I know we'll never get Eighth Doctor Adventures live action but... what about animated?? Preferably in the style of a certain hit show that I took inspiration from for this....
I’ve finished Doom Coalition. Yay me! It was mostly a re-listen, except for the last two episodes (I did listen to Songs of Love but it seems to have erased itself from my memory - which says a lot about what I think of it).
Like the first time, I’ve been really taken with the first boxset and Helen, my lesbian bean. I love this team tardis and their interactions - especially Liv who isn’t afraid to take Eight down a peg or two. Eight is cute and sweet and all but he can also be a complete bastard with his companions (Charley in Scherzo is the first that came to my mind, but he also completely forgot two of them and it did take him a while to warm up to Lucie) and Helen is no exception. He’s unfair and harsh with her in Absent Friends and Ship in a Bottle andLiv standing up for her both times sent huge lesbian vibes that I definitely couldn’t miss.
I’ve also warmed up a lot to the Sonomancer that I didn’t like the first time. The last episode really changed my opinion of her and I think I understand her better (I was jubilating when she settled a score with Padrac - you go girl). Incidentally, the “female power” thingy wasn’t very subtle but it was appreciated nonetheless: I liked the parallel between Caleera and Helen, and the fact that if Helen does deserve redemption, Caleera doesn’t.
I also fell hard for the Eleven - I’m so excited that he’s back in Ravenous. I also have a soft spot for the Eight (and he even had his moment to shine in Stop the Clock, that’s a good boy), and the Nine is kinda fun.
The only thing that bothered me a teensy bit was the over-the-top touch of it. Gallifrey is going to be destroyed so to prevent it, let’s destroy the rest of the universe. Yeah, great idea Padrac. The amount of eye-rolling I made when he was talking must have set a new record. And yeah we all know the Time Lords are big drama queens but ... yeah ... a bit too much.
Anyways, here goes my top three episodes for Doom Coalition :
1- Absent Friends
2- The Red Lady
3- Ship in a Bottle
(three episodes from three different box-set, well done me. Also, let’s not forget Scenes from her Life, The Eighth Piece/The Doomsday Chronometer and Stop the Clock that are all very close behind)
Now I have a very important question: shall I listen to Ravenous or the Time War first? Does it even matter? I’d like to start with the Time War because I can’t wait to meet Bliss but I don’t want to spoil myself anything from Ravenous.
Okay, Fam, time to put those clown noses back on, are you ready? 🤡
I think we can all agree “Village of the Angels“ was insane. Now, just one question: Where are the Time Lords? I am still holding out for them to be the big evil behind the Division. I mean, exhibit a)
The scene from “Timeless Children“ where the Doctor was supposedly recruited by the Division, that's definitely on Gallifrey judging by the Gallifreyan on the back wall and the ridiculous clothes. I mean, fair: they seem to recruit from all over the galaxy by the sounds of it but Time Lords do so enjoy using lesser species, don't they. So again, for the people at the back: Where are the Time Lords?
I mean, yes, Gallifrey was destroyed again, whatever, by the Master, but it never stays dead for long, does it.
Now, the Doctor being turned into an Angel... exhibit b)
What a scene, right? But also, anyone else thinking about the theory of Weeping Angels being disgraced Time Lords? Well, look at exhibit c)
I so want this to be the case, it would fit brilliantly into the lore and if Division is operating outside of the bounds of the law - as insinuated in S12 - even more dodge than the CIA and they use Angels and if those are disgraced Time Lords... that certainly supports this!
Give us the Time Lords, Chibs!
We have yet to find out about the house! Did I hear a clown shouting LUNGBARROW?
Also, and now I'm really clowning and I know, it won't happen but...
PADRAC?????!!!!! 🤡 Talk about disgraced Time Lords! Padrac could totally have been a member of the Division if it is a Time Lord organisation.
I know it won't be him, just look at the uniform but... Why use an actor that already has an awesome role in the Extended Universe and then have him be somone different?!
Right okay, I'll shut up now... I know it's all bullshit but... ANYWAY, KATE STEWART IS BACK BABY.
NOW GIVE US EU AS WELL YOU COWARD. AND RIVER SONG WHILE YOURE AT IT.
