That time, I felt like he was talking about people in general, but the Doctor not thinking of companions as people doesn't surprise me in the least--to him they are puzzles. Puzzles and reins, and outsourced empathy.
He's not that good with people.
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§ ita § - Apr 21, 2013 1:38:52 pm PDT #22434 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Polter-Cow - Apr 21, 2013 1:50:04 pm PDT #22435 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Yeah, but this is Mr. "I've never met anyone who wasn't important." He's not good with people, but he respects people as a part of the universe. I hadn't considered that he meant people in general with that line since he's so clearly focused on Clara-as-puzzle, but I was expecting a different sort of answer, given previous sentiments he'd expressed about great humans are.
Pix - Apr 21, 2013 1:53:33 pm PDT #22436 of 30001
The status is NOT quo.
I loved this episode! I read the mystery-worth-solving as a testament to the Doctor's love of humanity. Not just as puzzles, but as complex entities he values over all others.
Polter-Cow - Apr 21, 2013 1:56:57 pm PDT #22437 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I like that reading better, so I will incorporate it into my headcanon.
§ ita § - Apr 21, 2013 2:14:43 pm PDT #22438 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
The Doctor so love puzzles that when he first said that of Clara I thought they were...not Mary Sueing, but imagine the story from the fanfic perspective. He prides himself so much on his intellect and problem solving skills that he just put Clara on a massive pedestal. But he still doesn't grok feelings right, and as such isn't good at people.
He's very good at puzzles, though.
beekaytee - Apr 21, 2013 3:41:56 pm PDT #22439 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
I suppose it is a testament to where I am in my own life that I heard that line as his admitting that he was falling in love with her.
I am shallow.
§ ita § - Apr 21, 2013 4:50:52 pm PDT #22440 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Oh, I hope not. Rose is still too soon, especially for an immortal.
DebetEsse - Apr 21, 2013 5:16:56 pm PDT #22441 of 30001
Woe to the fucking wicked.
There is also River still in play, but I agree that we should not go back into Doctor/companion romance, and not just because Moffat will fuck it up beyond the telling.
§ ita § - Apr 21, 2013 6:16:10 pm PDT #22442 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
You're right--Rose's relationship is near in Earth time, but must be way way far away in Doctor time. Still, that's not a well needs dipping in too often. Captivated, like he was with Amy is just fine.
EpicTangent - Apr 22, 2013 7:35:54 am PDT #22443 of 30001
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
I just continue to be blown away by Tatiana Maslany in this show. She does an amazing job of playing not just all the different clones, but then Sarah-as-Beth and Allison-as-Sarah too.
Co-signed. And Allison finally won me over this ep.