The Doctor's eyes twinkled as he began to introduce his companions to the superb-looking men. “This is Rose, Martha, and Donna.” He smiled warmly at each woman in turn. “And I'm the Doctor. Charmed, Lucius Vorenus, Titus Pullo.”
Vorenus nodded in acknowledgment. “A pleasure to meet you. I don't want to be rude, but why are you all dressed like that? I can tell by your accent, Doctor, that you are a Roman. Yet you are wearing trousers like a Scythian.”
The Doctor shrugged simply. “Style. I look great, don't I?” Suddenly he grinned blindingly.
Pullo stammered, “Y-yes, you do. I mean...” With a confused look to Vorenus, he attempted to regain his composure. Unfortunately Vorenus was no help, since he seemed to be mesmerized by the Doctor's gaze as well.
“Well, it's nice to have met you both,” Donna interjected, “but we have lots to do. Worlds to save and evil to defeat, all that.” She was agitated, and didn't try to conceal it. “Doctor, come on.”
“Oh, nonsense, Donna. It's no use being rude,” said Rose. Then, whispering and winking, “Let the Doctor have his fun!”
“Right! Would you boys like to have a look at the TARDIS? That's it over there.” The Doctor pointed to the top of the hill at the blue box the men had been too overcome to notice before.
Vorenus was uncomfortable with the prospect of going off alone with the Doctor and Pullo. His life had suddenly become confusing enough without that. “No, thank you. But Pullo would be delighted, wouldn't you?”
“Uh, yes. Yes I would.” Pullo said, awkwardly. “I would be delighted.”
Soon, Titus Pullo was following the Doctor self-consciously to the mysterious machine as Vorenus and Donna looked on with concern. Rose, sensing that her friend was troubled, began gently rubbing Donna's back with her strong hands. “How does that feel, then?”
“Better,” Donna admitted, and soon she was lost in thought. Martha simply sat on the grass, brooding.
Several minutes later, the TARDIS opened up, revealing a slightly disheveled Doctor with Titus Pullo not far behind. Vorenus and the women stood up, all attention now on the men descending the hill. “Well, Pullo. What did you think?” asked Rose, grinning expectantly.
“It was, er, bigger on the inside,” said Pullo. He locked eyes with the Doctor and they both giggled delightedly.
No, no, please continue! :D Tamino and I were discussing it tonight. I was lamenting that I wasn't sure if you'd continue with it or not!
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