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[The Doctor is back around! Well, more or less. He technically didn't leave, he's just been avoiding the Plane entirely. He would rather still be away but lately he prefers sitting somewhere away from the TARDIS while he does his work. It’s more relaxing to take a stroll through space.

Speaking of work, he’s completely engrossed in a data pad. He’s scrolling through it with a stylus, occasionally stopping to click something or read longer. Once or twice, his reading is accompanied by a small holographic projection of various planets above the screen.

He’s taken to walking around the empty space, mostly following the arms of a spiral galaxy. Get his attention if you want him!]

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[He's still working on his first.] For Time Lords, death is counting to thirteen. The rest is just change. I've only counted to ten.

[a whisper in the back of the Doctor's head--]

{We shall count higher than that, Doctor.}

[A bit startled and unsure.]

{No one is meant to measure infinity.}

{When have we ever cared for what we are meant to do?}

{There are some things that need to be kept untouched.}

{I don't believe that.}

{I did get that impression.}

{Good.}

[Oblivious to the conversation in his head--] How many years around human have you had, and that's still the only way you can think of it?

[Probably for the best, really.] Quite a lot of years, really. I've been around humans most of my life. Other species, too, of course. But I've always been a bit fond of Earth. It isn't...the only way I think about it. But for me, in my case, that's how it is.

[She sighs.] And there's nothing that can just... kill you.

[Quieter] A relief, I suppose.

[Sooo not telling her that there are, in fact, things that can just kill him.] Well, I wouldn't worry. I still have a few regenerations left. I've been fairly good about them, considering the sort of life I lead.

[She will find out eventually, Doctor, somehow. She's clever and curious. :| ] You've missed half the point of friendship if you honestly think I won't worry.

[She sticks her tongue out at him and drains part of her glass.]

[He grins a bit.] The other half of friendship is telling the person not to worry.

Yes, well. [Aniki clinks her mug against his.] Here's to you coming back in less than three pieces, then.

[He smiles at her and clinks his glass back.] I'll aim for two, I promise. [And he downs the drink like a man. Or something. He's good enough with alcohol.]

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