"I don't really pick them. It's sort of on random." The Doctor raised a hand to wave away the comment. "Some Time Lords were skilled enough to get what they wanted. Romana! Romana was very good at that. Me, not so much. Then again I didn't even pass my TARDIS exam."

The Doctor made sure not to keep eye contact. There was a painful smile on his face. "Still calling me your best mate, eh? Even after all this time in Kore? New face and all?"