lost classic doctor who scene where romana gets back from doing some sort of actual adult task to find the doctor lowering a damp k9 into a very big box of rice using a complicated pulley system
ADRIC: I remember said something like, "Oh, good, rain," and the Doctor grinned and said, "Oh, good, rain." Then, with a loud "Ha!" he jumped into a puddle, splashing water everywhere. Romana gave him a loud sigh, but... [slight laugh] I could see that her eyes were smiling. It was the last time I saw that look in her eyes.
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ADRIC: Romana gave the Doctor a kiss on the cheek, and took his hand as they stepped inside. I watched them through the glass. They smiled at me, but I could see the fear in their eyes.
suing bf for emotional damages 😭😭😭
gotta love s16 for its dialogue, mostly between the doctor and romana
highlights include:
- 'alright, call me fred'
- 'the secret to survival is to always expect the unexpected- [FALLS OVER]'
- 'i am perfectly capable of admitting when i am wrong' / 'oh' / 'yes! only this time i wasn't'
- 'well, you'd better introduce me' / 'as what?' / 'oh, i don't know. as a wise and wonderful person who wants to help. don't exaggerate'
- 'where did you get those jelly babies?' / 'same place you get them. your pocket'
- 'there's no need to be smug about it' / 'i'm not smug' / 'i can tell that expression even from behind'
- 'where's your joy in life? where's your optimism?' / 'it opted out' / 'optimism. belief that everything will work out well. irrational, bordering on insane'
Rewatching the Key to Time series and Romana just played the Doctor Like. A. Fiddle. within less than 5 minutes of meeting him. I love her more than life itself.
every companion has that “this person has issues I’m not prepared to unpack” moment with the Doctor eventually, but nothing will ever be funnier than Romana (an actually competent time lord) installing an outlet in the TARDIS console under the assumption that he’ll simply use it without remark as any normal pilot would, instead of, you know, this.
this is within the first minute of meeting him
bonus:
romana having to hold four’s hand to cross the street!! (ꈍ ꒳ ꈍ✿)
romana’s such a mood
“I’ve said it hundreds of times before.”
The Horns of Nimon - season 17 - 1980