I hadn't even specifically thought about how recent it's been for her, but yes, just because it's been over a year for the public doesn't mean it's been more than a few days for her.
Also, it's not previously unheard of for the Doctor to have moments of vulnerability. And she's got a real sense of responsibility, so she feels it deeply if it seems she has failed the people she cares about and accidentally brought along.
For me, personally the way I finally could understand Twelve was to watch Time of the Doctor back to back with Deep Breath and after that my whole understanding of Twelve and his arc shifted. I fell in love with Twelve all because I added in the context of Eleven's headspace in the final moments before he became Twelve.
And I thought the same thing could apply and it did! Also, Chibnall is a character guy, even when he says its for newbies. Clearly, this emotional journey pays off for long time fans becaue man, everything Thirteen does now feels like a continuation, a throughline from Twelve to Thirteen.
I also realized a couple of days ago, that because of Timey Wimey stuff-- for the audience it's been a year, but for the Doctor? That's only been a few days!
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Also, it's not previously unheard of for the Doctor to have moments of vulnerability. And she's got a real sense of responsibility, so she feels it deeply if it seems she has failed the people she cares about and accidentally brought along.
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And I thought the same thing could apply and it did! Also, Chibnall is a character guy, even when he says its for newbies. Clearly, this emotional journey pays off for long time fans becaue man, everything Thirteen does now feels like a continuation, a throughline from Twelve to Thirteen.
I also realized a couple of days ago, that because of Timey Wimey stuff-- for the audience it's been a year, but for the Doctor? That's only been a few days!
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