We were walking through the shops in the market of the Żafflentörpen village, and the Doctor said I could pick something out, as a souvenir of my last trip. When he said last trip, he pointed out the fact that he used air quotes.
Most of the objects were boring, like coffee mugs that said ' I've been to Żafflentörp! ' and other things that only your mother-in-law would buy, and then she'd give it to you, as a crappy Christmas present. A few stores were interesting, like the shop with the jewelled gowns. I tried on a few, but the dresses didn't look good on me, so I had to put them back.
Then there was the portev-blowing place. The Doctor had explained to me that it was like glass-blowing, but a lot more complicated then that. The things that the portev was being blown into were a bit too strange, even for me. I saw one that had been blown into a horrible creature that would give little kids nightmares.
As we passed several more stores with coffee mugs, I saw a jewelry & piercing store.
" Oooo! Doctor, can we go in there? " I said, pointing towards the building.
" Why not? I need a new nose ring anyway. " He said, fiddling with his nose. I looked at him, horrified that he had a nose piercing at one point.
" I kid! " He said, holding his hands in a sign of peace. Suddenly, I had a great idea.
" Are you sure? I think you'd look great with a nose ring. " Now it was his turn to look horrified. " C'mon, I'm sure they'll give you one right now! " I said, grabbing his wrist and yanking him into the store.
" Hello? " I said, looking around for an employee. A cheery cashier greeted me.
" Hi! And welcome to Shirz and Cowwel's! How may I help you? " she asked.
" This man here wants a nose piercing. " The Doctor started to protest, but I cut him off.
" And he's been forced into saying that he doesn't want one, so no matter what he says, he does, indeed, want a nose ring. " She obviously didn't believe me, but she shrugged and took the Doctor over to a chair, and made him sit down.
" What color would you like, sir? " she said, motioning to an array of piercings.
" None! I don't want any at all! " the Doctor shouted, and he hopped up to run out of the store, but she grabbed him, and strapped him into the chair.
" Sir, please. This will be faster if you just cooperate. " She turned to me. " Do you know what color he'd want? "
I ' hm'ed ' while I looked at the available piercings.
" I think he'd like this one. " I said, pointing at a hot pink ring. She pulled out one from a drawer, and hooked it into a machine. She then held it to his nose, and pulled the trigger.
I could've sworn that the entire village heard his scream of pain. Apparently, Żafflentörpen piercings really, really hurt.
" Owwwww. Ma node. " The Doctor said, rubbing his nose, as we walked out of the store. I took a picture of him with my phone, and set it to be my lock screen. He then pulled out the ring, and threw it in a trash can.
" I can't believe you did that. " he complained.
" Well you started it! " I ran down the streets, as he tried to catch me.
" I've got you, Talia Roberts! " he yelled, as he grabbed hold of my jacket.
" No you don't! " I said, slipping out of it, and running towards a grassy place. He chased after me, and as we approached the spot, he tackled me, sending me toppling onto the grass. We sat up, laughing so loud and long that people started to stare, but I didn't care. I was having a good time with my friend, the Doctor.