Ten's face begins to soften at that small and brief remark and stares back at those pale blue eyes. He won't admit to himself or the self in front of him but Ten needs Four more than Four probably needs him.

"Yes, I know. You spent your last life exiled on Earth." Due to the Time Lords of course, and the Time Lords will be the ones to call The Doctor back to save them and rid of the exile.

It's such a victorious cycle with The Doctor and the Time Lords

"Don't worry. I have my trainers on." By which that mean his sandshoes and lots of practice running.

Goodness, self he never noticed how many Rose qualities you have till meeting you again.

My goodness, this couldn't be a more boring assignment.