[ His eyes close at the kiss. It is hard to tell if he is enjoying it, or for some reason pained by the gesture. Does he really deserve her forgiveness? No, he doesn't. Silly old Doctor. After everything he has caused and everything he has done? How could he at all deserve the kindness or forgiveness she is offering him? He can't really.
Which is why when he opens his eyes, they seem to be asking for forgiveness. He can't share the secrets with her that she'll be sharing with him. It is far too dangerous and there are just some things that no one should know. Things he will take to his grave in Trenzalore. It isn't a rejection of her--no, no. Far from it. He simply just... can't.
He doesn't ask a question like he usually would (What do you mean the rest of you?). The silly him has slipped away for a moment. Instead he takes her hands in his and squeezes them in understanding. ]
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Which is why when he opens his eyes, they seem to be asking for forgiveness. He can't share the secrets with her that she'll be sharing with him. It is far too dangerous and there are just some things that no one should know. Things he will take to his grave in Trenzalore. It isn't a rejection of her--no, no. Far from it. He simply just... can't.
He doesn't ask a question like he usually would (What do you mean the rest of you?). The silly him has slipped away for a moment. Instead he takes her hands in his and squeezes them in understanding. ]
Alright... yes. Okay. [ Then he nods. ]