equilibrium of the cosmos will bring
their actions back to them.
DRTUNA: 	%  >K'an-Po:  You may not be a lone violent man, but a stabilizing
force.
DRTUNA: 	%  You mean if they are violent, my response is justified?
DRTUNA: 	%  >K'an-Po:  No. It is never justified. But it can be understood.
DRTUNA: 	%  >K'an-Po:  But you must never do more than respond in the short
term. No revenge.
DRTUNA: 	%  >K'an-Po:  No reprisals. Over-react and your violence will come back
on you.
DRTUNA: 	%  >K'an-Po:  Under-react and you can expect a better balance in
return.
DRTUNA: 	You mean, I....
ImtheDoctr: 	Y Doc> So, no matter what you do, it will always come back and
haunt you?
DRTUNA: 	%  K'An-Po> Right, young man!
DRTUNA: 	%  >K'an-Po:  Your recent failures may be nothing more than
DRTUNA: 	%   >K'an-Po:  the establishment of an equilibrium you create.
DRTUNA: 	%  I can respond, but I must limit myself. I must be understated in my
actions.
DRTUNA: 	%  I must use less force than my opponents. I must substitute
patience, intellect, and cunning!
DRTUNA: 	%  : : : Turns to youth: : :  What questions are you asking today, young
man?
ImtheDoctr: 	%  Y Doc>  I gather you have found yourself again?
DRTUNA: 	%  Yes, perhaps I have.
DRTUNA: 	%  >K'an-Po:  Well, my son, that is a good question.
DRTUNA: 	%  Excuse me, thanks so very much, but I must be off!
DRTUNA: 	%  : : :  The Doctor walks away and down the hill.: : 
DRTUNA: 	%  : : :  The Doctor gazes at the small house down the mountain. : : 
DRTUNA: 	%  [Dr. thinks to himself] I wonder if they are at home. It has been
so long.
DRTUNA: 	%   Perhaps it would not hurt too much to see them?
DRTUNA: 	%  : : The downhill scenery blends back into the art gallery. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	<@  DRT back in gallery>
DRTUNA: 	@  : :  Doctor is mildly started at transition back to gallery hallway.
: : : 
DRTUNA: 	@  Oh, just as well. Some things are better left unthought.

BEN IS BACK IN THE ART GALLERY

BenJacksn: 	@ : : : Ben is back, but feels exhausted: : : 
BenJacksn: 	@ My mind doesn't feel too clear

BEN FINDS HIMSELF IN A BRIGHT BLACK AND WHITE PAINTING

BenJacksn: 	@ Ben soon finds himself in another location
BenJacksn: 	* : : : it is a futuristic colony setting. Ben sees Jamie run off
after the Doctor: : : 
BenJacksn: 	* Now the Doctor will get justice!!
Gail Who: 	* Polly> Ben, what's the matter with you? Since when did you care?
Gail Who: 	* Polly>: : : Moves off after Jamie: : : 
BenJacksn: 	* I HAVE TO DO MY DUTY! The Doctor broke the law!
BenJacksn: 	* Polly? Where you going? Polly? Polly!!!!!
Gail Who: 	* Polly>: : : hastens her step, Ben's manner frightens her: : : : 
BenJacksn: 	* Polly! You're being trouble!
BenJacksn: 	* Where are you Polly?
Gail Who: 	* Polly>Go ahead!  Report ME!
Gail Who: 	* Polly>: : : she moves off: : : : 
BenJacksn: 	* Polly! get back here!
Gail Who: 	* {S comeback
Gail Who: 	{S leavgirl}
BenJacksn: 	* : : : : Outside there is a thick fog: : : 
BenJacksn: 	* Polly! Where are you?
Gail Who: 	* Polly>: : : races outside then tries to hide from Ben: : : 
Gail Who: 	* : : : but as she tries to dodge, Ben finds her and grabs her!: : : : 
Gail Who: 	* Polly>Leave me alone!
BenJacksn: 	* Got you Polly! Now you'll see reason!
Gail Who: 	* Polly> Ben, you're hurting me!!!  : : : : suddenly sees something
move: : : : 
Gail Who: 	* Polly> What was that?
BenJacksn: 	* What was what? It was nothing!
Gail Who: 	* Polly>: : : a huge crab begins to advance on Ben and Polly and she
screams: : :  {S polscream
BenJacksn: 	* : : suddenly a giant crab claw grabs Polly: : : 
Gail Who: 	{S pollyscr
BenJacksn: 	* Why are you screaming Polly?
Gail Who: 	* Polly> HELP!! HELP!! Ben please!!! It's got me!!!
MrMarriner: 	& You were wrong about Adric Doctor, yes I can read your thoughts
too.
BenJacksn: 	* What's got you?
Gail Who: 	* Polly>  BEN!!!  Look!  Don't you see it!!!???
Gail Who: 	* Polly> Help me!!!  : : : crab begins to drag her away: : :   {S pollyscr
Gail Who: 	{S voices2}
Gail Who: 	{S polscrm2}
BenJacksn: 	* : : : Ben has a mental struggle. Suddenly he rushes on the crab claw
and beats it with a club: 
BenJacksn: 	* Hold on Pol! I'll save you!
Gail Who: 	* Polly> : : : screaming and crying: : : 
BenJacksn: 	* : : : as Ben fights off the Macra, he feels dizzy again: : : 
Gail Who: 	* : : : Polly sobbing as Ben comforts her: : : 
BenJacksn: 	@ : : : in the art gallery Ben feels dizzy: : : 

THE DOCTOR IS BACK IN THE ART GALLERY

DRTUNA: 	@  : :  Doctor is mildly started at transition back to gallery hallway.
: : : 
DRTUNA: 	@  Yes, art can be a revelatory experience!
DRTUNA: 	@  I wonder how the others are doing?
BenJacksn: 	@ : : : Ben lands out of the art gallery: : : 
DRTUNA: 	@  : : :  The Doctor shakes his head. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	@  : : :  Doctor examines his pocket watch. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	@  Time seems to be almost up.
MsTegan: 	@  : : Lands with a thump in the art gallery
DRTUNA: 	@  : :  Doctor pulls a megaphone out of his pocket. : : : 
BenJacksn: 	@ : : : in the art gallery Ben feels dizzy: : : 
DRTUNA: 	@  : : :  Doctor through megaphone : : :  The Tardis time and space express
will be loading soon.
BenJacksn: 	@ Doctor?
MsTegan: 	@ : :  Feels seasick: : 
DRTUNA: 	@  Will all scheduled passengers please report for departure.
DRTUNA: 	@  Oh, there you are. Seen Tegan?
MsTegan: 	@  : : Hears the Dr. and follows his voice: : 
BenJacksn: 	@ Doctor there's a ringing in my 'ead like somebody talking through
a megaphone
DRTUNA: 	@  : : :  Puts megaphone down. : : 
MsTegan: 	@  : : Comes up to the Dr. and Ben: : 
DRTUNA: 	@  : :  The Doctor sits in a comfortable chair and tries not to look at
the paintings. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	@  This place has been redecorated. Can't say I like it.
MsTegan: 	@  Dr., Something is wrong with this place!
DRTUNA: 	@  You see, I have been here before. It is quite safe.
DRTUNA: 	@  This is an art gallery which shows you your own life.
BenJacksn: 	@ Doctor, I tell you I don't like art
DRTUNA: 	@  I tend to be introspective, and this is a cosmic gallery of
introspection.
DRTUNA: 	@  Our lives are like works of art, and must be appreciated to have
meaning.
MsTegan: 	@  I don't feel safe! I want out of here!
MsTegan: 	@  I'm keep going to places I've been before. Place I don't want to
see!
DRTUNA: 	@  You never know who you will meet. Tegan, you remember me?
MsTegan: 	@  Of course, I do, Dr.
BenJacksn: 	@ What are you on about Doctor? I've been asleep
DRTUNA: 	@  Well, well, we all had some unusual experiences, I believe.
MsTegan: 	@  : :  tries to understand the Dr., but he just makes her mind whirl: : 
ImtheDoctr: 	@  : : : Tuna starts hearing a sound and turns around to see the
TARDIS materialize: : : 
ImtheDoctr: 	@  4th Doc : : : exits TARDIS: : :  Oh hello, I'm the Doctor, would you
like a jelly baby?
Gail Who: 	@ Romana> I'll take one, Doctor!  : : : adjusts her schoolgirl hat: : : 
DRTUNA: 	@  Oh my!
ImtheDoctr: 	@  : : : 4th Doc sees group and heads towards: : :  Follow me.
Gail Who: 	@ : : : Romana and the 4th Doctor smile and nod to the others: : : : 
BenJacksn: 	@ : : : Realizes that everybody is ignoring Ben: : : 
DRTUNA: 	@  I think we had better reboard the Tardis before this all gets too
confusing. Ben? Tegan?
ImtheDoctr: 	@  Hello, I'm the Doctor and this is Romana.  Jelly babies,
anyone?
MsTegan: 	@ : : Nods in agreement: : 
MrMarriner: 	I hate Jelly babies.  They re rancid.  Go away freak
DRTUNA: 	@  : :  Doctor walks towards Tardis. Enters it. : : : 
BenJacksn: 	@ : : : so he makes full use of the situation by making faces at Tegan
and the Doctor: : : 
ValyardWho: 	: : Voice from painting: :  we're not ignoring you Ben  : HAHAH: 
MsTegan: 	@  Let's get out of here
BenJacksn: 	@ : : Confused: : :  Where is everybody?

BACK IN THE ART GALLERY HALLWAY

ImtheDoctr: 	@  : : : K9 comes up the hall: : :  Master?
ImtheDoctr: 	@  good bye : : : waves: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : 4th Doctor, and Romana walk to opposite end of the gallery, K9
trundling behind them: : : 
ImtheDoctr: 	@  Come on Romana, K9 back to the TARDIS.
Gail Who: 	$ Romana>Where to next, Doctor?  How about a * real*  holiday?
ImtheDoctr: 	$  How about....Paris?
Gail Who: 	$ : : : deep breath, imagining the bouquet of Paris: : :   Ah, splendid!
Shall we then?
Gail Who: 	$ : : : the 4th Doctor grins one of his loopy grins, tosses his scarf
over his shoulder...: : : : 
ImtheDoctr: 	$  : : : opens TARDIS door: : :  Ladies and dogs first.
Gail Who: 	$ : : : Romana walks through, then K9 rolls in: : : : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : 4th Doctor grins and waves jauntily at the empty gallery, the
door closes...: : : : 
ImtheDoctr: 	$  : : : closes door and gets scarf stuck when the TARDIS
dematerializes: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : his Tardis demats: : : :  {S demat

BACK IN THE TARDIS

MsTegan: 	#  : : Follows the Dr. in: : 
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Doctor fusses over the controls. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  And what did any of you learn in the gallery?
MsTegan: 	#  Well, I learned that I'd be better off if I listened to you more!
BenJacksn: 	# : : RUNS INTO THE TARDIS: : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  A GOOD LESSON. I like that.
BenJacksn: 	# Like what Doctor?
DRTUNA: 	@  Change is both good and bad.
DRTUNA: 	@  I also learned about the need to be patient. To not invite my own
destruction.
DRTUNA: 	@  : : :  The Doctor sets the console controls. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	@  Well, Tegan. Here is what I think.
DRTUNA: 	# The only way to get a new display in the gallery is to create more
art...by living.
MsTegan: 	#  : : Contemplates the Dr.'s words and fingers the seashell in her
pocket: : 
BenJacksn: 	# See Tegan, there 'e goes again in one of his little speeches
MsTegan: 	#  : : Smiles at Ben: :  Yes, but this time I think I understand him Ben
DRTUNA: 	#  Ben, Shall we do just that?
DRTUNA: 	#  We are alive together!
DRTUNA: 	#  Billions of stars and dozens of galaxies and eons of time.
MsTegan: 	#  I agree, Dr., Let's get on with living, starting now!
DRTUNA: 	#  We are life, and it is all ours!
BenJacksn: 	# Living? I always do my best to do just that
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Doctor smiles at Ben and Tegan. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  Tardis demat : : : : 
MsTegan: 	# : : Throws back her head and laughs: :  I love it! I'm so glad to b
back!
BenJacksn: 	# <The sentimentality in the TARDIS now is making Ben embarrassed>
BenJacksn: 	# umm I think I'll go make us some lunch or dinner or something
MsTegan: 	#  : : Laughs at Ben: :  Don't look so uneasy, I'll come help you
DRTUNA: 	#  : : :  The Tardis hurtles through the time vortex to its next
destination. : : : 
Gail Who: 	{S dit} >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>PAUSE SIM<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<



Date:   Tue, Aug 22, 1995 9:39 PM EST
From:  BenJacksn
Subj:   Ben's Log 8/16/95 Sim

Ben's Log 8/16/95 Sim

 Ben pondered the events of the recent adventure. These pictures that took one to relive a past scene had kept him lost in thought for the last few hours. Tegan was confused why Ben was keeping so quiet. At first she thought to tease him a little about it, but decided against it when she saw is clear desire to be left along for awhile.

 What bothered Ben the most was that he had a strong desire to return to the place for one specific purpose. That being to relive his first adventure ehne he rejoined the Doctor and Benny in 1969 London. That entire adventure was totally blocked from his memory, and it had been bothering him terribly lately. The Doctor would not speak of it at all except with half answers which really weren't answers at all. Of course, Benny was long gone and he couldn't ask her. He tohught about trying to access the records of the TARDIS, but he wasn't completely sure how and feared the Doctor's wrath if he was discovered. Then an idea hit him. Maybe Tegan could help him do it.

<To Be Continued>


From:  MsTegan
Subj:   Log for 8-17-95 Sim

Dear Diary,

I pushed the recall button, and here I am, back on the Tardis! I feel like it is the right thing for me.

I really missed the Dr and Ben when I was on Florana. They have come to mean as much or more to me than my own family. The Doctor is like a well-loved uncle. No matter how moody or grumpy he seems, I know that deep down he really cares for me. I don't think anyone has ever respected me like he has, even though I know I make him want to throw his hands up in frustation sometimes.

Ben is just like another brother. Of course, I'd never tell Ben that! It would probably go to his head. Anyway, I am still slightly miffed at him because he hates my shoes. Sometimes I think he is just baiting me, trying to get a rise out of me. Maybe he missed our verbal sparring while I was gone. I did. It's kind of fun getting on his nerves, like I used to do with Jilamey. I'll have to make a point to bug him a little bit every day.

