The Doctor stared down at you. The both of you just returned to your time after a long trip, and you had gone through difficulties throughout. And now you sat on the ground, smaller than his legs. He blinked.

…. You…. Are a child.. now. He said slowly, processing it. He bent down and touched your cheek. You puffed out your bottom lip, reaching for his finger. He gently wiggled it in your grasp, then lifted you up, cradling you in his arms. …. I’d barely say a child. You look only 3….