the revenant

Still, the hug was a comforting gesture. He managed a small smile and lovingly patted her embracing arm.

"Hmm, and thank you for granting me complete access to your fridge," he replied, attempting to lighten the mood. The atmosphere was gloomy enough when he was alone in the TARDIS; he didn't want to bring that gloom into the time he spent with Clara.

"Great," she muttered, leaving the Doctor as she headed out of the kitchen and towards her room. "Nothing had better be broken."

Upon reaching her room, she noticed one of her boxes completely tipped off her bed. Funny, she'd sworn it had been heavy enough not to tip. Oh, well. Thankfully, it was nothing that could be broken. She'd have been devastated if any of her pictures and their frames had broken from the other box.

So, instead, he paced. Pushing his body to the limits of exhaustion seemed to be the only way to coax even a moment of dreamless sleep from his restless nights.

As he roamed back and forth, he suddenly felt his foot collide with an invisible obstacle. The sound of items cascading around him filled the room, and he tumbled onto the floor. Thanks to the prosthetic, no physical toes were stubbed, but regardless, he lay on the floor, cursing and scanning the surroundings for the culprit of his unexpected trip.

To his bewilderment, there was nothing there.

Crawling over, he reached out to feel for anything foreign, but his hand passed through nothing but air until meeting the rug below.

Strange, he thought.

Sad Sentences, Vol. 3

(Sad sentences from various sources. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"I just want my mind to quit so I can finally fall asleep."

"I did do the right thing, didn't I?"

"How can a frog tell a swan that he loves her?"

"I find I have no real legacy."

"I can't be something I'm not."

"I haven't known pleasure for quite some time."

"People keep telling me it wasn't my fault. I know they're just saying it to shut me up."

"I just wanted what everyone wants..."

"There's something I don't want to talk about but can't get of my head."

"I wish I was capable of more."

"I know what it's like to be abandoned - how you think you're worthless and unlovable, and your heart hardens to the person who did it to you."

"I wanted to love her..."

"Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood."

"You can't help me. No one can help me."

"When did we ever have a real conversation? We were always avoiding what we actually wanted to say."

"You know, there's some wounds that are just too painful ever to be reopened."

"New beginnings only lead to painful ends."

"I'd like to prove that I'm capable of something more."

"Is a little while over yet? Because I can't bear the thought of you hating me still."

"I don't know how I can forgive you for this."

"I've thought about this moment so many times - all the things I would say to you if I ever saw you again."

"Why am I letting you do this to me?"

"I'm sorry it's so late. I didn't know where else to go."

"I know I'm not well, but I'm alright."

"Will you please stop trying to pick a fight with me?"

"I'm not the person you think I am."

"You might end up not liking me very much..."

"I've destroyed a lot of things in my life, including the people most precious to me."

"I want my old life back..."

"I feel ashamed of how I've treated you."

"I'm so scared that I've just got you back and now I'm going to lose you again."

"The whole world is a cage when you're trapped in it alone."

"You can't save everybody."

"I have to hate you a little, just for a little while."

"You must be so lonely."

"Lying to yourself about love never works."

"They don't have words for how I feel."

"Is that supposed to make me feel better?"

"I get the feeling you're not used to anyone taking care of you."

"Do you know what it's like not to be able to trust your own eyes?"

"God is a spectator. He just reads the box scores."

"Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings."

"I don't know what to do..."

looks like we win.

tell him to get on his knees.

good shot, ______.

you go to hell! 

hurts, don’t it?

i did my duty, and now i’d like to get on with my life.

i already got a guilty conscience, might as well have the money too.

you’re so lovely, darlin’.

i’m at your feet, just at your feet.

what an ugly thing to say.

does this mean we’re not friends anymore?

touch that gun, i’ll burn you down.

don’t even carry a gun anymore.

i swear i’m gonna slap someone now.

is somethin’ on your mind?

just want to let you know you’re sitting in my chair.

well, i’m real scared.

you gonna do somethin’, or just stand there and bleed?

have you seen how everybody dresses?

happy hunting.

they’re shooting at us! they’re actually shooting at us.

prettiest man i ever saw.

i could stay awhile.

maybe you should see a doctor.

you look beautiful tonight.

drinks are on me! 

you’d die for fun?

oh, i’m always happy, unless i’m bored.

what’s your idea of heaven?

i wanna move and go places and never look back.

i’m rotten.

i’ve tried to be good, it’s just so boring.

i don’t have time to be proper. i wanna live.

do you see what’s going on in the street?

somebody’s gotta do something.

can’t have a murder without a witness.

aw, hell, who cares?

don’t do this to me! 

just did like i figured you would.

i’ve not yet begun to defile myself.

i will not be pawed at, thank you very much.

that’s my loving man.

how ‘bout if i just wring your scrawny neck?

your condition’s quite advanced.

get out of my sight.

how are you feeling, ____?

what’re you doing out of bed, _____?

that is a hell of a thing for you to say to me.

it’s nothin’ like i thought.

do you see what’s happening here?

you had to be so damned smart.

they got me good.

smells like someone died.

please don’t kill me, please.

you tell ‘em i’m coming, and hell’s coming with me!

they tried to take my watch.

you’re all ugly.

we gotta find a place to hole up.

i forgave you the moment you said it.

burn ‘em all.

i ain’t got the words.

i didn’t think you had it in you.

you look like somebody just walked over your grave.

my hypocrisy only goes so far.

i’m dying, how are you?

i was in love once.

there’s no normal life. there’s just life.

i’ll be damned.

i have nothing left.

what shall we do first?

Most of the people she encountered, regardless of gender, typically had one thing on their minds when they looked at her. She didn't hold it against them; she knew she was an attractive woman and took great care to ensure that. Moreover, she had no desire or intention of forming lasting friendships or relationships at this point in her life, or so she constantly tried to convince herself. After all, she didn't need anyone. She simply got bored, and if the occasional fling provided her with some amusement, why should she resist?

Upon reflecting on her reaction, Theta realized she might have expected a more intimate activity. However, that wasn't his intention, despite recognising that she was exceptional beautiful. The loss of his husband still wounded him deeply, and he wasn't ready for a new relationship, aside from the possibility of a friendship. Nevertheless, her agreement managed to evoke a smile. The evening wouldn't be as dull as he had expected.

As they nibbled on pilfered sandwiches, the elevator doors finally opened, and they began their journey out of the building. She hadn't given much thought to their destination or whether they would actually be going somewhere together. The implication that he had indeed intended to accompany her once they left came as a pleasant surprise. She chewed her sandwich, pretending to ponder, as if she even needed to consider the tray of pastries.

The tray of food didn't survive the journey down the lift, as Theta kept his hands busy by stuffing his face. One downside of maintaining his athleticism since the war was his massive appetite. When the lift dinged and its doors opened again, the tray was empty.