08][Those who are dead are not dead, they're just living in my head.

[tastefulfashion.livejournal.com]

[With a fair number of documents lying on top of the table in front of her in the bar, the Madame President was taking some time on the Astral Plane to go over some paperwork before meeting with the other Temporal Powers later that day. It was a new choice in scenery for her but after these past few days, she needed a break from her routine.

And a strong drink at that.

Her hair was tied back with the exception of strands that hung loose on either side of her face. The crest marking her position on the council hung around her neck, as usual, but she was wearing more practical clothes for now: black riding pants and a blue blouse. Her own Tarot card was tucked away in the left pocket of her pants which she would pull out to look over every now and again. Not too long ago she and Leela had gone out for their usual stroll in the gardens to discuss matters of what was going on within the Citadel and other worlds. Romana valued her opinion more and more these days despite the Council's objection.

The pen in her hand tapped against the document in front of her while she sipped her favorite wine from a thin-stemmed glass.]

Comments

[tastefulfashion.livejournal.com]

Then get on with your life and leave the past alone. Find yourself a new companion. Look to the future.

[rude-not-ginger.livejournal.com]

I don't need anyone.

I've been to the end of the universe. Everything is the past.

[tastefulfashion.livejournal.com]

Have you any idea how selfish you have become? Do you even listen to yourself?

[rude-not-ginger.livejournal.com]

Yes, I'm trying to save a boy's life and that makes me selfish. Of course.

[tastefulfashion.livejournal.com]

If I could I would have switched places with him so that he could go back home. I would have died in his place, Doctor.

But the fact remains that if not for him then evolution on Earth would not have proceeded as it was intended to. Not a single TARDIS, Type 40 or other, can make a jump that quickly before the space craft collided with the planet. You know I'm right.

[rude-not-ginger.livejournal.com]

I can figure out a way.

[tastefulfashion.livejournal.com]

Stop fooling yourself. The least you can do is honor his death and preserve his memory as you once had.

[rude-not-ginger.livejournal.com]

He'd still be dead, Romana. He doesn't have to die.

[tastefulfashion.livejournal.com]

You can't save everyone.

[rude-not-ginger.livejournal.com]

I can save him!

[tastefulfashion.livejournal.com]

[standing now, at least a good foot shorter than him]

That's enough!

[rude-not-ginger.livejournal.com]

[stands his ground, but he'll never ever admit to being somewhat intimidated by his shorter superior]

You haven't been my president in a very long time, Romana.

[tastefulfashion.livejournal.com]

I am not doing this because of a title, Doctor!

[rude-not-ginger.livejournal.com]

Then why? What do you think you're proving?

[tastefulfashion.livejournal.com]

I'm not trying to prove anything! You are the one who is so determined to prove to be this all-powerful Lord of Time!

[rude-not-ginger.livejournal.com]

I am a Lord of Time!

[tastefulfashion.livejournal.com]

You are a child who has far too much power at their hands!

[rude-not-ginger.livejournal.com]

Romana. I know what I'm doing. I'm saving people.

[tastefulfashion.livejournal.com]

You never think before acting, Doctor. It has gotten you into trouble on countless occasions.