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"So. Do we have a plan?"Erziogul asked his dad as they took off toward the TARDIS
"Yes we do. Four is dealing with plan A. The rest of us are plan B." the Doctor replied
"What's plan A?"
"Plan A is to talk to Romana and ask nicely. Plan B is a bit more complicated."
"Can you please just tell me what it is."
"Plan B. Everyone except Four, One, Two, and Three sneak in as guards. The only time we would have any chance of getting her out would be if she is moved to a room with a window, which isn't going to happen." Erziogul gave him a knowing look
"The only other time would be as she walks up to look into the schism." He told his father
"Yes."
"Even if you can get her, what will stop the other guards from chasing you down?"
"Do you remember that planet I took you to for your 55th birthday?"
"Tine, the frozen fire planet. No. Oh you are clever. Scare everyone by setting fire and freezing it."
"The confusion will give us enough time to escape, and if all else fails we have my old pet."
"You involved Cuddles? Are you insane?"
"Yes." the Doctor said with a grin as he entered the doors.

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Astéri waited patiently for someone to come. She didn't really care for the meal but she had questions that needed answers. Her thoughts were interrupted by the opening of the door. A guard in a white uniform walked in. The first thing she noticed about him were his eyes. They were a bright leafy green and so sad.
"Here you go." He said with a smile His voice had a cheerfulness that seemed to hide his grief.
"Thank you." She said shyly. He looked to be about four years older than her. "Are you okay?"
"Yeah, just fine." He said again with his false cheer.
"What's wrong? You can tell me."
"My brother was in this room. I heard only one survived the testing and I hoped it was him." He said sitting down on the bed opposite her.
"They didn't regenerate?" Astéri was alarmed
"The tests are designed to see if you can survive the schism, looking into the schism is what gives you your regenerations." His voice became softer as he finished speaking.
"Oh. I'm so sorry. What was his name?"
"My brother's name was Dagrol." He began to tear up. She remembered the boy who had shown her a little kindness while she was afraid. The boy jumped up suddenly masking his sadness once more.
"Well, as they say in Earth French 'Bueno appetito'." Astéri giggled
"What?" He said confused
"It's 'Bon appétit.' That was Spanish." she continued to laugh, no longer at his mistake but at the face he made. When they were done laughing he was halfway out the door before he turned back.
"I'm Milis, by the way what's your name?"
"Astéri."
"Nice name!"and with that he was gone.

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"I request to see The Lord President Romana." The fourth Doctor said walking up to the front desk
"I'm sorry sir The Lord President is busy. Under what authority do you make this request?"
"As twice former Lord President of the High Council of Gallifrey I hereby make this request." the Doctor said in an annoyed tone that frightened the woman. She rose from her seat and went through a set of doors as The Doctor waited.
"She will see you now." He walked brusquely into the office.
"Perfect conduct and formal introduction without hesitation? This must be serious, old friend." Romana said with her back turned to him.
"It is about my daughter. She can't look into the schism." This caught her interest
"Why not?" She asked
"She is very sensitive to time. The strongest I've ever seen in over six hundred years." He said. His voice pleading.
"Many other parents take the risk of their child's death during the preparations and ceremony. You yourself went through this process. Also this is the only way for her to acquire the ability to regenerate."
"Yes but…"
"I'm sorry Doctor I can't do it." He turned to leave "Oh and Doctor?" He paused "It's not like several guards didn't show up due to illness" the Doctor turned and saw her wink
"Thank you."

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