"None of us get what we deserve, love," he chuckles softly, an undertone of bitterness. But it's not directed at the Doctor, or Donna, or even Kore. "In some cases, that's a good thing, actually, but I do take your meaning. Thank you."

His eyes twinkle. "So shall I tell her her chaperone approves, or will that just end with her smacking both of us?"