"Oh yeah, absolutely. Everything is faster with racing stripes, that's scientifically proven. More or less." The Doctor licked the bread before taking a bite, freezing mid-chew at the next question. He gave a slight shake of his head, using the fact that he hadn't swallowed yet as a way to bide his time. When he finally had a free mouth he shrugged, his eyes suddenly ever so serious.

"These days it's pretty much just me." He offered a slight smile. "I pick people up sometimes."