Hi all! So sorry this update took a while, I got side-tracked with the RiverDoctorPromptWeek which was a lot of fun :D But now that that's over, back to business! Hope you like this next chapter! <3
Chapter 13: Into the Lion’s Den
Torchwood Two Hub, 2021
“I did not expect that to be down here,“ Jenny observed, sounding thoroughly impressed as they followed the Doctor into the Torchwood Two hub.
“Looks can be deceiving,“ Vastra mused but she was surprised as well. Humanity really had improved on their defences since the time they lived in.
“Thank you for coming, Doctor,“ Kate greeted them, her expression one of relief. She felt better already for having them here. She looked the Doctor up and down, her new body would take a bit of getting used to but her identity was still unmistakable.
“That’s… the Doctor?“ Gwen raised her eyebrows, mumbling to Martha who was just as surprised.
“I’m sorry to be pulling you away from whatever you’ve got going on…“ Kate hadn’t expected the Doctor to arrive with as big an entourage as she had. She eyed the Doctor’s numerous companions with interest and, in the Master’s case, concern.
“I actually think both our problems might be connected.“ The Doctor didn’t stop to chat, she carried on along the corridor to where she presumed the main working area was.
“You wouldn’t happen to have a cell, would you?“ Vastra asked, giving Kovarian a little shove to walk along.
“Who is she?“ Kate asked with a frown.
“Long story but locking her up would be most helpful,“ the Doctor retorted.
“I’ll see to that,“ Gwen volunteered. They were set up for all eventualities in the hub.
“These are my friends Vastra, Jenny and Strax.“ The Doctor made their introductions as they reached the main area.
“And this…“ Kate had read the files on what had happened with Daniel Barton. It couldn’t possibly be…
“Oh don’t mind me…“ The Master looked around the room, hands in his pockets managing to somehow look bored, and yet scan his surroundings with interest. It was disconcerting.
“Doctor is this a good idea?“ Kate reached for the Doctor’s arm and stopped her in her tracks.
“I told you, I was busy too, there is a lot going on…“ The Doctor replied, watching, as the two Osgoods regarded the Master with surprise and distrust. The last time they had encountered the Master hadn’t ended well. She chose to disregard it for the moment, there were far greater concerns. “You said there were disappearances and potentially experiments going on? Any idea where I can find whoever is behind this?“
“We lost contact with Ryan, Graham and Jack when they were following a lead to an address that seemed to be connected to this project.“ One of the Osgoods spoke up, trying her best to ignore the Master who seemed to be intent on freaking them out as much as possible. He maintained a predatory smirk and mumbled threats. The Doctor hated his sense of humour.
“Daniel Barton is providing funds, that’s about all we know. The address was planted as a trap, we should have realised that,“ Kate continued ruefully.
“We had but they wanted to investigate regardless,“ Martha interjected. It wasn’t that they hadn’t realised that it was a trap, they had just decided to take the risk and it hadn’t paid off.
“Daniel Barton, eh?“ The Doctor regarded the Master with a frown.
“I don’t know what you’re looking at me for,“ the Master snapped, taking her meaning.
“Well, it’s quite the coincidence, isn’t it,“ the Doctor shot back sarcastically.
“Well, who knows maybe it was the Thirteen all along that’s been playing you and been working with the Kassavin.“ The Master rolled his eyes at her.
“Very funny.“
“Just saying, maybe I have been a good boy all along,“ he carried on mockingly.
“Shut up,“ the Doctor groaned, annoyed. She felt herself being pulled back and forth between wanting to trust him and remembering that experience had taught her not. The Master had been a genuine help at Demon’s Run - in his own destructive way, but a help nonetheless. But for whatever reason, the coincidences just kept happening, stacking the deck against him. It was beginning to look purposeful.
“So what is he doing here?“ Martha asked with distaste, recalling her own unpleasant experiences with the renegade Time Lord.
“I found him,“ the Doctor answered vaguely.
“Is he connected to this somehow?“ Kate asked, wondering if it might not be advisable to put him in a cell as well.
“Don’t know yet,“ the Doctor replied thoughtfully and the Master groaned, exasperated.
“Doctor, for the last time, I was sitting on Gallifrey while all this happened…“
“Then why does he have your face?!“ She snapped and he just stared her down, holding her intense, questioning gaze.
“I’m not following…“ Martha shook her head to herself.
“Nothing for your weak little ape brains to worry about!“ The Master exclaimed with surprising rage.
