#thread: river

[youllalwaysbemyporcelain]

@miindfuck (for a random starter)

Twelve smiles as he sits with River. He was so happy to see her again, and to have her back in his life. "So, tell me the craziest thing that has happened here to you so far?"

[mascncollins]

Where: Starry Skies Drive In Who: @riverwclker

Nothing said small town to Mason quite like a drive in theater. They didn't really have them in the city but when he would be in some of the smaller towns, they were the busy places to be. What could be better honestly. He loved the fact you could enjoy a movie and snacks all from the comfort of your own car. Plus the food was always greasy and delicious. He had found his spot amongst the other cars and rolled his windows down, wanting the feel the air hit his face before the movie started. He smiled as he watched various couples getting comfortable in the cars and realized he might be one of the only solo people there before he spotted a familiar face. "River!" He shouted with a wave of his good hand.

[troythecatfish]

[felicityharrington]

"Thank you! I agree with that. Unless it's something you've really had your heart on and saved money for, and you know the person you're with is one of those massive biters who eat ninety percent of your food in one go." She laughed as she said this, aware it got sillier by the second. "How did your dad say they were made?" She asked, wide-eyed, hesitating to take another bite from her corndog. "All you need to do is put me in front of your truck, and I'll drum up as much business as possible! I'll even offer to take pictures with people and their food so they can post it on whatever social media account they use. Oh! Let us come up with a fun hashtag for them to use. Even better, maybe if we say we'll pick one randomly from the posts, they can get a free grilled cheese in the future!" She's rattling off ideas, not even aware she's getting super into it.

Felicity raised her steepled fingers to push against her lower lip in serious contemplation, glad there was a nearby table to set her food on. "Hmm, well..." she pondered aloud. "I feel we should go for the spinny ride first. Then, we can try it again later tonight if you want to see if it's better during the day or night. I used to hear about rides and how thrill rides feel extra intense after dark. I don't know if there's truth to it, but that's what makes it fun to find out, yeah?"

River gladly split his pretzel with her, breaking off a piece of it that he hadn't already taken a bite from. "Hey, what's food for if not sharing? I'm all good on the corndog front, though. Thanks for the offer! Honestly, hot dogs in general just aren't my thing. My dad once decided to tell me how they were made... just ruined after that, even if it wasn't true." As she mentioned drumming up business, River laughed. “You’d make an excellent cheerleader, that’s for sure. I might just take you up on that offer if things don't pick up. Who knows? Maybe we’ll end up with a line stretching all the way to the Ferris wheel.”

River’s gaze shifted to the rides as Felicity spoke. He nodded thoughtfully. “The Hurricane is definitely one of those spinny rides, but you're sitting in like a boat, kinda? It’s a wild ride, but it’s worth it if you’re up for the thrill. The Ferris wheel’s a good choice too though, I've always loved the view from the top. Or we can always check out some of the games.”

[poucz]

"The "Red Thread of Fate" is an East Asian myth that says an invisible red thread connects those destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstances. This thread can stretch or tangle but never break, symbolizing the inevitable connection".

*Strongly referenced by the photography of Luigi Boatto.

[linsaangs]

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[expectiations]

I still find it funny that people call eleven a "deadbeat husband" and their marriage "toxic" but twelve is the "perfect husband" and their marriage "wedded bliss" all because of the few moments we'd seen between 11 and River were them being "toxic". yes of course! let's ignore how the minisodes show how that description isn't true and even how little moments in the episodes themselves – "what? that's it?" (why haven't you kissed me goodbye? are you being sly on purpose so I'd kiss you first?) and "they wouldn't bury my wife out here" and the music room is the heart of the home and it's not a ghost story, it's a love story – show 11 cared and put in the work and yes, they're going to have disagreements like the ones in TATM because duh who doesn't but it does not mean it is the entirety of their relationship but people have taken it and made it the entirety of their relationship.

[youllalwaysbemyporcelain]

@papcrrings

Rory had managed to get a night off so he could go to the gala, against his better judgement. He knew bad things tended to happen, but he needed a night out, and this sounded fun. As he walked in he noticed his daughter, smiling when she noticed him as well. He walked up to her and hugged her. "Hello River. How's your night so far?"

[troythecatfish]

[youllalwaysbemyporcelain]

Rory knows she's right. He does feel something. He knows something's not right, and some part of him believes the stories are true. It's a scary feeling. "Okay, so say it is real? Tell me more about it?" Maybe he can finally get some answers, maybe it will start to make more sense. "And how do I know you again?"

