[video]

[hasbottombunk]

[Rory is sitting in some corner of the TARDIS, hunched over. He's very quiet aside from some shaky breathing.

After a moment he lifts his head and realizes that he is being recorded. With the first good shot of his face you can tell that he has been crying.]

You know what? No. No, I can't do this right now. [He gets up and walks away. The video feed cuts out.

Another moment and the feed comes back, showing Rory in a hallway of the TARDIS. He stops, sees he's being recorded and frowns.] Can't you even leave me alone for a few minutes?

[He walks away, the feed cuts again.

Once more it comes back. Rory is in yet another spot on the TARDIS. He sighs and leans up against the wall. Resigned, he looks to the camera.]

I really doubt you need my attention this badly.

Comments

[rockstark]

If I could figure out how to push it through the feed, I'd offer you a drink.

[hasbottombunk]

I don't know if it would really help, honestly.

[rockstark]

That bad? .... Ouch. [he frowns, concerned for the poor guy. why does this place always show him people when they seem to be having The Worst Day of Their Life?]

I'm sorry. I can ... I dunno, stick a toolbench in front of the screen if it'll make you feel better.

[doyoufondue]

It doesn't listen when you're upset.

[hasbottombunk]

Does it ever listen, really?

[doyoufondue]

I guess it doesn't.

[loyalbound]

... It's doubtful it needs it. But it always wants it at the worst moments regardless.

Rory, what happened?

[hasbottombunk]

There was...an accident with Amy. And the Doctor.

[loyalbound]

Are they hurt?

[timey_wimey]

... Rory? I'm guessing you don't really wanna talk about it, but... well. The offer stands.

[hasbottombunk]

I can't. Because you're him, and he's you. And I'm just...I'm still really angry with him for all of this.

[timey_wimey]

... Ah.

[anonymous forever]

[treatinferiors]

It longs for the complications it causes.

[hasbottombunk]

It didn't cause anything this time.

[treatinferiors]

It is now.

[croibhristeoir]

It seems to thrive on misfortune now and again.

Should you wish to talk, I'll listen.

[hasbottombunk]

I don't even know where I'd start.

[croibhristeoir]

Anywhere you like. You need not even talk about whatever's transpired, should you wish not to. Sometimes just talking about anything at all can help.

[tenminutes]

It seems a lot less stalkerish if you think of it like a puppy following you around and trying to tell all of your friends that you need someone to talk to.

[ Not that she'd appreciate it if it were in her business, but it's something to consider. ]

[hasbottombunk]

I would have told my friends eventually. I didn't need it to bother so quickly.

[tenminutes]

I didn't say it had to or it was right, just that it's less annoying if you think of it like that.

[godofabs]

It is a thing that feasts on your own sorrow.

[hasbottombunk]

You think it'd be full already.

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[nospoilersforyou]

Dad... what's happened? [Despite wearing a flapper dress with all appropriate accessories, she looks really concerned. She can't remember seeing Rory this upset ever.]

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[hasbottombunk]

Oh, River. [Cleaning up his face with his sleeve like a boss.] You know. Just another day with the Doctor.