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[brigadiertardis]

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[unearthlysusan]

I'm not sure I should ask this, but, well...

Which of my grandfather's companions did you like the least?

[brigadiertardis]

You can ask me anything, Susan. I am not upset.

It is ... difficult to choose only one, but I believe the Madame President, Romanadvoratrelundar, is the one with whom I share the least affection.

[unearthlysusan]

I'm glad to hear it. I'd hate to upset you.

It must be very difficult. What did she do?

[brigadiertardis]

It would take more than a simple question to upset me, child. Especially from you.

More so than I would like it to be. Your grandfather has this strange habit of choosing companions for whom I do not approve. But the President has done ghastly things. She drilled a hole in my console, argued with the Doctor and even attempted to kill me. She is a horrible woman.

[sinister_charm]

First, a bit of background, hm? In one of many different universes, as I do tend to get around, I ... mm, cohabitate with the Fifth. In this, I'm given permission to do whatever I will with you. As a result, I generally know your systems much better than the Doctor does, as well as your various rooms, corridors, and other such things. I frequently 'fiddle' with your mechanics and wiring systems without so much as a word from the Doctor. For all he knows, it is a very long and elaborate plan to kill him. With that background supplied...

I admit, I'm very curious to see your reaction to this. Do you have an opinion, or just abject rage?

[brigadiertardis]

Both. He should never let you touch me, ever. You are vile filth best left in death and he is a fool to allow this to continue. What have you done to me? If you harm him through me, do not doubt I will harm you in return.

[sinister_charm]

I have done whatever I like with you. I've gutted some of your systems and then replaced them. I've destroyed and rebuilt. I do whatever I like without reprimand. The Doctor is in his own world, he doesn't have the time or the clarity, or even the doubt, to think I might be abusing you.

And I could do the very same to you- I could get into your systems and do whatever you like. Wouldn't that be amusing?

[brigadiertardis]

I do not believe you. You've done something to him, hurt him, harmed him. He would not allow this knowingly. He would protect me from you.

You have no such power. I will not let you.

[unit_girl]

Did you hate being exiled to Earth as much as the Doctor?

[brigadiertardis]

It was the most painful experience in my life until then, child. I thought that I should go mad.

[unit_girl]

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that.

[brigadiertardis]

It is no matter. It was long ago.

[justcrizz]

Are the malfunctions we keep experiencing because something is wrong with you, or is it the Doctor's fault, or...well, are you doing it on purpose?

[brigadiertardis]

Of course they are the Doctor's fault. He always hits the wrong button, or pulls the incorrect lever.

[justcrizz]

Does it upset you when he makes errors?

[brigadiertardis]

Only when they lead to my being kidnapped, which they often do, it seems.

[susan_who]

Do you ever miss me?

[brigadiertardis]

One of the only, child. I try not to think on the past often enough for it to matter, but ... I do long for you.

Have you ever longed for me?

[susan_who]

More than I can say.

It helped a little to know that you were out there traveling, even without me. It made it bearable.

When all your kind adopted the name I gave you... I knew.