Wouldn't you know it? As soon as I boarded the Tardis we were swept into another adventure...only this time it was something I'd lived through before. We were at some art gallery and the Doctor ran off all excited like. It seemed a decent place to be, and  being curious I thought I'd have a look around. I was looking at a pretty picture and before I knew it, I was facing the Mara again. It was just as unpleasant as before. Only this time, the Dr was there with me. By holding on to the image of the Dr, I was able to free myself from the Mara. It seems the Mara can't thrive without a mind to prey on.

The same thing happened when I looked at another picture. I found myself on a sailing ship facing Mr. Marriner again. At first my mind was fuzzy and I couldn't place Mr Marriner at all. I was flattered by the things he said, about my mind being so alive and attractive to him. It would be wonderful to be the center of someone's universe, to really be wanted and needed and precious to someone. I almost fell for everything he said. But the Doctor appeared again, and helped me to see that Marriner was like a parasite, needing me literally for his own existance, not because of any true admiration or affection. Again, I was able to free myself because of the Doctor's intervention.

I wonder if the pictures were supposed to teach me something? The Doctor seemed to think so. The only thing I can see that I might have learned is to listen to and trust the Doctor more than I have been. Could it be that on some level, I haven't been as trusting as I should be? More likely, I am just too hard-headed to listen, that's all.

Darn it! I hate it when I get in one of these thinking moods. It gives me a headache. Enough for now! Talk about being a grape on the business!

Oh, yes! I almost forgot! There is a new travelor on board the Tardis with us. He is a Senator or something. He seems kind of nice, but a bit edgy. I just met him for a bit as we all settled down to eat the hash-me-gandy that Ben and I whipped up for dinner. I'm not really sure what kind of a guy he is. Only time will tell, I guess.  


THE EPSILON CRISIS
PART TWO

The New Adventures of Doctor Who
American Online, 8-23-95

THE PLAYERS

Character			Screen Name

The Doctor			DRTUNA
Tegan Jovanka	MsTegan
Ben Jackson		BenJacksn
Uma					Gail Who
Ivan					Cmdr Odo
Senator Delmin	DanielC71
Senator Quayle	O Sillyman
Senators Bevis &  Butthead  DoctorWho8
"Ed"					MrMarriner


Gail Who    :  * dit*  >>>Your monitor screens come to life with sound and 
     light<<<
Gail Who    :  >>>The image of DRTUNA dissolves into the image of the 
     spinning TARDIS<<<
Gail Who    :  >>>>>>The New Adventures of Doctor Who<<<<<<
Gail Who    :  >>>>>>>>The Epsilon Crisis, part 2<<<<<<<<<<<<
Gail Who    :  >>>>>>>>Written by Gail Who<<<<<<<<
Gail Who    :  >>>>>>the music and credits fade away...<<<<<<<<
Gail Who    :  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>BEGIN SIM<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<


IN NEW MADISON, WISCONSIN, CAPITAL CITY OF 24TH CENTURY EARTH 

Gail Who    :  % : : : down on Earth, two politicians debate: : : 
Gail Who    :  % : : : wondering where Delmin has gone to: : : 
Gail Who    :  % : : : wondering if there is a Troygon Corp plant in the 
     government...: : : : 
Gail Who    :  %  <===Politicians Doc8 and O Sillyman
O Sillyman     :  % : : : : senator Spud Quayle <the humiliation lasts 
     generations>: : : : 
O Sillyman     :  % : : : : walking down a corridor whistling "If I only had a 
     brain": : : : 
DoctorWho8     :  %  : : : Sen. Beavis and Butt-head start debating (or head 
     banging) about the Metallica revival: : : 
O Sillyman     :  % : : : : talking to self: : : :  hmmm I really should meet and 
     apologize to the Idaho representative
O Sillyman     :  % : : : : sees the Idaho rep: : :  Hey man... I spell potatoe, you spell 
     potato, lets call the whole
O Sillyman     :  % thing off


THE MYSTERIOUS "ED" MONITORS EVENTS FROM HIS OFFICE ON EARTH 

MrMarriner    :  * ==channel ED
MrMarriner    :  * : : Ed sits in a carved chair and stares at the console: : : : : : 


IVAN AND UMA ARE ON A WARSHIP HEADED TO EARTH 

Gail Who    :  & : : : Ivan and Uma in a warship on the way to Earth: 
MrMarriner    :  * Uma dah-ling, I have a itty bitty suggestion to make
Gail Who    :  & * : : : Uma and Odo watch the com screen: : : 
Cmdr Odo    :  &  Vot is ze plan?
Gail Who    :  & : : elbows Ivan: : :  let heem talk!!
MrMarriner    :  * Uma, Mehbe with your assistant, you will do a better job of 
     capturing Senator whatsisface.
MrMarriner    :  * than you did before.  Remember my lovely, you and I have 
     much riding on this little caper
Gail Who    :  & *  Ah, vell, at leest we know we'll make it to Earth before 
     heem...Ve know he missed
Gail Who    :  & *  his rendezvous with the warpship
Gail Who    :  & UMA> Vell, Ivan, how long till we arrive at Earth?
Gail Who    :  & * : : : to com screen: : :  After all, ve can't keep ze boss vaiting 
     and I vant the rest of my
Gail Who    :  & money, which was promised to us if we kill this 
     senator-fellow
Gail Who    :  & We'll get to Earth and set up a scan so we can track him the 
     moment he arrives
Cmdr Odo    :  &  The scanners are already set up.
Cmdr Odo    :  &  Ve vill be ready fur death and mayhem.
Gail Who    :  & Ah, I like the mayhem much!
Cmdr Odo    :  &  Jawohl!
Gail Who    :  & *  : : : to ED: : :  So, my dahling, do you wish to be there vhen ve 
     keel him?
MrMarriner    :  * Uma, Ivan, I was wondering.....do you have any tattoos?
Cmdr Odo    :  &  Nyet, comrade. Ne tattoos.
Cmdr Odo    :  &  But I heff thumbscrews ready for use. : : evil grin: : 
Gail Who    :  & *  Heh, tattoos...ve vill see...
Gail Who    :  & : : : the little warpship arrives at the Earth's Capitol: : : : 
Cmdr Odo    :  &  Goot old Novoye Meelvaukee.
Gail Who    :  & * : : to ED: : :  Vell, meet us outside the senator's office 
     building...ve shall lay in wait
Gail Who    :  & * and capture our little escapee from Epsilon
Cmdr Odo    :  &  Can ve keel him slowly?
Gail Who    :  & : : : nods to Ivan: : : 
Gail Who    :  & Ivan, have you got your scan in working order?
Gail Who    :  & I vant to know the minute he arrives, so get it set, we should 
     have plenty of time yet
Cmdr Odo    :  &  Of course, the scans are in perfect order.
Cmdr Odo    :  &  : : reads scanner: : 


IN THE TARDIS AS IT TRAVELS TOWARDS EARTH

DanielC71    :  #  : : : In the TARDIS' holo-tennis room: : : 
DanielC71    :  #  Off!  : : : McEnroe disappears: : : 
DanielC71    :  #  What a rotten loser...
DanielC71    :  #  : : : Showers, dresses: : : 

DRTUNA     :  #  : : :  The Doctor sits in his carved chair and stares at the 
     console. : : : 
DRTUNA     :  #  : : :  The Doctor rises, goes to the console, and
DRTUNA     :  #  begins manipulating some controls below a bright screen. 
     : : : 
DRTUNA     :  #  Well, my tracking isn't showing any other disturbances.
DRTUNA     :  #  What do you think Tegan. All's well?
DRTUNA     :  #  Does this mean that all is well in the universe?
MsTegan     :  # Seems to be, Dr.
DRTUNA     :  # : : :  The Doctor shakes his head : : :  I am sure that is not what it 
     means.
DRTUNA     :  #  : : :  The Doctor mumbles: : :  Perhaps lowering the squelch a 
     little...
MsTegan     :  #  : : Leaves the console room to find Ben: : 
DRTUNA     :  #  Where are Ben and the Senator?
DRTUNA     :  #  : : :  Notices Tegan has already left.: : : 
MsTegan     :  #  : : Calls to the Dr.: :  That's what I'm going to find out!
DRTUNA     :  #  She is obviously way ahead of me!
DRTUNA     :  #  : : :  The Doctor consults the bright screen : : : 

BenJacksn    :  <=In the TARDIS bathroom, sick over the casserole Tegan 
     made : )
BenJacksn    :  # : : : Meets Tegan: : : Blimey Tegan what was in that you made?
MsTegan     :  #  Hash-me-gandy, Ben, Why?
BenJacksn    :  # Well let me do the cooking from now on okay?
MsTegan     :  Hey, are you saying you didn't like it?
BenJacksn    :  # I liked it fine, but me stomach didn't much care for it
MsTegan     :  # Fine, be that way, see if I ever cook for you again!! : : Stomps 
     away: : 
DanielC71    :  #  : : : Joins Ben and Tegan in the corridor: : : 
BenJacksn    :  # BTW, nice shoes
DanielC71    :  #  : : : Watches Tegan stomp off: : : 
MsTegan     :  # : : Stops short: :  What did you say????
DanielC71    :  #  Ben, what WAS that casserole?
BenJacksn    :  # Heck if I know mate, Aussie mystery meat I guess
MsTegan     :  #  Don't you start in, too, Senator!
BenJacksn    :  # I said nice shoes Tegan : : : smiles broadly: : : 
DanielC71    :  #  Hey, I'm sorry!  I just thought kangaroos were extinct!
MsTegan     :  See if I ever cook again for you ungrateful brutes!
MsTegan     :  #  : : Stomps back into the console room: : 
DanielC71    :  #  Say Ben, did everything come out OK?
BenJacksn    :  # : : : confused: : : What do you mean?
DanielC71    :  #  I thought you were ill just now...
BenJacksn    :  # I guess I just don't understand political humor

DRTUNA     :  #  By the way Tegan, that was a most excellent meal you 
     prepared earlier.
MsTegan     :  #  Well, Dr.,  at least you know a fine meal when you see one!
DRTUNA     :  # Well, then on to Terra, 24th century, is it?
MsTegan     :  #  So did you discover anything on the console screen, Dr.?
DRTUNA     :  #  I'm afraid Senator Delmin has some very important work to 
     do there.
MsTegan     :  I'd like to see 24th century Earth!
DRTUNA     :  #  No other business seems to be pressing at the moment.
DanielC71    :  #  : : : Enters console room: : :   Morning Doc!
DRTUNA     :  #  Hello, Senator.
MsTegan     :  # : : Glares at the Senator: : 
DanielC71    :  #  Tegan, you look ravishing!
MsTegan     :  # Flattery will get you no where, sir : : to Delmin: : 
BenJacksn    :  # Say Doctor where are we going?
DRTUNA     :  #  Terra, 24th century. You remember.
DRTUNA     :  #  : : : to Ben : : :  Food bars from the dispenser not good enough for 
     you, eh?
BenJacksn    :  # I Hate that food dispenser Doctor, I aim to toss it out of the 
     TARDIS one of these days
MsTegan     :  # : : Mutters: :  Ben seems to hate everything these days!
BenJacksn    :  # : : : To Tegan: : : What's that suppose to mean?
MsTegan     :  #  You hate my shoes, my food, the food dispenser..just what to 
     you like Ben?
BenJacksn    :  # I like teasing you Tegan : : : Smiles: : : 
MsTegan     :  # : : Feels grumpy and decides to take it out on Ben: : 
BenJacksn    :  # I like you too
MsTegan     :  # : : Exasperated: :  Darn it! I set myself up for that one!
MsTegan     :  #  : : Taken back: :  Well, I like you too Ben, I guess
BenJacksn    :  # It's been real boring without you
MsTegan     :  #  Thanks Ben. Come on, we'd best get going or we will miss all 
     the fun!
DRTUNA     :  #  Ben, Tegan, please. We are making plans!
DanielC71    :  #  Doctor, all this has been a lot of fun, but if you CAN get me 
     home....  Can you?
MsTegan     :  #  I'm listening Dr.
DRTUNA     :  #  The Senator has a very important meeting to attend.
DRTUNA     :  #  Yes, Senator, specify your location.
DanielC71    :  #  New Madison, Wisconsin, Zone 8.
DRTUNA     :  #  Yes, I thought so.
DanielC71    :  #  I've a private meeting with the Senatorium arranged.
DRTUNA     :  # : : :  The Tardis remats in a deserted back alley in New 
     Madison, capital of 24th century Terra. : : : 
DRTUNA     :  #  : : :  The Doctor flips a switch : : :  ...and here we are.
Gail Who    :  : : : the Tardis arrives on earth * remat* 
DanielC71    :  #  As long as we aren't mugged by Harvest Festians, we'll be 
     all right.
DRTUNA     :  #  Senator, how should we proceed?
DanielC71    :  #  Along State Street, walk right into the Capitol.
DanielC71    :  #  No one should know I'm here, right?
DRTUNA     :  # Well, I think we should stay with you for a while...
BenJacksn    :  # That reminds me Doctor, I have something import to ask you 
     sometime soon
DanielC71    :  #  Suits me!  I never wanted to be a Senator anyway.  
     Exploring is thrilling!
DRTUNA     :  #  ...as I was saying, Senator.. to make sure you meet your 
     destiny, so to speak.
DRTUNA     :  #  Senator, we will actually need to be your guests here.
DanielC71    :  #  You can say that.  After this meeting, I can nail these creeps 
     and resign.
DanielC71    :  #  As I said, that's fine.  What's up, Doc?
BenJacksn    :  # The way the Doctor talks to 'imself all the time, it's bloody 
     'ard to know when 'e's sayin'
BenJacksn    :  something important
MsTegan     :  #  : :  to Ben: :  You'll just have to ask him later I guess
DRTUNA     :  #  I believe we have a little time before your hearing.
MsTegan     :  # Well, what kind of guests should we pretend to be?
DRTUNA     :  #  How about honored ones?
BenJacksn    :  # : : : Laughs: : : Never second class for you Doctor
DRTUNA     :  # Lead on Senator.
DanielC71    :  #  I prefer to get there directly.  If you're coming, let's go.
DanielC71    :  #  : : : Exits TARDIS: : : 
DanielC71    :  #  : : : Heads north: : : 
DRTUNA     :  #  : : :  The Doctor exits the Tardis : : : 
MsTegan     :  # Sounds good! Let's go. Come on Ben : : Exits Tardis


