“Sure, what do you need to know?”
“Times, dates, locations that sort of thing really.” The Doctor almost started babbling again, realising now was not the time to do so.
“It was a year ago today…” The memory was still vivid in his mind, like it had been a day ago, not a year. Robin included every detail as he recalled the entire event, hoping, just hoping it would be enough for them to help him. Pathetic as it seemed, he needed her to continue, and he knew that so very well. This year alone had been enough of a struggle, he didn't see himself lasting long enough to save England, like he knew he was supposed to, especially now he had to recall that day.
As Robin continued telling the story, the Doctor seemed to be taking it all in, assumingly working out a plan. Rose on the other hand, was also intently listening, but seemingly to the unimportant details, and was often interrupting with comments such as, “So the blonde guy with the shield is Much, and he's your right hand man.” To which Robin always replied with the same patronising, two word, phrase, “Yes Rose.” She had clearly decided the identities of the other outlaws would be important if the got into any danger, or worse; they mucked up time again!
Once the whole account had been told, the Doctor appeared to be very excited, running back to the TARDIS and unlocking it.
“Come on then!” he yelled to the others.
“Doctor I think you're forgetting something!” Rose responded.
“Well I have dates, I have times, I have locations… it's not like there's anything else we need, trust me I should know. It is my TARDIS after all… or have you suddenly become a great expert?!”
“You're babbling again Doctor!” Rose interrupted before he could get any further.
“Yeah I know, I like babbling!” The Doctor answered cheekily.
“I realized, but what about the gang?” Robin wasn't particularly amused by the Doctor, especially since they were supposed to be creating a plan.
“The gang? What about them? We don't need them. Rose here has taken a whole army down by herself, Jack is… well Jack is brilliant.” He grinned a massive grin. “And well, then there's me…”
“Stop it Doctor!” Rose butted in. “Just listen to him.”
“Okay okay… sheesh!” He leaned back against the TARDIS, obviously a bit annoyed that he couldn't just get on with it.
“Well I was going to say, wouldn't they be a bit freaked out if I just disappeared, and then turned up with Marian when she's supposed to be dead!”
“Oh yeah… didn't think of that.” The Doctor was looking slightly awkward.
“See Doctor, for a time traveler you aren't half careless at times!” Rose exclaimed, secretly finding it quite funny.
“So anyway, I think it would be a good idea if, before we go, we give some sort of explanation about what we're doing.”
“We could try, though I'm not sure it will be easy to explain!” The Doctor had had a lot of experience with time travel and the Earth's past, never easy. There's always the possible problem of being recorded in history, not a good idea.
So Robin informed the gang of their plans, but only basics. He felt all they needed to know was that Marian would be back, after all that was all he cared about now.
Much of course was slightly confused, he half wondered if Robin was just wishfully thinking; could these strangers really time travel? He also didn't think this would be practical, surely the Sheriff and Guy would be suspicious, not to mention anyone they had told.
However Robin assured him that they could come up with a feasible explanation; perhaps she had just been injured rather than killed and had been recovering in the Holy Land under Will and Djaq's protection. That was convincing enough he thought, he was surprised he could think rationally anymore. Maybe if he was lucky enough he could convince Will and Djaq to return too; not only would it make their story more convincing but he had missed them too and it would bring the old gang back together again.
Much then agreed with him, he knew it would hurt Robin if these strangers were lying, but on the other hand, Robin obviously trusted them so it was likely to succeed, and he would love to see his Master happy again. He missed the happy go lucky, cheerful and jokey Robin.
