Julian Day | Calendar Man (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
exceptfebruary) wrote2018-08-01 08:01 am
exceptfebruary) wrote2018-08-01 08:01 am
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Julian Day. [ Day, month, year. ]
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Hey, what're you doing on V-Day? I want to have a nice date, and I need to know where not to be.
[Crane's voice might ring familiar. Same polite tone, same unassuming beat - a little lower, of course. Words flow longer, and sometimes he pauses for air, but its essential character is the same.]
Though I realize you are a busy man this time of year, Mr. Day, please return this call. The matter might interest you.
Though I realize you are a busy man this time of year, Mr. Day, please return this call. The matter might interest you.
Edited 2016-02-13 13:40 (UTC)
[ He calls back quickly, in the middle of preparations for tomorrow. ]
It's your day today, Scarecrow. [ And the birthdate of that name. ] I am not too busy for you today.
It's your day today, Scarecrow. [ And the birthdate of that name. ] I am not too busy for you today.
[If Will doesn't know where he lives, well, this package shows up at Julian's work before the whole Russian invasion thing goes down. If he does know where he lives, you know what, just. Follow your dreams on this, Zoe, really, it ain't no thing.
The package is wrapped in gift paper that, of course, resembles the calendar. Fret not, Julian, this isn't wrapped in legitimate calendars, just paper that looks it. Will isn't so rude.
Inside are multiple calendars, however! With various fishing themes (like this and this), including some that are just beautiful photography of marine life in general (sea turtles, coral reefs with exotic fish, whales, manatees, sharks, dolphins, the works), and a few that are simple landscape types, though the landscapes are all lakes, rivers, streams, and one calendar in particular is stunning pictures of underwater areas minus the focus on animal life.
All told, there are twelve calendars waiting his approval or disapproval. Underneath them is no card, but a short letter casually written on a piece of small loose leaf notebook paper.
This is the sort of selection we got in at the shop. Even though it's already a month and a half into the new year, I thought you might find these worth interest. Thank you for gift. The house thoroughly enjoyed it, and we hope you enjoy these in return.
There is no signature outside of an ink print of a raccoon paw. ♥]
The package is wrapped in gift paper that, of course, resembles the calendar. Fret not, Julian, this isn't wrapped in legitimate calendars, just paper that looks it. Will isn't so rude.
Inside are multiple calendars, however! With various fishing themes (like this and this), including some that are just beautiful photography of marine life in general (sea turtles, coral reefs with exotic fish, whales, manatees, sharks, dolphins, the works), and a few that are simple landscape types, though the landscapes are all lakes, rivers, streams, and one calendar in particular is stunning pictures of underwater areas minus the focus on animal life.
All told, there are twelve calendars waiting his approval or disapproval. Underneath them is no card, but a short letter casually written on a piece of small loose leaf notebook paper.
This is the sort of selection we got in at the shop. Even though it's already a month and a half into the new year, I thought you might find these worth interest. Thank you for gift. The house thoroughly enjoyed it, and we hope you enjoy these in return.
There is no signature outside of an ink print of a raccoon paw. ♥]
[ Julian can count the number of presents he has gotten in the past few years on one hand. To Calendar Man, this is one of the most thoughtful gifts he has ever gotten. Which probably says a lot about his life. But he just likes calendars. And even if the seas don't hold much interest to him particularly, he likes that they're all different and that there's twelve. He also appreciates that Will likes fish, and these calendars come from him, and it makes them seem like they have more meaning to the theme.
Julian puts together a response but is interrupted by the imminent Soviet invasion. From Mexico he sends a postcard to their house, depicting a dog lying on an Aztec sun calendar, pretend that's a postcard that exists somewhere.
On the back is written:
The calendars were greatly appreciated. I took them with me, so I wouldn't have to go without.
I do hope you're not inconvenienced by the current situation. I would hate for something to happen to you before April arrives.
- Julian Day. ]
Julian puts together a response but is interrupted by the imminent Soviet invasion. From Mexico he sends a postcard to their house, depicting a dog lying on an Aztec sun calendar, pretend that's a postcard that exists somewhere.
On the back is written:
The calendars were greatly appreciated. I took them with me, so I wouldn't have to go without.
