[Narvin gives the Doctor a hard look.]

The CIA could easily falsify a past, but the chameleon arch would destroy the human personality and all his previous memories. I'd sooner declare myself Imperator. But winning a war is never about who deserves it, but who's strongest and most ruthless. It's difficult to be more ruthless than the Daleks and believe me, we tried.

[Talking about Ardent is easier than talking about Gallifrey.]

In his own world, I think Ardent would prevent his people from progressing. They would continue to define themselves according to a historical lie.

[He sighs. His cheeks are warm from the brandy.]

Why did you ask me to come here? I doubt it was to talk about Ardent or Gallifrey all night.