{Closed || Sharing Secrets}

[lifewithoutrest]

Who: Helen (in Eleven’s body) & River
Where: Helen’s Apartment
When: Following this.
Rating: TBD
Summary: Talking. Maybe some more secret sharing.
The Log:

Helen wrapped her fingers around her cup, studying the woman across from her with a new perspective. One she found she didn’t mind in the slightest.

“I realize this exploration was primarily about my own curiosity, but I do hope you found it an enjoyable experience as well.”

Comments

[tardisdiary]

"I believe so though he doesn't always show it."

She shrugs and keeps on smiling. River was just like her mother in so many ways and taking care of The Doctor was one of those ways.

"I know in his future he will appreciate much more than he does now."

[lifewithoutrest]

"They rarely do." She reaches across to touch River's arm, at that. "It can still be difficult."

Reclaiming her hand, she offers a small smile. "He seems the type who could be reckless. I've found few appreciate having such a trait pointed out."

She might be one of those reckless, occasionally almost self-destructive individuals, herself.

[tardisdiary]

River's smile fades a little as she squeezes the hand holding hers. "You're right and there are times he gets angry. But I know he needs someone to point it out to him."

She finally sets down her cup and leans a little against Helen. "Besides, if he wasn't he wouldn't be any fun to travel with. We're both a little reckless."

[lifewithoutrest]

"Few of us appreciate having another point out our flaws. That you're still willing is the mark of an excellent partner."

She adjusts easily to the woman leaning against her, finding she doesn't at all mind the contact. But then, she always has been fond of touch.

"Those are the best of relationships. Life is far too dull when approached with caution."

[tardisdiary]

"Oh I know I'm an excellent partner for him. I was made for him in a way."

She shook her head a little and just relaxes a bit. Her life is all sorts of strange.

"I couldn't agree more."

[lifewithoutrest]

"In what way?"

Her voice is soft, intentionally light, and her thumb brushes across River's hand. "Comfortable?"

[tardisdiary]

"I was born to kill the Doctor."

River nods a little and glances away even as Helen brushes her thumb around her hand. Why was she sharing this with her? Even River couldn't really answer that one.

Perhaps it was just the stress of being stuck in this place.

"And I did, twice. Well, almost twice."

[lifewithoutrest]

Helen tightened her fingers around the hand in hers. "We all have hidden demons."

[tardisdiary]

"Some more than others. The Doctor must never find out about it. It's his future and my past. Having any kind of foreknowledge would be bad."

River leans a little more against Helen before shaking her head.

"Promise me you won't let him know."

[lifewithoutrest]

When she brings a hand up to rest against River's cheek, it's without conscious thought, instinctively wanting to impart some measure of comfort.

"I won't breathe a word of it."

[tardisdiary]

Surprisingly, that did comfort the time traveler a little. River nodded, accepting that and even leaning into Helen's touch slightly.

"Good. I would hate to have to shoot you otherwise."

[lifewithoutrest]

She chuckled, gently pulling the other woman closer.

"You're an interesting woman, River Song."

[tardisdiary]

"Then stick around and you'll never be bored."

Which was true with her. River loved excitement and went out of her way at times to get into it.

[lifewithoutrest]

"I believe I will."

[tardisdiary]

"Then it sounds like we will have an interesting friendship."

[lifewithoutrest]

"I'll enjoy every moment of it."

[tardisdiary]

"Good. Now you've learned quite a bit about me so now its your turn. Do you have anyone to go back home too?"

[lifewithoutrest]

"I'm not taken, if that's what you're suggesting," she answered lightly, but then she sighed, shifting slightly, though she still kept River close. "Yes."

[tardisdiary]

"That's interesting to note." She leans against her companion a little more. "Family then?"

[lifewithoutrest]

"In a manner of speaking."

[tardisdiary]

"How so?"

[lifewithoutrest]

"It's a family I've chosen for myself."

[tardisdiary]

"That must be nice. I'm afraid I don't have much of a family myself."

[lifewithoutrest]

"We find a way to make it work. We're certainly not your typical family." But she wouldn't trade them for the world.

"My biological family is gone now. My parents." She faltered slightly, the words seeming too heavy. "My daughter."

[tardisdiary]

River falls silent at that. "I'm sorry to hear it."