Reinette moved carefully to untie them, but the Doctor's earlier struggles had only served to tightened the knots, making them impossible, even for her familiar hands.

When they were ready they were going to have to somehow reach her sewing kit. Until then, they remained secured tightly together. Her hands moved to his back instead, palms down and fingers slightly curled.

"It is only for now."

Reinette was a dealer in truths, just as this was. But the words seemed epty and small and she was disapointed in them. Still? The truth.

"Only for now."