voicetesting after many years...thanks to season eight.

[oldthing]

Well, his new look certainly takes a while to get used to, but he's the same old doctor I'm sure.

His eyebrows are...interesting. I wonder what Harry would say.

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[ofdrumsthesound]

I suppose you don't mean me in that last sentence?

[oldthing]

You? I'm sorry, I don't think I know you. I was talking about my friend Harry Sullivan.

[ofdrumsthesound]

We've met, I think. I just looked different then.

[oldthing]

[She stares at him for moment.] There is something familiar about you....

[ofdrumsthesound]

I'm not surprised.

Don't get too mad when you figure it out, I am trying to get better these days. Bloody Rassilon.

[oldthing]

Hmmm. Trying? Trying at what?

[ofdrumsthesound]

You know, the whole sanity thing. I haven't tried to rule anywhere since the Gate--except for Tivoli, but Other knows they don't count.

[oldthing]

[She gives him a strange look.] You hardly look like a ruler. More like a disavowed, spoiled child.

[ofdrumsthesound]

Closer to a broken madman, I'd say, but you're getting there.

[oldthing]

A madman you say? Hmph. Well, you don't scare me.

[ofdrumsthesound]

The Doctor's companions rarely scare easily.

[clammedup]

Well, one thing I'd say is that he's got a right proper outfit.

[oldthing]

[Oh Harry. Never change.] It looks rather dashing, doesn't it?

[clammedup]

It does! And, if you don't mind me saying so, much more practical than our Doctor's outfit.

[oldthing]

I must agree. But don't say that when he's nearby! [She smiles.]

[clammedup]

I'm sure the Doctor's got thick enough skin to withstand one little tease.

[ how wrong Harry is. ]

[oldthing]

Perhaps. But don't count on me saving you if he gets angry.

Apologies for thread-jacking, couldn't resist!

[justatraveler]

[He really does like you, Harry, but honestly.]

Harry Sullivan, has it ever occurred to you to keep your mouth shut?

[clammedup]

[ WELL DRAT he wasn't expecting this. ]

Not that something not being practical is a bad thing, mind you! There's a value to...eccentricity.

[justatraveler]

[Excuse you, Harry, but The Scarf is immensely practical. Fashion statement, neck warmer, impromptu rope, etc. Not to mention his coats, with big deep pockets perfect for carrying yo-yos and other essentials.]

Appearances can be deceiving. Just you remember that, Harry.

[oldthing]

Oh, must you two fight right now? You're just like children. The both of you.

[justatraveler]

Personally I think he's terribly rude. Do you know, he called my scarf silly? Of course it's silly! That's the whole point!

[And as an afterthought...]And Harry can keep his opinions to himself.

[oldthing]

Oh, he's just a bit grumpy sometimes it seems. [She laughs.] Reminds me of someone I know.

[justatraveler]

Really? [He says it, of course, without a trace of sarcasm.] And who... [He cuts himself off, giving Sarah a reprimanding sort of look.] Now, Sarah, that's hardly any way to talk about the Brigadier.

[oldthing]

[She opens her mouth to respond, but stops. Instead, she smiles and shakes her head.]

You're right doctor. Our dear Brigadier works very hard. Poor man needs a holiday.

[justatraveler]

I have tried to tell him that, you know. He didn't seem keen on listening.

[oldthing]

Dedicated to the job. I can sympathize. Besides, who else is qualified to keep the secrets of the universe...well, a secret?

[justatraveler]

But surely a few days wouldn't hurt. I could even have him back before he'd even left! [Well. If the TARDIS cooperated, anyway.] There is such a thing as working too hard, you know.

[oldthing]

Yes, but you know how he is...all work and no play. Perhaps we can ask Harry to convince him?

[justatraveler]

Do you think so? He's rather stubborn about it. [Not at all like certain scarf-wearing Time Lords, no sir.]

[oldthing]

Yes, I do! Harry's in the medical field after all. It shouldn't be too difficult for him to convince the Brigadier to care about his health. [Hopefully.]

[justatraveler]

[But doubting Harry's competence is one of his favorite things to do.]

I should be very surprised if he did succeed.

[oldthing]

Oh, come now Doctor. Have a bit of faith. Not everyone can be just like you.

[madman_in_abox]

Sarah Jane? Oh, it's been too long. [Well, since that time he met up with you during strange events with a wedding.]

[oldthing]

Why hello! You know me, but I'm afraid I don't know you. [A pause.] Or do I?

[madman_in_abox]

I know you, yes. You might not know this version of my face, no. I'm still the same old Doctor underneath though.

[oldthing]

[She laughs and smiles.] This is certainly a departure from your previous looks. I must say the bow tie looks rather dashing.

[madman_in_abox]

Oh, you like the bowtie? I'm glad. I think they're cool. [He's so happy you like bow ties.]

What do you think of fezzes?

[oldthing]

Hmmm, well they certainly are unique. Do you wear fezzes as well?

[madman_in_abox]

Yes I do actually. Or rather, I wear them when I get chance to.

[seventh_doctor]

My my. Sarah Jane isn’t it? What a pleasant surprise. Harry has always been one to express his feeling out loud hasn’t he?

[oldthing]

Yes, it is. [She smiles.] He's very forward. Something one must grow accustomed to.

[seventh_doctor]

[He smiled back]

Indeed. Although he did seem to make a habit of it didn’t he?

[Just like the time when he messed with controls he didn’t understand.]

[oldthing]

Oh yes, but that's Harry for you. He means no harm of course; he's just very...inquisitive.

[seventh_doctor]

Oh? Is that what you call it then? [He snorted at that if only it was that] He always was a bit of a meddler. Do you remember that time when we were on the Ark and he had a habit of pressing things that he had no idea about? Hopefully he should have learnt from the last time.

Now, Sarah Jane, what have you got yourself into this time? It’s not another of my regenerations is it? There are so many around.