Tea with the Doctor (for rude_not_ginger and his_sarah_jane)

[wasbornrunning]

School was... well, school. Another day packed full with social interaction, social mistakes, and general social confusion. And homework, which he began upon return to Bannerman Road. Given that the weather is on the warm side, he left his window open.

Which is why, in the middle of correcting his math homework*, he is distracted by a Strange and Unusual Sound coming from the yard, and seeks out the nearest parental figure for consultation.

"Mum?"



* The narration would like it known that when it is said, 'correcting his math homework', it is not meant 'correcting his answers'. It is meant 'correcting his math homework'. Problem twelve was fallacious. Thank you.

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[born-running.livejournal.com]

"I was created by the Bane from samples they took of the kids that visited their Bubble Shock factory," he says.

Wait for it, wait for it...


OMG DOCTOR

"Are you really the Doctor?" :D?

[rude-not-ginger.livejournal.com]

"Well, that's very self-aware of you," the Doctor says, nodding emphatically.

The Doctor blinks once at Luke, then once at Sarah Jane.

"Yes?" =D?

[his-sarah-jane.livejournal.com]

She smiles, a little sheepish, and nods.

"I couldn't very well leave him to anybody else to take care of, now could I?"

It's alright though. She'll never fully admit it, but Sarah Jane likes being a mum.

[rude-not-ginger.livejournal.com]

"Well, and why would you?" The Doctor grins madly at Sarah Jane and Luke. He then looks behind him, then back at Sarah.

"I'm not usually one to ask for these sort of things but...I haven't properly seen you in ages, and..."

Slight pouty face? The Doctor may want a hug.

[his-sarah-jane.livejournal.com]

It doesn't take all that long for Sarah Jane to figure out what the Doctor is asking for. The pouty face gives it away almost immediately.

But it's almost fun to make him wait, as cheeky as she had ever been in her younger years.

A few more seconds pass and she wraps her arms around his waist tightly. "Oh, it's wonderful to see you again, Doctor."

[rude-not-ginger.livejournal.com]

The Doctor grins and wraps his arms around her shoulders, hugging her tightly. He shouldn't spend so much time away, he thinks. He wouldn't be alone if he at least visited.

"That it is."

He looks over her shoulder at Luke. "And it's a visit of surprises, too.'

[born-running.livejournal.com]

He'd stayed quiet, because interrupting a hug is probably a social miscalculation.

But it's not if you're involved!

Eagerly, "Did you bring the TARDIS?"

[rude-not-ginger.livejournal.com]

The Doctor reluctantly breaks away from hugging Sarah to turn to Luke.

"Course I did. Why, did you want a look 'round?"

Wait. Should ask his Mum first. This is how he gets into trouble and therefore slapped.

"Sarah? Uh, may I?"

[his-sarah-jane.livejournal.com]

This is Sarah Jane's surprise face. It looks a lot like her amused face, doesn't it?

"He's been wanting to ever since I first told him about you."

There is laughing, not slapping.

[born-running.livejournal.com]

:D!

:D :D :D!

"Where is it?"

[rude-not-ginger.livejournal.com]

"Come on!" The Doctor grins madly and finds himself reaching for Sarah Jane's hand to lead them both towards the TARDIS.

How strange. Leading the child of one of his companions into danger. Well, he was always a bad influence.

Around the back of the house sits the majestic TARDIS.

"Here we go! Told you I wouldn't be long, TARDIS."

[his-sarah-jane.livejournal.com]

And that just confirms it. She hadn't been imagining the sound of the TARDIS's arrival. Here she is, in Sarah Jane's own backyard, right next to the oak tree she used to play on as a child all those years ago when her aunt had owned the home.

It makes her smile widen.

"Hullo then," she greets the police box. Sarah gives the Doctor's hand a squeeze. She had always hoped that Luke would get to see this.

[born-running.livejournal.com]

At current, Luke is rather reminiscent of a kid who's just been led to the largest candy store ever. There's awe, and excitement, and a little bit of impatience to be told to have at.

"Can we go in?"