𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

ㅤ 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐥-𝟕
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ㅤ 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝
ㅤ 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫

[ً @holyaches]

i am just a broken machine and i do things that i don't really mean.

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

- attention away from the TARDIS just as planned.

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

“thank you.” he gave the doctor's arm a gentle and reassuring squeeze. “always am. i'll rejoin you in a few yeah?” letting his hand drop he was out of the doors, the smaller thrall screeching and the ogres roaring upon seeing him. he darted away from the TARDIS, drawing their -

[𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @vertexpapilio]

" i can manage that, rest assured. " he knows how much one can absolutely adore a ship, sentient and capable of loving you back, or not.

cue the TARDIS here. " be careful and mostly safe, mm? please? "

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

- already on our door stop more have to be leaving from other spots and i've actually grown fond of that ship. keep her safe for me while i take care of our little problem? please?”

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

“extend the shield a bit, let me get closer and i'll have a better shot at taking them out. the thralls will rush while the ogres go for the range attack, i'll keep them distracted if you can get the TARDIS on the right side of the prison. my ship is parked there. if these are -

[𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @vertexpapilio]

" very, very welcoming. not my worst ever, at the very least. " but certainly somewhere in the top five hundred or so.

right?

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

“wouldn't expect them to stick around long enough to enjoy a cup.” he went to the monitor to turn on the outside view. “one, two ogres. . a couple thrall with them too. quite a welcome party i'd say.”

[𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @vertexpapilio]

" lovely. shall i pop on the tea? " it was entirely sarcastic, of course, but still well intended.

to lighten things.

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

his attention snapped to the monitor and he swore under his breath. “they've made it out of the lower levels. we've got company.” as he speaks he takes the rifle off his back.

[𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @vertexpapilio]

" perhaps, " smirking, as the ship chimed in with an alert on the monitor.

several . . . lifeforms nearby.

[ᅠᅠoh , who is 𝗵𝗲 .ᐣ @SINSFORSAKEN]

dying , is for other people .

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

sentinel reached out to give the doctor a nudge with a smile. “at least i was here this time to steer you away, right?”

[𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @vertexpapilio]

" alas, my record is abysmal even if i do attempt to veer away from trouble in moments. " sighing.

overdramatic as ever.

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

“i think you make a point for both.” he teased right back. sentinel knew he'd had a knack for a trouble, it was always hard to miss but traveling with the doctor only cemented things.

[𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @vertexpapilio]

" i venture to say you were like that before. though, i didn't help~ " slightly teasing.

they're self aware of their own track record.

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

sentinel laughed, arms out to the side in a 'what can i say' motion. “i guess you rubbed off on me after all. trouble always seems to be finding us.”

[𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @vertexpapilio]

" i doubt that'll ever stop, whether i'd like it to or not. same with you, it appears, " teasing, only slightly.

trying to keep things somewhat lighthearted.

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

- into trouble then i take it?”

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

“she did?” he looked to the console and gave the ship a gentle pat. he wasn't going to tell the doctor of course but he knew he'd been outnumbered in that prison and while skill played a part in him getting as deep into it as he had luck had been on his side. “you still gettin' -

[𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @vertexpapilio]

" i actually don't know. the TARDIS started herself up— " perhaps the ship thought he should know of this? or maybe it was saving the other from a possible misadventure this time around.

who knows.

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

“i also think he was worried, he'd asked if he had anything to do with it but-” he cut himself off and shrugged a shoulder before the doctor put a hand on it. his head lifted and there was a smile. “what are you doing here, really?”

[𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @vertexpapilio]

" i understand— and i'm not surprised by his response, though i'll admit it's somewhat of a hypocritical position from him, "

moving forward, he placed a hand on the other's shoulder. reassuring.

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

his head dropped again, taking a step back. “dad had a similar reaction.” was he upset? not exactly, maybe more hurt. “i didn't want to die. . i didn't know what else to do!”

[𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @vertexpapilio]

not bothered in that way, no. not at all. " i see. . . and i suppose that makes sense, " did he approve? not exactly, no. but they also would somewhat rather see the other stay alive.

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

- stay alive.”

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

they weren't. . turned away from his new form? it was a bit of a surprise but even the master had come around so really, maybe it shouldn't be. “i- well i ran out of regenerations. it's been a long time since i last saw you, a lot has happened. it was a last ditch effort to -

[𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @vertexpapilio]

" what. . . happened? " his tone was filled with worry, not disgust. he's never had an issue with robots, not at all. it's just —

quite the change, really.

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

seeing the horrified look upon the doctor's face sentinel looked away, gaze going right to the floor. ashamed? his father had had a similar reaction. he grunts as he's yanked into an embrace and his arms immediately wrap around the time lord. “i missed you. .”

[𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @vertexpapilio]

they froze entirely. looking nothing short of horrified, before simply. . . moving to yank the other in. his worry? that the other had been forced into a robotic body.

reasonable enough, perhaps.

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

could he? 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 he? there was a pause as he thought about it before deciding to say fuck it and tell him. “i go by sentinel now but you knew me by another chosen name. . val.”

[𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @vertexpapilio]

" i'd presume you can't tell me? " he likely shouldn't, but probably could. the TARDIS figured it out in an instant, naturally.

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

he gave her console a gentle touch as the doctor spoke. of course the old girl would recognize him! can't sneak much past her. “atta girl.” he whispered before looking to the doctor. “well we've. . i guess met is putting it lightly.”

[𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @vertexpapilio]

the ship ran herself on autopilot as he was speaking. not even allowing the eighth to touch a thing, as she shuffled lever after level and switch after switch to raise shields, put on defenses, and move the ship.

" my, someone likes you— "

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

- of this prison. i know the TARDIS is tough but there are beings in this place that'll test her strength.”

[𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 @NewAgeExo]

he was nearly yanked off his feet, caught by surprise but fired two quick shots towards the ogre to keep it from moving closer or sending energy their way first. as soon as they were behind the TARDIS doors he holstered his weapon again.

“best get us to the top level outside -

[𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @vertexpapilio]

" y'know, my mysterious friend? i have full and complete confidence in that statement— " with that, he's temporarily yanking the other along towards the doors.

with a bit more strength and force than one might expect, really.