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Jo’s Mittens

Worn wool mittens in muted brown, their thick fabric slightly snagged from active use. Jo pulls them off with quick movements to inspect disturbed footprints on the forest floor, revealing calloused palms to the cold Spiridon air. The mittens’ cuffs slide past her wrists, exposing bare skin as she crouches to trace the unnatural trail—each press of her fingers raising faint puffs of disturbed moss. Their insulation hindered precise handling of the arum plants’ sharp leaves, forcing Jo to work quickly despite the planet’s hostile environment.
3 appearances

Purpose

Protective gear for cold environmental conditions and minor abrasion resistance during fieldwork.

Significance

The mittens serve as a practical tool in Jo’s survival, marking her transition from passive observer to active investigator while symbolizing her adaptability in hostile terrain.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments
S10E15 · Planet of the Daleks Part 1
Doctor revives and calls Jo urgently

Jo removes her mittens to improve sensitivity while examining the delicate footprints in Spiridon’s soil, discarding the insulation to better trace the unnatural trail. Her discarded gloves lie temporarily forgotten as she crouches near the corrosive plants.

Before: Wool mittens worn during active traversal of the jungle; intact and clean before removal.
After: Mittens off, left aside during forensic inspection of footprints; fingers exposed to cold Spiridon air.
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S10E15 · Planet of the Daleks Part 1
Footprints fungus and failing oxygen

Jo’s mittens, worn to protect against Spiridon’s harsh environment, are removed so she can examine the footprints with greater sensitivity. Though initially useful for handling rough terrain, their thickness is discarded in favor of precise touch, making her vulnerable to the arum plants’ corrosive spray.

Before: Worn wool mittens, slightly snagged and insulating Jo’s hands from Spiridon’s chill
After: Removed and set aside, exposing Jo’s bare hands to the alien environment
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S10E15 · Planet of the Daleks Part 1
Jo discovers mummified corpse in ship

Jo’s woolen mittens serve as her primary equipment during the trek, offering some warmth and grip as she navigates the wet, treacherous terrain. Though worn for protection, their bulk briefly hampers her handling when she crouches to examine disturbed ground near the ship’s exterior. After crossing into the spacecraft, the mittens remain on, ready for further investigation or repair work.

Before: Worn and intact, providing insulation and comfort during the jungle crossing
After: Still worn, though Jo may adjust or remove them if circumstances require greater dexterity
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