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Not the Last: Who's Who.
OK, so I've been planning on making this post for AGES and AGES, but since the next chapter [of 'Dating the Cleverest Boy in the World'] is nearing completion (!!!) and the whole 'verse is eating my head to a degree you wouldn't believe (hey I know where it's all going! *dances*), I thought I'd pull myself together & actually write all this down. Esp as it's been forever since I last posted, and I'm sure people have probably forgotten all my OCs... (Not that I can blame them. Apologies again for my slowness.)
For those scratching their head, this is my AU 'verse Not the Last (<- index post), centering around the Master's son, born during the Year That Never Was. (What's it like to grow up as the last member of the mightiest species in the universe, with the Master and the Doctor as role models? Answer: You forge your own path.)
Anyways, lists and stuff under the cut, as well as a few photos. If you've ever wondered what Alex looks like, then this is the post for you - I even used one of the pictures to make this icon. \o/ It's a bit rough (will probably update as I get more proficient), but Promethia pointed me towards a programme called Gnu Image Manipulation Programme (GIMP for short - a rather unfortunate acronym, although easy to remember), and I am almost able to sorta maybe use it.
To begin with, a couple of pictures of John Simm & family I found when googling. Aren't they all gorgeous? And more to the point - if you want to know what little Alex looks like, then there you have it. Except of course that he's blonde. :)
I also came across this photo of John Simm from 1993 and it's still making me flail. He's so young! And this is pretty much exactly what Alex looks like during his university years - right down to the denim jacket! (That Allison eventually manages to get rid of. *g*) It's like magic. Except, again, that he's blonde. (As you've probably worked out, this is the image I used for the icon.)
Characters and their place in the Seeker 'verse
Alex's immediate family:
Alexander Saxon (self-chosen Time Lord name: the Seeker) - pragmatic, curious, stubborn, conscientious, lies as easily as he breathes (if he deems it necessary). A little like a 'good' Rani (wants to know *everything*, and especially loves to try the impossible). Born during The Year That Never Was, and remembers it.
Father - the Master. Kept semi-imprisoned by the Doctor. They travel a lot. Named his son 'Alexander the Great', and loves him absolutely.
Mother - Lucy Saxon. Has devoted her life to her son, the rest of the universe can go to hell in a handbasket.
'Uncle' - the Doctor. The Doctor very much acts 'in loco parentis' as Alex's actual parents are in the habit of spoiling him rotten/want him to grow up to rule the universe. The Doctor tries to impart his own moral code. He partially succeeds.
Closest/oldest/Best Friend cum-Older Brother figure - Jack. Jack is basically the only person Alex never lies to, and the keeper of most of his secrets.
Lucy's family:
Lord Cole - Lucy's brother. Known to Alex mostly as 'Uncle George'. Nice, very fond of his sister, but doesn't understand her at all.
Lady Cole - Lucy's sister-in-law, 'Aunt Emily' to Alex. Can't stand Lucy, and by extension Alex. Finds the topic of Harold Saxon hideously embarrassing.
Geoffrey - their son, Alex's cousin. One year older than Alex, and a perfectly normal boy. As time passes, they become something like friends.
The rest of the Cole family - mostly follow Emily's lead, and consider Lucy the black sheep. Are deeply resolved to keep up appearances however. (The Doctor is adamant that Alex spends time with them, as they are actual family. Only later does Alex understand why.)
Alex's friends:
Matt - full name Matthew Gregman. Nice English middle class boy, with a younger sister. Very much the 'straight man' in Alex's circle. Matt is the only one who genuinely embraces the Doctor's influence, and eventually trains to be a doctor & joins Doctors Without Borders. Refuses to accept Alex's live-and-let-live philosophy.
Josh - full name Joshua Levin. Jewish, only child, brought up by his mother and grandmother. Great-grandparents & rest of extended family wiped out during WWII. Very good looking. Studying to be an architect, as he wants to spend his life creating lasting beauty. Jack's protege, and spends his teens dating a never ending stream of pretty people (boys as well as girls).
(Both Matt and Josh met Alex when they all started school, age four, and they're very bright and gifted. Are also not in awe of Alex in any way, not even after they find out who/what he is.)
Alex's & Allison's circle at Cambridge:
Chen - Chinese student. Exceedingly smart, often baffled by British culture. Allison's main 'rival' (in the nicest possible way - but she likes a challenge).
Chelsea - wants to become 'a hot, famous scientist'. Doesn't let her studies get in the way of fashion or a thriving social life.
Mike - Irish and somewhat contrary. The recipient of the annual Google scholarship, but rather immature.
Jamie - bartender at the ADC Theatre Bar whom Josh falls head-over-heels in love with. Very beautiful, but also very reserved and reclusive. Gender neutral. Loves books & poetry. (For more info, read fic! Because there's so much more to hir... Jamie was probably the character that took me the most by surprise.)
Allison's family:
Allison - full name Allison Whitwell. Often called Allie. Second youngest of 5 children, grew up in Leicester. Very bright, is studying astrophysics so she can get involved with something to do with space. Also quite argumentative, and shoots down pretentiousness with deadly accuracy. Appreciates honesty, talent, and hard work.
Allison's mother - sensible, practical and quietly brilliant, having successfully brought up five children. Retired music teacher.
Allison's father - history teacher, historian and ardent feminist. Drives his children somewhat to distraction. Very much 'an ideas man'.
Amanda - Allison's oldest sister. High-flying City lawyer, married to a banker. They have two children (boy and girl, meticulously planned), and are the very definition of 'having it all'.
Ella - Allison's second eldest sister. The opposite of Amanda. Teenage tearaway, flunked out of school, endless series of unsuitable boyfriends. Has now settled down and is married to a police officer. They have two young boys.
