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[makemeasong]

[ This is why they're friends no matter what he says!!

When Clara receives the message, she idly wonders if the Doctor said anything to Wangji about being with her when they both went into that icy water for a flower. But for right now, she can actually say for the first time since Serthica: ]

I do, actually. I had a bath and everything. A bath.
have you been able to relax at all? you know, other than being forced to sleep.

[ It's weird, but compared to her last train ride that ended down a rabbit hole, she's trying to enjoy this one. ]

[downswing]

Between us, I suffered less turbulence.

these two are a such an unexpected delight to me lmao

[makemeasong]

I know, I know. Can you let me care for five seconds, please?

[ She waits exactly five seconds before sending another message. ]

There. Was that so hard? Do you feel any different?

b00teeful

[downswing]

Untouched.

[makemeasong]

I expected nothing less from my non-friend.

[ What he can't see is that he made her laugh with just one word. Clara never thought she'd be this fond of someone who barely talks, but here she is. ]

I just realized something's missing from this train ride.

[downswing]

Undead massacres?

[makemeasong]

undead massacres that you haven't even had to save me from once.

I know it must feel weird, not needing to save me this time around.

[downswing]

I do not think it hardship.

[makemeasong]

[ That might be one of the nicest things he's ever said to her, and even though he can't see it, it makes her features soften, and her next message is less joking in tone. ]

Well, you do it with style. And I appreciate you making sure I stay alive.

I should message you more; it's easy to assume you're always okay. Would you even tell me if you weren't?

[downswing]

Lying is forbidden.

Wei Ying notes omission is not.

[makemeasong]

Except there's something called 'lying by omission,' right?

[downswing]

He notes this also.

[makemeasong]

have you ever lied by omission?

don't lie.

[downswing]

The precepts would not name silence a lie.

[makemeasong]

Hmm. Good to know. Good to know that I can now say for sure I'm not lying to the Doctor. He just doesn't know things.

total difference, I get it now, Wei Ying's a genius.

[downswing]

No. He names omissions a lie.

I question.

[makemeasong]

what question? there's nothing to question.

[ So much for that. Wangji, don't mind her. ]

[downswing]

Not all truths are kind or simple.

[makemeasong]

And I guess that's why we keep them to ourselves.

A lie, but maybe a kindness into others.