UMA AND IVAN ARE TRACKING SENATOR DELMIN 

Cmdr Odo    :  &  Hmmm.
Cmdr Odo    :  &  : : eyebrows shoot up: : 
Cmdr Odo    :  &  Errrrrrr............ Uma?
Gail Who    :  & Vot, Ivan?
Gail Who    :  & Hurry up, I vant to meet ED
Cmdr Odo    :  &  He iss here.
Gail Who    :  & Ed, you mean?
Cmdr Odo    :  &  Ze Senator Delmin. He iss here. V Earth.
Cmdr Odo    :  &  Vell, look here! To be checkink scanner yourself!
MrMarriner    :  * Uma.  Ivan.  We have a new problem
Gail Who    :  & : : : shoves Ivan: : :  VAT!  You lame-brain it cannot be!
MrMarriner    :  * Delmin is in league with three offworlders.  a male with a 
     bad accent and a female with a bad accent
MrMarriner    :  *  and a genuine freak known as the Doctor.  Do something 
     nasty to them would you?
Gail Who    :  * : : : rubs hands gleefully: : : :  Vell, I don't haff a clue vhy Delmin 
     got here so fast
Gail Who    :  * But zose offworldersss are toast!
Cmdr Odo    :  *  But he iss here!
Cmdr Odo    :  *  Und ve mussen ihm sterben!
MrMarriner    :  * Ivan and Uma, those offworlders are definitely not 
     toast--more like Wonder Bread:  Light and Springy
Cmdr Odo    :  *  : : to Marriner: :  Und vith very little value!
Gail Who    :  * Vell, let's find our victims and get busy!
Cmdr Odo    :  *  : : looks at scanner: :  Zis vey!
Cmdr Odo    :  *  : : points: : 


ON THE STREETS OF NEW MADISON 

Gail Who    :  % Politician Beavis> hey Butthead, what's with Delmin these 
     days!
DoctorWho8     :  %  Sen. ButtHead> Uh, I think he got kidnapped or something?
DoctorWho8     :  %  : : : Beav and B-H round a corner and see the TARDIS: : :   Beav> 
     Hey Butt-head look at those people
DoctorWho8     :  %  B-H>  Uh huh huh huh, you said coming.  Beav> No I didn't 
     butt-munch!
DoctorWho8     :  %  B-H. Uh yes you did, it's 15 lines up.
DoctorWho8     :  %  : : : Beav and B-H start to debate (get into a fight, that is) 
     about Beavis saying "coming.": : : 
DoctorWho8     :  %  : : : B &  B stop fighting: : :  B-H> Hey Beavis, let's get some 
     chicks and try to get into that blue box..
O Sillyman     :  % : : : : hears Delmin and turns around again: : :  Delmin is that 
     you?


SENATOR DELMIN, THE DOCTOR, TEGAN, AND BEN HEAD TOWARDS THE SENATE CHAMBERS 

BenJacksn    :  # why am I always bringin' up the rear these days?
MsTegan     :  #  Aw, I'll hang back with you Ben : : slows down: : 
DRTUNA     :  #  : :  As they follow Delmin, the Doctor speaks lowly to Ben and 
     Tegan: : : 
DRTUNA     :  # Something tells me that we need to do more than just give 
     Delmin a ride.
DRTUNA     :  #  He needs to present his evidence about the Troygon Corp.
DRTUNA     :  #  His evidence will lead to a change in public opinion which 
     will end this planet's...
DRTUNA     :  #  ...sad era of corporate abuse in this century. It will lead to a 
     necessary transition.
BenJacksn    :  # You got that right Doctor. That planet's rotten to the core
MsTegan     :  # : : Looks at 24th century Earth: :  Can't say as I like this place
BenJacksn    :  # Looks like Vulcan to me
DRTUNA     :  #  : : :  Follows the Senator's quick pace up State St. : : : 
DRTUNA     :  # : : :  Pointing to a tower : :  And that, Tegan, is the Global Union 
     Tower, a marvelous structure, yet...
DRTUNA     :  # ...it is the center of corporate power which is squeezing the 
     life out of
DRTUNA     :  #  this planet and many others.
BenJacksn    :  # : : : Angry: : : what am I Doctor? Chopped liver?
MsTegan     :  # : : Looks at Tower: :  Kind of imposing, and scary looking
DanielC71    :  #  The Global Union Tower?
MsTegan     :  #  : : Is surprised by Ben's outburst: :  Ben, is something wrong?
DRTUNA     :  #  : : : Looks at Ben : : :  Each of us defines ourselves.
DanielC71    :  #  Earth spent $5 billion on that...  all tax money.... for a 
     corp.
BenJacksn    :  # There 'e goes ignoring me, actin' not like I am not even 'ere
MrMarriner    :  # * : : Ed over hears Dr.'s conversation with Delmin: : : :  (on surveillance)
MsTegan     :  #  : : Starts to worry about Ben: :  You know he doesn't mean it, 
     he's just caught up in the
MsTegan     :  problem at hand
DRTUNA     :  #  Will we go directly to the hearing, Senator?
DanielC71    :  #  : : : Checks anti-assassination measures.  All are primed.: : : 
DanielC71    :  # : : :  Checks NetLink.  Safe &  sound.: : : 
DRTUNA     :  #  : : :  The Doctor pulls out his beeping pocket watch: : : 
DRTUNA     :  #  HMM, there is a warning signal here. I wonder what it 
     means?
MsTegan     :  #  : : Tries to take Ben's mind off the Dr.: :  Ben, stick with me, 
     okay? This place is scary..
BenJacksn    :  # Aww, the future ain't that scary, I've been to it alot of times
MsTegan     :  # But this place feels evil, Ben.
DanielC71    :  #  Whan that April with his shoures soote...
DanielC71    :  # ... the droghte of March hath perced to the roote...
DanielC71    :  #  Pierced to the root all right...  And no rain on the horizen....
DRTUNA     :  #  Why Senator, you are a man of letters as well as a 
     politician.
DanielC71    :  #  Doctor, my father made me a Senator.  Through money.  I 
     am who I am, not this.
MsTegan     :  #  And the Senator seems off his head, just listen to him!
BenJacksn    :  # All the more reason to stay and set things to rights
MsTegan     :  #  : : Thinks: :  That's more like the Ben I know!
BenJacksn    :  # Sounds like code talkin' to me, I did it in the Navy
DanielC71    :  #  It's Geoffrey Chaucer, Ben...  He &  I had the same thought 
     just now....
MsTegan     :  #  Really Ben?
DRTUNA     :  #  Senator, shouldn't we use a back way in case someone is 
     setting a trap for you?
MsTegan     :  # Do you think he's some kind of a spy or something?
DanielC71    :  #  And we're on a pilgrimage to Canterbury...
MsTegan     :  #  : : Looks behind her at the mention of a trap: : 
DanielC71    :  #  Take a left.
DanielC71    :  #  We'll go in via a used Data Center.
O Sillyman     :  # : : : :  speaking of evil...: : : :  Hey folks!: : : :  is standing right 
     behind tardis crew: : : : 
O Sillyman     :  # : : : used to being ignored spud turns away...: : : 
DRTUNA     :  #  : :  Doctor turns to Sillyman. : : : 
DRTUNA     :  #  Who is that, I wonder, calling to us?
DanielC71    :  #  What's that, Doctor?
MsTegan     :  #  : : Follows the Senator: : 
BenJacksn    :  # : : : follows the senator: : : 
DanielC71    :  #  Tegan, stay close to Ben...  You're liable to get shot if you're 
     too close...
MsTegan     :  #  I knew it, I just knew it!!
DRTUNA     :  #  : : :  Doctor consults pocket watch closely. : : : 
DRTUNA     :  #  There a couple of unusual blips on here.
DanielC71    :  #  Doctor, what is that thing?
MsTegan     :  #  Ben, I am sticking to you like glue today, like it or not!
O Sillyman     :  # : : : walks up to delmin: : : :  Hey, Delmin, Its me... Spud 
     Quayle.... I heard you were killed...
BenJacksn    :  # I miss this, brings back me naval days
DanielC71    :  #  Quayle?  why are you here?
MsTegan     :  #  Stop it Ben! you're making me nervous!
DRTUNA     :  #  Spud, you say, glad to meet you. I am the Doctor, this is Ben 
     and Tegan.
BenJacksn    :  # Why are you so jittery, you're as bad as Polly!
O Sillyman     :  # nice to meet you folks... Say you gonna watch the spelling 
     contest later? I'm up against
MsTegan     :  #  I tell you, this place is creepy Ben! I just have this feeling!
O Sillyman     :  # Packwood... He still thinks Harass is two words
DanielC71    :  #  Packwood is a drunk.  Has the Senatorium assembled?
DRTUNA     :  #  : : :  Doctor listens and observes. : : : 
O Sillyman     :  # : : : : checks watch: : : :  oh geee... I think they have... we better get 
     over there eh?
DanielC71    :  #  Yes.  Sooner the better.

MsTegan     :  #  Ben, maybe we should go and watch the back way
BenJacksn    :  # : : : follows Tegan: : : 
MsTegan     :  #  To Ben> I'd just feel better if we kept watch
BenJacksn    :  # Well I think you're being too cautious, but if it makes you 
     feel better
MsTegan     :  #  : : Calls to Dr.: :  we're going to keep watch this way, you two 
     go on!
DRTUNA     :  #  : : :  To Ben and Tegan : : :  I hope you are less confused than I 
     am.

DanielC71    :  #  Coming Doctor?  Ben?  Tegan?
DRTUNA     :  #  : : :  The Doctor follows the Senator. : : : 
DRTUNA     :  #  : : :  Doctor consults pocket watch again. : : : 
DoctorWho8     :  #  : : : B &  B encounter Delmin and his party: : :  Beav> Hey 
     Butt-head, Delmin's back, heh heh.
DanielC71    :  #  Quayle... how trustworthy are you nowadays?
DRTUNA     :  #  : : : Doctor steps back at sight of B& B. : : : 
O Sillyman     :  # Ummm, well, depends... I haven;t been on the take for a few 
     months now...
O Sillyman     :  # the corporations don't think I'm important enough to bribe 
DanielC71    :  #  Well, do me a favor... If something happens, make sure the 
     Senatorium checks out Troygon Corp.
DanielC71    :  #  Esp. the Epsilon branch.
O Sillyman     :  # Okay... : : : :  checks watch: : : :  ohhh I must dash... see you all 
     inside!!!!
DoctorWho8     :  #  B-H> Let's like talk to him, uh huh huh.
DRTUNA     :  #  : : :  Doctor looks at watch: :  Senator, I think we may be about 
     to meet some armed persons....
DanielC71    :  #  You bet Doc.  You're a good man.  : : : shakes the Doc's hand, 
     gives him the NetLink w/ info: : : 
DanielC71    :  #  This way, Doctor.
DoctorWho8     :  #  B-H> Hey Delmin, where have you been, dude?
DanielC71    :  #  Senators.  You'll be late for the meeting.
DRTUNA     :  #  Senator, I suggest haste.
DoctorWho8     :  #  Beav> Yeah, heh heh, did you like get stuck in the bathroom 
     again, heh heh.
DRTUNA     :  #  : : :  Follows into Senatorium: : : 
DanielC71    :  #  I believe we are now under high surveillance, Doctor.
DRTUNA     :  #  I have been trying to tell you that.
DRTUNA     :  #  Several armed operatives are in the area.
DoctorWho8     :  #  : : : B-H turns to Beav: : :  Dude we got that meeting to go to! 
     : : : both start to run to meeting hall: : : 


"ED" MOVES THROUGH THE STREETS TOWARDS UMA AND IVAN 

MrMarriner    :  * & : : : walks straight into Beavis and ButtHead: : : :  Hello Boys!  
     Having fun today?  Out of my way now!
MrMarriner    :  * Uma, Ivan.  Report your positions.  I've lost track
Cmdr Odo    :  *  I heff lost track of position, too.
Cmdr Odo    :  *  It iss not in veaselly assistant contract to know of such 
     thinks.
Gail Who    :  * : : : harumphs: : : Sheeshhh!  Ivan, you are right behind me, 
     eediot!
Cmdr Odo    :  *  Oh, yess. I am behind Uma.
Gail Who    :  * Ve are valking down Milvawwwkee Affenyu to the senator 
     office buildink
Cmdr Odo    :  *  I should know better. Even as veaselly assistant.
Gail Who    :  * Ve vill meet Ed in the next block or two
Cmdr Odo    :  *  And then to be killink him, da?
MrMarriner    :  * Well, I'm near the office building
Gail Who    :  * Ze senator vill head for his office to rat on Epsilon no doubt, 
     and ve shall snatch him!
Gail Who    :  * : : : sees a mysterious figure ahead: : : : 
Cmdr Odo    :  *  Yes! Ve vill seize him!
Gail Who    :  * Zat must be him now!
Cmdr Odo    :  *  Let us to be goink!
Cmdr Odo    :  *  : : runs out, heading for assumed victim: : 
Cmdr Odo    :  *  : : sneaking up behind MrMarriner: : 
MrMarriner    :  * : : Ed turns around, sees Ivan and shrieks: : EEK!  HELP ME !! 
     SOMEBODY!  OOO!
Cmdr Odo    :  *  Nyet! Not to be strugglink! : : leaps onto Ed: : 
Gail Who    :  * : : : Uma watches Ivan sack Ed to the ground: : : 
Cmdr Odo    :  *  : : beating him senseless: : 
Gail Who    :  * IVAN!!!! Stop this eeenstant!!!
Gail Who    :  * Zat iss our BOSS!
Cmdr Odo    :  *  Vot?
Cmdr Odo    :  *  Iss he?
MrMarriner    :  * Uma dahling. OW!  Will you tell your companion to "EEK! 
     stop this
Cmdr Odo    :  *  : : stops beating on Ed: :  Ooops.
Gail Who    :  * Zees ess ED!  Don't you remember his face from the comlink, 
     comrade!!??
MrMarriner    :  * He put a whole in my suit from Paris!  And I broke a nail!
Cmdr Odo    :  *  Ach, ja.
Cmdr Odo    :  *  I am makink mistake.
MrMarriner    :  * I hate violence and I hate getting beat up and I hate YOU!
Gail Who    :  * Now.  Let us three get into the office building. I see our 
     quarry is heading in
Cmdr Odo    :  *  : : hides behind Uma: : 


