Firefly/Doctor Who crossover fic: A Different Kind of Companion: A Lesson in History (7/9)

[locker_monster]

Up ahead, the Doctor stopped. The blue light at the end of the sonic screwdriver was pulsating madly. He had it pointed at one of the larger homes. The high fence and the well kept yard beyond it hinted at a wealthy life for the owner.

Inara wrapped her right hand around the cool metal of the wrought iron fence. Her gaze

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[locker_monster]

Thanks! Yeah, Inara and the Doctor go together really well for some reason. Maybe it's because they both can't make attachments.

[locker_monster]

Ooh, I had never thought of it like that. That's really the companion's role, isn't it? To humanize the Doctor a bit.

[locker_monster]

Oh man, I love that scene, too.

It's interesting that the Doctor recognizes he needs someone. He's not totally oblivious to his actions, which is nice. It also makes it more difficult when he sees that a solution might not work for everyone.