Doctor Who Drabble: Bazaar

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Title: Bazaar
Author: badly_knitted
Characters: Martha Jones, Tenth Doctor.
Rating: G
Written For: Challenge 395: Market at dw100.
Spoilers: Nada.
Summary: Alien marketplaces are full of wonders.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Doctor Who, or the characters.




Martha has never seen anything like this. It’s fantastic; exactly how she imagines a Middle-Eastern bazaar must look. Stalls everywhere, selling everything imaginable, from colourful fabrics to spices, livestock to jewellery, technology to foods… The smells are indescribable.


There are fresh fruits, skewers of meat cooking over grills, piles of cakes and confectioneries and what might be cheeses. Martha wants to sample everything, but when she moves towards a stall selling something spicy the Doctor stops her.


“I wouldn’t, not unless you want to turn blue and have all your hair fall out. Some things aren’t meant for human consumption.”



The End

Comments

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

So people also want to preheat their homes? Okay...

I'll understand if it was something related to home security.

One time, I forgot my mobile phone at home. I called my mum using a public phone. Luckily I had her number on me regardless. It was bit of an adjustment for that day, but nothing to panic about.

[bk_forever]

It's so people can save energy but come home to a warm house on a cold day. Personally, I wouldn't trust it to do what I wanted in I wan't there to make sure.

Phones have their uses but they shouldn't be the most important thing in your life.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

It would make it hard to detect if someone had been in the house. Like the opposite of when detectives figure out if someone had just been at the scene of a crime? Leaving a drink that's still warm...

I've thought about this too much.

Yes. A phone is a privilege and should not compromise a persons capabilities for other task's. Some people get tunnel vision and forget about other matters.

[bk_forever]

The world is changing, the cops will have to adjust.

So true, people need to remember how to communicate without their phones.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

Yes.

Some people need to become better communicators. Full stop. I know how text messaging can sometimes get out of hand.

[bk_forever]

So true. I'm glad I can't text!

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

I use to be addicted to multiple texting. I'm glad that I kicked the habit.

[bk_forever]

Too many people spend all their time texting, even if the other person is right there with them.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

Well, that's really extreme. If the person is right there, why don't they just talk to each other. Are they in a cone of silence like in "Get Smart"?

I've learned from bad experiences. I had good intentions but if I'd known the outcome, I could have managed without texting at all.*flashbacks to friendships gone wrong*

[bk_forever]

I don't know, maybe they think it's more private than speaking out loud, but honestly it's just ridiculous.

Texting has its uses, especially right now, but some people just use it to extremes.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

In certain scenarios, sure. But how are they going to learn to speak with real people? Deaf people make an effort with sign language and lip reading.*shakes head*

There comes a point where you have to stop engaging if there is a communication barrier. It shouldn't be hard work to speak with people. I was under the misguided impression that I was being informative.*sighs*

[bk_forever]

That's my whole point, people are losing the ability to communicate without resorting to technology. The art of conversation is being lost.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

What?

I'm kidding. It's so true.*sighs*

[bk_forever]

Yeah... *sighs too*