#ask doctor jo

[donutdrawsthings]

I need to see how you draw the third doctor looks like pleeeeeease! He’s my favorite!

I offer you this doodle of him and Jo Grant🤲

[jimmyandthegiraffes]

Where’s that post I made about Mike being the companion that broke under the horrors bc I’m still right. When I think abt the THINGS some companions have had to endure and have still seemingly been fine, and then I think of mike losing himself and his values to a festering psychological wound that left him open to radicalisation, it’s like he is the evidence that actually everything isn’t fine.

Which is why it’s so important that he should be next seen in meditation, in the seeking of peace, in quietness and healing because not only is he a character that needs it he’s also a character that knows he needs it and seeks it out for himself, because he doesn’t recognise who he is anymore and he wants, not to redeem himself in the eyes of others (he won’t even go near UNIT, not even when he needs their help, he goes through Sarah Jane instead!), but to become a better person, to stop being a threat, and to heal for his own soul’s sake.

And so he goes from someone who was willing to see the entirety of human history erased, to someone who will risk his life for one person and the fact that that ultimately saves his life always imo comes across as a bit easy if you watch planet of the spiders without this context in mind. But when you do think about where Mike has been, psychologically, from the green death through to planet of the spiders, it doesn’t seem easy at all but actually a significant if understated character moment.

[alltheoutsinfreeeee]

I know very little about Dr who, who is Idris?

Okay, let me set the stage:

Ancient being who is eternally kind but also infinitely lonely due to being the only one left of their own kind, journeys through time with a spaceship that's also a time machine and (mostly) human companions.

The spaceship is called a TARDIS, Time And Relative Dimensions In Space, and has been established as sentient. Multiple TARDISes exist across the franchise, but the Doctor's TARDIS specifically looks like a blue police telephone box and is bigger on the inside. It's also a fact that, while sentient, the TARDIS has no way of communicating with words, she doesn't have an interface or anything.

The Doctor's companions inevitably leave for various reasons, be it death or stuck in other dimensions or just plain choosing to no longer travel with the Doctor. But the TARDIS was, is and will always be a constant.

Now, The Doctor's Wife features an enemy who feeds on TARDISes by ripping out the matrix/consciousness, stick it into a flesh body to burn out, and then consume the remaining energy with no intrusion.

When this happened to the Doctor's TARDIS, she was stuck into a woman called Idris. Barely anything is known about Idris before she became the TARDIS' vessel, so I use the name mainly for the TARDIS consciousness and TARDIS for the ship.

So the TARDIS shuts down because its matrix is gone and Idris is stuck in a too small body and the ability to form words. Tenses and linear time confuse greatly, to the point where even when alone she keeps speaking lines from conversations she will have later. There's also the issue of social norms.

Idris: You're my thief! Look at you! Goodbye-- no, not goodbye, what's the other one?

Doctor: Why am I a thief, what have I stolen?

Idris: Me, you're going to steal me, you have stolen me, you are stealing me-- Oh, tenses are difficult, aren't they?

Uncle: Just keep back from this one, she bites!

Idris: Do I? Excellent! (bites the Doctor)

Doctor: Ow! Owww!

Idris: Oh, biting's excellent! It's like kissing, only there's a winner!

Idris: It means the smell of dust after rain.

Rory: What does?

Idris: Petrichor.

Rory: But I didn't ask.

Idris: Not yet. But you will.

Things happen and it takes a while until the Doctor realizes that Idris is the TARDIS. And I've been trying for hours now to find the words but I genuinely think that I can only properly explain their dynamic by just showing it.

Suranne Jones did such a good job playing Idris. The whole episode is a delight, and then the ending hits. I have rewatched this episode at least 100 times now and I keep crying at that final scene. Like [gestures vaguely]. A madman and his box. They both stole each other and are each others' most faithful companions.

Amy: Look at you pair. It's always you and her, isn't it, long after the rest of us have gone.

Doctor: You say that as if it's a bad thing.

I basically just spoiled the whole episode but I genuinely cannot talk about why I love Idris without doing so. Taking what basically amounts to a plot device machine for the last 50 years and make her into her own character for one episode is genius.

TLDR: IDRIS = TARDIS CONSCIOUSNESS AND VERY GOOD CHARACTER, LOVE LOTS

[redeemed-wren]

If the characters in your current WIP could freeze time for a day, what would they do with that time?

Currently I am working on a Doctor Who fanfic focused on Jo Grant so I shall use her.

And tbf if she discovered she had that power she'd very like Just Another Tuesday. and probably go talk to the Doctor about it.

