[Torchwood Hub] For Gwen:
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his_sarah_janeTravelling through space and time is quite the adventure. However, for the most part, it's the destination that matters more than the actual journey. I've travelled both conventionally in a proper space craft like those we have here on Earth and not so conventionally within the TARDIS. They make for quite the differing experience.
Travelling in the TARDIS depends very much on her mood. She's not alive, per say (although I'm certain the Doctor is convinced she is), but she certainly has personality. She's... well, I don't quite know how to describe the old girl. But when you're inside her, you're safe. There are never ending corridors to wander about and all these rooms to explore. The library is absolutely brilliant. The kitchen... well, the Doctor's taste in food leaves something to be desired. I adored my room aboard the TARDIS. It was home.
I believe that's a good enough explanation as any for travelling through the TARDIS. It's like being at home, with your best friend to keep you company, and winding up in a new location whenever you open the door to the outside world. Sometimes travel is instantaneous. Other times, we could be wandering for days. It all depends on urgency, I suppose, and just how fickle the TARDIS is being that day. There's no jetlag, there's no feel of movement. You're simply in one place one moment and another seconds later.
There also aren't any windows. But the Doctor has taken me to see nebulae and galaxies and all sorts of amazing sights within the galaxies. Space is increadible. There aren't any words to describe it.
As for the 'conventional' form of travel, I suppose that's more like flying in a plane. I haven't done it very often. In fact, the last time I did, the Doctor and I were trying to prevent the cybermen from crashing a ship in this asteroid made of gold. It's one of their weaknesses, you see. That? Well, that was certainly the whole darkness of space flying around you as the planet up ahead gets bigger and bigger and you nearly forget to breathe. Exhilarating and panic inducing all in one.
Then there are other forms of travel like transmat beams. That's very much like the "Beam me up, Scotty" bit of Star Trek. Absolutely instantaneous. You're in one place one moment and in another all together. Oh, there was also that time ring given to the Doctor by the Timelords when he had been sent back to prevent the creation of the Daleks. That was rather dizzying.
So I suppose, overall, it varies. It can be exciting and it can be boring and it's more than likely not anything you could initially imagine. But if I were given a chance to do it again, I most certainly would. I hope that answers your question, Gwen!
Travelling in the TARDIS depends very much on her mood. She's not alive, per say (although I'm certain the Doctor is convinced she is), but she certainly has personality. She's... well, I don't quite know how to describe the old girl. But when you're inside her, you're safe. There are never ending corridors to wander about and all these rooms to explore. The library is absolutely brilliant. The kitchen... well, the Doctor's taste in food leaves something to be desired. I adored my room aboard the TARDIS. It was home.
I believe that's a good enough explanation as any for travelling through the TARDIS. It's like being at home, with your best friend to keep you company, and winding up in a new location whenever you open the door to the outside world. Sometimes travel is instantaneous. Other times, we could be wandering for days. It all depends on urgency, I suppose, and just how fickle the TARDIS is being that day. There's no jetlag, there's no feel of movement. You're simply in one place one moment and another seconds later.
There also aren't any windows. But the Doctor has taken me to see nebulae and galaxies and all sorts of amazing sights within the galaxies. Space is increadible. There aren't any words to describe it.
As for the 'conventional' form of travel, I suppose that's more like flying in a plane. I haven't done it very often. In fact, the last time I did, the Doctor and I were trying to prevent the cybermen from crashing a ship in this asteroid made of gold. It's one of their weaknesses, you see. That? Well, that was certainly the whole darkness of space flying around you as the planet up ahead gets bigger and bigger and you nearly forget to breathe. Exhilarating and panic inducing all in one.
Then there are other forms of travel like transmat beams. That's very much like the "Beam me up, Scotty" bit of Star Trek. Absolutely instantaneous. You're in one place one moment and in another all together. Oh, there was also that time ring given to the Doctor by the Timelords when he had been sent back to prevent the creation of the Daleks. That was rather dizzying.
So I suppose, overall, it varies. It can be exciting and it can be boring and it's more than likely not anything you could initially imagine. But if I were given a chance to do it again, I most certainly would. I hope that answers your question, Gwen!
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Date: 2008-03-25 08:01 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-03-25 08:20 pm (UTC)And you absolutely ought to! If I ever get the opportunity again, I'm certain that I'd take it up in a heartbeat.