"Probably for the best," the Doctor decided. "It can be a bit complicated, meeting people from your past when you know about their future. All sorts of awkward questions pop up. She's happier in her own time and world..."

Of that he was certain. It would have been difficult to meet Rose again here. Difficult to explain that while he remembered what he'd felt for her before, it wasn't the same. He'd changed again and his personality had changed as well. And it was complicated enough here already.

The Doctor refocussed on Tara, his smile becoming wider and more pleasant, but still not quite managing to meet his eyes. "Hello, Tara. I'm the Doctor."