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He chose 'Doctor', I chose 'Susan'.

~~I may have made a mistake...~~

Oh come now. I rather like it, truth to tell.

Really? *smiles rather delightedly*

I've never been sure...

Certainly. You just look like a Susan. Besides, it's far less conspicuous than "Doctor".

Yes, but it doesn't quite have the same ring to it that Doctor does. None of the prestige.

That's because you, Susan, don't need to fake the prestige. You are a magnificent young woman and don't need a name to create any illusions of grandeur.

*smiles shyly, blushing and looking at her feet* Thank you.

Don't thank me. *moves to guide her chin up with his index finger* How are you?

Oh...I'm well, Grandfather. I've missed you, though.

I've missed you too, Susan. Very much.

*smiles widely*

I did try and find you, but it was so hard, and I didn't want to cross timelines and things.

*moves to take her into a one-armed hug*

Of course, of course. That's very wise. Oh, look at you. *smiles, brightly*

*hugs him back tightly*

You're very hard to find, grandfather.

*chuckles* I imagine so. I'm always on the move.

Well...so am I, now.

Are you? What are you up to, hm? Who are you traveling with?

Just traveling, Grandfather. I don't have a companion or anything like that.

The universe is a very dangerous place. I'd honestly prefer you weren't exploring it alone. *tsk*

I can't help it, Grandfather. I don't like to stay in one place for very long anymore.

I know, I know. It's in your blood. *strokes her hair*

*smiling again* I don't know if I should be grateful or not.

Better travelling than stuck in a ridiculous headdress. *wise nod*

Do you know they tried to make me president?

*laughs delightedly*

Really? Why?

It felt right at the time.

In many ways it still does.

*pauses*

Are...are you who I think you are?

I think I am.
*shiver*

Time is crossing. No wonder grandfather behaved so oddly when it happened.
This is a strange place. Do you feel it?

Yes. Very strange, though I can't put a name to it.

I've seen this happen to Grandfather. I don't know why I never imagined it happening to me. Silly of me - us - really.

Because it hasn't happened before, except I remember it happening now. Which means we must have forgotten.

Why were you thinking about the name we chose?

I've been thinking about it quite a lot lately, actually. I think about it every time I think of Grandfather.

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