Despite the Doctor's statement, it was only as the trio headed down New Street that Carri actually realised it has stopped raining. And just as suddenly realised that the wind had picked up again, sending icy fingers through her sodden jacket to her skin. Deciding to focus on the surroundings rather than her chattering teeth, Carri took the chance to play Tour Guide.

"I'm right in thinking you're not from round here, then?" she asked. The Doctor started his answer with a grin.

"You could say that! Rose is from London- Surrey is SE15, if I recall..."

Rose seemed surprised that the Doctor knew her postcode, adding to Carri's thoughts of how they knew each other.

"...As for me- well, I'm from a bit further afield. A fair bit further. Lots futher, infact..."

He seemed to be talking to himself more than anyone else; Rose noticed and gave a small cough, bringing him back to the here-and-now.

"Yes! Sorry, rambling away. What about you, are you visiting the city or did you move here?"

Carri shook her head. "Lived here all my life, a village about seven miles out from the centre."

The Doctor slowed a bit as his brow furrowed. "That's interesting, because-"

"You don't have the accent." Rose beat the Doctor to it, and they shared another playful exchange of expressions while Carri laughed.

"I get that a lot. No idea why I don't have it, both my parents do. Not much, but they do. My nan was Irish though, and I spent a fair bit of time with her-"

"Irish, I was right!"

Rose rolled her eyes and mouthed an apology to Carri. "He's always like this," she added, sotto voce.

"Then I feel sorry for you!" Carri replied. The two shared a stifled giggle before-

"Needless Alley! Now THAT'S a road name!"

For the second time that day, Rose got a mouthful of the Doctor's coat as he stopped abruptly. "You're kidding" she managed, backing up to see what the fuss was about.

And true enough, on the corner of a side street was a road sign bearing the name 'Needless Alley'. The alley itself seemed small and dark, and seemed to lead-

"It doesn't go anywhere that I've found," Carri explained. "Loads of people miss it, pass it by like it doesn't exist. Great name though."

The Doctor spent another moment staring at the sign. i Ah well, easily amused! /i Carri deduced. She was still trying to fathom the pair out...

"So where's this armadillo thing then?" Rose asked.