It was hard not to be waiting for someone when they were shouting your name. Admittedly in a good fashion and not like he was afraid she had died or something like that. Which...given the whole incident with his Time Stream really could have been a thing. Even repeat dreams could feel like they were fresh all over despite knowing how they ended. But there was a kiss to a forehead and over and over and saying how she never ceased to amaze her. So she just laughed because really, what other reaction was there when she still had no idea just what was going on?
At least until he commented on her being up.
"Grading papers and thinking about a possible lesson plan--"
And before she could finish, he was grabbing her hands, hugging her and spinning her which caused her to yelp in shock which turned to a laugh and she finally got an answer. Which really was the only logical dream it could be. John had reacted similarly, spinning hug and all.
"All you lot needed was a reminder on who you were." That was how Clara saw it. The answer was always there. The Doctor had just forgotten who he was along the way and felt that there was no other option. So she just pointed him in the direction. A point in time where they were brought together and she just happened to be the one there.
"I told you that you would understand soon enough."
His eyes were lighter. Just like John's were. Just like she had seen in the War Doctor, so much younger and not burdened with guilt.