Something About Stars (8/20)
Title - Something About Stars (8/20)
Author - earlgreytea68
Rating - General
Characters - Ten, Rose, OCs
Spoilers - Through the specials.
Disclaimer - I don't own them and I don't make money off of them, but I don't like to dwell on that, so let's move on. (Except for the kids, they're all mine.)
Summary - Four Time Lords and a Bad Wolf human, gallivanting ( Read more... )
Author - earlgreytea68
Rating - General
Characters - Ten, Rose, OCs
Spoilers - Through the specials.
Disclaimer - I don't own them and I don't make money off of them, but I don't like to dwell on that, so let's move on. (Except for the kids, they're all mine.)
Summary - Four Time Lords and a Bad Wolf human, gallivanting ( Read more... )
Okay, first, I LOVE the not so subtle parallel between the Doctor and Brem. Having them both start out with almost the same exact thought process was brilliant. I love it when you can see just how alike they are. Very nicely done.
It is VERY worrying that Cunodys was destroyed when Brem got there. Most worrying indeed. I'm glad Brem didn't just charge forth without back up and I'm SO glad he went to visit Matt. Somehow I think Matt very much needed a visit from his best friend.
The conversation about the DVD's was amusing even though it was also very sad. Poor Matt. I love how he automatically blames Brem. And how Brem just accepts it. LOLOLOL.
THIS Was hands down the BEST line in the story: “I would follow her anywhere. I would spend every minute I have chasing after her through time and space. What does she not understand about that? There is nothing in my life here that is nearly as important as she is. All she has to do is ask me.”
*Melts* Oh, Matt, sweetheart - TELL HER! Brem's right, Athena doesn't have much experience with humans and she's way too close to pick up on any of the signs. Also, there's this whole thing where she's in complete denial about being in love with you.
She can figure it out without my being the one with the broken heart. Again.” Awwwwww, Matt. *hugs* Love is hard, isn't it? See, the thing about Time Lords is that sometimes they are so THICK (because, of course, they think they know everything) that you have to be VERY BLUNT with them. I'm not worried though. I'm sure you'll figure it out. otherwise my heart will be broken too
She knows Kate. Who said no when I asked her. So there’s some precedent that… OOOOH! A hint about what happened with Kate. But did she say no to what I'm thinking she said no to? One day you are going to end my agony of wanting to know what happened to Kate right? *tries very, very hard to be patient*
HAHAHAHAHA I love that Brem works the coat. Coat's are very important to Time Lord's I suppose (and to immortal ex time agents who double as uncles).
*sporfle* On Bou, you know, you encounter a similar story, only it’s about men claiming they’re not wearing toupees. ‘You’re like the man who said it really is that thick and luxurious,’ that’s what they say.” BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Classic and hysterical line. Where do you come up with this stuff? Marvelous. Really. I laughed so loud when I first read that line. Really. I'm sure my neighbours are wondering what's wrong with me.
Adore the banter between Brem and Matt for the rest of the scene. They're so much like brothers. I'm so glad that Brem has such a good friend. Makes me wonder how different the Doctor would have been (and how much happier) if he'd had someone like Matt around. I really think Matt should just be made an honourary member of the family - he's *that* wonderful! (or, you know, he could just Marry Athena, that would work too! :))
The Ood were an interesting twist. Although it left me wondering if the Doctor had navigated correctly or if the Ood had somehow intercepted him and they're not on Cunodys after all. I guess we'll find out in the next chapter? Either way, just the idea that Athena may have dated an Ood had me howling. So did not even consider that, or see it coming. I mean, how would you even kiss an Ood? (And why am I even pondering this question?) Surely all the tentacles would get in the way.
Anyway, great, great, great chapter. My only complaint is that is over and now I have to wait a whole entire week for more.
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lol
"Having them both start out with almost the same exact thought process was brilliant."
I love the idea that Brem and the Doctor are running parallel investigations. Oh, those two. Why don't they just work *together*?
"Somehow I think Matt very much needed a visit from his best friend."
Awww, he did. Poor Matt.
"Oh, Matt, sweetheart - TELL HER!"
I really think he has. A lot. But Athena didn't take him seriously.
"See, the thing about Time Lords is that sometimes they are so THICK (because, of course, they think they know everything) that you have to be VERY BLUNT with them. I'm not worried though. I'm sure you'll figure it out."
This is so true. Matt needs to have a chat with Rose...
"One day you are going to end my agony of wanting to know what happened to Kate right?"
Someday, I promise! ;-)
"Where do you come up with this stuff?"
I honestly don't know.
"Makes me wonder how different the Doctor would have been (and how much happier) if he'd had someone like Matt around."
It was Rose who insisted that her children be more socialized than the Doctor. I think she realized how very lonely her Doctor was, more than he realizes it himself. Friends are important and necessary.
As for the Ood, no hints!
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BWAH! I wasn't very successful I that, was I?
Why don't they just work *together*? EXACTLY! I suspect that until they DO work together things will remain a mystery. That, or one of them will do something stupid that will end up getting them hurt. *thinks of Brem and the Daleks in the prologue... eep!*
I really think he has. A lot. But Athena didn't take him seriously. Yes, true. But he hasn't said anything RECENTLY. And recently Athena has started to have mini revelations so maybe she would actually listen now...
This is so true. Matt needs to have a chat with Rose... Yes! THIS! I trust you will make this happen. I think Rose would offer Matt some very valuable insight because a) she's lived with a Time Lord and Time Children for many, many years now, and b) she knows Athena better than anyone else does. C) she'd understand what Matt is going through.
Someday, I promise! ;-) *sits on hands and tries to wait patently...*
I honestly don't know. it's inspiring none-the-less
It was Rose who insisted that her children be more socialized than the Doctor. I think she realized how very lonely her Doctor was, more than he realizes it himself. Friends are important and necessary. Very true. Rose is a huge reason why those kids are as well rounded as they are. I think if the Doctor had raised them himself they'd be even more like him than they already are - and not in the good ways. Sometimes I wonder if the Doctor remembers how lonely he was now that he's had such an amazing family for so long.
As for the Ood, no hints!
*humph* Fiiiiine! I guess I can wait until next Wednesday.... OH NO! I just realized that I am away next Wednesday :( (Our whole staff has to go to a conference on the other side of the province for next Thurs/Fri so we're travelling on Wed. That means I can't read it until I get home on Saturday :'()
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This is true, but Matt really has no idea and he really is keen not to be rejected again.
"Sometimes I wonder if the Doctor remembers how lonely he was now that he's had such an amazing family for so long."
He actually has forgotten a lot of it, which is a wonderful development and makes Rose very happy, but sometimes the Doctor does feel some guilt over how far he's come. For instance, in "Surprise," when it suddenly occurs to him that he's stopped punishing himself.
Awwww, a later read of the next chapter means the chapter after next will come more quickly, right?
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