A lived story is always worth it, Hilda, even — and especially — with a few bumps along the way.
[ Evidently, to him, potentially running afoul of bandits equates to merely a few bumps. Easily overcome! He's faced far, far worse. This is simply a plot twist in the story of their little adventure. Just another Thursday. There haven't been enough of those lately...
He's quick to smile at her and Juniper, though, finding himself not the least bit ill at ease. There's no fear for him here, not yet, no, it would take a lot to conjure those feelings in him. Being outnumbered — on the surface of it, he's hardly worried about that, either. It's only that people with nothing left to lose, who survive out in the wilds at any means necessary — people with weapons — they tend to be unpredictable. If they can very simply take an alternate path around them, it's their best option. The most boring yes, and that call of the unknown is something he can never quite shake. Danger or not. But danger is its own thrill. Especially when you're the Doctor and you always know you'll find a clever way out without anyone being hurt.
Of course they will. ]
Us? You mean the three of us, the most amazing trio that ever roamed this well-loved little stretch of land? Can we talk our way through it? Not a single doubt!
[ He makes it sound good, right? Completely confident, this one, even if it's half delusion. He fondly pats Juniper's snout for a moment, speaking a few words of reassurance to the horse before striding forward with like this is an ordinary day and they're out for a stroll. ]
Hello! [ He calls out, with a smile to boot. ] Absolutely splendid, crossing paths like this! Good you're here, looking after things. You won't mind us passing through?
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[ Evidently, to him, potentially running afoul of bandits equates to merely a few bumps. Easily overcome! He's faced far, far worse. This is simply a plot twist in the story of their little adventure. Just another Thursday. There haven't been enough of those lately...
He's quick to smile at her and Juniper, though, finding himself not the least bit ill at ease. There's no fear for him here, not yet, no, it would take a lot to conjure those feelings in him. Being outnumbered — on the surface of it, he's hardly worried about that, either. It's only that people with nothing left to lose, who survive out in the wilds at any means necessary — people with weapons — they tend to be unpredictable. If they can very simply take an alternate path around them, it's their best option. The most boring yes, and that call of the unknown is something he can never quite shake. Danger or not. But danger is its own thrill. Especially when you're the Doctor and you always know you'll find a clever way out without anyone being hurt.
Of course they will. ]
Us? You mean the three of us, the most amazing trio that ever roamed this well-loved little stretch of land? Can we talk our way through it? Not a single doubt!
[ He makes it sound good, right? Completely confident, this one, even if it's half delusion. He fondly pats Juniper's snout for a moment, speaking a few words of reassurance to the horse before striding forward with like this is an ordinary day and they're out for a stroll. ]
Hello! [ He calls out, with a smile to boot. ] Absolutely splendid, crossing paths like this! Good you're here, looking after things. You won't mind us passing through?