IN THE EARTH SENATE CHAMBERS 

DanielC71    :  &  Senators, do we have a quorum?!
DanielC71    :  &  Pres. of Sen.> Yes we do.
O Sillyman     :  &  no but we might start quarreling
DRTUNA     :  &  : : :  The Doctor stands in the rear of the Senatorium: : : 
DanielC71    :  &  To DRT> Have a seat.
O Sillyman     :  & : : : : sits down and pulls out a walkman... gets look from pres. 
     and puts it away: : : 
DoctorWho8     :  &  : : : B& B run in and almost run over Delmin and almost 
     making him drop the NetLink: : : 
DanielC71    :  &  Senators, I shall be brief.  I have incontrovertible 
     evidence...
DanielC71    :  &  ... excuse me Senators...
DanielC71    :  &  ... that Troygon is violating the Terran Constitution to the 
     fullest extent of the law!
DanielC71    :  &  I offer this evidence into the Net for Public Dissemination.
DanielC71    :  &  Doctor?
DRTUNA     :  &  : : :  Doctor nods: : : 
DRTUNA     :  &  I briefly witnessed a planet composed of degraded and abused 
     workers....
DRTUNA     :  &  ... who were used as tool for unscrupulous profit.
DRTUNA     :  &  It almost seems like an extreme example of what is 
     happening to all Terran holdings.
DanielC71    :  &  This man is trustworthy.
DanielC71    :  &  But if you don't believe him, believe the evidence gather by 
     my NetLink.
O Sillyman     :  & Gee that sounds like California
DoctorWho8     :  &  B-H> Is that like diarrhea or something?
O Sillyman     :  & is that with an E on the end?
DoctorWho8     :  &  Beav to B-H> Heh heh, he said tool.  : : : both laugh: : : 


BEN AND TEGAN NEAR THE REAR ENTRANCE TO THE SENATE BUILDING 

BenJacksn    :  @ : : : watches back exit: : : 
MsTegan     :  @ It does make me feel better, Ben
BenJacksn    :  @ Filthy place, reminds me of East London
MsTegan     :  @  You mean you've been to a place like this before?
BenJacksn    :  @ Well I found that the future ain't no bed of roses, they got 
     the same problems we do
MsTegan     :  @ I never went to East London. Auntie Vanessa wouldn't let me 
     go there.
BenJacksn    :  @ I lived there
BenJacksn    :  @ You're aunt was smart
MsTegan     :  @  Wow! was it a tough place to live?
BenJacksn    :  @ You join a gang or you leave that's about it
MsTegan     :  @  No wonder you joined the navy.
BenJacksn    :  @ : : : Suddenly an officer of the law comes around the corner: : 
BenJacksn    :  @ : : he sees Ben and Tegan outside a Senator's home, looking out 
     of place: : : 
MsTegan     :  @  : : whispers: :  Darn it!
BenJacksn    :  @ copper>Hey you two!
MsTegan     :  @  Quick Ben! Let's pretend to be lovers or something..
MsTegan     :  @  : : Grabs Ben's hand: : 
BenJacksn    :  @  What?
MsTegan     :  @  : : Whispers: :  Just pretend like you like me for once, okay?
BenJacksn    :  @ Copper> hey you two, you need to move along!!!
MsTegan     :  @  : : Laughs a if at a joke Ben has said: : 
BenJacksn    :  @ Copper>This ain't a lovers lane
MsTegan     :  @  : : smiles disarmingly at the copper: :  Yes sir, we're just 
     enjoying the evening
BenJacksn    :  @ : : : copper leaves: : : 
BenJacksn    :  @ : : : Ben and Tegan move away to around the corner: : : 
MsTegan     :  @  : : drops Ben's hand: :  Well, we got out of that one!
MsTegan     :  @  : : They move into a dark shady alleyway: : 
MsTegan     :  @  Ben, do you hear something?
MsTegan     :  @ This place is creepy, let's get back to the Doctor.
BenJacksn    :  @ : : : stops: : : 
BenJacksn    :  @ : : : A dark figure drops in front of Ben and Tegan: : : 
MsTegan     :  @  : : Gasps: : 
BenJacksn    :  @ Dark Figure>well now, this IS my lucky day!!!
MsTegan     :  @  : : Tegan gets pushy: :  Look here, get out of my way!
BenJacksn    :  @ DF>Visitors to our fair city...and lost, well now
Gail Who    :  @ : : : Ben and Tegan face an unknown threat: : : 
MsTegan     :  @  Or I'll make you wish you had, buster!
BenJacksn    :  @ : : : Pulls nasty looking hand weapon: : :  or what girlie?
MsTegan     :  : : Tegan moves toward the dark shadow, and gives him a real 
     rabbit killer shop to the back of
MsTegan     :   the neck: : 
BenJacksn    :  @ : : : Ben bunches fists: : : look mate, we've no quarrel with you!
MsTegan     :  @  The Shadow crumples at Tegan's feet: : 
BenJacksn    :  @ : : : Ben then chops the thug into little bits: : : 
MsTegan     :  @  Well, Jilamey said that might come in handy some day: : 
MsTegan     :  @  Let's go back to the Dr., Ben!
BenJacksn    :  @ Say Tegan you don't fight 'alf bad for a girl
BenJacksn    :  @ Why? He can take care of 'imself


IN THE SENATE CHAMBERS 

Gail Who    :  & : : : Uma and Ivan enter the chamber and spring into action!!: : : : 
Gail Who    :  & * lsrblast* 
Gail Who    :  &  NOBODY MOVE!!!
DanielC71    :  &  WHAT?!
Cmdr Odo    :  &  Nooooooooo......
Cmdr Odo    :  &  Ve vant ze netlink!
Gail Who    :  & : : : she blasts the netlinkthingy
DanielC71    :  &  : : : Gail blasts a decoy NetLink.  the Doctor has the genuine 
     article : : : 
DanielC71    :  &  Guards!
Cmdr Odo    :  &  : : insert generic villainous cackle here: : 
DRTUNA     :  &  : :  The Doctor moves toward the Senator : : : 
Gail Who    :  & : : : stuns a few senators and other likely looking guards and 
     such: : : 
DanielC71    :  &  No Doctor!!
Gail Who    :  & * lsrblast* 
Gail Who    :  & : : : Ivan manhandles Delmin out of the chamber: : : 
DoctorWho8     :  &  b& B yell>  BLASTER FIGHT!!!!!!
Cmdr Odo    :  &  I heff you now!
Gail Who    :  & : : : : as Uma covers him * lsrblast* 
O Sillyman     :  & : : : : thinks of a battle cry: : : : :  SPOON!!!!!     : : : leaps up and 
     charges Uma: : : 
DoctorWho8     :  &  : : : B& B jump Gail and start to fight: : : 
Gail Who    :  & : : : UMA is more than a match for the silly senators from 
     MTVLand: : : 
Gail Who    :  & : : : within seconds, she has them on the floor and is covering 
     them with her blaster: : : 
Gail Who    :  & : : : she throws a smoke bomb for good measure: : :  * explosin* 
Cmdr Odo    :  &  : : cackling madly: : 
O Sillyman     :  & : : : : gets caught in the smoke: : : : 
Gail Who    :  & : : as smoke fills the room, Ivan and Uma and Ed make a run 
     for it: : : : 
Gail Who    :  & : : : Ivan has Delmin slung over his shoulder like the 
     proverbial sack of potatoes
Cmdr Odo    :  &  Please to not resist!
Cmdr Odo    :  &  If you resist, I vill kill you!
DanielC71    :  &  : : : to Odo: : :  For what it's worth, I  agree!
O Sillyman     :  & : : : : jumps to tackle Ed: : : : 
MrMarriner    :  & Listen Quayle!  Get off my rear!  I'm the ultimate capitalist 
     and your great great granddaddy would be
MrMarriner    :  proud
O Sillyman     :  & : : : : hits Ed: : : :  I don;t care... its his fault my name is 
     Spud!!!!!!!!
Cmdr Odo    :  &  : : turns, shouts to Uma: :  Kill them!
Cmdr Odo    :  &  Do a service to humanity, and kill them
DoctorWho8     :  & : : : B& B run for the hills: : : 
DoctorWho8     :  &  B& B> AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
DRTUNA     :  &  : : :  Doctor stops in his tracks and tries to think. : : : 
DRTUNA     :  &  : :  Doctor to himself : :  Wait a minute, I think this has all 
     been worked out now!
DRTUNA     :  &  Agents of the Troygon Corp. attack the Senatorium to stop 
     Delmin from exposing them.
DRTUNA     :  &  Many Senators are killed, and it is all on vidlink screen.
DoctorWho8     :  &  : : : B& B bolt out of the conference room and run over the 
     Doctor in the process: : : 
DRTUNA     :  &  : : :  Doctor is knocked aside but smiles : : :  Thus, the events 
     needed to fulfill Delmin's destiny...
DRTUNA     :  &  Have come to pass. Now, do I dare to rescue him?
DRTUNA     :  &   Now, where are Ben and Tegan?


IN THE CORRIDOR OUTSIDE THE SENATE CHAMBER 

Cmdr Odo    :  &  : : running down the corridor, banging Delmin's head into the 
     ceiling now and then: : 
Gail Who    :  & : : : The Doctor has lost track of Delmin: : : 
DanielC71    :  &  Ouch!  Ow!  Duck a little willya!  Ow!
MrMarriner    :  & Express yourself, don't repress yourself
DoctorWho8     :  &  Beav> Move out of our way, bunghole!!
Cmdr Odo    :  &  Heffink fun, Senator?
Gail Who    :  * : : : Ed, Uma, and Ivan think they're home free as they head for 
     a hidey-hole: : : 
DanielC71    :  &  Loads.  You can let me go anytime now.  You destroyed the 
     NetLink.
Gail Who    :  &  : : : Delmin, wincing in pain, thinks it may be too late...: : : : 
Cmdr Odo    :  *  Never. Vee heff to kill you first.
DanielC71    :  &  Let me go!  Without the evidence, my reputation is shot!
Gail Who    :  * : : : Uma holds a blaster to Delmin's head and looks at ED: : : 
Cmdr Odo    :  &  Funny you should use vord "shot." : : evil grin: : 
Gail Who    :  * Vell??? Shall ve do it now or later????
DanielC71    :  *  Uma...


Gail Who    :  * dit*  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>PAUSE SIM<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<


From:  MsTegan
Subj:   Tegan's Log for 8-23-95 sim

Log for 8-23-95 Sim

<Picking up from the sim..>

The thug is lying face down in the alley after Tegan delivered her "rabbit-killer punch" and Ben finished him off.

Looking at Ben, Tegan decides that she just can't let his "You sure fight good for a girl" comment pass.

"You're not going to bait me with that comment, Ben! I am going to take it as a compliment instead. Growing up with five brothers, I had to learn how to take care of myself. I've got my brown belt in karate too, so you'd just better watch your step with me, sailor!"

Tegan notices Ben is trying hard not to laugh, and grins back. "We do make a good team, don't we? What would the Doctor do without us?"

"Blimey, Tegan, I guess he's probably in some kind of trouble right now! We'd best get back to keeping a look-out like we promised," exclaims Ben.  Peeking around the corner of the alley, Ben motions for Tegan to follow. 

Tegan follows and says, "There's only one problem, Ben. Just what is it we are supposed to keep a look out for, anyway?"

Ben cracks up and says, "Crikey! Just look for trouble of some kind, same as always, I guess! Come on, Tegan."

<to be continued>


Date:   Wed, Aug 30, 1995 9:59 PM EST
From:  DRTUNA
Subj:   The Doctor's log 8-23-95

Planet Earth, August 30, 2395

The temporal traditions of my history are failing me. I have always tried not to intervene too much, and when I did to do so as "part" of history, not to "change" it. 

Now, I cannot tell the difference.

If I had left Delmin on Epsilon, he would not have filled his place in history, exposing the sick nature of the Earth's exploitative corporate society. I threaten the timestream if I do not interfere.

I have brought Delmin to Earth, but is this not the way he is supposed to arrive? Was there another way I did not know of?

Now, the Senator has been attacked in the Senate Chambers itself to silence him. This alone may be outrageous enough to expose the Troygon Corp. Do I need to help Delmin now to meet his destiny, or should I go somewhere quiet for a milk shake? 

In other words, am I interfering when I act or when  do not act?

I like Delmin. He must be a person of considerable talent to attain his high ranking office, and at the same time to have the spunk and initiative to go undercover on a dismal factory plaet like Epsilon. He is, indeed, an interesting character.

I guess it is time to choose -- do I observe history or help make it?


