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[impure_tale]

...Romana?

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[lastpresident.livejournal.com]

All right.

I shall be along presently

ooc: Action spamz or logs?

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

I'll be waiting.

(ooc: spamz is fine XD)

*Let teh Spamz begin*

[lastpresident.livejournal.com]

*Romana arrives a few moments later at the Marquis room, knocking on the door as usual*

Marquis

Re: *Let teh Spamz begin*

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

*No longer staggering as he had been some nights ago, he comes to the door and opens it, standing back to provide her admittance.*

Come in, Romana.

Re: *Let teh Spamz begin*

[lastpresident.livejournal.com]

*The Time Lady enters the room taking her usual seat across from the Marquis*

So, you believe me unhappy? I must say I am curious as to why? What has lead you to draw such a conclusion

Re: *Let teh Spamz begin*

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

I have never really thought of you as happy, Romana. You don't carry yourself in such a way.

*The Marquis settles, but does not fully relax as he is wont to do. His attention remains firmly on her.*

I was insensitive to your concerns the last time we were alone together. And I know He troubles you -- and that you did not come here without your fair share of worries.

Re: *Let teh Spamz begin*

[lastpresident.livejournal.com]

*She shakes her head sadly but tries to hide her expression as much as she can*

Oh he. Marquis, he is the least of my concerns, I assure you, at least unless it concerns his attacks on you and others. I suppose I feel responsible for him in many ways.

Re: *Let teh Spamz begin*

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

*He sits forward slightly.*

Then let me try to be of some help, Romana. I feel as though all I do is disappoint you when I rise to his challenges.

Re: *Let teh Spamz begin*

[lastpresident.livejournal.com]

*Romana watches the Marquis, somewhat confused as to the directness of the questions, and just a little worried*

You don't dissapoint me. In fact as an Inmate, and a friend, you have been a joy. And I can be a better Warden to you, this...scared worried woman, that was not who I was, back on Gallifrey. Its just with the Doctor here, and with, yes with him He unnerves me

Re: *Let teh Spamz begin*

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

*He nods, but it is clear that he does not fully understand. He watches her, searching, for a moment wondering what sort of woman she was back in her homeland then.*

Why?

Re: *Let teh Spamz begin*

[lastpresident.livejournal.com]

*She looks away for a moment*

He was my responsibility back then, and I was foolish enough to take a chance. And everything he does now, any blood he spills, is on my hands

Re: *Let teh Spamz begin*

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

You say that as though he is incapable of making his own decisions.

*The Marquis crosses his arms.*

You cannot sincerely blame yourself for the choices of others.

Re: *Let teh Spamz begin*

[lastpresident.livejournal.com]

No I say that as if...

She shrugs finally and seems to slump slightly

I freed him, I gave the order to free him from his prison to fight for our people, and he escaped, wreaked havoc on Earth and that at least is my fault.

Re: *Let teh Spamz begin*

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

People make mistakes. It would say that it's human, but you're not human. You're not infallible, though. Nothing is.

*he places his hands on his knees a moment*

You will waste your life if you spend all of your time worrying about what has already happened. And you do not deserve to do that, Romana.

Re: *Let teh Spamz begin*

[lastpresident.livejournal.com]

I have a lot of life left. Marquis what do you think brought me to the Barge. There is so much that I have to atone for. So many billions on Gallifrey that, I wonder could I have done more for.

It would have been fine though, I didn't expect the Doctor to be here, Or the Master.

*she looks up at the Marquis*

But...thank you all the same, your words do mean a great deal to me.