darling, dearest ( 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘥 )

#yes7erdays, a private, highly-selective, mutuals-only portrayal of 𝘊𝘓𝘈𝘙𝘈 𝘖𝘚𝘞𝘈𝘓𝘋 from bbc’s doctor who (2005) , as lovingly told by odette (27, she/her, timezones are fake), headcanon based with show influences, anti-moffat && anti-gatiss, a sad tale about life holding hands with death.

My Lady Jane, everyone.

" So, when are we?" Her arms cross as well, her stance a close mirror of Clara's, " I want to know if I should be on the lookout for a chin or a pair of eyebrows."

❛⠀ eyebrows,⠀ ❜ she says, not impressed. ❛⠀ we just visited medieval france.⠀ ❜

The name only earns her a look through Chloe's eyelashes, a hint of frustration creeping into her features. She enjoys Clara's stubbornness and the slightly rogue side to her, but that doesn't mean it can't get on her nerves sometimes too. "Stop trying to charm me. It isn't going to work no matter how hard you try. Just because you think it might not cost me my job doesn't mean that it wouldn't, and I'm not going to help you if I don't know what it's for. So, if you're not going to tell me, then you'll simply have to find another way."

❛⠀ you drive a hard bargain.⠀ ❜⠀ head tilts, and without another word, she jumps off the table, pressing a much too fleeting kiss in chloe's cheek, before scurrying away, floral perfume lingering as the sound of her heels fades away.

OLIVIA COOKE AS SIDONIE “SID” BAKER AND JACK LOWDEN AS RIVER CARTWRIGHT IN SLOW HORSES (2022) SEASON ONE / EPISODE ONE AND TWO

——— number one is very resourceful. people have a tendency to end up owing her favors...

I'll be puttin' an end to that.

" You did not!" A twirl, as if that would change her mind, hands easily slipping into her pockets as she takes a second to pose. " Shoes, belt, jacket. The rule of three, Clara Oswald. Some things are never out of style."

❛⠀ and, pray tell, what goes with a fez? or a bow-tie. or, even with a...⠀ ❜ there is no need for her to finish the phrase, the ghost of the celery he used to pin to his eye-wateringly bright jacket haunting the conversation.

he's eager; practically striding ahead of her before he reigns himself in. he's got questions to ask, after all. ❝ hello, i'm the doctor. how long have you worked here then, claire ravenwood? ❞

❛⠀and how did you hear about our little corner of heaven, mr.??⠀ ❜

" My darling Clara Oswald, dearest." Her hands immediately come up to grasp the sides of her face, a smile most fond upon the lips. " Know that I say this with all the love in my hearts and with the wisdom of the ages-- Those shoes do not go well with that jacket."

❛⠀ wisdom of the ages... yeah, that sounds about right.⠀ ❜ ⠀eyes skim down to her brown shoes before catching the doctor's.⠀ ❛⠀ matching the shoes with the jacket is so last century.⠀ ❜

"I would never have thought you would try to be like James Bond with me. I'm sorry to say that that doesn't work on me either. I'm not your ditzy little darling who is going to let you have your cake and eat it too damn the consequences. No. If you aren't going to tell me exactly what you're wanting me to risk my job for, then you'll have to find a way that doesn't involve me."

❛⠀ chloepenny,⠀ ❜ ⠀she whines, undettered. chloe is no james bond heroine, she'll save the world without help, thank you very much. that red-hot streak of independence was what drew clara to her initially ( well... other than the attributes that did make her very much a bond girl ). ❛⠀ you are too good at your job to be fired. kate is no fool — not when it comes to this, at least. 'sides, all's well that ends well, and you know i got things under control.⠀ ❜