Superimposition

by AnotherBook

Superimposition: n., the action or state of being superimposed, i.e. placed one atop another. Many things can be said to happen at once, and sometimes that's confusing, and sometimes it's brilliant. Posted by Erin. This chapter: It's not really a Time Lord thing, really, it's just him. Knowing when he's going to die.

21. Ask Me Not

Ask Me Not

"What makes you think you have it in you to be a doctor?" the Matron asked. He raised his hands.

"I have two hands," he said. She raised an eyebrow.

"Explain," the Matron said.

"Two hands, to aid those who need help." He swallowed. "Two feet, to run to help them, or to carry them from danger. A tongue to speak counsel. Two eyes, to see the best course of action; two ears to hear their cries. Two hearts…" he hesitated, then forged on. "Two hearts, for compassion's sake."

"You're untested," the Matron said. "Only time will tell."

Author's Note: Another Doctor origin story! I'm getting a lot of these for some reason...

Inspired by my thoughts on the Hippocratic Oath and what it means to be a doctor. Might get a continuation some time, if someone suggests a viable way for me to continue it and enough people beg for one... ;-)