Well. Then I'll just have to be sure to avoid any sort of killing that comes my way, won't I?
[ Because between the actual being killed, and being met with River Song's scorn for the rest of eternity, he'll surely pick the former than the latter.
And he taps the very tip of her nose, as is his usual playful way, for good measure. ]
How about we all collectively agree that we try not to get ourselves killed before we can figure out this whole orbs business, eh?
But they've arrived now at their room, and he is feeling just a little less energetic than usual — which is rubbish, really; downright annoying. He'd rather be out and about and doing all sorts of things, but this tetchy, itchy wound must be healed the long way forward lest he risk blowing up this whole station with an uncontrolled burst of regeneration energy that could send him right into his last moments. ]
Right. Yes. [ He huffs. ] Rest. I'll do just that. What will you do now?
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[ Because between the actual being killed, and being met with River Song's scorn for the rest of eternity, he'll surely pick the former than the latter.
And he taps the very tip of her nose, as is his usual playful way, for good measure. ]
How about we all collectively agree that we try not to get ourselves killed before we can figure out this whole orbs business, eh?
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You have yourself a deal. And don't think I won't hold you to it.
[ It's softly teasing except for the protective way her fingers dig into his arm. ]
You should rest, Sweetie.
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[ Not from her, especially.
But they've arrived now at their room, and he is feeling just a little less energetic than usual — which is rubbish, really; downright annoying. He'd rather be out and about and doing all sorts of things, but this tetchy, itchy wound must be healed the long way forward lest he risk blowing up this whole station with an uncontrolled burst of regeneration energy that could send him right into his last moments. ]
Right. Yes. [ He huffs. ] Rest. I'll do just that. What will you do now?
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Oh, you know me, Doctor. I've always got something in mind.
[ If she's currently somewhat adrift, it's nothing to worry him about. He has enough on his mind. ]
But I think I'll start with a walk.
[ Still smiling, she gives him a gentle nudge toward his bed. ]
I'll make sure you get settled in first.