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Doctor Who Drabble: Not A Monster

Title: Not A Monster
Author:

badly_knitted
Characters: Tenth Doctor, Martha Jones.
Rating: G
Written For: Challenge 300: Ichor at

dw100.
Spoilers: Nada.
Summary: Just because something looks like a monster doesn’t mean it is.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Doctor Who, or the characters.

The creature slumped not far from the Doctor’s feet, leaking yellowish ichor from a deep gash in one leg. What had moments earlier seemed like a terrifying monster bent on destruction, and possibly intent on eating anyone it met, now just looked pitiful and close to helpless, despite its size.

“There now.” The Doctor sank to his knees. “Nobody wants to hurt you, but you don’t belong here. Let me help you.”

Martha stepped forward, suddenly bold. “Maybe I can help too, I can clean and stitch that wound.”

The Doctor nodded. “And then we’ll see about getting her home.”

The End

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That's a good point. I loved that Rory was a nurse, although some nurses do decide to train to be doctors so they can do even more to help people.

True but the definition of what nurses do has evolved over time. In some cases nurses are more capable of doing certain tasks that a standard doctor couldn't do AKA dealing with needles. They form a different kind of relationship with patients compared to doctors.

Doctors also have to deal with paperwork while nurses have to have knowledge of medication for patients that sometimes doctors overlook. Overall, one is not better over the other, they are just different and both are needed so that patients get the right treatment.

I'm lucky that my mum use to be a nurse so she could rely this type of information to me. I think I mentioned it before, along with my late grandfather who travelled a lot because of it.

All very good points, it's good to hear from someone with insider knowledge. And nurses definitely do form a more personal bond with patients. Sometimes I wonder if doctors even see patients as people. They can be so brusque.

There's always two sides to every story. It depends on the particular doctor. Some may feel pressure to know everything, while others act overly confident that they might overlook something. Like they are going through the motions. Which can be unfortunate.

That's why it is recommended that people get more than one doctors opinion if they aren't satisfied. People can be misdiagnosed for years because a doctor mistook the patients symptoms for something else.

Doctors are after all only human, and often overworked. Plus they can't know everything about everything, which is why there are specialist. Even then they might not catch something that outside of their field.

Yes, my family had to deal with a lot of specialist's and only one of them was competent enough to deal with my fathers mental health issues. It cost's a lot to see these specialist's. You want to get your moneys worth. That's all in the past now. All that is left is the experiences and the stack of paperwork we went through.:(

I've seen a lot of specialists too, but thankfully they're free on the NHS.

Well, that's lucky for you. Sometimes they give you back about 30% through Medicare over here, but it's still a lot.

I suppose getting anything back is at least something, but it must still leave huge bills.

Yep. Like the situation wasn't stressful enough. For those who complain about trivial things, they have no idea how lucky they are.

There's always someone who's worse off.

Sad but true. I really loathe the fact that this is the case.:(

Now I want to think of positive things. This discussion is a little depressing. Sorry.*grimace*

Happy things are good! I've started knitting again now I've got all my yarn out of storage. I'm going to be making some cute little knitted characters later on this year, but I'm making blankets for my action figures to keep them cosy come winter =D

Yah for you. I wish I could knit. Ill just stick to my cooking skills.:)

I hate cooking, so you cook and I'll knit, lol!

It's a deal! :D

Mind you, I was an assistant chef so no fancy stuff like top chefs do. I like things simple. I was also a kitchen hand but I hate washing dishes. Although when it's a job where you get paid for it, you persevere. I hate washing dishes at home but don't like using a dishwasher. You have to clean that afterwards too anyways so that's my preference.

I sound like I'm reciting a weird speech.:)

LOL!

I don't mind washing up, especially on a cold day, and as long as there's not a lot. Because of all my myriad food intolerances I prefer simple things anyway.

I started knitting when my sister was expecting her first. Picked the most difficult pattern there was in the shop, I think, but I persevered and figured it out. Never looked back. Made tons of things for my nephew and niece, and for my mum and myself. =)

*grins*

I have food allergies and it can be challenging trying to avoid certain ingredients. I don't always get symptoms.

Some people think I don't like eating and so I have to explain without too much detail about my diet.

It means alot when you can make a gift. I usually bake something. The next best thing is buying something meaningful.:)

Allergies and intolerances make food rather a minefield. People who don't suffer just don't understand.

Mum loved everything I made for her. My sister loved the tiger jumper so much I made her a second one, and I've made it three times for myself in different colours. Made lots of baby clothes for other people too.

I just don't have the patience for it. I know I should. One time someone thought that I was vegetarian because I was eating some home made spinach pastries. Don't meat eaters get vegan sometimes? Maybe they didn't mean it that way.*shrugs*

That's nice that people can appreciate your work. You could make a business out of it.:)

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Everyone should eat vegetables at least some of the time. No one should ever have top explain why they choose to eat a particular thing.

I did at one point, although I didn't make much from it. I was knitting baby clothes for a shop, but then it closed and I got everything back that hadn't sold. No one wants hand knitted baby clothes these days. It's all babygrows now. =(

I should just wear a T-shirt or give out information on food allergies.:)

Well at least you had that opportunity. Maybe you could knit something else. Babies grow up pretty quickly.

My mum thinks I could make money from my baking. I haven't baked in a long while. When I do, I tend to give it out for free for people I associate with.

You'd have to make your on, probably. It would be useful though.

I like making baby clothes because they're small and pretty and quick to make. If I made larger clothes I'd have to charge more for the time it takes to make them and people wouldn't be willing to pay.

We have people over her who do that and sell their wares at local markets and summer fairs. I got some really delicious baked goods last year.

Yeah. Maybe get a pamphlet or two at the doctors office.*ponders*

There's always socks or handkerchiefs? How about scarfs? Too long? Maybe gloves?

I'm asking a lot of questions.:D

Homemade is always nice. So fresh and healthy.:)

Information is always handy to have.

Gloves and socks are fiddly in annoying ways, they're best knitted in the round, especially the fingers of gloves, which means working on four double ended needles. As for scarves, they're boringly straight, lol! I.m very fussy about what I knit.

Less additives and preservatives in homemade baked goods, which is good for me as many additives don't agree with me.

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