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Twelfth Doctor ([personal profile] not_the_question) wrote in [community profile] nexus_crossings2018-02-03 06:40 pm

What a good boy.

[Inspired by the February writing prompt. Also, I haven't seen a K-9 player about here, but if there is one, I didn't mean to step on toes.  This is a different model - Mark VI.]

Today, the Doctor comes out of the TARDIS, calling to someone else.   "Well, come on, K-9, come see this world we're in."

"Yes, Master.  Right away, Master."  A metallic voice calls out and soon, the sound of metal wheels can be heard.  Then a metal dog follows the Doctor out of the TARDIS.

The Doctor bends over and scratches the animal under the chin, he talks in a voice that some people use to talk to tiny children.  "Oh, there's a good boy!  Such a good Dog!"




The Doctor is in a better mood than he has been in for quite some time.  He still doesn't have as much control over his regeneration energy as he'd like, but he's getting better.

Later, he can be found sitting on a bench with a box in front of him.  On top of the box is a chess board and K-9 is standing on the opposite side.  Yes, the Doctor is playing chess with his faithful companion just as he used to do all those years ago.



"King's Knight's Pawn to B2." K-9's metal voice calls out.

The Doctor moves the piece appropriately and then moves his own piece.  The pair will continue to play as they talk to anyone who comes up.  Well, until it is clear that K-9 will likely win the game.  Then the Doctor moves his leg in order to stretch it, but as he does, he knocks the chessboard over.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, I can't believe I did that!"

K-9's voice rings out.  "You always say that."

The Doctor smiles as he starts to clean up the mess.  "Well, it's always true."

K-9's voice is soft, but still audible.  "It's your Secret Chess Move."

The Doctor looks around.  "Hush, don't give that away."

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