Doctor Who Drabble: TARDIS Knows Best

[bk_forever]

Title: TARDIS Knows Best
Author: badly_knitted
Characters: Ninth Doctor, TARDIS.
Rating: G
Written For: Challenge 340: Obstreperous at dw100.
Spoilers: Set just before Rose.
Summary: The Doctor isn’t going to win this argument.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Doctor Who, or the characters.




“What’s the matter with you?” the Doctor grumbled, scowling at the central console. “Who’s in charge around here?”


He thumped one of the control panels, kicked the base of the console, flicked switches and spun dials, to no avail; the TARDIS refused to budge.


“We’re going to Urphon!” the Doctor insisted, giving the console another kick.


The TARDIS hummed placidly.


Fuming at his sentient ship’s defiance, the Doctor folded his arms over his chest, leather jacket creaking. “I don’t want to go to earth! I say where we go, not you!”


Which was how the Doctor wound up in London…



The End

Comments

[bk_forever]

Yes, I had real problems with one of the carers who would walk into my room without invitation and kept doing things I specifically told her not to do. I have OCD and various anxiety issues and she kept upsetting me so badly I couldn't cope.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

She didn't sound accommodating. Especially if you tried to reason with her. Some people are oblivious to other peoples needs. The counsellor I saw had a psychology degree but she wasn't exactly patient with me. Sure I was more sensitive that time but I don't recall her giving me much copying strategies.:(

[bk_forever]

When I got upset she sapped at me to stop being a drama queen. That didn't help.

Most of the other cares were much nicer.

Some counsellors are bad at their jobs. =(

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear about that. When it comes down to it, you have to persevere it. Just be glad that you are not like that. Well, at least it was just one of them.

I guess knowing something is more easier than actually implementing it for some people. Otherwise some people need to be re-trained or consider a career change.

[bk_forever]

Thanks. I think she was in the wrong job. Most of the regular carers were nicer, but it was still hard having people let themselves in to my home.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's the whole privacy thing.

Also, I think you have to have a good friendship even with roommates to feel comfortable and secure of your property.

A friend of mine moved back home because she was more comfortable with her family.

[bk_forever]

There's that too, always feeling you need to watch people like a hawk. Mum sometimes wasn't with it. I'm sure none of the carers stole anything, but the ones who only came once or twice, there were always some doubts about trustworthiness.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

I think I know what you mean. Any situation where you have to monitor someone or something can get stressful. We all need peace of mind. Then you are on high alert that it becomes a habit so when the situation changes, it's also hard to just relax. Well, that's my take on it.

[bk_forever]

I think that's true. I still feel stressed most of the time, even now.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

Aww.*big hug*

There's always something we can look forward too.

This is when having a cat to hug would help me. I have to rely on other coping strategies.

[bk_forever]

I hug my teddy bear. He's very understanding.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

I hug my body pillow in bed. Does that count? :)

[bk_forever]

As long as it's comforting!

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

It is.:)