I think the TARDIS can influence where/when they land, but it's somewhat subtle/ambiguous whether it's the TARDIS's doing or something else. The TARDIS could not keep the Master out, or prevent herself from being stolen and turned into a paradox machine, but the Doctor felt like she "didn't want" to land in TIP/TSP, and she was able to protect River in TBB. I dislike fic where the TARDIS blatantly does things (think you need a tennis racket? turn around and it's there!) but she does seem to have some level of volition. I agree with esme_green that a degree of mystery is best preserved.
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Date: 2011-01-30 04:56 pm (UTC)