And days like crazy paving...

[darkened_doctor]

You know, I've always enjoyed the rain. Not that I get to see it much under your stewardship. A minor complaint as to your activity, these past few months. Granted, anything is better than a visit from the Daleks. Or the Master. Or any of the ten thousand villains I've defeated over the centuries.

But the rain is something special, you see. It's filled with possibility, with the chance for new life, new paths and patterns. There's the splay of colours upon the water to consider, for instance. Or perhaps the sound of droplets on a metal roof. The sound of it, just on its own, like mother nature's very own applause. It's been some time since I've been in the rain.

Do be a good chap and arrange something for me, would you?

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[nitro_9]

Still mucking about, Professor? Thought you would have found something better to do by now.

[darkened_doctor]

[The smile is that of a father for a daughter, of infinite pride, seldom spoken]

Come now, Ace, you know me - always willing to seek things out in the muck.

[nitro_9]

Yeah, an then I'll come 'round pulling you out and helping to save the day. [She sighed heavily and very theatrically, but it was all given away by the grin and hug that he was going to have to suffer through]

I wouldn't have it any other way!

[darkened_doctor]

[He hugged her back, with a chuckle]

I'd not have it any other way. It'd be entirely unnaturrrral.

[nitro_9]

Unnatural and you, those seem to go together more often than not.

[darkened_doctor]

[He smiled, almost preening]

A consequence of having style and a great deal of talent.

[nitro_9]

Obviously, ya got me didn't ya?

[darkened_doctor]

[A slight chuckle]

And what a wonderful turn of events that was. Serendipitous, too. I always seem to find the right people just when I need them.

Now come along, Ace. We've got work to do.