The Doctor shook his head and hugged her. It was meant to comfort as he spoke. "Not today you don't. And when the day comes that you're ready you won't have to be alone." Not on his watch. "If you'd like I can slip you out the back. My ship is there. You could meet Martha and I can take you on a quick trip. How about we visit James Watson? You might like him. Absolutely brilliant. He was even the inspiration for Sherlock Holmes. I wonder if he's met Agatha Christie.. Now that would be a brilliant night."
He let her go and offered one of his crazy smiles. "What do you say?" His eyes were filled with mischief meant to distract her. "Care to run?"