My secondary main character in this particular fic is Sargent Benton and if he and Jo got together I think they'd have a splendid day away from the rest of UNIT eating cheese and toast and gossiping.

[newtness532]

🐮

the theme of the mood board is gay i guess

[headcanonsandmore]

2, 3, 9, 10, 19, 20 for the fic writer asks please?

Thank you!

2. Do you read/reread your own fics?

Oh, all the time. Often as a comfort thing, because I usually really like the tropes I use in fics.

3. What’s your favorite fic that you’ve written?

Probably "Glad All Over (Cake By The Ocean)" (my slice of life comfort fic with big city Dentist Nyssa meeting surfer lady Tegan in a small Cornish town).

9. Do you write every day? If you wrote today, share a sentence of what you’ve written!

Normally, I try to write at least 400 words a day (like Terry Pratchett did) but I haven't been able to do much lately as I'm currently moving in my first house. However; I did write this evening! Here's a quick snippet (it's literally my first draft of this fic so it might not end up in the final fic)

‘I’m sorry, it is rather funny,’ Jo said, giggling. ‘I’m certain Benton won’t say a word to anyone. Although -given where your hands were going when we were dancing last night-’ ‘You little minx!’ Jo let out a happy squeal as Liz turned over and wrapped her arms around the younger woman, pressing kisses to her neck.

10. Is there a fic that got a different response than you were expecting?

Soooo many. When I was still writing for The Old Fandom, I had someone comment on a smut collection to slut-shame a female character and to say that they were apparently grossed out by another character appearing.

19. Give us a small teaser from one of your WIPs.

Oh, you guys are making me give out little teasers for fics! Love it! Here's a snippet from the chapter-in-progress for my Highwayman!AU; hope you like it!

With a sudden shock, Tegan realised that she was now straddling the phantom’s waist. The highwayman’s cloak had ballooned out behind them, and was now acting the part of a large blanket, protecting both of them from the we and muddy grass. The buttons of their shirt beginning to gap, and their legs squirmed slightly underneath Tegan. A strand of curly brown hair escaped from under their hat, trailing down over the mask that covered their eyes. As Tegan’s brown eyes met the grey-green orbs below her, she was suddenly aware that, up close, the phantom didn’t look like a man at all. In fact, with the way their chest was heaving in and out, and their face flushed a delicate pink colour, they almost looked like a- Tegan’s face flushed. ‘S-sorry!’ Tegan exclaimed, feeling her heart pounding against her chest. She was suddenly aware of her own thighs pressing into the legs of the phantom, and she made to stand up.

You guys are in for a treat with this next chapter; my apologies for the delay, it is almost nearing completion.

20. What’s a favorite title for a fic you’ve written?

"Murder On The Dancefloor" is one of my favourites, but I also like "Rivers In The Light" and "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow"; all of which are from songs I love (by Sophie Ellis-Bexter, Tide Lines and The Shirelles, respectively).

Thanks for the asks, mate!

[bylrndgm]

So there is this Instagram Stories chain that asks people to search “literally me characters ” on Pinterest AND LOOK AT WHAT IS MINEEEEE please why is this so accurate

[nattensijus]

ok another one! tswift songs that are also river song coded GO!!!

sorry jo i got this months ago but u know i'm a river SCHOLAR i had to make sure my data was correct (i think as a scientist u appreciate this) but here we go !! they are also riverdoctor coded bc to me they often are one person and my doctor songs are also by extent river coded. ok HERE WE GO

wildest dreams !!!!

this love: these two songs have been on my list for YEARS. like ever since i started watching doctor who. infinitely river & riverdoctor coded. THIS LOVE IS GOOD THIS LOVE IS BAD THIS LOV IS ALIVE BACK FROM THE DEAD THESE HANDS HAD TO LET IT GO BUT THIS LOVE CAME BACK TO ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

haunted for obvious reasons !! the way we got a canon river haunts the doctor arc... that is 100% my thing and also in my humble opinion the most romantic thing ever <3

also. mastermind <3

i've seen ready for it and look what you made me do on a different river playlist and i AGREE big time actually !!

also. timeless <3

[dream-beyond-the-fantasy]

for the fandom ask game, 4, 8, and 15 please!

Thank you for the asks, Muse!

4. say something nice about a ship you don't ship (it can be another ship in your fandom, a mutual's OTP, etc)

I may not ship Lawrusso, but I will say that those who do ship them can come up with some amazing AU stories for them. In some stories, I am so intrigued by the plot, characterization, and angst that I can find myself rooting for them. And Lawrusso fans can draw some beautiful fanart.

