Thank you! I liked the Rose-Doctor parallels in both s4 and s2, and I think with ten(-ish, something...) years traveling together in Pete's World, that would have continued.

Sigh, he really knows how to brood with the best, doesn't he?

Oh yes, I think cranky-old-man!Casanova proved that pretty well. Fortunately, Rose has lots of practice with brooding.

And I have to admit... Rose knowing the tales and trying not to burst out laughing made me smile in response

Well, she would know them! ;)