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[the TARDIS appears on the Plane following this conversation with Dietrich, hoping to find a way to counteract whatever it is he's done to her and warn the Doctor. she's pacing around near the beach that Ten.One brought a while back, stopping every now and again to see if anyone's around, then going back to pacing, working out elaborate equations under her breath just to keep focused]

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[Watches her, eyes glittering blue and white.] You got some fearsome taillights, TARD-EEZ. Got some beat-all poison streamers on your bridle.

[she encounters a beach, the powdering sand clinging to her skirts -- but that is apparently not what concerns her]

TARDIS?

[gives her a concerned look] What's wrong?

[blinks] I am sorry, but what are you saying?

[stops pacing to look at her] Ah, Reinette. Are you here to enjoy the beach? I understand that is a human pastime.

[looks at him, then shakes her head] Nothing is wrong, Doctor. I see no reason why that should concern you, anyhow.

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[the Doctor strides toward her the moment he sees her, immediately concerned]

What's wrong?

[as with Ten, she can't actually tell him. plus, you know ... she's being forced to be mean] Is that really any concern of yours?

Perhaps it is, yes. But one I never enjoyed, or was really allowed to indulge in.

You are like I, then? Many of these things are new to me, as well, here in this place.

I would say so, yes.

[she smiles, and it is something actually admitted to few]

Yes, we are alike in this. For are my experiences, my education? There are a great many things that I have never known. And I do not merely speak of the Doctor's stars. I mean the beach, as you suggest. Learning to swim. Even a childhood spent at play.

I do not regret my life, but there are certain truths of which I am aware.

You need not. I am fine, Doctor.

[softly] You're lying. [faint smile] You ought to know better.

[sets her jaw, though her eyes seem a little frustrated] Or perhaps I simply do not care how I address you.

[his brow furrows, and he steps close]

No? You always have before.

[nods, somewhat distant] I have had all the universe to explore as I desire, have existed for twelve centuries and will live at least as many more, but there are so many things I do not understand, even with all my knowledge. It is ... frightening, I believe, to now have the opportunity to explore those things. It is nothing I am accustomed to.

Do you fear new things, Reinette?

[steps back] And I was foolish to do so.

Why?

Caring for you has brought me nothing but pain, Doctor. It is a regret that I only realised that now.

[he looks hurt, guilt and pain clear on his face, but he holds his ground]

What made you realise this?

[internally, she is flailing. outwardly, she smirks] Does it matter?

[Hunkers down.] Poison, poison! Bright hot poison that isn't yours.

You always concern me. So tell me what's wrong.

[shakes her head] You are mistaken.

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