They hosts exchanged a bemused glance before looking back at the Doctor. The liar said, "That isn't what I meant."

"We do not interfere in the fights," said the king. "We are only hosts, not masters of puppets."

"Though we do both do very well given a marionette. Such fun, Italy 1693, do you recall? Anyway, Doctor, don't worry yourself over us interfering. We can't. They have whatever time the hourglass gives them."