[ Clara wasn't sure at first, whether or not she'd been unable to find the Doctor because she was afraid to see him, or if he was so busy checking on others, they hadn't crossed paths. But of course, she should have known he wouldn't have gone this long without checking in on her, especially not in a new place.
When she wakes up and finally searches, all she finds of him is his pocket watch, and she knows. She isn't sure what to say or how to say it, and for the first time, she's blunt in a message. ]
The Doctor isn't here anymore. I thought—I thought you would wanna know.
[ A pause, consiering her words, if they're cruel. But ultimately, she thinks he would want to know. ]
The Doctor always thought you were a good man, Lan Wangji. He liked you, a lot.
[ That's about all it takes for her eyes to glaze over with a few tears, but she's processing it better than she thought she would. Probably because of Red. ]
[ Clara pauses a beat, hoping he'll understand without her needing to explain anything. She needs this time right now to simply be with Red, especially now that all the notifications are done. ]
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When she wakes up and finally searches, all she finds of him is his pocket watch, and she knows. She isn't sure what to say or how to say it, and for the first time, she's blunt in a message. ]
The Doctor isn't here anymore. I thought—I thought you would wanna know.
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( You are certain — ?
...no. She would not have come to him so slight, so hesitant, so unaware. Hollowed of herself. Reduced. )
Thank you.
Do not be alone.
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[ A pause, consiering her words, if they're cruel. But ultimately, she thinks he would want to know. ]
The Doctor always thought you were a good man, Lan Wangji. He liked you, a lot.
[ That's about all it takes for her eyes to glaze over with a few tears, but she's processing it better than she thought she would. Probably because of Red. ]
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Will be remembered.
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[ The Doctor would disagree with innocent, she knows. But he isn't here to argue anymore. ]
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I'll see you soon, I hope.
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[ Clara pauses a beat, hoping he'll understand without her needing to explain anything. She needs this time right now to simply be with Red, especially now that all the notifications are done. ]
Tomorrow afternoon?
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