[ In turn, the Doctor always appreciates finding someone of a like mind, someone who enjoys the thrill of adventure, even the danger, though they're going to have to work on Lockwood's lack of restraint throwing himself quite so literally into the danger. He's young, he's still learning. A bit of guidance and a watchful, protective eye, and he'll be fine. ]

I don't like losing track of anyone, either. [ The Doctor stops short of saying, I don't like losing anyone. It's likely implied between and beneath the words. Lockwood's little adventure in the lake might have ended badly, were either of them to think on it at any length. And he does not care to think on it right now, so he chooses his words carefully, even though the truth isn't far behind. He hates endings, he hates losing anyone, and he's ruined enough lives and lost enough people now for it to be a principle he clings to quite strongly; he's not losing anyone else. ]

Yes, we should. First thing — the children and any other villagers needing help. And most of them do need help, apart from the ones involved in time being tampered with here. [ Getting to his own feet slowly, the Doctor keeps a watchful eye on the boy to make sure he's not about to fall over completely and back into the water. As it is, he resists lifting him up entirely in favor of discussing the shard for a moment. ]

Our party's encountered mirrors before and I'm told they've been used to trap memories or spirits at times. As we've no shortage of things going wrong with either, I'd suggest hanging onto it for now.

[ Now, the Doctor does reach out to rest his hand close to Lockwood's elbow, in an attempt to help him fully up. If he'll allow him, although — ]

Don't argue. It's the water, it'll linger a bit.