8. you hope more people will come to appreciate___ (a ship, a trope, an episode, etc)

I honestly hope more people, in all fandoms, will come to appreciate original characters. It's not easy to create full-fledged characters and find where they could fit in the story. And the OC creators put pieces of their heart and soul into their creations just as much as any writer or artist.

15. the character that always makes you smile

For The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai, I'll say Jimmy and Aisha. For Doctor Who, I will say Martha Jones, Donna Noble, Jo Grant, Sarah Jane Smith, Peri Brown, the Brigadier, and Captain Mike Yates. I'm sorry, but I can't just contain myself to only one character.

[todayisafridaynight]

#i genuinely do think he's naturally one of the cutest dudes on earth he just has a face like that yk#was very funny watching kinpika and seeing him play this serious character and He Did An EPIC Job Dont Get It Twisted but still...#what are you doing here... you should be off somewhere being silly...

FUNNIEST POSSIBLE TAGS BECAUSE AT THE TIME I WAS STARTING THE FIRST EPISODE OF THE TRAVEL NURSE. AND. PLEASE WITNESS MY JOURNEY

I've redacted things so as to not spoil ENTIRELY just in case but. Literally Arakawa Nurse AU TO ME I'm SORRY it's how you start off thinking he's just gonna be this cute silly old man but As It Turns Out he's kind of a sicko [affectionate] with an incredibly strong morals... not TOO much of a sicko just enough to be chilling... and no one gets what the fuck he's trying to do up until he explains it and then it's like Oh Okay You're Insane... But It Worked Out So I Guess It's All Good... And also tell me this is not an Arakawa And Ichiban Type Interaction...

Perfect role for Nakai I sweaaar 'cause he gets to be cute And serious And a weirdo And--

Also just fun because I've mentioned how Tsutsumi would want to be a lumberjack if he could switch jobs on a whim like in Y:LAD, but Nakai said he'd want to be a doctor so he could help people more tangibly than he can as an actor... it's like that bit in The Deer King when Van chops wood yk it just makes me smile...

So anyway... first show I'll be subbing myself since I'm very much hooked and the only option right now is to machine-translate subs to English...

ALL OF THAT ASIIIIIDE very very very excited for the Ikumi fic :]]]]]] WHICHEVER COMES FIRST, THAT OR MY NEXT ASK... SEE YOU THEN...

CRYINNGGGG HES PERFECT..... ALSO WEEPING AT THE DR KANZAKI BIT WHY IS HE LITERALLY JUST

ABSOLUTELY EXCITED to see this if you share the subs..... im making grabby hands........

[queenofthecon]

Darling! I'm curious to know if you've ever considered writing a post-Doomsday reunion fic with Nine and Ten working together to get Rose back? I just read "the other one" and the line:

“Yes. We need to do this carefully. And slowly, pick the dimensions apart from one another while she heals herself. What was that signal about anyway, I don’t remember doing that?”

made the idea stick to my head like glue the instant I read it.

Really really hope this doesn't come across as pushy or me giving unasked for prompts lol mostly just me trying to pick your brain wondering what your thought process is for picking what to write since there's so much variety in your fics (if you'd like to share of course!)

And since I'm in your ask box wondering what your all time favorite Nine episode is? :)

Ok last question haha...how much have you watched past Ten's run? I don't think I've ever seen you post much about Chibnall and Moffat era's before.

MY DARLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The past couple days reading all your reviews have made me cry and laugh and gave me the BEST MORNINGS EVER. I can’t tell you how awesome you are for being so bloody diligent, it makes me feel like I can touch clouds.

I’m definitely not done with Nine and Ten together, but I’m not sure about a post-Doomsday fix it... I can definitely see Nine and Ten talking it through, though. God what angst, you know I love some angst....

honestly, what makes me pick what to do first is if I get a scene idea in my head, or if I can hear the dialogue they’d say. whatever I can really visualise is the one I work full steam ahead for and sometimes that’s easier said than done.

my favourite episode (not just Nine - episode) is Dalek. It’s utterly perfect to me. Before they overused them and made them unscary. it was terrifying and heartbreaking and eccleston SMASHED it. what a fucking episode.

and I don’t like moffat, simple as. I basically dipped out when David/RTD left and have only seen a few episodes of each Doctor since. Matt Smith was good but reads as asexual to me, Capaldi was genius but the stories were meh, and Jodie didn’t have the gravitas I look for. She didn’t scare me, and the Doctor can be terrifying. 

tell me your favourite episode!

