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[ Rose Tyler is no stranger to portal jumping, accustomed to blinking and finding herself in another world, another universe, another plane of existence. Home, or her surrogate home, as she's come to think of it, is only a place to dust off her shoes before the next jump. Parallel Earths and alien fields and unfamiliar constellations up above are old hat now.

But Wonderland? The incredulous expression on her face is nearly amused, brown eyes warm and curious as she blinks into the camera, fingers raking lightly through dyed golden hair. Headquarters is going to get an earful about jumbled up cannon coordinates when she gets back. Still, she can't help but be a little fascinated by it all, despite the kink in all of her grand plans, her search for that someone she'll never be able to let go of, not ever. ]

's real, then? The Queen of Hearts and all that. I mean, it's a bit brilliant, really and I'm all about a good cuppa with a mad man every now and then but this isn't exactly what I was aiming for, y'know? The way out... still through the rabbit hole, or is that too easy?

[ There's a brief, uncertain pause, her teeth edging into her lower lip thoughtfully before she carries on, giving in to the other nagging question nearly always on her mind. ]

While I have you... does anyone here know the Doctor?

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[ He can keep hugging her for as long as he likes, as far as Rose is concerned, her chin tucked over his shoulder now, own grip less desperate but still close to clinging. She's dreamt of this moment for so long, each time she popped into another world and failed to find him, and while she had obviously expected to find him in her original world, she can't say she has any complaints. At least as of yet. ]

Missed you. Missed you so much, I still dunno how I coped. [ There's a quiet, raw honesty in her voice as it drops to almost a whisper and is murmured near his ear, eyes shutting to just feel it all. The last words she spoke to him are on the tip of her tongue, begging to be said once more, but it's been so long, longer for him she thinks and what if things have changed? ]

I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. Rose, I should have-

[He chokes on his words, all but crushing her to him, not knowing what to say. What did he say last time? That's right, there were other things going on, regenerations to thwart, Daleks to deal with. He doesn't know what to say. He's run the scene over and over in his mind before, trying to find some weakness, something he could have changed, and there were millions, trillions even, micro choices he could have made to keep her with him. And he could have gone back and stopped it, Time Lord Victorious- but he couldn't. He just couldn't. It was wrong and he could never make up for the mistakes he's already made, couldn't pile that on top.]

I'm here now. Not the best... situation, but I'm here and I wont leave. Not until everyone is back where they're supposed to be. Promise.

None of it was your fault, Doctor. [ She says abruptly, shaking her head as she frowns up at him, forehead creased, knowing full well he undoubtedly blames himself, and for most things usually. Right now, though, she doesn't care, because he's here and he's not another dream and Rose can't help but smile bright and wide at him, reaching a hand up to run her fingers through that hair she fancies more than she should. ]

Oh, this hair. Had loads of dreams about it. [ It's spoken without a forethought and the second it's out of her mouth, she has the decency to flush and then laugh, bashful and amused and so unbelievably happy all at once. ] Not just your hair, I mean. All of you. And the TARDIS too, of course. [ A safe amendment, narrowing her eyes at him playfully, as if to dare him to just try and tease her about it, especially while their arms are still snugly around each other. ]

Really? [His eyebrows go up so high, and he smiles, giggling the word out in a mix of surprise and absolute amusement. He reaches down and takes her hands, pushing his head in between them so that his hair sticks out between her fingers.] You know I like to make your dreams come true.

[His shoulders are hunched a little, and his eyes still on hers when his smile fades a little.] Old Girl's not here though, was taken right out of her when I arrived. She might be somewhere, but I cant feel her so it's doubtful unless their screening her from me. I'm sorry Rose, but it looks as though we're stuck for now.

[ She can't help but laugh when he tugs her hands up to rake gently through his hair, grinning up at him with nothing but adoration, moving her palms down to rest at his shoulders when he speaks again. With all that she's been told about Wonderland thus far, Rose doesn't really expect the TARDIS to be there with him. If everyone is trapped, it would be too convenient to have the faithful blue police box there with them as well. And maybe a little too good to be true.

