[ There are times even the Doctor doesn't quite know how he manages to talk others into joining him for one adventure or another, but he's grateful all the same. Even if this isn't quite the adventure he might have had in mind. ]

Words are funny things, aren't they? One stray word here or there and you've gone from hopeful to alarming in a matter of seconds.

[ If it seems like he's delaying an answer, he is. But when she grabs onto him, the Doctor is quick and careful to keep her steady. ]

Steady on — these vines, they're not to be trusted. Careful with your footing, they seem to disappear on a whim. We'll forget the other thing for now.

[ The...thorn bush. Yes, just totally forget it for now. ]