[Closed, Master/Turlough] Wiping that smirk off his face.

[vislor-turlough.livejournal.com]

Having gotten nowhere with his visions, Turlough had decided to consult a library. He supposed it would be related to Divination, but he didn't want to bother Kusuriyuri yet, and he definitely didn't want to bother the Doctor if it turned out to be the-well, his-future.

Alas, he would never make it to the library, for there was someone with...plans for him.

[[WARNING: Torture]]

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[theregothedrums.livejournal.com]

"How long do you think I'm willing to put up with you? 'Hostage' implies this is for his benefit. It's not. It's nothing to do with him. I doubt he'll ever find out."

[vislor-turlough.livejournal.com]

"Joy. So I'm just here as a plaything. Well done. You've pissed me off."

[theregothedrums.livejournal.com]

"Oh no! I've made him angry!" The Master raised his hands to his mouth in a mockery of dismay that melted into a fit of manic laughter. "And the term is 'test subject'. I may be enjoying this, but it has a purpose."

[vislor-turlough.livejournal.com]

Turlough didn't verbally answer, but he eyerolled. "So what is next, O Master?"

[theregothedrums.livejournal.com]

"Such a wiseass," the Master mused, levitating the chair Turlough was bound to and spinning it slowly. "That is the Earth term, isn't it? You seem to know their slang better than I do."

[vislor-turlough.livejournal.com]

"I've certainly spent enough time on this planet. When was the last time we shared Earth, back in King John's day?" He shut his eyes, but that was causing nausea.

[theregothedrums.livejournal.com]

Ahhhh, interesting. He floated the chair a little higher and turned it upside down, leaving Turlough with nothing between him and a short but nasty drop but the ropes binding him.

"I wouldn't say we shared anything. I wonder why you'd put it like that. I think you've been putting on airs."

[vislor-turlough.livejournal.com]

"And you hadn't? Prime Minister, I heard?" he stopped talking as he started to turn a bit green.

[theregothedrums.livejournal.com]

"I earned that title," he said in a tone of mild protest. "Of course, I conquered the rest. It went fairly well, all things considered."

[vislor-turlough.livejournal.com]

Turlough didn't give him the satisfaction of an answer. Mostly cause he felt like he was going to be sick soon.

[theregothedrums.livejournal.com]

His captive's nausea was all too plain, and the Master snickered. "Look at you. I bet you couldn't even handle one of this planet's rollercoasters. The Doctor should have found a nice creche to coddle you."

[vislor-turlough.livejournal.com]

Turlough glared and swallowed down the bile in this throat. He was not about to throw up and make the Master laugh.

[theregothedrums.livejournal.com]

"You know, I don't think I've ever seen you look anything but annoyed? That can't be fun. Is there anything you actually like?"

[vislor-turlough.livejournal.com]

"Stop the spinning," he said weakly. He was about to give up and puke, but he thought maybe asking would help.

[theregothedrums.livejournal.com]

"Obviously manners isn't on that list," he observed dryly. He'd like a bit of abject begging, but really, not even a 'please'?

[vislor-turlough.livejournal.com]

"Stop the spinning, please," Turlough said as he started to retch.

[theregothedrums.livejournal.com]

Still not as grovelly as he'd like, but he stilled the chair with a flick of his wand, leaving it hovering in midair.

"Well, I suppose that's a baby step."

[vislor-turlough.livejournal.com]

Turlough used the stilled movement to breathe and stop the need to feel sick. "There are things I like," he said once he felt normal again. "Nothing you'd be interested in, though."

[theregothedrums.livejournal.com]

"Let me guess. Looking in the mirror and practicing your scowl."

[vislor-turlough.livejournal.com]

"Drawing, if you must know, painting. The occasional drink with a friend. Not that you would know that."

[theregothedrums.livejournal.com]

"What, you think I've never had a lads' night out? Even here I know a few people to have a drink with."

[vislor-turlough.livejournal.com]

"You? Really? Is one of them that idiot megalomaniac Lezard?"

[theregothedrums.livejournal.com]

"Who?" He'd never met Lezard. "You'll find that megalomaniacs don't usually spend time together."

[vislor-turlough.livejournal.com]

"Never mind then. Still can't imagine who you'd drink with."

[theregothedrums.livejournal.com]

"...is he the one who warned me about you?" His calm, genial manner gave way to a furious scowl, and he grabbed a fistful of Turlough's hair, yanking it back. "Did you teach Harkness that shapeshifting trick?"