THE EPSILON CRISIS 
PART THREE

DRTUNA: 	<=== The Doctor
DanielC71: 	<==== Sen. Delmin
BenJacksn: 	<===== The uneducated sailor
DoctorWho8: 	<====== Senators Beavis and Butt-head.
MrMarriner: 	<=======the mysterious Ed
O Sillyman: 	<======= SENATOR Spud QUAYLE
Gail Who: 	<========Ooooo-Mah (Uma) THUGETTE
Cmdr Odo: 	<======== Ivan THUG

Gail Who: 	{S dit} >>>Your monitor screens come to life with sound and
light<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>The image of DRTUNA dissolves into the image of the spinning
TARDIS<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>>>>The New Adventures of Doctor Who<<<<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>>>>>>The Epsilon Crisis, part 3<<<<<<<<<<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>>>>>>Written by Gail Who<<<<<<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>>>>the music and credits fade away...<<<<<<<<
Gail Who: 	>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BEGIN SIM<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<


ED'S MERCENARIES HAVE ATTACKED THE SENATE CHAMBER AND TAKEN DELMIN WITH THEM. ALL IS IN CHAOS 

DRTUNA: 	# Senate chamber: : : The Doctor has ducked behind one of the desks in
the Senate chamber. : : : 
Gail Who: 	# : : : The Doctor and the Senators arise after the attack and brush
themselves off: : : 
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Doctor slowly raises his head and looks around. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Doctor stands and realizes that the Senator and the
attackers are gone. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Senate chamber is in chaos. Wounded politicians lie about,
DoctorWho8: 	# Sen. Beavis> Whoah, heh heh, that was cool!
DRTUNA: 	# : : : with guards and aides running about. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Doctor notices two senators who seem uninjured. : : : 
O Sillyman: 	# : : : stands up and brushes self off: : : : hmmmm, is it me or did
one of those guys look like
O Sillyman: 	# he had peanut butter smeared inside his mouth
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The doctor approaches B&B: : : 
DoctorWho8: 	# Sen. Butt-head> Shut up, dumb butt, I lost my date book.
DRTUNA: 	# That was an incredibly violent attack to have taken place in the
heart of the planetary government.
Deadfly: 	# (<--- Wounded politician) Agghh... my forehead... Where are my pilot
pens?
DRTUNA: 	# This suggests a far more dangerous global situation than I was
aware of.
DoctorWho8: 	# Sen. Beav> Heh, here come that Doctor guy. Hey Doctor, I'm
hurt. Can you like help me?
DRTUNA: 	# Senators, do you think this attack was designed to stop Senator
Delmin from speaking?
O Sillyman: 	# : : : walks up to Tuna: : : not really Doctor, uhh this one was
pretty light in fact
O Sillyman: 	# Well, usually if someone wants to stop a senator from speaking
it involves large campaign
O Sillyman: 	# donations
DoctorWho8: 	# Sen. BH> Uh.....Yeah.
DRTUNA: 	# I'm not that kind of Doctor, and I don't believe you are seriously
hurt.
DRTUNA: 	# What can you tell me about the corporation he was
studying...Troygon?
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The chaos in the senate chambers continue. : : : 
O Sillyman: 	# all I know is that if Delmin couldn't do it I have to convince
the senate to investigate
O Sillyman: 	# Troygon corp.
DRTUNA: 	# : : To senators standing around him: : : How do you diagnose the
situation?
DoctorWho8: 	# B-H> Umm... he like um....I don't know.
O Sillyman: 	# The situation is grim, and the odds are against us.... sounds
like fun
DRTUNA: 	# : : : A bit flustered by the Senators' lack of hard data, he takes out
his pocket watch. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Doctor examines the tiny data screen on his watch. : : : 
DoctorWho8: 	# B-H> How much do you want for that watch?
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Doctor sees Delmin's obituary on screen -- he dies on
August 30, 2395. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	# : : : August 30, 2395 is....TODAY! : : : 
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Doctor sits at one of the desks and begins talking to
himself,
DRTUNA: 	# oblivious to his surroundings. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The senate chambers are emptying out now. The blood awaits the
robo-custodians. : : : 
Deadfly: 	# : : Groaning senator limps out of the chambers...: : : 


BEN AND TEGAN HIDE AS THEY SEE DELMIN'S CAPTORS PASS BY WITH HIM 

Gail Who: 	@ : : : Ben and Tegan watch unobtrusively as they pass: : : 
MsTegan: 	@ Wasn't that Delmin, Ben?
BenJacksn: 	@ Wha? Who was?
MsTegan: 	@ They just dragged Delmin by, I tell you!
MsTegan: 	@ We've got to do something! We can't just let them drag him off!
BenJacksn: 	@ You sure Tegan? I wasn't paying attention
MsTegan: 	@ Yes, I'm sure! Let's follow. maybe we can help him!
BenJacksn: 	@ Well...okay, I'm up for a bit of excitement
MsTegan: 	@ : : Follows the thugs dragging Delmin: : 
BenJacksn: 	@ : : : Hears familiar female Russian accent: : : 
BenJacksn: 	@ Cor, Tegan, I've 'eard that voice before
MsTegan: 	@ : : Whispers: : What was that Ben?
MsTegan: 	@ Or maybe I should say who was that, Ben?
MsTegan: 	@ They went around that weird looking building!
BenJacksn: 	@ Don't right remember, somebody unpleasant I know
BenJacksn: 	@ Cripes, that building smells too
MsTegan: 	@ It stinks....it smells like cheese or something, don't you think?
MsTegan: 	@ Come on, let's look around back
BenJacksn: 	@ I don't see them Tegan
BenJacksn: 	@ I'm still not sure, you're not leading me on
MsTegan: 	@ Me either. I think one of us would tell the Doctor, don't you?
BenJacksn: 	@ You go, that voice has got me interested on who it is
MsTegan: 	@ I think I will go, seeing as how you don't want ME to lead you
on!!
BenJacksn: 	@ I seem to remember that voice connected with the Daleks
BenJacksn: 	@ : : : Sneers: : : What's that supposed to mean?
MsTegan: 	@ Good, you find your little mystery lady, and I'll go fetch the
Doctor..
BenJacksn: 	@ Right, I'll have a look around
MsTegan: 	@ : : Walks off without looking back in a real snit: : 
BenJacksn: 	@ Blimey, I'm famished, this building looks good enough to eat
BenJacksn: 	@ Must taste better than that Aussie surprise casserole
BenJacksn: 	@ Where 'ave I heard that voice before? Urkle? Emma?
BenJacksn: 	@ Uma! I remember now! Uma that long lost sister of the Rani
BenJacksn: 	@ : : : Searches around, but turns up nothing: : : 


UMA AND IVAN HAVE KIDNAPPED SENATOR DELMIN AND ARE LEADING HIM AWAY 

Gail Who: 	$ : : : Ivan and Uma, along with Ed, have just kidnapped Delmin: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : they drag him away into the streets: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : they drag him away into their headquarters: : : 
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Would have waved at Ben & Tegan but didn't notice them...: : : 
DanielC71: 	$ Uma... It seems like only yesterday I stared down the barrel of
your gun
MrMarriner: 	$ and it seems like only yesterday, I didn't need to worry about
little prats like yourself
Cmdr Odo: 	$ Can I kick him, boss?
DanielC71: 	$ I'll go quietly! That is after I'm done shouting for help.
HELP!!
Cmdr Odo: 	$ : : smacks Delmin: : Silence!
DanielC71: 	$ : : : winces: : : 
MrMarriner: 	$ Nice slap Ivan. Do it again
Cmdr Odo: 	$ : : Slaps Delmin again: : 
DanielC71: 	$ : : : wince, wince: : : 
MrMarriner: 	$ : : sits back and eats cheese while watching Uma and Ivan do their
dirty work: : 
Gail Who: 	$ Vell now, Ivan...perhaps I could get a few hits in...
DanielC71: 	$ Truce already!
Gail Who: 	$ Mr. Senator Goody Goody...there are no truces here!
MrMarriner: 	$ Well my dears, take care of Delmin, I'm off to dispose of the
rest of the little senators
Cmdr Odo: 	$ Of course, Comrade!
MrMarriner: 	$ They get up my nose so bad especially Beavis and his friend
Butt Head. Don't let this one go again
MrMarriner: 	$ Uma
DanielC71: 	$ Well... great.
Cmdr Odo: 	$ Now, Uma, shall ve torture him?
Gail Who: 	$ : : : now that the boss is gone, Uma drags out the fun stuff: : : : 
DanielC71: 	$ Torture? Good grief, you people conform to stereotypes, you
know that?
Gail Who: 	$ : : : some whips for her and Ivan, the electric cattle prod...: : : : 
DanielC71: 	$ Cattle prods... How quaint. If you think THIS is scary, you
should join a fraternity!
Cmdr Odo: 	$ : : smacks again: : 
Gail Who: 	$ Oh, we don't want to * scare* you...just to make you hurt a LOT
DanielC71: 	$ Some people take constructive criticism too hard...
Gail Who: 	$ : : : pulls out some nasty looking tongs: : : 
Cmdr Odo: 	$ Why be constructive when you can be destructive? : : genuinely
confused: : 
Gail Who: 	$ Now, Mr. Senator, our boss would like you to tell us lots of things
about Corp.
DanielC71: 	$ Oh well.... I guess they say meaning is contextual. In your
case, that means... yes.
Gail Who: 	$ : : : Ivan looks at the surveillance monitors and sees a blonde man
outside: : : 
Cmdr Odo: 	$ : : looking at surveillance monitors: : 
Cmdr Odo: 	$ Excuse me, Uma, I see another victim.
DanielC71: 	$ Don't exert yourselves, folks...
Cmdr Odo: 	$ : : kicks on the way out: : 
Gail Who: 	$ Another victim? : : : tightens Delmin's ropes and walks over: : : 
Cmdr Odo: 	$ : : making my way out towards Ben's location: : 
DanielC71: 	$ I hate tight ropes...
Gail Who: 	$ Ooh looky another man to play vith!
Gail Who: 	$ : : to: : : oh, * good* 
DanielC71: 	$ Why is it that all the women that enter my life want to peel
away the layers of my skin with
DanielC71: 	surgical equipment?
Gail Who: 	$ With a What?
DanielC71: 	$ Never mind, Uma...
Gail Who: 	$ : : : pouts: : : Pity!! I think I'd like to peel * your* skin, you are
kinda kewt
DanielC71: 	$ Well Uma, they say what's on the inside is what counts... WHAT
am I SAYING?!
Gail Who: 	$ : : : she zaps with the prod on his leg: : : 
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Zapped w/ prod: : : AAAH!!!
Gail Who: 	$ So, tell Uma, who else knows about your little escapade on
Epsilon?
DanielC71: 	$ : : : thinks: : : I feel like Ben...
DanielC71: 	$ ... all tied up & tortured.


IN THE SENATE CHAMBERS 

DRTUNA: 	# : : : The senate chambers are now abandoned except for The Doctor and
the few senators. : : : 
DoctorWho8: 	# B-H> There seems to be a problem with the Doctor, he's talking
to himself.
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Doctor to himself : : : Can I save? Dare I act? Must
he die today?
DRTUNA: 	# : : : thinks: : : Will he have done enough to stop this evil
corporatism?
DoctorWho8: 	# Beav to Doc> Heh, what are you talking about?
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Doctor continues to mumble to himself. The two senators seem
to be listening. : : : 
DoctorWho8: 	# B-H> Dude, he says Delmin's going to die! We ought to help him.
O Sillyman: 	# Well, must dash, spelling contest with Packwood.....
O Sillyman: 	# : : : looks at watch: : : : oh he can wait....
DRTUNA: 	# : : : Doctor watches Spud, B, & B. He doesn't know what to do. Act, or
wait. : : : 
DoctorWho8: 	# Beav> Yeah, I want to kick that chick's bum who like put the
gun in my face, heh, heh.
DRTUNA: 	# Something tells me the action may come to me.
DoctorWho8: 	# B-H> Hey, um, Doctor? Can we like help you or something?
DRTUNA: 	# Yes, we need to make sure that the truth gets out about Troygon. It
is Delmin's mission.
O Sillyman: 	# Yes, and I'm right behind you... looks great with the voters
O Sillyman: 	# Uhhh Doctor, maybe we better get moving.... this place is awful
unfriendly after an attack


BEN WAITS OUTSIDE THE CHEESE PALACE 

BenJacksn: 	@ Cripes, where is Tegan?
BenJacksn: 	@ That girl probably got lost
BenJacksn: 	@ I'll give 'er another 5 minutes sure
BenJacksn: 	@ : : : Is bored and careless: : : 
Cmdr Odo: 	@ : : sneaking up behind Ben: : 
Cmdr Odo: 	@ Eeeeeeeeeeaaaaaiiiiieeeee!!!!!!!! : : jumps on Ben while
screaming: : 
BenJacksn: 	@ What the????
BenJacksn: 	@ : : : Goes down surprised: : : 
Cmdr Odo: 	@ Menya zovut Ivan, vrag naroda! : : smacking Ben hard: : 
BenJacksn: 	@ : : : falls unconscious: : : 
Cmdr Odo: 	@ Hmph. Too easy, no sport.
Cmdr Odo: 	@ : : picks up Ben, carries him back to our hideout: : 


OUTSIDE THE SENATE BUILDING

MrMarriner: 	* : : : leaves the 3 cheese and heads towards the Senate: : 
MsTegan: 	* : : Proceeds down the alley back in the direction of the Senate
building: : 
MrMarriner: 	* : : : spots Tegan walking, sneaks up behind her, grabs her: : : : 
MrMarriner: 	* Well well well. What a lovely looking lady. You're coming with
me doll.
MsTegan: 	* : : Shrieks at the top of her lungs: : 
MsTegan: 	* Let go of me, I have an important errand to run you beast!
MsTegan: 	* : : Stomps on Ed's foot, and elbows him in the stomach: : 
MsTegan: 	* : : almost gets away: : 
MrMarriner: 	* : : : takes hands of his ears: : Little gal can scream huh? You
follow me or I'll cut out that tongue
MsTegan: 	* : : Gets very very scared: : 
MsTegan: 	* Well if you put it that way, lead on
MrMarriner: 	* And knowing how much you like to talk, I'm sure life without a
tongue would be bad for you
MsTegan: 	* : : Is really really getting mad at this brute: : 
MsTegan: 	* Well, I never met such a rude person!
MrMarriner: 	* : : speaks into communication device ordering his
mercenaries to attack the Senate: : 
ProfG Whiz: 	* : : A small beep emanates from a device on Ed's Belt...: : 
MrMarriner: 	* : : Ed listens to beep: : : Uh okay
ProfG Whiz: 	* : : The device has a small viewscreen, which slowly begins to
illuminate: : 
MsTegan: 	* To Ed> : : Look, you seem like a busy man, with beepers and all, so
why not let me go?
MsTegan: 	* : : Steals a look at the beeper thinggy: : 
ProfG Whiz: 	* : : A shadowy figure can be seen by Tegan in the viewscreen..: : 
MrMarriner: 	* Nice try missy but it ain't getting you nowhere
MsTegan: 	* Hey, who's your friend?
MrMarriner: 	* : : : Ed with Tegan hostage orders his men to swarm into the
Senate guns blazing: : : 
ProfG Whiz: 	* Report, Agent...how proceeds The Plan?
MrMarriner: 	* Going wonderful my master. Having fun!
ProfG Whiz: 	* : : Tegan notices the figure is humanoid, but apparently Has No
Face..: : : 
ProfG Whiz: 	* I hope you are correct...if so, our lackeys will soon be
in a position to seize..
ProfG Whiz: 	* power from the Earth Senate...
ProfG Whiz: 	* However, if you are incorrect in your assessment, you know the
price of failure....
ProfG Whiz: 	* Who is the Earth woman with you, Agent?
MrMarriner: 	* Some whiner
MsTegan:	* Who are you calling a whiner?
		::: Party proceeds into Senate Building as mercenaries attack. ::::


