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[jackedthename]

[The person on the other end of the NV is obviously familiar with this kind of technology. After a few seconds, a small holographic Jack appears, looking rather irritated and pacing.]

Right. This is the second or third time in a year I’ve been unexpectedly whisked somewhere I really don’t have the time to be. Anyone want to tell me how to get back to Cardiff? I have a feeling if I don’t get back soon enough, my team will probably kill me. [A pause, then a reflective smile.] They might anyway, actually.

So. Whoever’s in charge around here? I’m Jack Harkness, and I’m going to find you and get home, any way I have to.

Comments

[defineshinky]

[Oh my God, he's so pretty...

Wendy has to remind herself to put the libido away, that even though she's in a different dimension, it would still count as cheating on her boyfriend.]

As far as your kidnapping goes, there isn't a who in charge. It's a what. But that Core is locked down tighter than Queen Elizabeth the First's chastity belt.

[jackedthename]

[Sadly, when Jack's around, putting the libido away is not generally an option. But he gives her the requisite charming smile, in any case.]

Really. Because I've heard she wasn't as virginal as she seemed.

[defineshinky]

I always thought it sounded hinky, but I'm just going by my history book.

[jackedthename]

Pfff. History books always leave out the interesting bits.

[defineshinky]

Let me guess. Archaeologist a la Indiana Jones?

[jackedthename]

No, but I would look rather dashing in a fedora, I think.

[defineshinky]

Aaahhhh...

[That's Wendy for "Yes, yes you would."]

Well, it's hard not to be. Fedoras are dashing hats.

[jackedthename]

Mmm, yes. Pity I don't have one.

[defineshinky]

Well this place has holograms and superpowers and talking animals. Sure you could find a hat store, were you so inclined.

[jackedthename]

Should probably find somewhere to stay, first, though.

[defineshinky]

Something tells me you won't have a problem.

[jackedthename]

Well, considering I've already run into two people I know -- I hope not.

[defineshinky]

Oh, you have friends here? [She sounds happy for him but sad at the same time. It's only been a few days for her but she's already missing her friends terribly.] There you go then. Don't even have to take the newcomer handout.

[jackedthename]

At least two, anyway.

[defineshinky]

Natives seem pretty friendly to me so far. Well, the ones who are stuck like us, anyway.

[jackedthename]

How long've you been here?

[defineshinky]

Only a few days. Sounds like people get shipped here once every couple of months. We're the new wave.

[jackedthename]

...Huh. Alright, then.

[defineshinky]

You're calm. Not your first rodeo?

[jackedthename]

Not in the least. Unfortunately.

[defineshinky]

Sounds like a lot of us have experience. Maybe if we all put our heads together, we can get out of this thing.

[jackedthename]

That's what I'm hoping.

[defineshinky]

Well if I hear about any meetings on that topic, you'll be the first one I call.

[jackedthename]

Excellent. Thanks.