“Get it together,“ the Doctor snarled, her voice threatening as she stepped up to him.
“Stop goading me. I don’t know anything about it.“ The Master didn’t move back, if anything, he stepped even close, his eyes twinkling with madness, his darker instincts seemed to be struggling for control and he was just about holding them at bay.
“Perhaps if you could tell us what you have been doing… you said you thought there was a connection?“ Kate interjected, hoping to calm the situation.
“We have to find where their hideout is.“ The Doctor turned away from the Master, abruptly changing her priorities. She made her way over to the Osgoods at their workstations. “What sort of scanning equipment have you got here?“
“State of the art and then some but what are you looking for?“ One of them asked, relieved to be back in an area they felt comfortable with.
“Time Lord life signs. Scan for people with two hearts. If we connect the hub to my TARDIS, we should be able to do it,“ the Doctor explained, crossing her arms in front of her chest as she considered the logistics.
“You believe other Time Lords are behind this?“ Kate asked, surprised.
“If things are connected then yes, for sure. One particular Time Lord, that is.“ The Doctor nodded. “Chances are the Thirteen will be wherever they’re keeping Ryan, Graham and Jack. And my son.“
“Your son?“ Martha was the first to echo in disbelief while the other UNIT members just stared at the Doctor in shock.
“He was kidnapped, we have been chasing after his kidnappers ever since,“ Vastra interjected sensing that the Doctor’s mind was already on other, more practical matters as she leaned over the computer screens.
“Doctor I’m so sorry, I had no idea…“ Kate started saying but the Doctor wasn’t paying attention.
“He’s bound to have a Time Lord life sign too… between River and me…“ She explained to the Osgoods and took one of their keyboards off them to start typing.
“Right, okay, let’s get to work,“ Martha interrupted the stunned silence, calling them all to action.
——
Unknown location
“Tempting offer, mate, but I don’t think you can just turn people immortal,“ Ryan replied, looking around the room.
“Talking of immortal people, where is Jack?“ Graham asked, noticing his absence.
“Oh, he will be quite useful. He may not have the kind of immortality we are looking for but he might be just what we need to differentiate the genes,“ the blonde man answered graciously.
“Is that what your experiments are about? Making people immortal? You’re not doing a very good job, are you, if you’re killing them,“ Ryan snapped, pulling against restraints that had been fixed to their wrists. They had to find a way of getting out of here and get help, else they would be next in a long line of dead bodies.
“Every attempt takes us closer and we’re confident, we’re almost there now. You could be our first successes,“ the man carried on with charismatic confidence. He seemed awfully convinced of what he was promising.
“If you’re so sure about that, why don’t you try it out on yourself?“ Graham shot back, trying to get out of his restraints as well but to no avail.
“No need, I already have that ability, it’s your species I’m concerned with,“ the man answered and Ryan and Graham exchanged confused glances.
“What?“
Before they could ask any more questions, the door opened at the far side of the room.
“Padrac! There you are!“ A familiar voice barked.
“What…“ Ryan and Graham couldn’t believe their eyes as they watched the Master strolling into the room.
“Impossible.“ Graham shook his head. “She said you’d died on Gallifrey!“
“Did she now?“ The Master barely regarded them with a glance but it seemed to have picked the other man’s interest, who appeared to be called Padrac.
“You know of Gallifrey?“ He raised his eyebrows, surprised. He clearly hadn’t realised who they were.
“’Course we bloody do!“ Ryan snapped but focused his attention back on the Master: “We stopped you once and we will do it again. Just you wait, the Doctor will be on her way, once she realises this has been you all along.“
“The Doctor, ey?“ Padrac smiled, intrigued.
“I very much doubt that, you see, she’s pretty busy right now,“ the Master retorted. “You are the last thing she’s concerned with.“ Then he grabbed the other man by the arm. “Padrac, we need to talk.“
——
Luna University, 52nd Century
“Wow,“ Yaz breathed, looking out of the window as they made their descent to the moon’s surface. The university campus was quite a sight from above. Large domes were keeping the emptiness of space at bay and provided pleasant living conditions for the people below. They docked to what appeared to be a space port, for lack of a better word. It was a tall structure that stuck out between the domes and provided passage into the area below.
“What time period are you from?“ River asked, watching the fascination play on her young face.
