[He just holds her, swallows back tears and wishes he could do more. It isn't fair for Oswin's life to be ended so prematurely, not fair that he has to face the guilt of losing another friend because of him.
How can he face Jenny and tell her that Oswin's gone? How can he even face his reflection knowing that yet another life has been lost to protect his?
The Doctor turns people into weapons, makes them more dangerous to themselves than to anyone else. He feels the burden of that truth even heavier than normal.
She whispers again, and he knows she's nearly gone now. He kisses her forehead softly.]
Because the sun is going down. [His response is a broken whisper.]
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Date: 2013-09-16 04:33 am (UTC)How can he face Jenny and tell her that Oswin's gone? How can he even face his reflection knowing that yet another life has been lost to protect his?
The Doctor turns people into weapons, makes them more dangerous to themselves than to anyone else. He feels the burden of that truth even heavier than normal.
She whispers again, and he knows she's nearly gone now. He kisses her forehead softly.]
Because the sun is going down. [His response is a broken whisper.]