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[coolbowtie]

[There's a sound like choking or retching before the Doctor's voice is heard across the phone. He sounds distant and disoriented.]

Still have legs. That's good, I like having legs, long legs, still tall. That's good, tall is good. Am I ginger yet?

[He groans and the sound of him shifting comes across the phone.]No, still not ginger... In fact

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[leavesofthree]

No.

[She doesn't have much else to say besides that.]

[coolbowtie]

Where are you?

[leavesofthree]

Outside.

Those worthless things trampled my garden. I have to see who can be salvaged.

[coolbowtie]

[The Doctor is now stumbling over to her in the garden. He's aware that they've barely spoken, but still, he thinks this is his fault.]

...Want any help?

[ergaleomancer]

[Theta fails so hard at comfort, but she's nodding along in agreement with his second call. She ignores the first easily, trying to stay out of the affairs of most others. But his insistence on not giving up gives her hope.

Not to mention the fact that it's rather obvious to infer that he'd been killed by the hazmats--good to know people are coming back from that. She stays silent on the line, though her breathing can be heard, before she finally thinks of something to say.]

I'm not giving up. I'll never give up. Do you need help?

[coolbowtie]

...Good, giving up is the worst thing you could ever do.

I'll be fine.

[The Doctor is a liar though]

[ergaleomancer]

You hardly sound fine. I know there's little I can do as a voice over the phone, but what assistance do you need? ...If...it's severe...I might be able to get someone to you...

[coolbowtie]

No, really I'm fine. Never felt... better.

You need to protect yourself, I don't imagine they'll come back after me again.

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[lotuslife]

[she uses a rock to smash off whatever's left of one shattered window before crawling through it, because normal people use doors. and your door is probably ruined anyway.]

Doctor?

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[coolbowtie]

[The Doctor stays still for a few moments before reacting to her voice]

...Sen?

[lotuslife]

[she throws her arms around him, completely silent.]

[coolbowtie]

[He's slightly surprised at the hug, very much aware that he's covered in blood, vomit, and other substances, but doesn't push her away. He trembles slightly in her arms against his will.]

[generose]

Elizabeth's okay, now. ( the now comes out slowly, and then a sigh. )

She's staying at my house.

[coolbowtie]

[The Doctor is silent for a few moments, acutely aware of how he failed to protect her]

Take good care of her for me.

[generose]

I will, I promise.

Please stay safe yourself.

[coolbowtie]

Good girl.

Oh, I always stay safe. Not a problem for me.

[kindlichekaiser]

Doctor... Can I... ['come over?']

[coolbowtie]

Empress? You're... you're alright?

haven't used this icon in a while...

[kindlichekaiser]

Yes, I am. My house wasn't attacked. [There's a pause] A friend of mine was killed, however.

[She's struggling to stay calm and remain on top of this, to be the strong leader she thinks everyone needs right now, but dammit it's hard]

baww empress

[coolbowtie]

...I-I'm sorry. About your friend. I'm sure they'll be back.

But you're... you're alright. Ha, I'm so glad. It's good news, very good news.