“2020,“ Yaz answered absentmindedly as she moved away from the window.
“Ah, a little way off then, Luna University is the hub of academia in my time.“ River gave her a kind smile as she picked up Dorium who scolded her for tipping his box a bit too much. River chose to ignore his protest as they left the shuttle.
“What is your time?“ Yaz asked as they found their way to an elevator that would take them down to the surface.
“That’s a question and a half…“ River chuckled. “My parents were from your time, 2010 or something there about… and I lived there for a while… until the Doctor whisked me away and stranded me here, 52nd century… I guess I consider it my time, that’s where I spent most of my linear life… and it’s where I died. A time traveller doesn’t really have a home but Luna University is as close as it gets for me,“ she explained as they rode the elevator to the surface.
“It’s where you live when you don’t jump through time?“ Yaz understood what she meant. The elevator opened and they stepped out into the foyer of a large building of massive stone and impressive architecture. It reminded Yaz of a class trip they had taken to Oxford once where they had passed by the university. This appeared to be the Oxbridge of the future and it was very impressive.
“I teach here, too,“ River revealed with a smile. “This way.“
“Archeology, wasn’t it?“ Yaz asked as she looked around the entrance area, signs and arrows on the floor indicating which way each department was situated. “Isn’t that cheating when you can visit any time period?“ She realised she was falling behind a little bit, getting distracted by the sheer impressiveness of it all. She quickly caught up to River again.
“I certainly am the most hands-on archeologist out there,“ River chuckled. “Admittedly, not everyone is a big fan of that… but I don’t usually mention the time travel bit. Here we go…“ She grimaced a little, then put on her best smile as a middle aged man hurried to meet them. Quickly, she closed the door on Dorium’s box so as not to draw attention. A muffled protest came from the box but River gave him a little shake to be quiet.
“Ehh… Professor Song?“ The man greeted her, stammering, utterly surprised to see her by the looks of it. He was rather short and unimpressive looking, his suit was ill-fitting and there was a stain on his tie.
“If I have missed any classes, I’m very sorry, my last expedition ran over,“ River explained.
“Ran over? We received word from the Lux Cooperation that you died during the expedition,“ the man replied, utterly stunned upon seeing her. It was understandable given the circumstances.
“As always, accounts of my death have been vastly exaggerated.“ River gave a brilliant smile and a crystal clear laugh, hoping to put the matter to bed, just like that. “If you’ll excuse me, I need to get to my quarters…“ She didn’t want to waste time on idle chit chat.
“Well…“ The man went slightly pale around the nose and uncomfortably tugged at his collar to loosen it a little.
“Where are my things?“ River frowned.
“Storage. We tried to reach out for your family but when thirteen different people turned up claiming to be your spouses we decided it best to keep your affects sealed for the time being…“ He answered awkwardly.
“What can I say, I’ve had a good life, didn’t expect them all to come back and haunt me after my alleged death,“ River sighed, though oddly touched that the Doctor would go to such lengths.
“Quite.“ The man cleared his throat. “I’m just gonna need some identification, bio-scan or… just to prove you are who you say you are, you understand… doesn’t happen every day someone returns from the dead…“
“Here, hold Dorium.“ River handed Yaz the box. Dorium complained loudly and the university clerk jumped away from them in shock at the talking box. “Lead the way,“ River sighed at him exasperatedly. “There better not be anything missing!“
——
Torchwood Two Hub, 2021
“Here we go, that should do it.“ The Doctor had finished linking the Torchwood computers to the TARDIS and transferred Time Lord biodata prints across for reference, now it was just a matter of time.
“Scanning now…“ One of the Osgoods announced.
“Two here, that’s the Master and me…“ The Doctor smiled enthusiastically when the first results came in. It was working.
“I still can’t believe you brought him here,“ Martha huffed.
“As it happens, I have been very helpful through this process,“ the Master shot back.
“I’ll believe it when I see it,“ Mickey backed up his wife.
“It might be easier if you start scanning where you lost track of your friends?“ The Master ignored their quips. “Idiots.“
“Doctor, does he really have to be here?“ Kate asked softly, stepping closer to the Doctor. “No-one seems comfortable with having him around.“
“Well, I don’t like being here, and I don’t like playing nice, I would quite happily murder each and every one of you but we can’t all have what we want, can we?“ the Master bellowed, losing his temper at last.
