Doctor takes a moment to reply. His expression goes blank at the mention of a police box. What was she talking about? Had they really had that conversation?

"Well!" he starts, forcing a smile, "I can tell you one thing about that light I touched. Something inside of me felt better instantly. I've- We've all been in a terrible mood since the performance but when I was near the light I felt a sense of... Compassion and duty. -Qualities that I admire in you, actually. Just being in this room with the sprites feels better, like a welcoming party, if that makes any sense?"