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A New Man (5/6) Tenth Doctor/Rose, Jack Rating G. Spoilers - AU from TCI

Nov 10, 2009 16:17

"Gentlemen of the free-and-easy sort, who plume themselves on being acquainted with a move or two, and being usually equal to the time-of-day, express the wide range of their capacity for adventure by observing that they are good for anything from pitch-and-toss to manslaughter; between which opposite extremes, no doubt, there lies a tolerably wide ( Read more... )

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svanderslice November 10 2009, 18:25:27 UTC

The Doctor's pain is palpable in this, so bravo, my heart is aching now.

I also really like your dialogue, it is easy to follow without being bogged down with too much description.

One thing though. When Rose brings attention to the Doctor's homeless state, I thought, as he did, that this was a bit harsh. I just can't seem to see her being that deliberately cruel.

catsfiction November 10 2009, 20:40:08 UTC

That point's actually addressed in the next chapter. Glad you liked the rest.

wtigercudl November 10 2009, 21:13:27 UTC

I want more....!!! This is so wonderfully written.

catsfiction November 11 2009, 10:39:57 UTC

Thank you very much!

torn_eledhwen November 10 2009, 22:52:00 UTC

As the Brig says, jolly good show. Perfect characterisation here - I like the juxtaposition of the little flashes of humour (the sherry and the pot plant) with the emotion. Looking forward to the last chapter.

catsfiction November 11 2009, 10:40:34 UTC

I'm honoured by your comments - thanks very much.

scarfman November 10 2009, 23:20:07 UTC

Enjoying this greatly. One nit to pick: "They’d had a very enjoyable few minutes taking a shower" - this sounds as if Rose and Jack showered together. If that's not what you meant, you may wish to clarify. If it is what you meant, I'm surprised the Doctor didn't more of an issue of it ...

catsfiction November 11 2009, 10:41:48 UTC

Well, the TARDIS is a big place and the Doctor's quite self-obsessed at that point. I don't think he'd want to interfere. I think a little sexual ambiguity goes a long way when you're writing about Jack!

yamx November 10 2009, 23:26:15 UTC

*gobsmacked* Did the Doctor just admit to making a mistake? And you made it be completely IC? Incredible!!!

I love how his friends are handling the Doctor there, sternly but lovingly, to get him back on track. :)

catsfiction November 11 2009, 10:42:48 UTC

Yes, he needs a bit of tough love from time to time - though Rose in the next chapter does begin to wonder if she's overdone it.