[ he grips hers even more tightly. he remembers those nights they shared after he had his drinks—the ball, the springs, the bed, the beach. he remembers the absolute elation of feeling karlach's heartbeat against his own. he lifts his hand, smooths it over the back of karlach's neck, and leans forward to press their foreheads together. he closes his eyes. ]

Since we got that world-hoppin' machine, Scien said his offer's always gonna be there any time I wanna take it. If I wanted to stay like this longer, until I got my revenge, I could. But I don't know if I wanna wait that long, to be honest.