In my head canon the Lord Burner thing happens after the D/M rift (it's kinda implied that it's the reason why One and Susan ran away, and I doubt the rift happened after that) so I don't think the Master's obssession is already so well-cemented that the Doctor's death would make little difference - he might be out for revenge, or he might be a lot less determined to impress/survive, but I think either way Brax wins this round by manipulating whatever emotions the Master has regarding the Doctor's death (in a sort of "Help me and we'll avenge the Doctor together - oops, did I forget to mention that my vengeance scheme includes me stabbing you in the back?" scenario).
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Date: 2012-03-07 10:57 am (UTC)