He made a step forward, as if to hug her, then a rather impromptu blast came from behind them, as did a pounding at the door. The pirates were irate and drunk, and in a large enough number that the board wouldn't be enough.
Along with the crew, they stockpiled crates and rope and the anchor and anything else heavy that they could against the door. The pounding continued, but it was muffled. It appeared the pirates had begun turning on each other, as the sound of gunfire continued, but was not aimed at the door.
The Doctor stepped over to Reinette and took her wrist, checking her pulse. Her skin was icy and thin, and he didn't possess anything to help.
"Think you can manage?" That was to say 'are you all right' without the overused phrase being forced between them.
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Date: 2007-09-26 09:24 pm (UTC)Along with the crew, they stockpiled crates and rope and the anchor and anything else heavy that they could against the door. The pounding continued, but it was muffled. It appeared the pirates had begun turning on each other, as the sound of gunfire continued, but was not aimed at the door.
The Doctor stepped over to Reinette and took her wrist, checking her pulse. Her skin was icy and thin, and he didn't possess anything to help.
"Think you can manage?" That was to say 'are you all right' without the overused phrase being forced between them.