Doctor Who Drabble: Pastime

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Title: Pastime
Author: badly_knitted
Characters: Ninth Doctor, Rose Tyler.
Rating: G
Written For: Challenge 312: Play at dw100.
Spoilers: Nada.
Summary: The Doctor knows just the thing to while away time on long journeys.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Doctor Who, or the characters.




Travelling in time didn’t take very long at all, provided you were already in the right place. Travelling in space, even with Gallifreyan technology at your fingertips, took longer, hours at least, and sometimes days. Not even a TARDIS could jump dozens, or sometimes hundreds, of light years in a single bound, so some way of passing the time was needed to fill the interval between ‘here’ and ‘there’.


“Do you play chess?” the Doctor asked Rose.


“Chess? Uh, no, not really.”


“Pity. Love a good game of chess, me. Played against some of the greats. I could teach you!”



The End

Comments

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

The Eleventh Doctor verses Mr Clever in a game of chess, rings a bell.

[bk_forever]

Yes, I recall tat too.

Thank you!

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

I think Eleven said Time Lords invented Chess.

You are most welcome!*nods*

[bk_forever]

Now there's Time Lord arrogance, lol! Everything of any importance... Time Lords invented it.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

"Pompous" is their middle name!:D

[bk_forever]

Pomposity suits them.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

That was their thing. I think the Doctor originally couldn't stand them. Once the time war happened, then it was a slightly different story.

[bk_forever]

That's probably why he too the TARDIS and left Gallifrey. I'm not surprised he changed his tune once he was the only one left.

Thank you.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

Yes, I heard the Second Doctor clashed with the Time Lords. Who then exile the Third Doctor on Earth as punishment.

Also Romana was supposed to keep the Fourth Doctor in check!

Yes, isn't it always the way? Grief can effect everyone in different ways. Even an alien like the Doctor.:(

People can drive you crazy sometimes but once they're gone, was it really worth getting all worked up over things big or small?

Patience is a skill that's hard to master in most people. Me included.

[bk_forever]

I never saw the first or second Doctors, I was too young, but I remember the Third Doctor being stuck on earth. Maybe it was to keep the budget down ;)

We all lose patience with loved ones at times because none of us are perfect, but the love is still there.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

I've only seen the Fourth from the old series. But nice theory about the third. Most shows do a bottle episode or double bank to cut cost. Otherwise it's the lead actor who takes a break.

Yes. If the bond is there than you'd always find your way back to each other. Be it family or true friends.

My dad didn't make it easy. But now I can look back on things with more clarity.:)

[bk_forever]

The fourth is still my favourite classic Who Doctor.

Yes, I see lots of those episodes on shows. They can be a lot of fun.

I'm glad you can.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

He had the longest run. Seven seasons!

Thanks.:)

[bk_forever]

True, but he was memorable in other ways too.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

Indeed! I really liked his interactions with both Romanas and Leela the most.:)

[bk_forever]

Tom Baker did a great job. I was addicted to jelly babies for years.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

I remember as a kid, my then doctor gave me jelly beans after each appointment. I use to eat the "Jelly Belly" ones.

[bk_forever]

Lucky you! My doctor didn't give us anything except the occasional prescription. =(

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

So long you got the righ treatment. Lollies aren't exactly healthy. As a kid, you don't think about those kind of things.

[bk_forever]

I'm not convinced I did half the time. If I had maybe I'd be in better health now.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

It's hard to tell so you can only focus on what's available now. Sometimes we have to seek other alternatives.*hugs*

People who have chronic pain suffer years without a proper diagnosis. Usually we have to do our own research.:(

I send positive thoughts your way.:)

[bk_forever]

Thank you *hugs back* I just keep battling on.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

You go girl! Woman? Well, you know what I mean. I'm here for moral support.*cheers you on*

[bk_forever]

Thank you!

I still think if myself as a girl, lol! In my head I'm still young, it's just my body that's falling apart... ;)

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I have good and bad days. I may look young for my age (as people have said) but I don't feel it!

[bk_forever]

Same here, although I guess I'm starting to look closer to my age now.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

Age is just a number. Looking young for your age is overrated in my book.

Let's just focuse on feeling fulfilled in life.:)

[bk_forever]

I'll try...

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

You can do it! Never underestimate the impact you have on others.:)

[bk_forever]

I just hope it's positive...

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

No doubt about it!:)

Dark chocolate can help you improve your mood if you're feeling low.*offering a option*

[bk_forever]

I eat too much chocolate. Got a bar of dark in my desk drawer.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

Okay. I didn't know there was such a thing as too much dark chocolate.:D

[bk_forever]

For most people their isn't, but too much sugary stuff upsets my stomach. =(

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear that. I have food allergies too.:(

[bk_forever]

Sucks, doesn't it?

There are too many things I'm intolerant of =(

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

Yep! Its a good day if I don't experience a major symptom. Its a challenge sometimes.

I think it helps if we try and stay optimistic and other implement positive tasks in our lives. Diet is just part of it. I'm sure you have your own schedule to accommodate for these things.

BTW: Please excuse my response time for some of our discussions. I have to backtrack these days because I don't use LJ everyday.

[bk_forever]

I have bad days and worse days.

I do my bet to stay optimistic but it's not easy.

Don't worry about it. I'm online every day, but I know most people aren't.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

I hope you are coping well enough. I'm seriously concerned for you.*hugs*

I know it can be difficult. Just do your best. We all need life balance.

Okay. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and understanding.:)

[bk_forever]

I've been coping with little help from doctors for over 30 yeas. All I can do is plod along as best I can.

This time of year gets me down. It's getting colder but Inca't have heat yet, can't afford it, not now I have to pay all the bills.

=)