I loved the prose in this short but energetic story. A full life is breathed into a character who's existence only ever lightly flickered onscreen. We learn of their multiple lives; their talking parrot; and their space-pirate rollicking adventure vibe. Matt Smith's reaction to their demise will surely have greater impact for anyone who has read this. Even the idea of the infinite staircase is a charming one. There are so many little hooks which give a peak into a bigger universe. A little treat.

A fun glimpse at a mysterious Timelord and a nice call back to Classic Who!

The First Doctor #3

'One Virtue, and a Thousand Crimes' (2020) from Adventures in Lockdown.

The Corsair is an intriguing character, and the situation of this Star Wars-type smuggler character being hired by The Doctor is fun. The wider narrative scope of the reasons as to this surrounding a "little" Time War and a future incarnation of The Doctor being the primary client of The Corsair amongst other things is a tad arduous for me, but I can see the enjoyment of that kind of approach for sure. I'm seeking out for more humble beginnings stories rather than greater Time War seeming plot-points that feel a bit like deep lore.

Reading good Neil Gaiman is a little more frustrating following recent news. Other than that, I quite like the character of the Corsair and wanna know more about her.