MEANWHILE, BACK IN THE SENATE CHAMBERS 

DRTUNA: 	# You know, I think it's time for lunch!
O Sillyman: 	# Lunch?
DoctorWho8: 	# Beav> Lunch yeah, heh heh.
DRTUNA: 	# Can we get a delivery in here?
DoctorWho8: 	# B-H> I know a place. It's called Burger World, uh huh huh.
O Sillyman: 	# : : : pulls out Cell phone: : : Pizza? Chinese? Martian?
DRTUNA: 	# Martian, why yes. You know, somehow I think staying here and having
lunch is the right thing to do
DoctorWho8: 	# Beav> I want a wiener in a bun, heh heh heh heh heh heh!!!
DoctorWho8: 	# : : : B-H slaps Beav: : : Shut up!
MrMarriner: 	# : : general pandemonium as the mercenaries get in the
Senate and act like crazed men
MsTegan: 	# : : Tegan is dragged into the Senate building by Ed. None to gently
either: : 
DRTUNA: 	# : : : As the mercenaries attack, the Doctor is standing near the
senators. : : 
DoctorWho8: 	# B-H> And like get down on the floor.
O Sillyman: 	# oooh: : : : looking around: : : constituents
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Doctor sees Tegan. : : : 
MsTegan: 	# : : Spots the Doctor and yells: : DOCTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MrMarriner: 	# Oh Hush that little flap of yours girlie
DRTUNA: 	# Wait, don't shoot!
DRTUNA: 	# They are holding my companion, Tegan!
DoctorWho8: 	# : : : B&B hide under a desk: : : 
DRTUNA: 	# Look, I do not know your motives or your taskmaster,
DRTUNA: 	# but my friend, Tegan, has nothing to do with this.
MsTegan: 	# : : Glances quickly at the viewscreen while Ed is distracted: : 
DRTUNA: 	# She is my companion and merely was in the wrong place at the wrong
time.
O Sillyman: 	# Should I surrender? I mean I {S would}
MsTegan: 	# Yes, let me go I tell you!
DRTUNA: 	# I am the one you want. I brought here.
MsTegan: 	# No Doctor! Don't do it!
MrMarriner: 	# You? Thanks a lot. I should just scratch your face off right
now
DRTUNA: 	# I will go with you if you release Tegan.
DoctorWho8: 	# : : : B&B look up from the table and watch: : : 
O Sillyman: 	# hmmm.... but you know doctor, DELMIN  told me all about THE
corp.... : : : OOPS: : : 
MsTegan: 	# : : Is suddenly very afraid: : 
ProfG Whiz: 	# A Hostage...?
MsTegan: 	# : : Gets huffy: : Who are you calling a whiner?
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Doctor pulls a "smoke-stink" bomb from his pocket and
throws it at Ed's feet. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	# Run, Tegan, get away!
MsTegan: 	# : : Tegan chokes on the smoke, but runs when Ed lets go: : 
DoctorWho8: 	# : : : B&B run and head for the door: : : 
DRTUNA: 	# : : The Doctor stops the mercenary nearest Tegan, but is entangled
and caught himself. : : : 
MrMarriner: 	# : : Ed loses Tegan but manages to grab hold of the Doctor: : 
MsTegan: 	# : : Flees the room along with some of the Senators: : 
ProfG Whiz: 	# : : The shadowy figure realizes that Tegan can see him...: : 
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Doctor is being held by Ed & friends, and he looks unhappy.
: : : 
DRTUNA: 	# : : The Doctor sighs. : : : 
O Sillyman: 	# : : : in total confusion is still in senatorium w/ Doctor and Co
: : : : : 
MrMarriner: 	# Aww. Stinky stinky bomb didn't quite have the desired effect
did it? I'm * so* sorry!
DRTUNA: 	# Right, I suppose it's time to take me off to your secret hiding
place for questioning.
O Sillyman: 	# oops... I guess I should have run... shouldn't I?
MrMarriner: 	# Anyway I think you must be more valuable than that mouth on
legs so you're coming with me
ProfG Whiz: 	# : : : The device goes dark.....: : : 
DRTUNA: 	# I never would have guessed.
MrMarriner: 	# Very good! Yes. You're coming with me to the Cheese, baby
DRTUNA: 	# : : : Doctor follows mercenaries : : : 
MrMarriner: 	# : : hauls the Doctor to the Cheese House, radios Uma: : 
O Sillyman: 	# : : : follows the Doctor: : : : 
O Sillyman: 	# : : : mercs take no notice of spud so he wanders off: : : <I gotta
get going: : : 


TEGAN HAS ESCAPED AND LEFT THE SENATE BUILDING 

MsTegan: 	% : : Stops around the corner to gasp for breath: : 
MsTegan: 	% : : Sees two Senators doing the same thing: : 
DoctorWho8: 	% : : : B&B run past Tegan and hide behind a waste dumpster: : : 
MsTegan: 	% Follows the Senators : : 
MsTegan: 	% : : Stops in front of the dumpster: : 
MsTegan: 	% : : Yells really loud: : Come out from there you two!
DoctorWho8: 	% Beav> : : : looks at Tegan: : : Whooah!! Hey are you like free or
something?
MsTegan: 	% We don't have time to be crass, we need to go save the Doctor and
SENATOR DELMIN!
MsTegan: 	% How can you hide back there when DELMIN and the Doctor's lives are
at stake?
DoctorWho8: 	% Beav: : : Ummm yeah. Whatever.
MsTegan: 	% Have you no morality?
DoctorWho8: 	% B&B> Uh no.
MsTegan: 	% The Dr. is trying to expose the corrupt Corp., and risks his
life, and you just
MsTegan: 	% stand there?
MsTegan: 	% what a bunch of wimps, hiding behind your Senate skirts, letting
otherS do your dirty work!
DoctorWho8: 	% B-H> Well, what do you want us to do?
MsTegan: 	% Follow me, I'll show you where was taken
DoctorWho8: 	% B-H> Beavis wears a skirt uh huh huh.
MsTegan: 	% : : Grabs the Senators by the elbows and drags them with her: : 


IVAN RETURNS TO HEADQUARTERS WITH BEN, WHERE UMA AND DELMIN ARE STILL INVOLVED IN INTERROGATION

Cmdr Odo: 	$ : : arrives back, unceremoniously dumps Ben on the floor: : 
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : begins to stir: : : 
DanielC71: 	$ Ben! I was just thinking about you!
Gail Who: 	$ Ben! What a lovely name for a pretty little man!
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : Mumbles: : : Who?
Cmdr Odo: 	$ : : ties Ben up: : 
DanielC71: 	$ Uma! I thought we were exclusive!
Gail Who: 	$ You look familiar, too! Have I tortured you somewhere before?
Cmdr Odo: 	$ Ja, Uma, vee heff met him before.
Cmdr Odo: 	$ Und he escaped from our thumbscrews.
DanielC71: 	$ Ben's an old hand at being tied up, you know!
Gail Who: 	$ : : : looks from DELMIN to Ben and sighs: : : Ah, so many men, so
little time...
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : Ben starts to regain his senses as Odo finishes tying him
up: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ Ivan, we've got work to do!
Cmdr Odo: 	$ : : making certain to tie the knots very, very tight: : 
Cmdr Odo: 	$ Comfy, Ben?
DanielC71: 	$ Yeah Ben, comfy?
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : : Sees the Senator: : : Hey mate
Gail Who: 	$ So, Mr. Senator, does your friend Ben know about your little trip?
DanielC71: 	$ : : : whispers to Ben: : : We're in serious trouble. help me keep
them off guard.
Gail Who: 	$ Perhaps I'll just ask him myself!
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : Sighs: : : Hands tied behind my back what else is new?
Gail Who: 	$ : : : turns to Ben and zaps him on the leg: : : How about that! No
talkink!!
DanielC71: 	$ Ben? Trip? No, I think he's pretty darn ignorant when it comes
down to it. Sorry Ben...
Gail Who: 	$ Unless I ask you a qvestion!
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : Finally notices Uma: : : : Uma! Auuughh!!!
Cmdr Odo: 	$ Yes, we are now independent torturing contractors.
Cmdr Odo: 	$ : : hands Ben our business card: : 
DanielC71: 	$ Good business opportunities?
Gail Who: 	$ Vell, now. Ivan, have we our brain scanners here?
Gail Who: 	$ Those always used to be fun, trying to see people's thoughts as
they howled in pain!
DanielC71: 	$ : : : to Ben: : : Was the Doc with you?
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : To Ivan: : : Sorry I'm having trouble grabbing it
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : to Dan: : : No I've not seen 'im, Tegan went to fetch 'im
Cmdr Odo: 	$ Yes, of course!
Cmdr Odo: 	$ : : takes out brain scanner electrodes: : 
Gail Who: 	$ Oh goood, Ivan...
Cmdr Odo: 	$ I'd say this won't hurt, but Uma and I modified it, so it will.
DanielC71: 	$ : : : to Odo: : : How conscientious!
BenJacksn: 	$ Don't worry mate, I can get out of these ropes
DanielC71: 	$ : : : to Ben: : : Try not to let them enjoy this too much.
Cmdr Odo: 	$ : : humming "Sweeney Todd" as I hook up the electrodes: : 
Cmdr Odo: 	$ : : singing quietly: : We'll serve anyone -- meaning anyone -- and
to anyone -- at all!
Gail Who: 	$ : : : Uma hears her wrist radio beep: : Oops there goes my pager!


AT THE CHEESE PALACE, ED HAS THE DOCTOR IN CUSTODY

MrMarriner: 	# $  ::: RADIOS TO UMA::: Uma darling, come iiinnnnnn!
Gail Who: 	$ # Yes boss?
MrMarriner: 	$ # We have the Doctor here for your pleasure. He's all yours.
make him feel.....special
Gail Who: 	$ # The Doctor you say? : : : looks back over at Ben and: : : 
Someone else just
Gail Who: 	$ mentioned that name!
Gail Who: 	$ # I'll send Ivan up for him
MrMarriner: 	$ # Well take him. He's all yours. I'm tired of his yapping and do
gooder speeches.
DRTUNA: 	$ # Yes, and if I don't cooperate, perhaps you will tie me up. Smack
me around a bit.
DRTUNA: 	$ # Or maybe even torture me by...... : : : The Doctor's voice trails
away as he looks..AT THE MISSING LITTLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND.: : : 
DRTUNA: 	$ # Tell you what, you JUST IGNORE ME and I will try and keep my mouth
shut!
MrMarriner: 	$ # Nice try Doctor. Even I'm not that stupid. Gee, you must
have been a pain for your parents with
MrMarriner: 	$ # that mouth. They must have hated you
MrMarriner: 	$ # No wonder you're a vagrant traveler
DRTUNA: 	$ # On the contrary, I was quite popular with them. : : : Doctor furrows
his brow and thinks : : : 
MrMarriner: 	$ # : : : Deposit's Doctor with Uma at the Cheese House: : Well I'm off
to find that Whiner with the
MrMarriner: 	# 4 the bad accent


TEGAN AND THE TWO SENATORS REACH THE CHEESE PALACE 

MsTegan: 	% : : Reaches the stinky cheese building: : 
DoctorWho8: 	% : : : B&B follow Tegan willingly: : : B-H> Lead us on, oh loud one.
MsTegan: 	% : : Turns to the Senators: : They are inside, and we are going to get
them out.
DoctorWho8: 	% Beav> With what?
MsTegan: 	% : : Sees Ivan exit through a secret door that wasn't there a minute
ago: : 
Cmdr Odo: 	% : : humming: : "Give us any chance, we'll take it..."
MsTegan: 	% There go two of the thugs, grab them with your hands you fools!!!
MrMarriner: 	% : : is looking for Tegan: : 
DoctorWho8: 	% : : : B&B see Ivan and scream: : : AH HE'S SINGING THAT STUPID
SONG!!!!
		% :: TEGAN HEADS INTO THE CHEESE PALACE. :::


UMA HAS BEN AND DELMIN IN CAPTIVITY 

BenJacksn: 	$ : : : Is despaired: : : Oh no!
DanielC71: 	$ : : : to Ben: : : Don't let them know how you feel!
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : : Ben twists his arms attempting to free his hands: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ Oh, Ivan???
Cmdr Odo: 	$ Ja, Uma?
Gail Who: 	$ Be a dolly and go get zis "Doctor" from ze boss upstairs?
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : To Dan: : : I can do it mate, keep em detracted : : : Struggles: : : 
DanielC71: 	$ Ever notice how Uma's accent comes & goes?
DanielC71: 	$ Uma! Oh UUUUUMA?
Cmdr Odo: 	$ Ja, of course!
Cmdr Odo: 	$ : : runs off: : 
DanielC71: 	$ Uma, why is it we never talk anymore?
Gail Who: 	$ : : : whirls around and sticks her face close to Delmin's: : : VHY??
DanielC71: 	$ Well, it's just that ever since the second job & all, we hardly
see each other, what w/ the kids!
Gail Who: 	$ : : : jolts with an electric shock: : : Vhy is because you von't
talk to ME!
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : : Ben's ropes begin to loosen, the circulation returns to his
hands: : : : 
Cmdr Odo: 	$ : : realizes we are in Wisconsin, starts singing "Laverne and
Shirley" theme song: : 
Gail Who: 	$ And tell me vhat I vant to hear!
DanielC71: 	$ AAH!! But you're... cute when you're bloodthirsty!
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : : Thinks: : : Just a few more minutes: : : 
Cmdr Odo: 	$ : : exits: : 
DanielC71: 	$ What you want to hear? I love your earlobes, Uma!
Cmdr Odo: 	$ : : running towards Ed: : 
Gail Who: 	$ Hmmm...you are spunky!
DanielC71: 	$ : : : thinks: : : Hurry UP, Ben!
Gail Who: 	$ How about your friend, here? Is he spunky too?
DanielC71: 	$ My nickname at college, hon'!
DanielC71: 	$ Ben? NO!
Gail Who: 	$ He certainly wriggles around a lot!
Gail Who: 	$ That could be a very handy skill at times!
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : Frees hands, but still keeps them behind his back: : : 
DanielC71: 	$ He's got... uh... itches.
DanielC71: 	$ Lots.
MsTegan: 	$ : : Tegan slips into the building as the door slams shut: : 
DoctorWho8: 	$ : : : B&B try to jump Ivan: : : 
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : Waiting for Uma to look away
DanielC71: 	$ Uma! Over here!
Cmdr Odo: 	$ : : singing: : "Give us any rule, we'll break it..."
DanielC71: 	$ What do you want to know?
MsTegan: 	$ : : Tegan looks for in the building: : 
DoctorWho8: 	$ : : : B&B start to kick the "stuffing" out of Ivan: : : 
DanielC71: 	$ What secrets that I possess do you want?
Cmdr Odo: 	$ AAAAAHHHH!
MsTegan: 	$ : : Hears voices: : 
MsTegan: 	$ One of the voices has a thick Russian accent...
MsTegan: 	$ : : Follows voices: : 
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : Sees Uma's cattle prod, decides to make a move toward it: : : 
MsTegan: 	$ : : Sees Ben and Delmin all tied up: : 
DanielC71: 	$ So Uma, do you want me to talk or not?
MsTegan: 	$ : : Yells at the woman: : Hey put that thing down!
DanielC71: 	$ : : : sees Tegan: : : 
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : Jumps up with freed hands: : : 
MsTegan: 	$ I don't know who you are, but your boss just left the building
lady
BenJacksn: 	$ Grab 'er Tegan!!
Gail Who: 	$ : : : to: : : Well, sure I vant you to talk!
Gail Who: 	$ Then how about a kiss for Uma?
MsTegan: 	$ And you night want to join him before it is too late
MsTegan: 	$ : : Lunges for Uma: : 
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Jumps up and rams Uma with a flying tied-up tackle: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : upon hearing Ben's shout, Uma starts to whirl around: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : Starts to see Tegan just as knocks her over;: : OOF!
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : Moves to grab Uma's probe: : : 
MsTegan: 	$ : : Grabs her around the legs and tackles her: : 
DanielC71: 	$ Who says couples never interact anymore?
MsTegan: 	$ : : Smiles at, over Uma: : We make a great team!
BenJacksn: 	$ 'old 'er down!!
MsTegan: 	$ : : Sits on Uma: : 
DanielC71: 	$ Ben, Tegan, and the soon to be ex-Senator Man--- uh,!
DanielC71: 	$ Ben! How about applying those sailor's fingers to these ropes?