Somehow, Rose can't bring herself to worry too much, at least for now. She's finally found him, after all and if they all go back to their proper times, her own timeline might be even more disjointed now, especially with the few details she knows about the future. The Doctor is here and with her now, and isn't that what she was trying to accomplish all along? ]

Know you'll find a way. If anyone can, it's you, Doctor.

[He just smiles at her, so warm and adoring that it looks like maybe he'll just-maybe-

The Doctor pulls away, beaming at her still as he takes her hand, curling his fingers around hers, that nostalgia almost making him dizzy, wrapping the other around their joined hands, concern distracting him.]

Million and a half parallel worlds? How long were you...?

[ With that question, Rose blinks, a slow dawning expression of confusion coming over her face as she holds his hand, staring back at him for a few quiet moments. She thinks that's something the Doctor should already know, if he's from somewhere shortly in her future, and if he doesn't, that can only mean one thing: ]

—that's... you mean, you don't... know? [ Her hands grip his a little tighter now, without her even realizing, eyes wide and clear with concern and just a hint of fear. ] Doctor, are we not together? When you came here, you didn't leave me there?

No! No that's not it at all! We haven't really had a chance to sit down and talk about your travels with the dimension cannon. I mean, i know you used it, and saw Donna in the bubble world, but-

[He's panicking, and tries not to let it show, holding on her hand earnestly, eyes wide and hair shaking with each intense micromovement of his head.]

Stars going out, Daleks, planets in the sky. Haven't had a cuppa yet, Rose.

[Barely a day here and he's telling so many lies.]

[ She doesn't buy it for a single second, his panic too obvious, and still not explaining how thrilled he was to see her, how overwhelmed with relief he'd seemed, still seems and she rocks back in her heels and fixes him with a look that plainly show just how much she doesn't believe him. Her lips purse together and she shakes her head slowly. ]

If you aren't telling me the truth, I'll find out. You're not the only one from my future. [ She sounds only slightly hurt that he wouldn't be honest with her, more matter of fact than anything, obviously not afraid to ask the hard questions if she must. ]

[He freezes, going over every person here that may know what happens to Rose in the end, what happens to him. Martha. Martha should be the only one, Jack is from- wait is he? No, no he wouldn't know he never told him. But Martha had been here for quite some time, and Rose had apparently been here before, they could have.

It's blatantly obvious what he's thinking about, and he pulls his hand from hers, taking a step back and running it down his mouth and as he takes in a deep breath. He doesn't know what to say.]

[ When there's no affirmation that she's wrong, or at least not one that's believable, Rose looks stricken, hands empty when he pulls away, mind flipping through the possible scenarios that would have led to her not being by his side. The grief in her expression lasts only a few moments before she steels herself and steps back towards him, wrapping her arms around his slim waist and tucking her head beneath his chin, holding tight. ]

No, I won't let it happen. Not again. Not ever again.

[He flinches when he sees that expression on her face, and he tries to think of how to explain everything that happens. Sorry, I grew a new version of me out of my hand that has one heart and can do absolutely everything you need and I cant give you so I left you in a parallel world with him not only because I had to but so I wouldn't be tempted to-

And then she's hugging him again, and he releases the breath he doesn't realize he's holding, his long arms wrapping around her so tight-and he's trembling. He's been such a wreck, barely able to hold himself together, and there's no going back now, not him. Not like this.]

Rose.

[She can't change it. She won't even remember this, if his theory is correct. She'll never take no for an answer. When has she?]

[ She can feel how much he's shaking, clinging back to him just as tightly, turning her head to murmur softly in his ear. Rose Tyler is not afraid to tell the rules of time and space to bugger off, challenging her own destiny, saying no to fate and going out to get what she wants, no matter how long it took. And what she wants is right there in her arms, cheek soft against her mouth as she speaks softly. ]

I'm here. We have each other, [ There's determination in her voice, a vein of fierceness, because she is not going to let them be separated again. Once had been enough to nearly break her in two. ] And I'm not going to let you go, Doctor.

