Here is a teaser chapter for those of you who are awesome enough to still be reading! Life is stressful and I'm having difficulty with finding time and inspiration for the middle of this story. Fret not, I shall keep trying! This is just a little something to keep things moving.
11: That French Feast
The feast in Paris was just what I needed. I had forgotten how good food was while in captivity, but now the universe was again at my fingertips and I had a partner in crime again.
"So where to next?" I asked while funneling wine into my mouth.
"Somewhere you can learn some manners," he laughed.
I set down my food and wiped my hands on my napkin. "I just spent over twenty years having eaten barely enough to survive. Any manners I have are miles away at the moment."
"I'm sorry, I forgot."
"No worries, where are we going then?"
"I think I might want to go to visit the Ood. If that's alright with you?"
"So you've met them before?" I slowly began to eat again, making sure to keep my propriety about me.
The Doctor smiled, "Oh yes, many times."
"Anything I should know?"
"Nothing really. They are a kind people when they aren't possessed."
"And are they possessed often?" I laughed.
"Just the once. At least when I've been around."
"Then it's settled."
"May I ask you something?" The Doctor's face grew serious again. I hated that. I nodded so he would ask. "Did what I say help?"
I sighed. "Yes and no. It's mainly you being here that's helping. I was alone for a very long time. But I see you with River, and I know that things must move on." I stood up and left the money on the table. The walk to the TARDIS was silent, and my eyes began to feel heavy. We pushed the controls and off we were to the homeland of the Ood.