“Master!“ The Doctor snapped, her eyes shooting up to him. They had been toeing a fine line and it was becoming increasingly hard to justify his presence to the others.
“Sorry. Sometimes my emotions run away with me,“ the Master took a deep breath and crossed his arms in front of his chest.
“Doctor!“ The Osgoods chanted in unison and the Doctor returned her attention to the computer screens.
“There we are!“ She exclaimed excitedly. Finally they were getting somewhere! “But… that’s not possible…“ She frowned, leaning in closer, doubting the findings and her ability to interpret them in equal measures.
“What is it?“ Vastra asked, concerned.
“There are three Time Lord life signs there…“ The Doctor revealed after a moment’s consideration. “Even if the Thirteen really came here and that is where they’re keeping my son, there should only be two…“
“They must have succeeded,“ the Master announced. “With their experiments.“ He laughed and shook his head: “Making more Time Lords, just after I thought I’d wiped them all out… that’s what you think they’re doing, right?“ He looked to the Doctor.
“We have to go now,“ she said, straightening herself up. They had no time to lose. They had no idea what exactly was going on in that place but it was entirely possible that the Master was right.
“I hope you’re not expecting to go alone,“ Kate spoke up and the Doctor looked around, finding everyone getting to their feet, determined faces looking back at her.
“No, I’m not. I’m quite happy to bring down the full force of Torchwood and Unit down on them… whatever it takes to get my son back and stop them,“ the Doctor smiled with vengeful fury behind her calm facade.
——
Luna University 52nd Century
“I can take it from here, thanks.“ River took the key card from the university clerk that had insisted on walking them to the storage area personally. He also insisted on asking the most impertinent questions about what had actually happened to her during the expedition and why she was only returning now. By the time they reached the storage locker, River had had enough.
“Are you sure you don’t want me to…“ The clerk started but River interrupted curtly:
“Quite.“ He handed over the key card and when River made no attempt to open the room in his presence, he finally got the message and departed.
“How long have you been dead for?“ Yaz asked as the archeologist unlocked the door at last.
“I’m not quite sure… but it is getting dusty in here, isn’t it,“ River commented as they stepped inside the room and flicked the lights on. They were garish and bright, almost clinical and all of River’s personal effects, her furniture, her books, her life - for all intents and purposes - looked incredibly lifeless, as if they were entering a morgue.
“What exactly are we looking for?“ Dorium asked, as River opened up his box and set him down on a sideboard.
“Well for a start, this,“ River replied when she opened the top drawer of her desk and pulled out a blaster gun. It appeared out of charge as she checked it over but that was easily remedied.
“Is the Doctor happy about you carrying a gun?“ Yaz raised her eyebrows, remembering many passionate speeches about how terrible guns were.
“Never but they’ve given up arguing,“ River answered with a smirk and attached the gun to her belt.
“Is that ‘cause they always lose the argument?“ Yaz chuckled. Her eyes fell on a box on the desk, full of picture frames that had probably once decorated said desk in the professor’s office. She picked up a picture of River and a tall, white-haired man. They were standing on a balcony, a beautiful sunset stretching across the sky behind them and two large towers of stone in the distance. Yaz turned the picture over, there was a note on the back that read “The Singing Towers, Darillium. “She said she used to be a white haired scotsman…“ Yaz mused as she turned the picture back around and smiled. It was a beautiful picture for sure but what was even more remarkable was the expression on the Doctor’s face. So full of joy and adoration. While River was looking at the camera and smiling, he was looking at her, as if the rest of the universe ceased to exist.
“Yaz?“ River drew her attention.
“Yeah?“ Yaz looked up, blushing a little, quickly she put the picture frame back where she found it, embarrassed. She probably should have asked before looking at her personal effects.
“Can I trust you?“ River asked, searching her expression for a truthful answer.
“Of course, why do you even have to ask that?“ Yaz was genuinely surprised.
“I don’t know you. Vastra, Jenny, Strax, Dorium even… I have history with them, you’re… new,“ River explained and it was obvious that she wasn’t trying to be unkind or distrusting, she simply had to ask before they got any further. “And for what we’re about to do, I need to know I can trust you, completely.“
“Of course. The Doctor is one of my best friends and to think what you’ve been through, both of you… whatever you need, River. I mean it.“ Yaz nodded, her assurances genuine and determined. After everything that had happened to the Doctor, Yaz wanted nothing more than to make sure she got her family back and found some happiness at last. It was long overdue.
