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[a_valiant_rose]

[There's a birthday party spread set up outside wherever the TARDIS is parked. But the birthday girl is busy packing up the last of her things in her room.]

(Not sure I'll be able to play this entire post out, but I want to give it a shot, because I realised I dropped Rose the day before her birthday. So! Will pick up threads as long as I can

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[geronimust]

. . .

I've forgotten something.

[a_valiant_rose]

I'm sure you can remember if you think really hard about it.

[geronimust]

. . .

I'm joking. I didn't forget! Happy birthday, Rose.

[a_valiant_rose]

Thank you.

[geronimust]

Any plans for the day? Other than the party, obviously. Since there's all the decorations and the - the backpack. There is also ... the backpack.

[a_valiant_rose]

I've got a feeling I've got some pretty big plans for the day, but only about an hour left to do anything here.

[geronimust]

. . .

Yeah. Yeah, pretty big.

[a_valiant_rose]

...

[a_valiant_rose]

[hugging now]

[geronimust]

[yes. hugs are good.]

We're a bit out of time order, these days. But be very brave, Rose Tyler. Be very kind. And the very best you can be.

[a_valiant_rose]

[there might be some tears starting to happen here]

I will. You know I will.

[geronimust]

Just making sure.

[a_valiant_rose]

[wipes her eyes]

Maybe it'll be nice to know more about the future than you for a little while.

[geronimust]

Remember not to tell me. I know I didn't know, so I can't know, if you follow me. Time can be rewritten, sometimes, but not in a paradoxical way.

[a_valiant_rose]

I know, I won't say anything.

I might grin smugly like I know something you don't, though. You've done it to me enough.

[geronimust]

It's not a smug grin. It's a very knowledgable face. Of knowledge.