I do hope you're not inconvenienced by the current situation. I would hate for something to happen to you before April arrives.
- Julian Day. ]
Possibly.
But I do not understand your obsession with my footwear.
But I do not understand your obsession with my footwear.
NO HEIGHTS TODAY I MEAN IT
2ND FLOOR OR LOWER
DO NOT MAKE ME FIND A HARNESS
2ND FLOOR OR LOWER
DO NOT MAKE ME FIND A HARNESS
Edited 2016-03-01 01:18 (UTC)
[ Oh. She knows. ]
A harness would be undignified.
A harness would be undignified.
I do appreciate how the rabbit leaps into the picture.
[ he won't get a present before the end of the day, of course Julian's going to get a present before the end of the day! Watch him, he's got this, he can totally do this except he doesn't have the TARDIS here, does he, he can't really hop somewhere and buy a present now, damn, that's a problem. And he can't get to Mexico in twelve hours, that much is apparent. But Julian needs something...
So the Doctor sends him a very lovely ecard as well as a text message. ]
I can't get you a physical present for your birthday but I can at least give you information. I don't know how old you are now or how long you'll live but remember this year: 2018. In one possible timeline, that's the year that Ramon Salamander, would-be conqueror of the world is deposed. I'd keep money out of anything he's dealing with, if I were you. Happy birthday, here's a bit about the future. Of course, if I'm breaking a calendar law by telling you this, here's penance.
[ and then there's a picture of something complex, a large circle with various lines and squiggles jutting out of it into a smaller circle, something like this. ]
Circular Gallifreyan. It means "calendar."
So the Doctor sends him a very lovely ecard as well as a text message. ]
I can't get you a physical present for your birthday but I can at least give you information. I don't know how old you are now or how long you'll live but remember this year: 2018. In one possible timeline, that's the year that Ramon Salamander, would-be conqueror of the world is deposed. I'd keep money out of anything he's dealing with, if I were you. Happy birthday, here's a bit about the future. Of course, if I'm breaking a calendar law by telling you this, here's penance.
[ and then there's a picture of something complex, a large circle with various lines and squiggles jutting out of it into a smaller circle, something like this. ]
Circular Gallifreyan. It means "calendar."
[ How does the Doctor know Calendar Man's address? ~Reasons~ (he's a creep and hacked the system/badgered enough people until he finds out, that's how). Needless to say, KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK, the Doctor is just knocking on Calendar Man's door, bouncing up and down slightly. There's a small box in his hand, wrapped in airplane wrapping paper. ]
Oh come onnnn, open up!
Oh come onnnn, open up!
happy ides
is that a thing people say?
are you stabbing a politician a bunch of times today or what
is that a thing people say?
are you stabbing a politician a bunch of times today or what
I am wearing a toga, but politicians are spared. I will accept a "Happy Ides", however. Did you know it was a festival for the goddess of calendars? Anna Perenna.
By the way. Have you heard from Edward? I was going to wish him a happy anniversary, but I don't I think I'm getting through.
By the way. Have you heard from Edward? I was going to wish him a happy anniversary, but I don't I think I'm getting through.
I see you made the news, Julian.
Congratulations. Are you feeling satisfied with yourself?
Congratulations. Are you feeling satisfied with yourself?
HELP CRANE IS TOO YOUNG
LIKE FOR REAL THIS TIME
HES LIKE 14 OR IDK I KIND OF WANT TO SHOVE HIM IN A LOCKER???
LIKE FOR REAL THIS TIME
HES LIKE 14 OR IDK I KIND OF WANT TO SHOVE HIM IN A LOCKER???
Julian, I have a concern I'd like to put to you. I've been thinking about it lately, and I believe an outside perspective might help.
[ Now THIS is interesting. Crane coming to him? ] Jonathan. How may I help.
i got a job at the calendar factory but they let me go because
i took a few days off
i took a few days off
[ Harley.
After a pause, as he debates his response - ]
Don't you think that joke is a little dated?
After a pause, as he debates his response - ]
Don't you think that joke is a little dated?
[ Harley doesn't know the specifics but it's better than good odds that Calendar Man has mommy issues, which means today is a day for action.
