[She's going to hug him a little tighter at that. The experiences after Midnight had taught her that sometimes... the Doctor just needs someone to listen to him, so she's going to just let him talk as much as he needs to right now... and she's going to try not to interrupt.]
[He ran his fingers through his hair, the excitment of having his TARDIS back was fading. Guilt filling his every pour. But this was his home, this was where he'd spent hundreds of years of his life. So much longer than Rose had.]
Donna... [his voice was soft, unsure for the first time]...I don't know what to do. I... [He sat down on the floor of the console]
We should go get Wee, I agree... but, listen, Spaceman. I'm the one to did this... and if I brought any trouble upon you... then... I deserve it, not you.
Donna, those friends of hers are dangerous, they'd kill you as soon as look at you.
[He pulled away a little]
I can't let any more people die because of me, because of my connection to them. We'll get Wee and get you home. It's the only place you'll be safe, back with your Gramps.
[There was a pause as the Doctor leaned in and whispered something in her ear. He told her a place to meet him the moment she was inside Wee. To tell her to head there the moment she stepped inside and tell her why. They'd meet up there and deal with this situation together]
[Donna looked pulled away and met his eyes... and she saw that he didn't feel safe. She is brilliant, though and spoke loud enough for everyone listening to hear.]
Right... then if this is good-bye.
[She pulled him into a bear hug. Then she whispered that she understood they were being watched, but she was ready to do as he had asked.]
no subject
no subject
What about Rose? What about her and her things? This was her home too.
no subject
I-I didn't think of that... I...
[Okay, Donna don't dwell on how you screwed this up... she takes a breath.]
I suppose we should return them to her...
no subject
Donna... [his voice was soft, unsure for the first time]...I don't know what to do. I... [He sat down on the floor of the console]
no subject
There, there... it's alright. You don't have to know. It's a lot to take in all at once.
no subject
I want to do what I used to be best at. I want to run away. [He closed his eyes then, pinching his nose]
I should take you back, take you to Wee. Keep you out of trouble.
no subject
We should go get Wee, I agree... but, listen, Spaceman. I'm the one to did this... and if I brought any trouble upon you... then... I deserve it, not you.
no subject
Donna, those friends of hers are dangerous, they'd kill you as soon as look at you.
[He pulled away a little]
I can't let any more people die because of me, because of my connection to them. We'll get Wee and get you home. It's the only place you'll be safe, back with your Gramps.
And no arguing.
no subject
Right, well... if they're that dangerous, best we get Wee... They'd probably go after her first.
no subject
You get her Donna, I'd best get out of here the moment you're outside.
no subject
y-you're not coming? But I thought we'd bring Wee in here...
no subject
no subject
Right... then if this is good-bye.
[She pulled him into a bear hug. Then she whispered that she understood they were being watched, but she was ready to do as he had asked.]
no subject
You stay out of trouble, and look after your Gramps.
You've really been the best Donna.
[And the engines stopped, the Doctor looked towards Donna] Run, don't ever look back.