"It doesn't matter where it's got me! I don't do it for me!" he shrieked, getting more than a little frustrated with his rescuer. "I'd rather be alone than like you," he said softly but seriously.
As the Master walked toward the TARDIS, the Doctor was left staring at his departure. Was he really going to follow him like a lost puppy? But then... could he trust him with his TARDIS on his own? Especially with her defense shields still so badly damaged by the hurricane...
He groaned, rolling his eyes before taking a few quick steps to catch up with him again. "Why did you come for me, anyway?" he asked; he knew the answer that the Master had given Valek, but a part of him refused to believe that could be the only reason.