[ if this were a different conversation, he'd argue the hell it is to have two of them constantly around, but — the idea that one of them is gone actually has him feel a bit somber about the idea. ]
if it was a choice, he'd have said something.
[ he thinks so anyway. but another realization comes to mind. ]
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don't actually think i've seen him around since we've been back
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i was afraid of that
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did he not make it back?
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back to his timeline
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he knows people have left. he just never imagined the doctor would. either of them. ]
by choice?
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maybe
or maybe it was too good a thing to be true having two doctors on board at the same time
[ A lil joke because c': the alternate option is to be extremely upset, maybe throw a little tantrum. As a treat. ]
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if it was a choice, he'd have said something.
[ he thinks so anyway. but another realization comes to mind. ]
does clara know?
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i wouldn't be surprised if she did though
very clever, that one
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she might take it hard.
[ clara's a strong one, but when it comes to the doctor — either doctor — he knows how important it is to her. ]
assure her that you're still here.
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yes i suppose i should
i'm not especially good with those conversations when sprung up like that
[ He can do them, and do them well, but his ... initial approach can leave a lot to be desired.
Emotions, you know. They're such a bother. ]