Doctor Who Drabble: Splendid Occasion

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Title: Splendid Occasion
Author: badly_knitted
Characters: Donna Noble, Tenth Doctor
Rating: G
Written For: Challenge 344: Splendid at dw100.
Spoilers: Nothing specific.
Summary: It isn’t every day Donna gets to attend a royal ball.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Doctor Who, or the characters.




Donna had never been to a royal ball before. Everywhere she looked were beautiful women in stunning gowns, and dashing men in perfectly cut suits.


The ballroom itself was a study in splendour; wide windows framed by heavy velvet curtains, a stage with a full orchestra, tables covered in snow-white cloths arranged around the dance floor, liveried serving staff gliding about with trays of hors d’ouvres and glasses of champagne…


The Doctor offered her his arm. “Shall we dance?”


“Why not?” Raising her skirts with one hand, Donna glided down the steps. She planned to make the most of tonight.



The End

Comments

[dm12.livejournal.com]

Aww, that is sweet! Donna would appreciate a ball like that, and I bet the Doctor appreciated her in her skirts and finery, given the way he's looked at her in her wedding dress....

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I'm sure she looked stunning, the TARDIS wardrobe had everything she'd need to really make an impression ;)

Thank you!

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

I want to see the dance!

Nice build up to it though.:)

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LOL! Hopefully Donna won't tread on the Doctor's feet too much, or vice versa ;)

Thank you!

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

I assume the Doctor subconsciously remembered how to dance as John Smith during "Human Nature".

It's funny that I wrote a small fic where the Meta-Crisis Doctor asks Donna to dance.:)

Great minds think alike.;)

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Maybe he does, we can hope, for the sake of Donna's toes! I've been trampled on many times by dance partners and it really hurts.

They do indeed!

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

Oh really? Your poor feet. How hard is it to avoid stomping on someone else's toes? I'm trying to picture dance moves in my head right now.*frowns*

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It's very hard to avoid unless the two people are doing the same steps. If the man knows how to lead, a dance - waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, tango - will just flow, but if the man doesn't really know what he's doing or is a poor leader while the woman is a fairly good dancer... OW! I took ballroom and Latin dancing lessons for more than ten years, but at my dad's work dinner dances I got trampled by at least half my partners because they just could not lead.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

Okay. You must be a whiz on the dance floor! I did abit of folk dancing in school.

[The following is from the spy show "Chuck"]

Melena: Chuck, I think your hand is supposed to be on my hip.

Chuck: Apparently, I learned the girl's part of this dance. Would you mind leading?

*After Chuck's brother in law Devon (leading as the man) teaches him the dance steps*

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Not a whiz, it's been a very long time, over 30 years, and I didn't get to the advanced classes although I passed all the exams I took, but I loved dancing. I really miss it.

*laughs* I think I watched that one.

I've danced the man's part myself sometimes, teaching younger kids the basics back when I took classes.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

That's still quite an achievement. I wish that I had more dance experience.

I like when Ellie, his sister was watching. Her reactions to it was funny.:)

That's understandable. Once you have full knowledge of something, you can teach it.

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A friend of mine has got me watching Strictly Come Dancing for the first time. I'm enjoying it, but it does make me miss dancing even more.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

Over here it's called "Dancing With The Stars".

There's also the "The Real Dirty Dancing" which is based on the movie. I remember "So You Think You Can Dance". I'm basically a person who watches shows where people dance except me.*thinks of Whitney Houston's: "I Wanna Dance With Somebody"*

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Yes, that's your version, with your own contestants, and American has its own as well, so does Germany, and several other countries, but I think the British one was the first. It's been going for about 20 years and this is my first time watching. I do miss dancing.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

Yes, it was the British one that started it all. So far I've had a peek of the American one on YouTube. Some have the rhythm, some don't. The professional dancers can only do their best.:)

I miss being able to run without shortness of breath.*sigh*

Light jogging for me these days, and that's usually when I'm heading off to catch the bus.:)

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The British version's professional dancers are amazing, especially Johannes, Aljaz, and Gio. They are well worth looking at!

I miss being able to walk without pain in my hips and elsewhere.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

I had a little peek! :)

So sorry to hear that. I pulled my back once.*hugs*

At the moment my right arm is acting up again. It is annoying that it compromises how I hold things. It's also a strain on my typing right now. I previously did some muscle therapy for it. I just can't overdo it the way I did before.

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They're worth it ;)

It's something I have to live with. Not fun.

I have weak wrists so I have to be careful. It makes life awkward when hands or arms are injured.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

Oh dear. I wish I could assist you in some way.:(

I was pushing someone in a wheelchair the other day. It's fine going down a slope. Not so much going up it. It's my determination that gets me through it!

I want my youth back!*mentally shouts dramatically*

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Don't worry about me, I cope. I've been coping for years so I'm used to it.

Ouch! I don't have the strength, I probably wouldn't be able to push a wheelchair on flat ground, never mind uphill!

There's a saying, 'Youth is wasted on the young'. So true!

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

That's good to know.:)

Some wheelchairs are better than others. I noticed the one's with smaller wheels are easier to navigate.

Obviously the electric ones I see people using are the best. Although as a pedestrian, I get concern with how fast they go.

A man in my local area was injured & sent to hospital because he used the ramp, as there isnt a lift/elevator at that particular train station.

I can't agree with you more! I don't care about "my looks" as I get older. I just miss the strength I use to have. I'll just focus on gaining abit back through light exercises.

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Most of the bigger wheeled ones are designed so the people in them can drive themselves around. I guess what works best for that isn't as good if you're pushing from behind.

Electric wheelchairs are the only way some people can get around with some degree of independence. Ramps are useful for wheelchairs, but some are much too steep and they're not something anyone should go down at speed. Too risky. I hope he wasn't seriously injured.

I wish I was as strong as I used to be. Life gets harder as we get older.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

Yeah. There is that. My brother said the small wheeled ones are used for assistance at the airport. He use to work at one.

I understand those who want to get around on their own. I just feel for them when they get into a tight situation.

I think the man is recuperating and will be okay.:)

The other day, I was about to cross the street with some other pedestrians and an old lady with a cane asked for assistance.

I always try to help but are wary of those that don't want it.*one bad experience*

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That makes sense.

The world is not designed for people with disabilities, and there's still not enough being done to change that.

That's good.

I'll always help if someone asks, but many are fine on their own and don't want help.

One time coming home in the dark after taking my rabbit to the vet, he was in his carrier on a trolley I was pulling and I had one of mum's walking sticks with me in case I needed to fend off dogs or cats from my poor bunny. It was drizzling so I had my rain hat on. This was when I was in my late 40s. I came to the main road and was waiting to cross because there was a lot of traffic, and this woman who was probably my age or older insisted on helping me across the road. I didn't need help, but I was almost home and not in the mood for an argument, so I let her, but it was so idiotic!

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

Yes, innovation needs to be made. I've heard how age care facilities are the only option for those who need full time care. It's a topic that I don't fully understand.

I guess it can be overwhelming when someone makes a fuss over you. For me, it annoys me even more when people lack ettique. I guess I've had various bad experiences.*shrugs*