It's what I do. I can forgive you for what you did because that isn't the first time that's happened to me.

[The Doctor gives a hard whince] Not the first time someone I know has been brainwashed [he states with a low growl and then softens again]- in order to get to me.


I know you didn't have control of your actions. I can't hold you accountable when you were being mind controlled.

And you were - inside screaming, weren't you? Trying to regain control.