"All sorts of people, even. I mean, there’s no reason t’be assumin’ you’re special."

Erik can probably tell he’s lying, but the Doctor has to at least pretend to have some remaining dignity here.

"My word. Is this what your plan was? To get me to take you out? Well I never. Never in a million years would I have thought that you would resort to such underhanded tactics. You should be ashamed of yourself, Doctor." Of course he is saying this without the slightest bit of animosity and that damned smile still plastered all over his face.

"That’s not at all what I said, Erik!"

And no, he’s not flustered! The Doctor doesn’t get flustered, and the Doctor especially doesn’t get flustered over Earthlings!

Compliments, though, he’ll take more of those. Just like that he’s grinning back, previous grievances already entirely forgotten. Damn!

"Pish, posh! I just…"

Can’t think of an excuse quick enough, apparently, “I just! Saw some magenta, which has very obvious connections t’you.”

"Give me one good reason as to why I shouldn't be smirking when you have just stated that by simply looking at a colour that you are reminded of me."

Yeah this smirk isn't going anywhere any time soon.

"I just sort of meant in general, really. Meant with all the affection possible, of course."

"Of course. I appreciate the display. I am still wondering if something must have occurred for you to suddenly think of me... or perhaps I am always on your mind and you just happened to express your feelings this time around?"

Excuse me how is this his fault.

[Erik rests his head upon hers, holding her hand carefully as he speaks.] I understand the feeling of a heavy heart, I truly do. There is no need to explain it to me. You are more than welcome to be in my home, but next time I would appreciate a bit more warning.

Right, the TARDIS does that, [the Doctor mentions, looking at his ship, pointedly ignoring her input], kind of stays unnoticed, but not really? It’s her cloaking device.

[Doors open with a snap of his fingers and he steps inside, leans against some railing near the console. Her engines purr, and the lighting responds as well, greeting Erik warmly and familiarly.]

[He seemed to be worth the fuss.]

[He thinks of how much he’s missed Erik, and how the thought of him has always accompanied the Doctor in his absence. It’s still surreal to have found him, yet again against all the odds.]

I suppose someone has to, hmm? You with your silly space man feet in the air. There isn't anything I can do for you to get your mind off of this silly human for a little bit?

[It’s the worrying himself sick he was referencing. He thought he could handle this, but sometimes he thinks the anxiety is going to kill him.]