River smiled. "Of course it's true. How can it not be?" she said simply. Of course, she didn't know the exact contents of the journal, but she could make an educated guess that they were Amy and Rory's real memories trying to claw their way to the surface. "Something's happened to your memories, Rory, but deep down you must feel it. Don’t you? All those impossible stories… oh, but they did happen. You lived them."

[gotwcird]

continuation for @enamcr ft. river 💕

there was no mistaking the way her chest ached after that kiss. how her lips seemed to singe, finally fulfilling a touch she craved for too long. a craving she was still getting used to, too. but then river called after her, laughed the way he did, and it only fueled her little playful streak. reminded her of all those nights she spent texting him, aching for him, and so it had her looking back at him with a knowing smile before turning back. maybe she did learn a thing or two from being around him.

"dangerous how?" will slowed her steps so he could catch up, felt her muscles tense from anticipation the moment his hand brushed over her lower back. wanted more, but held back on it. only looked at him with a shrug. "is your whole house a fire hazard or something? should i look out for things i could trip on?" basically knew of what he was insinuating, of where they'd end up soon enough, but as these things go, she liked the clarification. wondered about that jacuzzi, if she'd even need that swimsuit she packed in her tote bag. the idea made her stomach flip with anticipation. "you haven't even shown me the kitchen yet! come on, mr calloway, i want to see where all the magic happens." smiled up at him sweetly, even if there was an edge of mischievousness, but what could she say? he seemed to bring it out of her.

[spookstreet]

“They could have Commandments,” River told her. “It wouldn’t tear him from his garden. Is it his money you’re after?”

“No, darling. I just want him to be unhappy.”

And

“River, I’ve told you. Mummy has to go away. It’s important. You want Mummy to be happy, don’t you?”

He didn’t answer. He didn’t want Mummy to be happy. He wanted Mummy to be there. That was important.

Slow Horses, Mick Herron.

These Cartwrights. River in this chapter noticeably refutes his grandfather’s belief that he takes after Isobel. (And David doesn’t really consider their shared traits to be a bad thing - he’s somewhat bemused, all things considered).

[youllalwaysbemyporcelain]

Twelve ignored her as he got them both out of the maze. He found a place to sit and set her down, looking her over. "Are you hurt anywhere?"

"Sweetie, you can't do that the whole time," River said, "We may never get out of this maze. You should go. Get out of-" she stopped when he picked her up, knowing it was no use.

[expectiations]

Is it just me or does the phrase "dumb Darillium River" make your ears ring too?

That phrase hurts me like crazy because it takes away how the post-Manhattan events affected her so deeply. And now that we have the added knowledge that she gets to see her parents in New York even after Manhattan, THORS now presents itself in a different light.

River's resounding "the Doctor does not and has never loved me" cements the implication that she and the Doctor had a huge row after Manhattan. What would you feel if the love of your life told you he "does not and has never loved" you? Certainly not happy.

Do you know what grief does to one's mind? No matter how brilliant you are, grief changes you. Grief makes you a different person. I would know, having experienced it myself. And River, in her grief, jumped into a headspace that shut out (or tried hard to) the Doctor.

Yes, she should have recognized it was him she had unknowingly dragged along on her space Robin Hood quest, but for her, it isn't him. It wouldn't be. Because that was the last thing she had heard him say.

Grief and pain clouding her mind, she proudly asserts that no, the Doctor isn't there. He won't show up for her. He has never loved her. But of course, she loves him. She's never denied that. But he proves her wrong soon afterwards. Because she is the Woman The Doctor Loves.

So, yes, on the surface level, "dumb Darillium River" seems to be what THORS had made River to be. But no, it wasn't. It isn't. It was about a grieving River and a chance for the Doctor to right his wrong. (And yes, we were robbed of that kiss. Homie here quite clearly wanted one.)

originally posted over on twitter.

[youllalwaysbemyporcelain]

@miindfuck

Twelve had been exploring this strange new city he was in. It was frustrating that he couldn't find the TARDIS. He had seen enough people to know that he was brought here at random, and not by the TARDIS. He decided to set out to look again that day. He wanted desperately to get out of this city. He suddenly felt himself collide into somebody, and before he could say anything, he was looking up, gasping at the face he saw. "River? Is it really you?"