The Doctor Who Drabble Files

by badly-knitted

My third drabble collection, this will be mainly drabbles written for the dw100 community, although there may be others inspired by other challenges. Characters and ratings will vary, both canon and non-canon can be expected, and suggestions are welcome.

922. In Short Supply

Title: In Short Supply

Author: badly-knitted

Characters: Tenth Doctor.

Rating: G

Written For: Challenge 848: Supply at dw100.

Spoilers: Nada.

Summary: The Doctor's stock of one of life's essentials is running perilously low.

Disclaimer: I don't own Doctor Who, or the characters.

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'So much for that idea,' the Doctor thought gloomily as he wandered through the market on Elphixius VIII. Apparently there'd been a blight in this region of space that had decimated one particular crop. Tea was in short supply everywhere he'd been, but he'd felt sure somebody here would have some. After spending half a day going from stall to stall, he had to accept that he was out of luck.

There was only one thing for it; he'd have to make a trip to earth. At least he could be sure of finding all the tea he wanted there.

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The End