[emilyskinners]

+ we fit every dr/companion dynamic because the essence is the same bdjdjdjd there's a vibe!!!! we're running away together we are seeing the universe...

WE REALLY ARE!!!!! it's so fun, no matter which character either of us would be, we'd fit regardless

[cagesings]

 i  realized  a  little  while  ago  that  i’ve  never  explained  why  johanna  goes  from  absolutely  hating  doctors  in  her  canon  verses  to  being  in  the  medical  field  in  her  modern  verses.  in  the  victorian  era,  there  was  less  of  a  divide  between  doctors  that  helped  you  when  you  got  sick  and  psychiatry.  since  foggs  was  absolutely  horrible  (  as  were  most  ‘mental  hospitals’  of  the  time  ),  johanna  doesn’t  know  much  of  a  difference  between  the  two  in  canon.  she  associates  all  types  of  doctors  with  her  experience  in  an  insane  asylum.  those  kinds  of  doctors  hurt  her  and  caused  a  lot  of  trauma.  

 in  her  modern  verse,  she  knows  who  her  father  is  and  she  feels  a  tremendous  amount  of  guilt  because  of  it.  in  canon,  she  is  aware  of  how  corrupt  turpin  is  and  carries  that  guilt  with  her,  too.  johanna  is  both  of  their  next  of  kin.  she  gets  their  inheritance  which  doesn’t  help  that  guilt.  because  of  this  guilt,  she  feels  the  strong  need  to  help  people.  while  living  with  turpin,  she  made  plans  to  become  a  nurse  since  it’s  a  more  traditional  female  occupation  and  that’s  what  turpin  wanted  her  to  become.  a  teacher  or  a  nurse  or  something  in  that  nature  (  whether  or  not  he  would  allow  her  to  actually  pursue  that  career  after  graduating  from  university  is  doubtful  ).  

 however,  johanna  cannot  handle  the  sight  of  blood.  it  makes  her  nauseas  and  anxious  and  it’s  been  the  cause  of  flashbacks  for  her  before.  even  before  she  was  almost  murdered,  she  couldn’t  stand  the  sight  of  blood.  for  that  reason  and  partly  because  she  wanted  to  spite  turpin  by  not  going  into  a  traditionally  feminine  role,  she  decided  to  become  a  medical  assistant.  that  way  she  gets  to  help  people.  maybe  try  to  shrug  off  some  of  that  guilt  from  the  hurt  the  actions  of  her  biological  father  and  her  former  guardian  caused.  this  way,  she  won’t  have  to  deal  with  a  lot  of  blood  either.  

 johanna  decided  she  wanted  to  work  with  children  because  maybe  she  might  be  able  to  notice  patterns  of  abuse  they’re  going  through  before  it  escalates.  she  wants  to  prevent  any  more  situations  like  the  one  she  was  in.  she  wants  to  be  financially  independent  because  that  was  something  turpin  held  over  her  head  a  lot.  this  way,  she  gets  to  be.  johanna  is  very  happy  with  her  chosen  occupation  and  being  able  to  be  financially  independent  means  the  world  to  her.  

 edited  to  add  that  johanna  still  doesn't  like  going  to  the  doctor  for  herself  in  her  modern  verse.  this  is  mostly  because  she's  trying  to  hide  her  ed  and  poor  sleeping  habits  from  everyone  and  if  anyone  can  and  will  figure  that  out  about  her,  it's  the  doctor.  she  also  knows  that  doctors  ask  about  mental  health/well-being  and  she  does  not  want  to  go  to  a  mental  health  professional.  just  as  in  canon  verses,  she  does  not  like  any  kind  of  mental  health  professional  and  refuses  to  trust  them  because  of  her  experiences  at  foggs.  

[decimateddreams]

Hi!!!! this is such weirdly good timing i just got really back into classic dr who a few months ago lol.....favourite character from 3s era? (not including 3) and tell me if you watch 2s era!! most of the episodes are missing but patrick troughten is such a fun actor and also jamie!!! :D

HIIII just been stalking your blog for all the epic classic who posts <333 i am a dedicated delgado master lover he is the Most Character Ever i can't believe he just created the master and immediately became so iconic

[natequarter]

SO funny how every time a companion leaves the doctor will get bitchy with the next one because they're not the doctor's old friend, and then by the end of the serial would die for them. brigadier, why have you brought me this discount blonde? i asked for liz *ten seconds later* jo is my new best friend and if anyone lays a hand on her i'll kill everyone in this room and then the brigadier

[newtness532]

dilf (doctor id like to fuck)