Still, even after being abandoned and stranded and after all he went through on the Valiant, he'll never be over the thrill that runs through him or the way his heart feels tighter, the way every situation seems less dire when he hears that voice.

It's not like he isn't old enough, hasn't seen enough, to know the dangers of putting all your faith in one person. Especially one who can barely stand the sight of him. But it's the Doctor.

And he'll always have faith in the Doctor.

Not that he'd ever say as much to him.

"Hey!" he says, looking affronted at the Doctor over the top of the Webley. Which is still raised. Just to make a point. "It's not like I'm shooting anyone. You never know what's going to happen!"

But, because it's the Doctor, and because he knows what the Doctor is like, he reluctantly holsters the Webley.

"Is this something to do with you?"