[ It's not uncommon for the Doctor to find people who think as he does about learning, exploring, leading with an open mind and wanting to understand more about everything out there and beyond. The friends he's traveled with, by their nature, have been explorers. Well, usually. Tegan had sort of...wandered into his TARDIS accidentally. But, generally speaking!
Still, it is rare for him to find another who thinks as he does, on a deeper level, more immediately. Enough to carry on a conversation of such depth. It has him intrigued even more about the other man. He's also amused at how well he takes the mention of his age. ]
Everyone should. The pursuit of knowledge should be a lifelong endeavor, though between you and I, we both know there's a vast difference between should and is. Aspirational goals versus reality. The best we can do, or what I've tried to do wherever I go, is impart a bit of wisdom along the way. People like that! Particularly if you say it nicely and pair it with a jelly baby or two. Whether they listen, well — only time can tell us.
[ The Doctor reaches out now, offering his hand. ]
I'm the Doctor, by the way. And you, my not-dull friend?
happy to keep going!
Still, it is rare for him to find another who thinks as he does, on a deeper level, more immediately. Enough to carry on a conversation of such depth. It has him intrigued even more about the other man. He's also amused at how well he takes the mention of his age. ]
Everyone should. The pursuit of knowledge should be a lifelong endeavor, though between you and I, we both know there's a vast difference between should and is. Aspirational goals versus reality. The best we can do, or what I've tried to do wherever I go, is impart a bit of wisdom along the way. People like that! Particularly if you say it nicely and pair it with a jelly baby or two. Whether they listen, well — only time can tell us.
[ The Doctor reaches out now, offering his hand. ]
I'm the Doctor, by the way. And you, my not-dull friend?