Toby - Allison's older brother. Has some kind of Aspergers. Currently lives in Manchester, designs video games for a living.
Jimmy - Allison's younger brother. 16 years old, loves rugby and annoying his siblings.
For those scratching their head, this is my AU 'verse Not the Last (<- index post), centering around the Master's son, born during the Year That Never Was. (What's it like to grow up as the last member of the mightiest species in the universe, with the Master and the Doctor as role models? Answer: You forge your own path.)
Anyways, lists and stuff under the cut, as well as a few photos. If you've ever wondered what Alex looks like, then this is the post for you - I even used one of the pictures to make this icon. \o/ It's a bit rough (will probably update as I get more proficient), but Promethia pointed me towards a programme called Gnu Image Manipulation Programme (GIMP for short - a rather unfortunate acronym, although easy to remember), and I am almost able to sorta maybe use it.
To begin with, a couple of pictures of John Simm & family I found when googling. Aren't they all gorgeous? And more to the point - if you want to know what little Alex looks like, then there you have it. Except of course that he's blonde. :)
I also came across this photo of John Simm from 1993 and it's still making me flail. He's so young! And this is pretty much exactly what Alex looks like during his university years - right down to the denim jacket! (That Allison eventually manages to get rid of. *g*) It's like magic. Except, again, that he's blonde. (As you've probably worked out, this is the image I used for the icon.)
Alex's immediate family:
Alexander Saxon (self-chosen Time Lord name: the Seeker) - pragmatic, curious, stubborn, conscientious, lies as easily as he breathes (if he deems it necessary). A little like a 'good' Rani (wants to know *everything*, and especially loves to try the impossible). Born during The Year That Never Was, and remembers it.
Father - the Master. Kept semi-imprisoned by the Doctor. They travel a lot. Named his son 'Alexander the Great', and loves him absolutely.
Mother - Lucy Saxon. Has devoted her life to her son, the rest of the universe can go to hell in a handbasket.
'Uncle' - the Doctor. The Doctor very much acts 'in loco parentis' as Alex's actual parents are in the habit of spoiling him rotten/want him to grow up to rule the universe. The Doctor tries to impart his own moral code. He partially succeeds.
Closest/oldest/Best Friend cum-Older Brother figure - Jack. Jack is basically the only person Alex never lies to, and the keeper of most of his secrets.
Lucy's family:
Lord Cole - Lucy's brother. Known to Alex mostly as 'Uncle George'. Nice, very fond of his sister, but doesn't understand her at all.
Lady Cole - Lucy's sister-in-law, 'Aunt Emily' to Alex. Can't stand Lucy, and by extension Alex. Finds the topic of Harold Saxon hideously embarrassing.
Geoffrey - their son, Alex's cousin. One year older than Alex, and a perfectly normal boy. As time passes, they become something like friends.
The rest of the Cole family - mostly follow Emily's lead, and consider Lucy the black sheep. Are deeply resolved to keep up appearances however. (The Doctor is adamant that Alex spends time with them, as they are actual family. Only later does Alex understand why.)
Alex's friends:
Matt - full name Matthew Gregman. Nice English middle class boy, with a younger sister. Very much the 'straight man' in Alex's circle. Matt is the only one who genuinely embraces the Doctor's influence, and eventually trains to be a doctor & joins Doctors Without Borders. Refuses to accept Alex's live-and-let-live philosophy.
Josh - full name Joshua Levin. Jewish, only child, brought up by his mother and grandmother. Great-grandparents & rest of extended family wiped out during WWII. Very good looking. Studying to be an architect, as he wants to spend his life creating lasting beauty. Jack's protege, and spends his teens dating a never ending stream of pretty people (boys as well as girls).
(Both Matt and Josh met Alex when they all started school, age four, and they're very bright and gifted. Are also not in awe of Alex in any way, not even after they find out who/what he is.)
Alex's & Allison's circle at Cambridge:
Chen - Chinese student. Exceedingly smart, often baffled by British culture. Allison's main 'rival' (in the nicest possible way - but she likes a challenge).
Chelsea - wants to become 'a hot, famous scientist'. Doesn't let her studies get in the way of fashion or a thriving social life.
Mike - Irish and somewhat contrary. The recipient of the annual Google scholarship, but rather immature.
Jamie - bartender at the ADC Theatre Bar whom Josh falls head-over-heels in love with. Very beautiful, but also very reserved and reclusive. Gender neutral. Loves books & poetry. (For more info, read fic! Because there's so much more to hir... Jamie was probably the character that took me the most by surprise.)
Allison's family:
Allison - full name Allison Whitwell. Often called Allie. Second youngest of 5 children, grew up in Leicester. Very bright, is studying astrophysics so she can get involved with something to do with space. Also quite argumentative, and shoots down pretentiousness with deadly accuracy. Appreciates honesty, talent, and hard work.
Allison's mother - sensible, practical and quietly brilliant, having successfully brought up five children. Retired music teacher.
Allison's father - history teacher, historian and ardent feminist. Drives his children somewhat to distraction. Very much 'an ideas man'.
Amanda - Allison's oldest sister. High-flying City lawyer, married to a banker. They have two children (boy and girl, meticulously planned), and are the very definition of 'having it all'.
Ella - Allison's second eldest sister. The opposite of Amanda. Teenage tearaway, flunked out of school, endless series of unsuitable boyfriends. Has now settled down and is married to a police officer. They have two young boys.
Toby - Allison's older brother. Has some kind of Aspergers. Currently lives in Manchester, designs video games for a living.
Jimmy - Allison's younger brother. 16 years old, loves rugby and annoying his siblings.