FRIENDSHIP action.
She kicks down his down (sorry, housemates) and picks him up in a great big bear hug. ]
FRIENDSHIP action.
She kicks down his down (sorry, housemates) and picks him up in a great big bear hug. ]
[ ??????????????
He had only just got back in from an errand and suddenly he's swept up in a hug. At first he thinks it's an attack, until he realizes who it is. ]
Harley? What are you -- [ He doesn't quite understand what's going on, but the date's not far from his mind. ]
Happy Mother's Day...?
[ Harley used confusion! It was very effective! ]
He had only just got back in from an errand and suddenly he's swept up in a hug. At first he thinks it's an attack, until he realizes who it is. ]
Harley? What are you -- [ He doesn't quite understand what's going on, but the date's not far from his mind. ]
Happy Mother's Day...?
[ Harley used confusion! It was very effective! ]
[ So attached to this post is a drawing of thirteen different men. Each of the drawings are...kind of crude, but recognizable. Turns out this Doctor can play guitar, but can't draw all that well. ]
Original Doctor: usually old, usually grumpy, forgetful.
Recorder: short, silly haircut, plays the recorder, "oh my giddy aunt"
Dandy: FRILLS, puffy gray hair, stuck on Earth for a while, scarecrow, bit stuck up.
Bigeyes Longscarf: what it says in the name, worryingly likes jelly babies.
Beige: cricketer, blonde, kind of generically nice?
Dreamcoat: absolutely grumpy, speaks like he swallowed a thesaurus, terribly sorry if you have to deal with him.
Scottish But Tiny: usually carries an umbrella, Scottish, small, rrrrrolls his r's.
Amnesiac: very pretty, more gentle than others, he's the one who you ran into before.
Granddad: more than anything, he's a bit sad. If there's a Doctor who doesn't want to be called the Doctor, it's him.
Up North: leather jacket, Northern accent, fantastic. I think I might like this one the most.
Sandshoes: too excitable, tendency to lick things, hair like you stuck a fork in a socket.
Bowtie No Eyebrows: he thinks bowties are cool, terrible taste in food, acts ridiculously immature.
Good?
Original Doctor: usually old, usually grumpy, forgetful.
Recorder: short, silly haircut, plays the recorder, "oh my giddy aunt"
Dandy: FRILLS, puffy gray hair, stuck on Earth for a while, scarecrow, bit stuck up.
Bigeyes Longscarf: what it says in the name, worryingly likes jelly babies.
Beige: cricketer, blonde, kind of generically nice?
Dreamcoat: absolutely grumpy, speaks like he swallowed a thesaurus, terribly sorry if you have to deal with him.
Scottish But Tiny: usually carries an umbrella, Scottish, small, rrrrrolls his r's.
Amnesiac: very pretty, more gentle than others, he's the one who you ran into before.
Granddad: more than anything, he's a bit sad. If there's a Doctor who doesn't want to be called the Doctor, it's him.
Up North: leather jacket, Northern accent, fantastic. I think I might like this one the most.
Sandshoes: too excitable, tendency to lick things, hair like you stuck a fork in a socket.
Bowtie No Eyebrows: he thinks bowties are cool, terrible taste in food, acts ridiculously immature.
Good?
[ Oh this is delightful. Julian's going to write this all down, on paper (he likes the tactile feel, alright), possibly editing it a little, and put it on his wall. His Trollwall is so sparse, but now he could have a DoctorWall. He'll figure out a way to print the image, though. ]
I truly do appreciate this.
I didn't realize the ages would be inconsistent with the order. [ He had thought Amnesiac was younger because he was... younger. ] Are they any noticeable patterns?
I truly do appreciate this.
I didn't realize the ages would be inconsistent with the order. [ He had thought Amnesiac was younger because he was... younger. ] Are they any noticeable patterns?
Helloooooo! I was just scrolling through this phone and you're in here and it says your name's Calendar Man! That's such a fun name, I like calendars, calendars are cool. If I wasn't the Doctor, I'd probably be some sort of Calendar Man. Anywho, like I just said, this is the Doctor and I've got a few questions about this place and if I'm going to ask someone those questions, I'm going to ask someone named Calendar Man obviously. Cheers! Call me back!
