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Reunions aren't always pleasant, but sometimes they are.

Hmm.

Things have certainly changed. I could warn you about what's coming but I don't expect you to listen as you didn't last time. Don't worry, I'll have a change of heart nearer to the time and warn you anyway.

I think I need a short break. We all need to clear our heads a little after everything that's happened.

Cardiff will be good for The Captain. There is no need to worry about him.

Secret Keeper, I would like some tea if you would not mind the company. I feel the need to keep a closer eye on all of you with him gone and I'd like to start with you. However, I am willing to spend my time with others if you would like to be alone.

Does somebody care to tell me what the hell just happened?

You know, dying this early in the morning has never exactly been one of my favorite past times.

Is it possible to miss something you don't even remember having?

There is power in memory, almost as much power as there is in a name. Memories are the only source of truth that a person has and they're the only thing that truly defines someone. Yet memories can be taken, they can be brought and sold, and they can be forgotten.

I don't know what I'll remember in the future, I don't know what I'll forget. I don't know if I should seek out memories. I hate not knowing.

This place is most troubling.

To stay in such an area for so long is both foolish and an act of unbalance.

Red would have a field day with what her perceives as his infamous "insults". You are all very lucky he is not here. Were he, this place would be out of business in a matter of simple seconds.

Ah, New York City. How I've missed this.

It has been far too long, I must say.

So few understand the grains of time and the flow of the universe. You think you are the only you and that would make you ill informed. Just as one man may have more than one reflection in the presence of multiple mirrors so will a man have multiple incarnations in the presence of multiple realities. You may think you are unique but there are few occasions of such things.

Would somebody care to explain- and this is a very rare request I'm about to make, so, don't any of you go off getting something of a big head- and, please, in discrete details, how there seems to be some sort of a... documented series about me?

And I mean, really, they haven't even gotten the title right. Doctor Who? Seriously? It's bad enough I've got to go about hearing that everywhere I turn, but now this? Oh, I bet that sits well with the viewers at home. "Did you watch that show on the telly?" "Which show?" "Oh, Doctor Who." "What?" "No, no, Doctor Who." "I hardly know what you're going on about. How do you even know what you're watching, if you're not even sure which doctor you're watching?!"

Well, at least I look rather nice, don't I? And the suit, that is a very good colour on me...

I have finally arrived. I will not bother with pretending to be shocked and dismayed.

You were indeed right, sister, let the Rebellious Son do as he wishes. He will not upset the balance here.

Tick. Tick. Boom.

How... disappointing.

Judgment, Death and the Tower.

I'm putting my cards away for a while. The same three haunt my readings like a bad omen and I no longer wish to look upon them and think of the darkness that is coming.

I am going to take a break. Anyone seeking a reading will not be able to find me. Anyone that is merely seeking my company will.

Captain of our fairy band,
    Helena is here at hand,
        And the youth, mistook by me,
            Pleading for a lover’s fee.
                Shall we their fond pageant see?
                    Lord, what fools these mortals be!

It's because of those like you, girl, that people fall upon the wrong path. Don't think I haven't noticed you others doing the same, however. We don't reveal the future for a reason, even if it is your past. This place isn't like any other and its history will not bear resemblance to yours.

Wow, I can honestly say I didn't see this coming.

Captain, I'll be calling in my favour before the summer ends. Before the tower crumbles and you set forces in motion. I wish to speak to you to discuss things, although there is no hurry. Neither of us are going anywhere.

Thank you for the tea, Secret Keeper. It is refreshing to spend time with someone who does not ask for anything. If you ever need it, you may ask a favour of me. Although you might want to think wisely about what you use it for.

Torchwood, when I tell you it's going to be a bad summer, don't ignore my warning. I am trying to protect you all.

I don't like the summer. The heat makes people restless and impulsive, it makes them stupid. The long hot days and the long hot nights lead to sin and love and heartbreak.

The sun burns more than skin and summers always hurt before the winter freeze.

The cards hint at things lurking in the heat, plans that are slowly falling into place and pain. The cards always hint at pain. They have done ever since I got here.

I miss Cardiff.

They are his. Beating. The ever growing sound of his drum. Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump.

As the tin horses fall, their King will rise from his ashes. He is the phoenix. Never will he fall. Never.

It's not going to be a very good summer. I'd tell you all to be careful, but none of you are very good at that and I know it won't do any of you any good.

I'd like to see you again, Captain. Don't worry, I'm not asking you for anything yet.