RP: A new body [For Fred and Alt!Ten]

[imperfectatbest]

Stumbling back into the TARDIS Kalli groaned, clutching her bleeding stomach. Hearing the door shut and lock behind her she heaved a pained sigh, knowing she was safe. Making her way slowly over to the console, she leaned heavily against it, panting, eyes drifting shut for a moment. She could feel the TARDIS reaching out to her, trying to help her

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[onceromana]

Romana had been a bit startled by the message, in the middle of researching her own wild-goose-chase, when she heard the pained voice come across the comms. "Kalli?" The voice sounded... pained, and as she thought about it, she felt a small inkling of the other woman's distress.

Cursing softly in Gallifreyan, she quickly exited her TARDIS, looking around for Kalli's own. Seeing it across the lawn, she headed over, psychically demanding the ship grant her entrance.

[imperfectatbest]

The TARDIS seemed wary at first, not wanting to let anyone in that could hurt it's pilot . But finally the doors opened, leading into the console room. One the floor near the console was one blood covered Australian Sheppard puppy, laying beside an unfamiliar looking woman. Dante's head rose as he heard the doors open and he gazed at Romana with sorrowful eyes, whining softly, before turning to gently nudge the woman on the floor.

In her regeneration, brown hair had faded to an almost dirty blond. She was slimmer, and slightly shorter than she had once been, which she would probably grouse about later. Her clothes were bloody, and her communicator lay just a few feet away with her messenger bag containing a piece of the Key to Time. Dante whined again, looking back to Romana.

[onceromana]

So, it really was that bad. Romana sighed, quickly moving to drop to her knees next to the other woman, reaching out to check her pulses- steady, if faint- and other vitals, making sure she'd at least be alright with the physical aspect of the regeneration. That accomplished, she slumped to the floor, looking around at the scene and trying to decide what to do. Pulling out her communicator, she posted a quick message, just to relay the findings and that Kalli was apparently alright. Then, the female side finally took over again, and she let out a soft scoff of a sob, letting herself mourn the other woman's loss.

[imperfectatbest]

Dante heard the sob and whined again, nuzzling Romana's hand, licking at it, trying to be comforting. His tail wagged slowly, hopefully as he looked between his owner and the other woman. Standing he moved and nudged Kalli's cheek, licking at it, whimpering, trying to rouse her.

The only response he got was a cough, a groan, and a soft 'fuck'.

[onceromana]

The feel of the blood-soaked pup did nothing but remind her of the loss, and she pushed it away as gently as she could, trying to collect herself before Kalli started to wake up.

As she heard the murmured curse, she started, glancing down warily. "Kallishunaran?" Amazingly, her voice held, although it was soft.

[imperfectatbest]

"Mm..Romana?" The young woman inquired, frowning a little as she realized her voice was different. "The...heck?" Groaning, since she had bonked her head on the way down, she sat up, rubbing it, finding her hair shorter. The fact that she was sitting in a pool of her own blood went unnoticed in favor of another something she just realize.

"I have two hearts." Stunning blue eyes opened and turned to Romana, filled with question. "I...oh fuck." she pressed her palm into her forehead, everything starting to come back to her.

[onceromana]

She belatedly realized that waking up in a puddle of one's own blood was a very bad start to a regeneration. Carefully, she walked over and hooked an arm around the other woman's waist, heaving her up and leading her over to a chair- on the other side of the console, away from the sight.

Staying close enough for support, but not smothering, she sat back, sighing as she realized she just effectively covered herself in the sticky redness. "Yes, you have two hearts. You regenerated. But... you're safe. The key piece is safe. It's..." What, alright? "It happens." What more could she say?

[imperfectatbest]

Kalli blinked stupidly for a moment as Romana hoisted her up, feeling a bit weak on her legs. Seeing the blood, she blinked more. "That's...mine?" Settling into the chair she stared over at the blood, frowning as Dante approached her. "Oh...Dante, you are covered in blood.." 'tsking' softly she reached down and scratched behind his ear, still frowning. Sitting back she glanced at Romana, before down at what she could see of herself.

"...Huh." What else was she supposed to say? It was surreal. Pulling a compact mirror out of her pocket she ignored the slightly light headed feeling she had in favor of opening it and peering at herself, brows furrowing. She had blond hair. Running her hand through it her frown deepened. Blue eyes; that wasn't too bad. But she was...different.

"I...well shit." She laughed weakly.

[onceromana]

"Pretty much," Was she really taking this that well? Romana was actually mildly proud. "Your vitals are normal. Everything.. visible is in place and accounted for. Pretty... standard, from here." She gave a shrug and what was hopefully a supportive smile, running a hand through her obnoxiously long hair in an old habit (one which she really needed to break).

[imperfectatbest]

"'Standard'?" She sighed a little, scrubbing a hand over her face. Smaller hands, different hands. Frowning she wiggled her fingers in front of her face a little. "Doesn't feel very 'standard'. Time Lords...weird." The thing that really freaked her out the most was the whole 'two hearts' thing. Checking her pulse, she sighed, feeling both sets. Weird, weird, and more weird.

Standing, her legs buckled slightly as she tumbled back into the chair, cursing. "Okay, gotcha, legs don't work yet." She sort of swung them a little, Dante watching.

[onceromana]

She gave a bitter scoff of laughter at that. "Well, it can be worse." A pause, which ended in a sigh. "I'm glad you're alright." Watching her stumble back to the chair, she smiled, knowing exactly what that felt like. "Can I get you something, then?"

[imperfectatbest]

"I'm glad I'm all right, too." Stuffing her mirror back into her pocket, she glanced down at her bloody clothes. "Ah, clean shirt and pants? And maybe..." She was craving something, but couldn't quite put her finger on it. Rolling different words through her head, she tried to figure out what exactly it was she wanted.

"Tea." Brows furrowed as she rubbed the back of her neck. "A cup of tea would be good."

[onceromana]

Romana stood, taking the requests in stride until she came upon the last one. "Oh, nice try. We already have a trio of teaish Doctors, we don't need you going haywire, too. Water now, tea when you've rested." Clucking a laugh, she headed out of the room to fetch some extra clothes, and a large glass of water.

[imperfectatbest]

She huffed a little, "Fine, fine, water." Waving her hand dismissively she glanced down at Dante, who was gazing up at her, still covered in blood. "Oh, go hop into the bath, you bloody pup." She mumbled fondly, gently nudging him with her foot. "The TARDIS will probably already have one filled for you." With a soft whine the pup licked her foot, and she rolled her eyes. "Go on."

With another whine Dante padded off down the hall and Kalli rolled her eyes, leaning back in the chair, finally letting her eyes drift shut.

"Oy vey." She murmured to herself, pinching the bridge of her nose as she tried to collect her thoughts.

[onceromana]

Returning a moment later, clothes and water in hand, she moved to the bench and sat them down, suddenly looking awkward. "Well.. I should leave you to this part." New body and all that.. it wasn't her place to be there. Seeming uncomfortable, she turned and headed for the door, before pausing, turning to face her for a second more. "Call me if you need something. Anything."

[imperfectatbest]

She heard Romana's words and frowned, opening her eyes and sitting up. "You don't have to leave." Kalli offered her a flashy grin, "I might just go crazy, never know. Probably best you stick around, eh?" She stood, trying to steady herself, looking as if she'd follow after Romana if the other woman tried to leave.

"I mean, I can't look that bad, can I?" There was another grin, eyes gleaming with some of their previous brilliance.