A visit to Trykos IV

The Doctor gave the TARDIS brake lever a firm yank, and the time machine came to a full stop. "Here we are! Planet Trykos IV. We're parked up just outside the city of Trun. They're hosting the annual festival of light, it's absolutely fantastic. Thousands come from across the galaxy every year. You'll love it Yaz."

"I'm sure I will", Yaz replied, before following the Doctor towards the TARDIS doors. The Doctor was wearing her usual ensemble: her grey coat, t-shirt with rainbow stripe, her trousers with yellow suspenders, and her brown boots. For her part Yaz was wearing her brown leather jacket, a grey jumper, blue jeans and white trainers. Together they stepped outside into the bright sunshine.

Ahead of them was a large stone gate, manned by a pair of fearsome looking guards with fierce weapons. One of them stepped forward, his grey skin plastered with lumps and bumps reflecting in the sunlight. "You here for the festival of light?" he growled.

"Indeed we are," the Doctor answered.

"Right then, you know what to do. Strip down to your undies."

"What?!" Yaz exclaimed.

"I didn't have to do this last time I was here." The Doctor said.

"It's a new thing", the guard replied. "You can't praise the glory of eternal light fully clothed, now can you?"

Yaz looked at the Doctor for help. "We've got **** Yaz", the Doctor responded. The guard produced a small tub, ostensibly where their clothes were supposed to go. The Doctor removed her jacket, before untying and kicking off her boots. Her blue striped socks came next, and her suspenders came off her shoulders. She pulled off her trousers, revealing mustard yellow boxer briefs with a pattern of blue stripes. Finally her t-shirt was pulled over her head and went in the tub alongside the other clothes, exposing her grey sports bra.

Yaz looked at the Doctor in wonder, before reluctantly going along. Her jacket was removed shortly followed by her jumper, revealing her white t-shirt bra with lace trim. Her boots and socks came off next, then she shimmied out of her jeans, exposing her plain red briefs. Everything went into the tub. Yaz tried to cover herself with her hands, while the Doctor stood unashamed, hands on her hips.

"In you go," the guard muttered. "You'll get your clothes back when you leave".

The guard returned to his position by the gate. Yaz turned to the Doctor. "Doctor, I've changed my mind. I can't do this. I can't be in my underwear in front of thousands of people! I'm uncomfortable enough just standing here in front of you."

"Oh come on Yaz, it'll be fun. Everyone will be in their skivvies, not just us. If it helps, I'm a little nervous too."

Yaz sighed. "Okay. I'll try." The Doctor took Yaz's hand. They walked forward, and stepped through the door.