@intrxpidnessโ - continued from here.
He fought the urge to shake his head at his friend, acknowledging his sense of concern, but considering it as pointless at the same time. Yes, humans required regular refreshment in order to withstand the intense heat that accompanied midsummer afternoons such as the one they were currently experiencing - however, The Doctor was notย human, and thus did not require the same level of consideration.
Despite this, he did not feel the need to object. Edward was himselfย a doctor, after all, and was merely voicing his professional opinion. He appreciated the consideration.
โWell, I do hope Mrs Brooks has it in her power to feed a hungry cricket team - weโll be the least of her worries.โ
A small smile followed, his mind briefly recalling the mumbled complaints of hunger voiced by practically every single one of his teammates throughout the course of the afternoon. The game itself had been long and intense, and as such, they had ended up nothing short of ravenous by the end.
He himself, meanwhile, would be more than content with just a glass of orange juice - and, if it was being served, a slice of apple pie.
Edwardโs own mutterings prompted his smile to grow considerably.
โThis is mildly pleasant in comparison to some of the areas Iโve travelled to - although anyone wearing as much dark clothing as you are would struggle. Surely you donโt have to dress so formally for such a relaxed occasion?โ