[He doesn't deserve this. Having her back. He's still trying to process this all, that he's still in existence and all his companions are here, and he shouldn't be so happy to have everyone trapped. He has to get them all home, back to where they should be, and they were all quick to mention that they've been waiting for him. Wait for him to fix things. And he will, he'll get them back to where they need to be, because he is The Doctor, and that is what The Doctor does.

He doesn't want to let them go.

Rose presses her cheek to his and he takes a short breath, eyebrows furrowed as he cups her face in one hand, shifting so his forehead presses to hers, trying to rein back in his emotions. What is there to say?]

I-

[ As unsettled as she is, the Doctor is so close, his mouth parted and touching her so gently, her eyes wide and dark and blinking up at him as he rests his forehead to hers. The desire to close the gap and fit her mouth over his is nearly overpowering, something she's wanted for so long, has dreamt about for years, even when she was still zooming about the universe in the TARDIS with him. He knows how she feels about him, tearfully blurted out last second into the icy winds at Bad Wolf Bay, but that was years ago now, and for all of her bravado, her bravery fails in this one thing.

Instead, she's up on her tiptoes and brushing her lips across his forehead, fingers soft at the nape of his neck, soothing, wondering what he's gone through to leave him like this. Rose is almost afraid to know, back on the soles of her shoes, keeping him close. ]

[Jack catches her post late, late enough that the Doctor's already replied, and she's already whisked away from find him, but just because she's already gone doesn't mean he doesn't still feel a rush of pleasure at seeing her. Rose Tyler has a special place in his heart, always has and always will, and despite everything else that's happened in the past day, just the sight of her is enough to lift some of the fog. Combined with the fact that she's here, in Wonderland, just after the Doctor has arrived...

He doesn't bother shooting a video; he well knows that she'll be distracted with the Doctor. Instead, he immediately makes his way toward the library. For anyone else, the grin that lights upon his features when he arrives would be facade, but for her, at the sight he finds of the two of them pressed together, there's a touch of realness to it. He takes a moment to watch, the way they interact, before, at a quiet moment, he makes his presence known.]

Seems someone's had a peek at my Christmas list and made it come a bit early. The Doctor and Rose Tyler, appearing within the span of a couple days?

Edited 2013-10-26 08:23 (UTC)

[He's this close to kissing her, to making up for what he wanted but knew he couldn't allow himself to do back at Bad Wolf Bay, and then she's coming up to press her lips to his forehead, and he lets out a little sigh, fingers curling in the back of her jacket as he pulls her ever so closer, pressing his cheek to her neck. This was good enough, having her close, warm and comforting. And then Jack is speaking and he jolts back, releasing Rose and palming his eyes quickly, frowning. His walls go back up, and he offers Jack an easy smile, stuffing his hands in his pockets.]

Well, I do know where he keeps those lists locked up, wouldn't be too hard. Hello Jack.

Edited 2013-10-27 02:31 (UTC)

[ Rose isn't sure what startles her more, the sound of Jack's familiar, pleasant lilt suddenly to their side or the way the Doctor jerks away and breaks the little spell between them. For now though, it's plenty alright with her, because there are hugs to be given out, and she finds herself rushing towards Jack to yank him into a big, warm hug, laughing over his shoulder, up on her tiptoes. ]

Blimey, do you just get more and more handsome? Making the rest of us look bad, Jack. [ She eases back down on her heels, looking up at one of her oldest friends with warmth and unadulterated fondness, lifting a hand to pat his cheek playfully. There've been plenty of times in the past few years when Rose Tyler would've given anything to go back to the days of traveling in the TARDIS with only these two men for company, two people she'll trust with her life for as long as she has it. ]

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