Let's hold off on the burning, it hasn't done anything yet, it's only...curious. A curious thorn bush. We're here in its territory, maybe it's just watching us carefully.
[ He does realize he's implying sentience, which isn't typical for a thorn bush, certainly, but then very little about this place is typical. ]
Okay, new plan. We keep going up, heading to the northeast where the fruit is, just up there. You keep an eye straight ahead, I'll watch below and keep an eye on the vines, too. Don't want you losing your footing and falling.
[ He is at least paying closer attention to the bush now, though for the moment it seems to have stopped growing. And that is, unfortunately, a clever ruse, because while the Doctor is distracted watching it, a thorned branch comes from behind and to the side of both of them. He just barely sees it over his shoulder and attempts to warn her; if they had time enough, he'd try to shield her. ]
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[ He does realize he's implying sentience, which isn't typical for a thorn bush, certainly, but then very little about this place is typical. ]
Okay, new plan. We keep going up, heading to the northeast where the fruit is, just up there. You keep an eye straight ahead, I'll watch below and keep an eye on the vines, too. Don't want you losing your footing and falling.
[ He is at least paying closer attention to the bush now, though for the moment it seems to have stopped growing. And that is, unfortunately, a clever ruse, because while the Doctor is distracted watching it, a thorned branch comes from behind and to the side of both of them. He just barely sees it over his shoulder and attempts to warn her; if they had time enough, he'd try to shield her. ]
Wanda!