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[notjustastory]

John Smith has been keeping to himself, for the most part

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[timelord_lastof]

The Doctor is leaning against a nearby wall, frowning at him a little.

He's finally figured out what his next regeneration looks like, and has been kind of curious to meet him. Unfortunately, he hadn't factored in the idea that perhaps someone who looks like his next regeneration... isn't his next regeneration.

[notjustastory]

It is a given fact that if someone stares at you long enough, you will notice the fact. (Even if you are occasionally obtuse.)

He's seen that face before, sketched it at least once.... If only he had-
He winces.

"Y'alright?"

"I doubt I will ever become accustomed to this." Carefully picking up the leather-bound journal that has just appeared on the table.

[timelord_lastof]

"Accustomed to what?" He decides, now that he's been noticed, he might as well saunter over, with a bright smile. "Not like I haven't done it a time or two."

Meet himself, that is. Though not since the Time War...

Really, he ought to be able to tell that this person is not a Time Lord, but Nine is occasionally... very obtuse. And oblivious. He doesn't notice some things unless pressed.

[notjustastory]

"Think he meant th' whole havin' th' Inn make whatever you're thinkin' 'bout show up right in front of ya," the boy offers.

Quite right, of course, though he's too busy turning through pages to comment.

I am different
I am lots of people
I am lots of different people

There. Two pages, covered with writing and ten small portraits - two on the left, eight on the right.

...I can see myself clearly in so many different faces....