Fun isn't something one considers when balancing the universe.

I have work tomorrow, so I doubt I’ll be able to do any replies. However, I’m about to maybe go through my blog and get a handle of what I need to do; it’s been kind of messy lately. So my plan is to put all my replies into a list (probs on a word document) & and work through the list when/if I can. I will probably put everything in my drafts and when I’ve done them all, move them over into my queue.

Unless I’m really into the rp we’re doing between us. If that’s the case, I may just be sneaky and push it out.

She looked around at the people guarding her, relieved to see that they were giving her some space. The Doctor always needed to space to work, and she knew this would be a difficult job. “Well, you’re making quite a name for yourself.” She replied casually, but the dark tone in her voice was already leaking through. She knew what Thanos had done and what he was planning. It disgusted her.

She flinched away at his touch, face scrunching in discomfort. She knew he could crush her at any second, but also knew her value. She was much more useful to him alive than dead. Which gave the Doctor a security blanket she would exploit.

And then he mentioned Gallifrey. The Doctor gritted her teeth and glared. “You don’t have the right to say that planet.” She may have accepted what happened in the war, but it still hurt. And then the anger brushed away and she became calm and casual again. “Oh you know, I get around.”

Not a good start, then. Thanos was bitter about his own planet, and what had become of it. That was something they had in common; being alone, being the last of their kinds. But yet, that didn’t seem to matter. What she had heard of him definitely outweighed the base similarities of the two of them, and that…? If someone disagreed with him, there was no coming back from it. No matter how much he talked to them. Luckily for him, converting her was not his number one priority. 

The Doctor just grew more angry and disgusted with every word he said. She bristled as she pointed out how feared she was and looked down at the floor. “I went through a phase, we all do. Moved on now, it’s all in the past.” She tried to push it away. She hadn’t completely lost her cool in this body yet, she didn’t want to start now.

“My people told us stories of the Time Lords while we were children. How they made it their duty to observe, and never to interfere. You... are different. You do what you believe is right, regardless of their rules and responsibilities. You save planets like mine. You preserve the life in this universe. What is there not to admire?” They were two sides of the same coin. Thanos was not like people thought of him. His aim was to retain balance, to ensure the survival of all life in the universe, long term. Without his plan, life would fizzle out. Would become nothing but a distant memory in a cold and dead galaxy. The Doctor perhaps, only heard of his exploits on planets with population overgrowth, and his mad methods. Because of course, if someone heard that you murdered half, or an entirety of a planet, you would be considered a villain in their eyes.

Yet he was certain that The Doctor had done the same.

It had been the Doctor’s fault she was in this mess. The TARDIS had tried to warn her but the planet looked interesting and once again she was too curious for her own good. Now she was without her sonic screwdriver and being led to Thanos himself. In his hands, she knew she could be a weapon, and so could the TARDIS that was parked nearby. Yep, this was a mess.

Taking a deep breath, she looked up at the Mad Titan, forcing a smile onto her face. She just had to play this like it was another villain and not the man she knew would wipe out half the universe. 

The myth, the legend, The Doctor. He couldn’t be surprised at her witty attitude. You live that long, and you must find entertainment in the little things. It was charming, her sense of humour. For now, at least. Though, he doubted it would stick around for long. His gaze shifted to the one holding her, and he nodded. “Let her go. But stay close.” He was no idiot. If he had even a chance at using this Time Lord, then it would be not through force, not through control, but through motivation. The rest came with time. And holding her hostage like this when she oh so clearly wanted to be here -- was simply a waste of time.

“You’ve heard of me. I’m honoured.” The Titan moved forward, a hand moving to her face, a finger softly moving down her cheek. He could crack her skull at a moment’s notice. But that wouldn’t help any of them. “...I have heard many things about you, Time Lord. Though, I would have never expected to meet you.” He lingered in thought for a moment, his hand retreating. “My condolences for Gallifrey. It’s difficult. Being the last of your kind.”

With that, he turned, and re-approached the staircase. Instead of using them, however, he sat down. This was an... unofficial meeting. He didn’t want to anger The Doctor. They were both probably just as cautious as each other.

“I would be willing to bet that no human has ever walked the path you have.” He gave a small laugh. My, he really was in a good mood, wasn’t he? “A king? No. A leader, perhaps, a commander. But I am no king.” With a small pause, he looked back to her. “But is it what we are, or what we are meant to be, that is important? There are many who fear me, who would seek to kill me if given the chance. But yet, my aim has always been to balance. To allow life to flourish. Definitions, Luna, are just words placed on those by people who do not understand.”

“Listen I can… I can get up. It’s fine.”

“What’s your name?”

+ @oncekree is a lil bit scary to Thanos and has now followed me so i must interact!

“There was a time where the idea of such power was unknown to me. But yet here you are.”

He would lose. A clear cut fight between the two of them - he was not so stupid to ignore that fact. While Thanos had more resources than her, the being before him could trample every one of them in her stride up to murder. Therefore… he had a way out. He always had a way out.

“I never got your name.”

         she’s aware that the glow that comes off her body might be INTIMIDATING , but it was certainly her INTENTION – carol had been wanting to face this man ever since she found out about her FAMILY , everyone from fury to maria to monica , all GONE . normally , she wouldn’t hesitate , but there was something about TAUNTING him that tempts her . he’s scared of her , that much she knows . and who wouldn’t be ? an angry captain marvel isn’t something you usually WANT on your doorstep .  

They should be grateful.         They should appreciate the work Thanos had done for them.                  But instead they keep going on... and on... and on.

A small laugh escaped him at her words, but he made no move to retaliate, or counter her words. Instead, his tired eyes simply found hers, and a sad smile manifested on his features. There was an air of calm around him.