IN A CELL ROOM AT THE CHEESE HOUSE 

DRTUNA: 	@ : : : Guards summoned by Senator Spud approach the cheese building. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	# $ : : : The Doctor is alone, tied up. : : : 
Deadfly: 	% <-- Guard # 1: We were told there was a bunch of trash from some guy
Ed that needed to be hauled out?
Deadfly: 	Guard # 1: Where do ya want it hauled?
DRTUNA: 	# $ : : : The Doctor squirms for freedom as the guards untie him. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	# $ Glad to see you gentlemen! Thank you.
Deadfly: 	# $ No problem, sir. That's what we're here for. You're in a bit of
a pickle, eh?
DRTUNA: 	# $ Why guards, there are other prisoners in this cheese! Find them.
Deadfly: 	# $ Yes, sir... but I must apologize... we need the proper
authorization to do that.
DRTUNA: 	# $ : : : The Doctor steps back away from the action. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	# $ : : : The Doctor thinks: now is the time to disrupt this architectural
fondue! : : : 
DRTUNA: 	$ # : : : The Doctor exits the room. : : : 
Deadfly: 	Guard # 1: Hey, where did that guy go?


THE DOCTOR SEARCHES THE CHEESE PALACE, LOOKING FOR SOMETHING... 

DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Doctor stops, takes out his pocket watch, and scans. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	# Ahh, there it is! The control junction is ahead, typical of
structures of this period.
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Doctor finds the control box. He peels away a layer of
cheese. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Doctor begins to manipulate the controls. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	# WHOOPS! : : : the control box begins ticking. : : 
DRTUNA: 	# Drat, I've triggered the self-destruct mechanism!
DRTUNA: 	# Why do these sort of devices always tick or click as they count
down!
DRTUNA: 	# Well, it can't do much more than destroy the building. It is time
to leave the cheese behind.
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Doctor gasps : : : What about the others?
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Doctor runs down the hallway shouting : : : Ben, Tegan, are
you there! Evacuate the building.
DRTUNA: 	# : : : Doctor continues to shout for his friends.: : 
DRTUNA: 	# Evacuate!
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Doctor sees his friends. : : 


ED IS WANDERING NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE CHEESE PALACE AS THE GUARDS EMERGE 

MrMarriner: 	% : : still cannot find Tegan. heads back to Cheese House: : 
MrMarriner: 	# $ ;;Ed wanders back into the vicinity of the cheese: : 
Deadfly: 	# $ : : Guard 1&2 spot Ed: : 
Deadfly: 	# $ : : Guard # 2 approaches ED: : 
MrMarriner: 	# $ : : Ed looks at guards: : Well? What are you looking at?
Deadfly: 	# $ : Guard # 2: Excuse me sir, do you have the time?
Deadfly: 	: : Guard # 1 Grabs Ed while he's looking at his watch: : 
Deadfly: 	# $ Guard # 2: Heh, heh, heh, works every time! I learned that trick
when I was in the joint.
Deadfly: 	# $ Guard # 1: Yeah, but when are you going to let me ask the
question? Next time I get to ask what time
MrMarriner: 	: : : Ed's watch drops to the ground: : : 
MrMarriner: 	# : : Ed is sulking because he's captured.: : 
DRTUNA: 	# : : : The Doctor sees his friends. : : 
Deadfly: 	# $ Guard @ 1: it is, okay?
MrMarriner: 	# $ > Can't believe this is happening to me. I have money! Nothing
can happen to people with money!!
Deadfly: 	# $ Guard # 1: Aw, dem's the brakes! Come on, now, let's go before we
feel like roughing you up a bit.
MrMarriner: 	# $ : : Ed cowers at the prospect of being roughed up: : 


IN THE HEADQUARTERS, DELMIN, BEN, AND TEGAN ARE NOW FREE OF UMA AS THE DOCTOR ARRIVES 

MsTegan: 	$ : : Hears the Doctor: : 
BenJacksn: 	$ Cripes, Doctor let me untie Dan 'ere first
Gail Who: 	$ You silly female!! Get off of me!!
DanielC71: 	$ Uma, please, not in front of company!
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : unties Dan: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : glares at: : : 
MsTegan: 	Come on, something in the Doctor's voice says we'd better hurry!
DanielC71: 	$ Thanks Ben! Gosh, I'm sore! ow do you put up with it all the
time?
DRTUNA: 	$ Quick, we have to get out of here before this building becomes some
sort of cheese curd flambe!
Gail Who: 	$ IVAN!!!! Vhere are you, you fool!!!!
BenJacksn: 	$ You get used to it mate, boy Tegan you sure wrestle good for a
girl
DanielC71: 	$ After you Tegan! Ben!
MsTegan: 	$ : : Gets up off Uma, and runs out the door: : 
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Follows Tegan & Ben: : : 
DRTUNA: 	$ : : : The Doctor follows the group trying to leave the cheese. : : : 
Gail Who: 	$ Hey! Vait a minute! Don't leaff me here like this, Senator Cutie
pie!
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : runs out of building taking cattle prod as a momento: : : 
MsTegan: 	$ : : Follows Ben easily in her new shoes: : 
DRTUNA: 	$ : : The Doctor reaches the outside of the cheese palace. : : : 
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : Exits building and sees the Doctor: : : 


THE DOCTOR, BEN, TEGAN, AND DELMIN ARE NOW OUTSIDE THE CHEESE PALACE

DRTUNA: 	$ : : A fairly large explosion rips open the huge cheese structure.
: : : 
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Heads for the Doctor: : : 
ProfG Whiz: 	: : Tegan notices the device Ed was talking into lying on the
ground...: : 
MsTegan: 	$ Stoops to catch her breath and notices Ed's beeper on the ground: : 
BenJacksn: 	$ Doctor!!
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Ducks behind cover as building blows up.: : : 
MsTegan: 	$ : : Reaches to pick up the beeper: : 
BenJacksn: 	$ : : : takes cover: : : 
MrMarriner: 	: : Ed is buried alive in cheese hoping that one day someone might
dig him out: : 
MsTegan: 	$ : : Is knocked flat by the explosion: : 
DRTUNA: 	$ : : : Flaming cheese drapes the area in goo. : : : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : reaches down to press her emergency transmat button on her
utility belt: : : 
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : A beep emanates from it, and the viewscreen
illuminates: : Report, Agent...
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Runs back to help Tegan: : : 
Gail Who: 	$ : : : She disappears as flaming cheese cascades down around: : : : 
MsTegan: 	$ : : Takes Delmin's hand: : 
DanielC71: 	$ Come on! : : : Grabs her by the arms and pulls her free of falling
cheese: : : 
DRTUNA: 	$ : : : The Doctor watches as what is left of the cheese pavilion
burns..: : 
DRTUNA: 	$ : : : while the rest of it is scattered about the city. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	$ : : : The Doctor stands in the open, transfixed by the scene. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	$ : : : The Doctor brushes lactose residue off of his lapels. : : : 
DanielC71: 	$ I knew the Dairy Board took this too far!
BenJacksn: 	$ you okay Tegan? Them new shoes make you too slow!
MsTegan: 	$ : : Still holding the beeper: : 
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Tegan & get behind cover: : : 
MsTegan: 	$ Thanks.
DanielC71: 	$ Tegan, what was so important?
MsTegan: 	$ Yes, Ben, I'm okay, just rattled that's all.
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : The Man with No Face sees it is not Ed but Tegan...he reacts
with a swift push of a
ProfG Whiz: 	$ : : nearby button....The device Tegan is holding begins
smoking....: : : 
MsTegan: 	$ I found the beeper that belonged to Ed. I think it may help reveal
who his boss was.
DanielC71: 	$ Look! It's disintegrating!
MsTegan: 	$ : : The beeper gets hot and Tegan drops it: : OUCH!!
DRTUNA: 	$ Now seems like the ideal time to leave. Troygon is exposed, the
senators will see to that.
BenJacksn: 	$ That's nothing I found this really groovy weapon of Uma's
MsTegan: 	Darn it! All that for nothing!
ProfG Whiz: 	$ This is not over, Human.....: : The device melts...: : : 
DanielC71: 	$ Doctor... I'm afraid I blew the whole mission against.
DRTUNA: 	$ Nonsense, I have the data here!
MsTegan: 	$ : : Walks over to Ben: : 
DRTUNA: 	$ : : Doctor produces disk: : : 
MsTegan: 	$ What is that nasty looking thing any way?
DanielC71: 	$ But how will anyone find that out?
DRTUNA: 	$ Perhaps a member of the Senate could use it!
BenJacksn: 	$ Uma used it against us, it's a weapon. I'm keepin' it
MsTegan: 	$ My nifty thinggy melted : : pouts: : 
DanielC71: 	$ Oh no... Journalists!
DRTUNA: 	$ : : : Hands disk to B&B: : : You should air this information, gentlemen.


MEANWHILE, IN A NEARBY BUILDING.... 

Gail Who: 	@ : : : a city planner, several buildings away, looks up from her dull
dull job: : : 
Gail Who: 	@ Planner> Oh, look, the cheese house exploded again!


OUTSIDE THE CHEESE PALACE, THE TWO SENATORS MIX IT UP WITH IVAN 

DoctorWho8: 	$ : : : B&B start to kick the "stuffing" out of Ivan: : : 
Cmdr Odo: 	$ AAAAAHHHH!
Cmdr Odo: 	$ Stop OW! that YOWCH! hurts! HEY!
DoctorWho8: 	$ Beav> This is for singing that stupid song!!!
DoctorWho8: 	% B-H> And this is for...um....loosing my date book. Uh huh huh.
Cmdr Odo: 	% : : oof ow: : 
DoctorWho8: 	% : : : B&B put Ivan out of his misery by kicking him in the groin
and in the head at the same time: : : 
Cmdr Odo: 	% : : watching B-H lose his balance and hit the ground: : 
DoctorWho8: 	% : : : B-H taps Ivan's head with his foot: : : I think he's dead, dude.
Cmdr Odo: 	% : : rather unconscious: : 
DoctorWho8: 	% : : : B&B find a ditch and roll Ivan down it: : : 
DoctorWho8: 	% B-H> Uh, bye. Uh huh huh uh huh huh. : : : waves: : : 
Cmdr Odo: 	% : : dreaming of Milwaukee: : 
DoctorWho8: 	% B-H> Let's see if the Doctor's in. : : : they turn and look as the
building blows up then they jump in
DoctorWho8: 	the ditch: : : 
DoctorWho8: 	% : : : B&B get doused with limburger cheese: : : UGH!!!!


THE MEDIA ARRIVES TO COVER THE EXPLODED CHEESE PALACE STORY 

Deadfly: 	% : : Journalist with Channel 8 news sees a bright light from the east
and rushes towards it: : 
Deadfly: 	% : : Journalist sets up cameras quickly: : 
Gail Who: 	% Journalist> Sources say that Senator was in the building
when it
Gail Who: 	% Exploded!
Deadfly: 	% : : Primps hair quickly and smoothes back eyebrows: : 
Gail Who: 	% Get the obit files out, quick! Senator Delmin's died!
Deadfly: 	% Journalist, Channel 8> We're right outside the senate assembly
building,
Deadfly: 	% Journalist, Channel 8> Oops, make it the blown up cheese house,
where, folks, quite literally,
Deadfly: 	% Journalist, Channel 8> The cheese has hit the fan!!!
Deadfly: 	% Journalist, Channel 8> It is a sad and tragic day in our city, for
our city, and of our city...
Deadfly: 	% journalist channel 8 : : : keeps blabbing because, quite frankly,
she likes the sound of her voice: : : 


THE SCENE OUTSIDE THE CHEESE PALACE IS HECTIC, WITH FIRE SERVICES AND THE NEWS MEDIA ALL AROUND.