[ Julian spends the first ten minutes after he gets this feeling rather angry with a sense of not AGAIN. But he can't pass up this opportunity to meet a previous Doctor, either. (especially one who was so flattering).
He calls back shortly, torn between curiosity, confusion, and annoyance. But with VIDEO, in the hopes that he can actually see what this Doctor looks like to match up with the Regeneration Descriptions. ]
Doctor. You don't remember me again, it seems.
He calls back shortly, torn between curiosity, confusion, and annoyance. But with VIDEO, in the hopes that he can actually see what this Doctor looks like to match up with the Regeneration Descriptions. ]
Doctor. You don't remember me again, it seems.
[ A gift basket arrives addressed to him early that morning. Attached to the basket is an envelope sealed with a wax mockingbird sigil. The letter inside is penned in fancy cursive, probably with a damn feather quill, too. ]
Julian Day,
I suppose I do not need to remind you of the election date, but I do hope to have your support when the day comes. And should I win this position, I would like to cordially invite you to a celebratory party on the 28th of June at 7pm, onward.
Please accept this gift in the meantime as gratitude for your explanations of this world's months and calendar. Should I have further questions, you shall be the first person I contact.
Sincerely,
Lord Petyr Baelish
Julian Day,
I suppose I do not need to remind you of the election date, but I do hope to have your support when the day comes. And should I win this position, I would like to cordially invite you to a celebratory party on the 28th of June at 7pm, onward.
Please accept this gift in the meantime as gratitude for your explanations of this world's months and calendar. Should I have further questions, you shall be the first person I contact.
Sincerely,
Lord Petyr Baelish
[ Oh, this is quite flattering. Baelish has evidently pinged on exactly what Julian likes. Not the gift basket, not that Julian would refuse; Baelish thanked him for his knowledge of calendars and invited him to an occasion with a specific date.
In return, he sends a small package containing a gorgeously illustrated calendar heshoplifted acquired. But when opened, every month, including the ones already passed, have hand-written brief explanations of important dates and holidays. Nothing that Julian can't expand upon later, but enough to give one the basic gist.
The note included is much less formal than Baelish's, and reads: ]
Lord Petyr Baelish,
Your gift and invitation were appreciated. I'll be sure to mark it on my schedule. No doubt you will be hosting that party in good time. Good luck.
There is always more to learn. This gift should help.
Julian Day
In return, he sends a small package containing a gorgeously illustrated calendar he
The note included is much less formal than Baelish's, and reads: ]
Lord Petyr Baelish,
Your gift and invitation were appreciated. I'll be sure to mark it on my schedule. No doubt you will be hosting that party in good time. Good luck.
There is always more to learn. This gift should help.
Julian Day
so its a major holiday
you arent planning to act out are you
you arent planning to act out are you
Fyodor Dostoyevsky lies. The soul cannot heal in the company of children.
[Unless you're mentoring them in villainry. And they're wielding flamethrowers. But by children he means Harleen.]
[Unless you're mentoring them in villainry. And they're wielding flamethrowers. But by children he means Harleen.]
[ Julian has literally 0 context for what this is about so assumes something different. ]
Your experiment with your "spokespublistylist" not going according to plan?
Your experiment with your "spokespublistylist" not going according to plan?
sky is blue, water is wet, scarecrow is a butthead
ps happy rum day lets get drinks tonight i have NEWS
sort of
not really
i have gossip and wild paranoid guessing
ps happy rum day lets get drinks tonight i have NEWS
sort of
not really
i have gossip and wild paranoid guessing
You're having a fight. It's not a question. [ Scarecrow has been complaining to him too. ]
International rum day. Acceptable. We may drink some. But do note that I have a curfew.
Tell me.
International rum day. Acceptable. We may drink some. But do note that I have a curfew.
Tell me.
I do not. Aside from some research I am doing.
Is there reason there are two dots between those brackets?
[ Julian knows some emojis. Usually the ones Harley uses. That is not one of them. ]
Is there reason there are two dots between those brackets?
[ Julian knows some emojis. Usually the ones Harley uses. That is not one of them. ]
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