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He seemed confused by her.
By her life.
She supposed it was because he had the memories of her from when she was the Old Rose…
The Rose the pouted, crossed her arms and eventually got her way.
Like a child.
…God, hard to believe that was just a few years ago…
…Now, on this New Earth, with her Dad and Mum…
(…and Torchwood…)
Well.
She grew up.
The Doctor knew her as a girl.
And now…now she was a woman.
So…it made sense that He was shocked the first time he saw her dress for work
…the first time he saw her give orders to her team,
…the first time he truly sawher.
He looked… shockedworriedenergizedamazed…
…proud.
Yes.
He looked proud.
And...and even if this new person wasn't …her Doctor..
...seeing that look in his eyes…
Made it all worth it.
(now, all she had to do was convince him to join Torchwood..)