BenJacksn: 	$ Doctor, Dan has to come with us!!
DRTUNA: 	$ Really Senator, your place would seem to be here. I can't go around
changing history, you know.
DRTUNA: 	$ Well, I don't know how to tell you this, but history does show that
you died today.
DanielC71: 	$ Did you hear that?! They think I'm DEAD!
MsTegan: 	$ I agree, with Ben, Let come along.
DanielC71: 	$ But Doc... I have NOTHING on Earth! I HATE the Senate & now
I'm... well.... DEAD! : : : smiles: : : 
DRTUNA: 	$ if you stay here, history will record you as being alive, and
things will certainly change!
BenJacksn: 	$ Come on Doctor
DanielC71: 	$ If the press believes it, what's the difference?
DRTUNA: 	$ So, perhaps you should just vanish
BenJacksn: 	$ Then it is decided
DanielC71: 	$ If you'll have me!
MsTegan: 	$ Aw, Doctor, he could come can't he? : : whines: : 
DoctorWho8: 	$ : : : B&B leave to go tell that  Ed is dead and that the
Troygan Company is no longer: : : 
DRTUNA: 	$ Senator, you must be some politician. I have been talked into
DRTUNA: 	$ letting people into the Tardis before, but....
DRTUNA: 	$ .... I have never been persuaded to do so by my own arguments!
Welcome aboard!
MsTegan: 	$ : : Smiles at and gives him a thumbs up sign: : 
DanielC71: 	$ Thank-you... All of you!
DRTUNA: 	$ : : : The Doctor smiles. : : : 
DRTUNA: 	$ This way, before the press arrives.
MsTegan: 	$ : : Tegan whoops: : HOORAY!!
DanielC71: 	$ : : : Follows the Doctor: : : Rich as I've been, I've rarely had
friends. I think I'll enjoy all this!
DRTUNA: 	: : : The Doctor heads down a street in the direction of the Tardis. : : : 
DanielC71: 	: : : Follows just behind DRT w/ Ben & Tegan: : : 
DRTUNA: 	Here we go again.
Gail Who: 	{S dit} >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>PAUSE SIM<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<


From:  DanielC71
Subj:   Delmin's log

Personal Diary of FORMER Terran Senator Delmin (E), Head of the Special Investigations Subcommittee

Location: TARDIS
Relative Date: Unknown; Fifth Dimension (???)
Earth Ref. Date:  48823.5

   I have to get rid of that heading eventually, but the word FORMER does look wonderful!  And that SILLY six digit dating system has GOT to GO!  It's September 1, 2395, as far as I can work out, but I AM in a time mahcine.
  A few days ago I was concerned with being the only member of the Terran Senate raising the fire alarm while everyone else ignored the smoke and flames caused by Troygon Corp. on Epsilon colony.  Now, I'm presumed dead (HA!) and free forever of Terran politics.
  Luckily, fate was extraordinarily kind to me.  Few Senators wanted to risk their reputations or lives investigating the third most powerful Corp. in the solar system, so I decided to go undercover myself.  Normally a Senator does nothing by himself, otherwise why become a Senator?  Daddy bought my seat, a new pinnacle in my career as he envisioned it.  Well, I figured that investigating Troygon and facing possible death was better than lounging on my ever expanding behind in an infinite series of meaningless meetings.  And the bonus of, if I succeeded, having to face the combined political pressure of the remaining Corporations and resign!  Little did they know how much we were working toward the same goal.
   I was much luckier than I deserved and would have died once Troygon discovered my Net Cracking.  They sent the police and an assassin, Frau Uma, a lady I knew only by repute.  Cold blooded, ruthless, sadistic, not unlike Dad's second wife.  But before the final curtain fell on yours truly, I ran into Ben and the Doctor, literally, and they spirited me away into time and space.
   While I was getting a good 12 hour nap, they picked up an old friend of theirs, a rather attractive Aussie named Tegan.  She's from the 20th century as is Ben (my great-great-great grandparents perhaps?) and I doubt she'd want to know what has happened to her native soil.  I let slip kangaroos were extinct and I think she winced.  Tough girl, Tegan, not one to wince over nothing.  Anyway, I HOPE Tegan isn't a distant relative.  Formidable and attractive; I'd have to be blind not to notice that she's quite a woman.
   Ben may not be pretty, but he's one of those stalwart friends that one rarely finds in life, especially when you deal with the parasitic ruling class of Earth.  He reminds me of what Earth used to be like, and how many colonists are now.  He once told me that in his day the Terran population was rising to four billion, which caused great concern!  It seems that Malthus was correct; Earth's problems have only increased with our populaton, nearing 20 billion even after a new generation of plagues.  I had hoped that after my resignation I could retire to New England (the planet, not the former state in Zone 7) or perhaps Galapagos II.  Less than a billion people and unfettered with the swarm of Corps and their equally deranged opponents, Neo-Leftists.  But now, I have all of time and space to explore, although only one man can get us there and he's usually lost!
   The Doctor...  a tough nut to crack.  Utterly unintimidatable, despite his rather simple (and deceiving) exterior.  He'd have lasted all of five minutes as a Senator; probably why I like him.  According to Ben & Tegan, one never really gets to know the Doctor.  Likes to keep to himself, except when he launches into monologues.  Ben is having a hard time with feeling isolated in his presence.  Maybe with Tegan and me, he'll have some company.  I've met one or two hyper-intelligent people in my day, and the Doctor exceeds even them.  He's much more human but still unaproachable at times.  Well, I shouldn't say HUMAN.  I haven't asked, but he does seem vaguely alien.  
   So does his ship, the TARDIS.  Time and Relative Dimensions in Space.  Why not just say Mount Olympus?  Incredible.  Apparently it's infinitely large.  I wonder if anything has ever wandering down those corridors and not come back?  Thank God I'm not in charge of it.  I'm not in charge of ANYTHING anymore, except myself.  that's the way I like it.  Of course, I have a feeling I'll have to help keep the Doctor from accidentally killing himself ...
   My only regret is that my father now believes his favorite son to be dead.  Not that I ever got to know my father; he lived his ambitions through me.  Maybe Brian will take center stage now.  He's much more suited to a Senator's job, unfortunately.
   Ben's going to cook tonight.  Thankfully, he and I never bought into vegetarianism.  I will have to make a few dishes of my own soon.  Tegan is making desert.  I think she's better at deserts than entrees.  At least I HOPE so!

   [end]


From:  MsTegan
Subj:   Tegan's Diary 8-30-95

Tegan's Log for the 8-30-95 Sim

Dear Diary,

We have a new companion on the Tardis. His name is Delmin. Well, that's his
last name at least. He doesn't seem to want to tell me his first name. I
wonder what it is? Egbert? Humphrey? Horatio? I am going to bug him about it
until he tells me.

Anyway, he's from the earth of the future... (well, my future)...and he seems a likeable person. He seems to relish adventure, so I guess being on the Tardis is the place for him. I'm happy for Ben because he seems to have found a good buddy to hang around with. I just hope it doesn't occur to the two of them to gang up on me! They will be sorry if they do.

Speaking of Ben, he's been acting kind of strange lately. When the Doctor and Delmin left the kitchen tonight, Ben seemed relieved. He got up to make sure the Doctor was gone, and then turned to face me. He was all secretive and whispering.  He told me that he wanted me to wait a few hours and then meet him in the console room. He said he needed my help with something. He made a big deal about NOT telling the Doctor or Delmin. Then he made me promise that I would come and keep quiet about it. He was so serious, and seemed so nervous that I agreed.

I am waiting to meet Ben now. In about 15 minutes I'll go to the console room and see what is up. I am worried about Ben. I am afraid that he's going to do something he will regret, and I'll probably have to help him. I get the feeling the Doctor isn't going to like it, not one bit. But what can I do? Ben is my friend, and he's asked me to help him. I have to try.


From:  BenJacksn
Subj:   Bens Log 8/30/95

Ben's Log 8/30/95

 Ben entered the console room where Tegan waited for him. Persumably, the Doctor and the Senator had gone to bed, at least that is what Ben hoped. Tegan approached him with more than a little concern.

 Tegan> Alright Ben, what is this all about? You're the last person I'd expect to be sneaking around the Doctor. Reminds me of that Turlough.

 Ben> Sorry Teg, but there's a bit of information I need. When I rejoined the TARDIS, with the Doctor and Bennie, I 'ad some sort of an adventure in London. Trouble is, I don't remember any of it! All I can recall is meeting the Doctor looking for Bennie at a bus stop, and then being on board the TARDIS, off on adventure with Bennie all mad like, and the Doctor lookin' worried.

 Tegan> You can't remember? I can't believe that! But why don't you ask the Doctor then? He'd tell you I'm sure.

 Ben> I 'ave Tegan, many times. But 'e never gives me a straight answer and tells me not to worry about it. But I know it worries 'im.
Ever since we went to that art gallery place, I've been all itchin' to know what 'appened.

 Tegan> So what do you want me to do?

 Ben> I know the TARDIS keeps a record of all the adventures. So I figure that there's got to be a record on that one. Please 'elp me and try to find it.

 Tegan is unsure, after all the Doctor must have a good reason not to tell Ben. But then seeing Ben's pleading eyes combined with a feeling that it was his right to know, made her make up her mind to do it. Or at least give it a try.

 It took over an hour, but soon she was in the TARDIS records. In it she saw a record of some of her adventures with the Doctor, as well as soon fascinating ones with other Doctors and companions. She promised to make a point to ask Ben about being in Australia and the invasion of the Cat People.
 
 Soon she found what she was looking for. Ben, too, knew it was the file he wanted. They both stopped to catch there breath before Tegan pressed the enter key.

 She did so and an entry in the Doctor's log came up.

 "I must try and put this behind me. I do not relish what I had to do to Ben's memory but it was unavoidable. I fear that my decision has caued something of a rift between me and Bennie. But I do not regret what had to be done. If Ben were ever to remember what happened and what his real father did to him, it mat break him."

 The log ended and Tegan tried to continue, but found that further access was restricted. Try as she might, she could get passed the security codes required.

 Meanwhile Ben was almost half crazy with anxiety. What could the Doctor mean about Ben's father? His father meant the world to Ben, and his death some 16 years ago still was a painful wound. He pleaded Tegan to get through but she couldn't She accidently initiated a system shutdown of the files and the screen went blank.

<To be continued>

Date:   Wed, Sep 6, 1995 9:37 AM EST
From:  BenJacksn
Subj:   Ben's Log Part 2

 The Doctor, waken by the noise going on, enters the console room where Tegan and Ben are. Soon he is followed by a very sleepy-eyed Senator Delmin.

Doctor> What are you two doing in here? You both should be in bed!

Tegan> Yes Doctor. It was nothing, we were just talking. Come on Ben.

Ben> :::upset and angry::: No Tegan! I have to get a straight answer now! Doctor what 'appened to me in 1969? And what about me father? I want to know now!

Doctor> Ben what are you talking about? I know only what you have told me about your father. And I don't understand this obsession with something that happened in 1969. You need to calm down.

Ben> I saw it Doctor! You and Benny were in East London 1969 when I came on board again. Something 'appened, and I don't remember anything about it. I 'ave to know Doctor....please!!!

Doctor> Alright Ben, alright. Just please calm down. First off, though, I think we need a bit of a drink. Tegan, will you go and fix us up some tea?

Tegan>:::Put off::: Doctor, I'm not some servent girl or your secretary.
:::She starts to say more, but realizing that this isn't the best time to do so, concedes and leaves to get the tea:::

Delmin>:::Yawning::: Doctor, what on earth is going on? Is there anything I can do to help?

Doctor> Yes there is my good man. Make sure Tegan brings the sugarcubes in the red box. They are the best and sometimes she forgets.

:::Delmin leaves. Ben keeps pestering the Doctor with questions, but the Doctor only gives the vaguest of answers. He promises to tell the complete story once Tegan and Delmin return with the tea:::

:::Soon Tegan and Delmin return. The Doctor offers to serve, pouring Ben's cup first with sugar. He then pours the others. Ben is too upset to notice that he does not put sugar in the other cups. They all sit down and begin to drink. However, almost immediately, Ben grows very sleepy and collapses on the floor. The Doctor quickly gets up, movers over to Ben, checks his pulse, nods, and asks Delmin in assistance in picking him up:::

Tegan>:::Alarmed::: What did you do Doctor? How could you? Ben deserves the truth. Why won't you tell him?

Doctor>:::Slightly angry::: Do not think I am proud of what I did Tegan
Jovanka. I did what had to be done. Ben must never know what happened. Just know that there is a ancient and powerful race that needs Ben, and should he ever remember what almost happened to him, it may kill him.

Tegan> I don't understand Doctor. What could be so important that you would take such a drastic action against poor Ben. I don't think you have ever had a more loyal companion.

Doctor> It's my love for Ben that I do this. Ben doesn't realize what his dear father accidently did to him. He must never know. At least not now. Maybe someday.

Tegan> So what happens now?

Doctor> We put Ben to bed. He'll wake up with no memory of this. And I trust you both to keep your mouths shut. :::Tegan starts to open her mouth, but she realizes that the Doctor is very serious and instead she nods slightly:::


The Doctor's Log

Tardis timecode: zx44.23a.776984.rel

At times one is tempted to withdraw.

Once before I talked about the impact of decisions. I think it was a blustery winter night in 1963, in the Coal Hill School area. Every decision, every action, has its implications. Like a pebble dropped in a pool, it ripples out and back, bouncing off every object and every other ripple. Some decisions are more disruptive than others, but one can never really tell...the universe is too big and too dynamic for that.

I can accept that concept. It is the responsibility that I find so difficult. So often I am forced to do something which I believe is morally required but which offends my inner nature.

The Senator is a mild example (he seems to respond to Daniel rather than Manfred...can't say I blame him). It is up to me -- leave him on Epsilon or take him to Earth. History shows he goes to Earth and exposes the Troygon Corp. Fine, so I take him to Earth. Before he can fully expose them he is captured in a gun battle in the Senate chamber itself. Is that enough to expose them? Do I need to make sure he lives and the data disk is circulated, or will the Troygon attack be enough to expose them? To be sure, I help him out. Then, the history of Earth shows he dies on a certain day, but he is still alive. Does that mean he has to go with us in the Tardis to avoid changing Earth history? How can I be expected to decide these things when it is often a pure guess?

I am oppressed, practically crushed, by the sense of having to repair reality so that it matches with history. I cannot tolerate being a galactic temporal Mr. Fix-it ... it is as much like being a yo-yo as it was when the Timelords kept forcing me to land on planets where they needed me to do their dirty work. 

The more serious examples are much more disturbing. Especially when it involves action against those I care for deeply.

Erasing Polly's memories of her conversation with Ben. It was a brutal assault by myself on her mind, a place where she should be sovereign and free. But, I had to do it. My temporal and galactic responsibilities.

Then, erasing Ben's memories of our previous adventure hurt me very much. Must I continue to follow the orders of this temporal system and blindly assault the minds of those I care for most? When and where will it end?

Can I continue to suffer with misgivings for doing despicable things which I feel I "have to do"?

I cannot resolve this now. Instead of being reactive, I have decided to be pro-active. 

The crimes spoken of in the dark volumes I had received from Chancellor Hedin and hidden on Liana still call out to me. I must take the evidence of those crimes to Gallifrey to make them face up to the true nature of the genesis of the Timelord race. Two simple black volumes will not be enough. I need to go and collect evidence first hand, and store it in the Tardis data banks, then the Timelords will have to believe it.

I have decided to return to Gallifrey before the creation of current Timelord society -- before time travel, before regeneration -- and gather the evidence I need. I am tired of being a galactic repair boy making reality match with history, but now I may be able to turn the tables and force Gallifrey to face up to the realities of its history.

Of one thing I am thankful -- I have a stout party of skillful, brave, and loyal companions. I will need their help. Now, more than ever.