“Good. I thought so.“ River smiled and waved her along.
“What exactly are we going to do?“ Yaz asked and picked up Dorium’s box as they carried on further into the room.
“We’re gonna be the cavalry,“ River revealed, she seemed to know exactly what she was looking for.
“And how do you intend to do that?“ Yaz frowned, stopping as River did too, in front of a large cupboard.
“Here we go!“ River announced, full of enthusiasm.
“An old cabinet?“ Yaz asked, confused. It was pretty, solid oak and classical craftsmanship but she couldn’t see how it would help them in their quest.
“I would have thought by now you would check every cupboard for extra dimensions,“ River chuckled as she opened the door.
“It’s a TARDIS?“ Yaz exclaimed as it opened up into a vast room in its own right, fully furnished with computer screens and a control console.
“Let’s go and see what that wife of mine is up to. I imagine there might be trouble as she hasn’t been around to pick us up yet.“ River grinned.
——
The TARDIS
“Are you sure it’s such a good idea to just fly in there?“ Kate attempted to be the voice of reason as they piled into the TARDIS.
“I’m done messing around,“ the Doctor retorted as she started working the controls.
“Just like back in the old days…“ Martha hummed looking around the control room. The Osgoods had agreed to stay behind and provide intel as needed. Everyone else was crowded into the control room.
“Everybody ready?“ The Doctor cut through the chatter. She was tense, it felt like they were finally getting somewhere and she was eager to get going.
“Ready when you are,“ Kate confirmed and there were nods all round. Without further ado, the Doctor launched the TARDIS. Their journey only lasted a few seconds as suddenly, they were knocked forwards, almost as if they had crashed into something. The TARDIS was shaking, instead of grinding to a halt as they had expected, it felt more like they were spiralling.
“Not as easy as all that, is it?“ The Master called over the racket with amusement.
“They’re using some kind of force field, I bounced right off it,“ the Doctor explained, ignoring the Master’s quip.
“If these are Time Lords we’re dealing with, I’m not surprised they prepared for that eventuality,“ Vastra pointed out, just as the Doctor managed to stabilise them.
“Let me try,“ the Master stepped up to the console, pushing her away.
“Don’t be stupid,“ she snapped, giving him a shove in turn but he ignored her, focusing on the controls.
“I’m not being stupid, in fact, I’m being extremely clever, now move,“ he snarled and after a moment’s consideration, the Doctor gave him room.
“Doctor, is this a good idea,“ Vastra mumbled to the Doctor who was watching him work. Before she could reply, the TARDIS ground to a halt.
“We’re in,“ the Doctor realised, surprised. She started laughing with relief. “How did you do that?“ She had watched closely but she couldn’t quite explain what he had done but she didn’t care, he had succeeded. She reached out to touch the controls, scan their surroundings when suddenly, the power started draining. The TARDIS wheezed and whined, almost as if she was in pain. The yellow crystal pillars started dimming, the lights were going out.
“Doctor, what’s happening?“ Kate asked, trying to remain calm as concerned mumbled erupted amongst the companions.
“I… don’t know!“ The Doctor’s fingers flew over the controls, trying to work out what was going on, trying to hold on to her oldest friend but the screens flickered off, the buttons stopped responding and the humming died down. “She’s shutting down!“ She exclaimed, in near panic. They had just landed in enemy territory and the TARDIS stopped working. Why was this happening?
“Oops… we’ll isn’t that unfortunate…“ The Master chuckled and utter silence fell around them, all eyes on him. Before anyone could say as much as “Told you so“, the silence was interrupted by a loud transmission:
“How nice of you to join us, Doctor, raise your hands everyone as you exit the vehicle in an orderly fashion.“
“Padrac?“ The Doctor mumbled, recognising the voice instantly, she was stunned. How was he here? What did he have to do with this? Maybe the Thirteen wasn’t working alone after all… Working with Padrac and probably even working with the person that had led them into this trap. The Doctor looked to the Master who grinned. Despite her better judgement, despite the many lessons she should have learned over millennia… she couldn’t believe she had fallen for it again. He started laughing now, clapping his hands together, enjoying his moment of triumph as silence fell in the lifeless TARDIS.
