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Tweak says, "Your mom warned you about us."

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
2008-07-12 02:35 pm UTC (link)

"Killer Easter Bunnies?" Rose lifted an eyebrow, then giggled, shaking her head. "You're very right. We wouldn't know if we're chasing aliens or very convincing children!"

Rose tried not to let it get uncomfortable as they made their way back to their clothes. She glanced once to him before she moved to pick hers up and quickly pulled them back on, scrunching up her nose as they stuck to her wet skin. "It really isn't. It's tried to replicate most of my wardrobe from back home but something about it just doesn't seem right. I think it's the smell or something-- I'm not really sure."

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notginger
2008-07-13 02:47 pm UTC (link)

"Hey, you never know with us! They might have razor teeth and... and... baskets of grenade-eggs?" he suggested, before giving into his laughter. Really, it probably wouldn't surprise him, but it sounded so ridiculous. "Oh, I can picture some very disgruntled parents!" he agreed.

He pulled his shirt on, shrugging his shoulders in discomfort as the thin fabric clung to his skin, going almost see-through instantly. They were going to freeze on the way back. "Yeah, I think the replicas will just be emergency clothing," he agreed, deciding to use his socks to dry his feet before shoving them into his pockets. It would be easier to have bare feet in trainers than wet feet in socks.

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	nomoreshopgirl 2008-07-13 03:26 pm UTC (link)
	"Sounds rather Monty Python, if you ask me," she said with a laugh, pulling a face at her clothing. "I like the sound of that," she said, crouching down to tug on her shoes and then straightening, reaching for his hand. "Come on, Doctor. We'll change and then figure out what we'll do from there." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

notginger
2008-07-13 05:24 pm UTC (link)

"I love Monty Python," he grinned, rather pleased about the comparison. "Always look on the bright side of life!" he quoted, laughing softly. That seemed to sum them up quite well these days.

He reached out to pick up his coat, folding it over one arm since there was no point in putting it on top of his soaked shirt. He reached for her hand, unable to wipe the smile off his face as they headed back the way they had came, excited for what the rest of the evening had to offer them.

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