The Doctor's Office Hours: Tuesday

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

[The faint sounds of Snow Patrol can be heard coming from Ten's office this morning. He is bored and restless, there is a strange sense in the air, and his spinny chair is only distracting for so long. But this can all be ignored because he is cheerful. And he has coffee.]


((I'm expecting Sam Carter at some point, but others are welcome.))

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[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

[He breathes in and lets out a long sigh.] I know, Ms Carter. I didn't mean to attack in defense. It's just that the subject is one that's fairly sore. As for the technology...I can help you. I know you understand I can't do much...but I can see you getting frustrated with me because of it. Because of what I know.

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"I'm a little frustrated with you," Sam admitted, "But I'm more frustrated with myself--because obviously the answers to my questions are out there, and I can't find them or figure them out. I hate feeling stupid."

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

You're not stupid, by any means. Sometimes things aren't meant to be found straight away. I realise that sounds ludicrous to a scientist, but reality's broader than just logical thinking.

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"I know. But logic's the place to start, right? Except that my logic, my human logic, may not be enough. Which means that I may never find the answers I'm looking for--and that's both very discouraging and very challenging. Maybe you were right when you called me a masochist," she shrugged.

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

[He looks at her.] Sam.

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Yes?"

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

She sighed. "Thank you, I guess." She didn't mention that Jolinar's memories and forty years of living didn't seem to be helping her much in that regard.

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

...Is there something wrong, Ms Carter? [He looks at her curiously.]

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"I'm just impatient, sir, that's all. I want the answers now." She forced a smile, which may or may not have been convincing.


((OOC: I've got to get to bed. Leave this here, or pick it up tomorrow?))

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

Uh-huh. Well, perhaps you'll learn from this experience. [He looks unconvinced.]

((Whatever you like.))

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"We can only hope. Anyway, I should be going," Sam said, rising and putting her coffee mug on his desk. "Thank you for taking the time to meet with me, Doctor."

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

Any time, Ms Carter...or would you prefer Sam?

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

She smiled. "I prefer Sam, actually, sir."

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

Then Sam it is. [He smiles at her.] Have a good day, all right?

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"I will, sir. Thank you." She walked out, stopping by the office door. "Would you like your door open or closed, sir?"

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

Leave it open. I think I'll subject all of Fandom High to my music choices.

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Sam grinned at him. "Yes, sir." She left the door open and began walking back to the dorms.

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

You don't need to keep reminding me that you have human limitations. If anyone can work past that, it's you.