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Tweak says, "Oops I did it again!"

The Doctor (notginger) wrote in mirage_rpg,
@ 2008-06-30 01:28:00

Entry tags:

complete, day 5, rose tyler, the doctor

Who? The Doctor & Rose
Where? The TARDIS, then hiking and hot-springs.
When? Day five, late afternoon.
What? Just chilling and chatting.
Rating: PG-13 to be safe. Nakedness within.
Status: Complete, threaded.

Stressed didn't quite cover it. The TARDIS was stuck, it was undeniable now... and not only was she stuck, but with every day that passed the Doctor was convinced she was losing a little of her glow. Sometimes, when he let pessimism take over, the Doctor was almost prepared to accept that she might be dying on him. He couldn't let that happen, not like this, not because of some stupid planet that got bored.

He'd been fiddling about with the circuits for a good couple of hours, and still he had next to nothing to report. Sliding the floor panel back into place he moved somberly to the control panel, his face feeling a little naked without its trademark cheshire cat grin and his hearts feeling heavy in his chest. He ran his hand affectionately along the top of the panel, sighing softly before he started to start up yet another systems test. "Come on, love. I only want you to move forward five minutes in time, and five metres to the south," he practically whispered to the unusually unresponsive ship. The engines purred, seemingly trying to soothe his anguish and assure him that she was trying her best. "I know, love," he said, as if he were really talking to a close companion, which in many ways he was.

The central column light up, the familiar whirring sound of the engines groaning into action. "That's it, beautiful... come on!" he encouraged. "Yes! Almost there! Come on!" he yelled with a little more enthusiasm, yanking levers with a certain amount of eagerness. "I'll settle for one metre! Please! You're so close!" he insisted, gripping the side of the console in suspense, that grin slipping onto his face just for a second. It quickly faded as the lights dimmed, and he glanced over to check the time on the scanner. "Never mind, love. We'll get there," he insisted, leaning to press a wet kiss against the metal surface.

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nomoreshopgirl
2008-06-29 07:59 pm UTC (link)

Rose had run back to the resort, wanting to find them something to eat. They'd been in the TARDIS most of the day, trying to get her to move. She knew he was stressing over it, and it pained her to watch him worry so much.

Grasping two bags in her hands, she idly swung them as she made her way back down to the TARDIS. It wasn't an awful lot, just some chips and burgers, and two bottles of soda to drink. Slowing as she approached the TARDIS, she pulled her key out of her shirt, unlocked the door and dropped the chain as she stepped inside.

"Any luck?" she asked when she saw the Doctor lean over to kiss the center console. She moved to flop down in the chair and set the bags on the floor, leaning over to reach in for their drinks. She opened one and held it out in offering as she eyed the center console once more.

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notginger
2008-06-29 08:10 pm UTC (link)

The Doctor was rather grateful for the distraction, turning to lean against the console as Rose returned with the promised food. Really, if she wasn't around to remind him, he doubted he would ever eat until his body absolutely insisted upon it.

"Not really. Everything starts perfectly, and then... it's like she just can't..." he waved a hand, trying to think of the word. "Pry herself away," he finished, sighing a little but managing a small smile as she offered him a drink. "Thanks," he nodded, accepting it from her and taking a sip.

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nomoreshopgirl
2008-06-29 08:14 pm UTC (link)

"It's no problem," she replied, sitting up and letting her hand run along the edge of the console. "I wish I could help. More, I mean." She sighed and then leaned down again for their food. Pulling out a box, she set one on the edge in front of her and reached for the second, offering it to the Doctor.

"Eat something. It will do you some good. And maybe you'll get a better idea while you're eating?" She lifted a shoulder in a shrug and flipped the box open. She popped a chip into her mouth. "We'll get her out of here."

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notginger
2008-06-29 08:23 pm UTC (link)

"You help!" he insisted, taking the box from her. "I think I'd starve without you," he said, not meaning it to sound like an insignificant contribution at all. "I might be quite good with temporal physics, but the basics of survival techniques are somewhat lacking," he told her, giving her a cheeky grin as he popped open the box, only realising how hungry he was as the smell hit him.

"Yeah. Fixing time machines on an empty stomach is just asking for trouble," he agreed, munching on a chip that seemed to be cooked beyond perfection. "We have to. If I ever decided I would quite like a new home, I think I'd rather choose it myself than have it choose me," he laughed softly.

It wasn't so terrible for him; he didn't have an alternative place to call home. He hadn't yet touched upon the possibility that he may have trapped Rose in a situation that would have her never see her mother again. He couldn't let that happen; he'd already promised Jackie, so the planet would just have to let them go eventually.

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	nomoreshopgirl 2008-06-29 08:29 pm UTC (link)
	Rose snorted with laughter as she picked up her burger. She shook her head. "It's no wonder you bring a companion on your travels, isn't it?" She took a bite of her sandwich and nearly moaned out loud over how good it was. "We will. And- well, with Jack and Ace both here, we're bound to figure something out, yeah?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)