Abena, The Doctor and others in “The Story & The Engine”

I grew up with Anansi, terrified someone would win me in a bet. I'd heard about you, travelling through time -- I had faith you would help! Instead, you left me. I'm here because of you. You humiliated me, Doctor!

You look so different now. I am sorry. But I couldn't take you with me.

I was a fugitive back then. Anansi was wrong to offer that bet! And frankly, darling, I was busy in a different story that might be finished one day...