"Well, it was either that or the Terribly Unpleasant Zone, and I think this looks more impressive on a bit of stationary, don't you?" the Doctor said, finding the flippancy did help, just a little bit.

He led the way down the mountainside, keeping an eye out for creatures or slippery slopes. The Time Lords did like it when their prey had it difficult, didn't they.

"I was here once before," he said as he hopped down a ledge. "Well, five times. Well, four. Earlier incarnations ended up being brought here. Oh, I hope I don't have to see my other selves here, that'll just be embarrassing."

But, just in case, he stopped along the ledge and tugged off his coat and scrubs top, before pulling on his dress shirt and suit.