Universe 1:
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Miranda blinked a bit surprised. "Really?" She asked. "You want me to come with you?" It was strange really. It wasn't that she thought little of herself, no she was fairly confident in her abilities....overall. It was just that here, an alien, a Time Lord from another species was asking her to travel with through time and space. It didn't make a lot of sense. However, she wasn't going to argue with it. A smile coming on her face, she turned fully to face him. "Sure. I'll come." Inside, it almost felt like Christmas. But, she contained herself, long used to keeping control of her outward emotions. "I do have to be back in two weeks." She informed him. "Otherwise, I can lose my job." It seemed strange to tell that to a time traveler but she had to make it clear. For all she knew, he was only going to take her for a bit and then drop her back off. 

Glancing down at her outfit, she looked at him. "It wouldn't be too much to ask that we stop by my place so I can pack a bag, will it?" She inquired. "I doubt your Judoon friends would take kindly on me showing up on their turf." She joked. The Doctor conceded and they made the short trip to her place. Going in, Miranda hoped that he would stick around and not change his mind. Changing out of her uniform into some comfortable jeans and blouse, she packed a quick bag and locked everything up. Making a note to her landlady that she will be gone for a couple weeks, she slid it under her door and headed back to the TARDIS. Thankfully for her, it was still there, the Doctor patiently waiting. "Thank you." She said, setting her bag down.

As he flipped a few switches and tossed a couple levers she looked around. "So, do you do this often?" She inquired, putting her hands in her pockets. "Pick up stray females, offering them the chance to see the universe?" She meant it more as a jest. She didn't believe she was the first. No, if he was serious about asking her then undoubtedly he had asked others before her. Depending on how old he was. Of course, he didn't look that old. Maybe thirties, forties? She had never been good at guessing ages. When he mentioned there was someone else. And that she was gone. Trapped, she frowned slightly. She wanted to ask what had happened but he didn't seem to want to talk about it. Just mentioned that she was not here to replace the other girl. "Good." She stated crossing her arms. "I don't want to fill someone else's shoes." She declared. She had done enough of that as a child. 

Sent from foster family to foster family, she had always been expected to be someone else. [i]Look at Susy. See how she doesn't get into trouble. Why can't you be more like Leslie?[/i] When she could, she crafted her own identity. Now, there was no way she was going to try to play fill in for someone else. Someone who she didn't even know. Realizing that she was probably overreacting, she calmed herself. "So... Where are we going?" She asked him curious. 
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Universe 2:
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The Doctor grinned at her reply. Interested was always good. The fact that she was fascinated and not freaking out like everyone else testified that she would make a good companion. "well then," He said grabbing a gentleman's cane from the rack next to the door, he nodded toward the door. "How about we go and say hello?" He looked at Vastra and Jenny. "Keep everything contained. We're just going to have a little chat with the snowmen." He informed her.

Knowing that any protest would fall on deaf ears, Vastra nodded. It was good to see the Doctor back out and about again. His cheerful attitude much better then the glum and sulking he had been doing for the past so many months. Her eyes fell on the young companion. She did not know what the woman said or did but somehow she had been connected to bringing the Doctor back. Perhaps it was nothing she did on her own accord, perhaps it was just someone else needing help and pushing to have it solved. Someone outside of the normal friends. The Doctor was always a sucker for pretty girls. Vastra smiled. Whatever the case, she was pleased that he was back. "We'll stay here, Doctor." She replied. "And keep an eye on the others."

Nodding gratefully, the Doctor opened the door and let Clara through first. Then coming out, he looked at the front yard. About half a dozen snowmen had gathered but there was someone else as well. An older, more palish man stepped forward. He examined them critically. He had been around the house before. Trying to talk Latimer into selling. "I am Dr. Simeon." He stated. "We've come for the ice woman." He stated, cold and precise. "Release her to us. You have five minutes."

"Hello," The Doctor said smiling, seeming to have missed what he was just told. "I'm the Doctor. This is Clara. So you're the one controlling these snowmen." He said going over and looking at one of the snowmen. "Fascinating really. Low telepathic field, reading off the minds of people. Their fears, their worries." He circled the group before coming back to stand beside Clara.

Simeon smiled, a cold, polite smile. "You will give us her or regret it." He threatened continuing where he left off. 

The Doctor chuckled. "Right. Listen here, buddy, I'm the Doctor." His expression darkened. "And you threatened children. If you want your little ice lady then you'll have to come through me to get it." He declared, nudging Clara back toward the door. "And you'll find I'm not one to be reckoned with." The threat was there, not just in the words but in the tone and expression. He was the Doctor. Monsters cowered, when he called. Demons ran when he showed up. Those who challenged him were defeated. 

Simeon inclined his head. "As you wish. Five minutes." With that the Doctor closed the front door.