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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.

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[jackedthename]

Obviously, if you've met Gwen. [A pause of his own.] I've just seen you, and Martha.

[--Ignore the slight glint in his eyes that appears when he hears about the TARDIS, if you would.] Two of you and a human TARDIS? You sure I haven't died and gone to heaven?

[But back to business, now.] The Core?

video|private ; YEAH BUT NOT LIKE /THAT/

[universaljanitor]

Me and... and Martha? [Oh. Yes. That.] Harold Saxon, the year that never was? That just seeing me?

[...... Why does he even try sometimes...] Jack. [He's grinning just a moment later, though] Pretty sure she's way too much for you to handle. Also, not sure you'll like the other Doctor. Bit of an odd-ball with an obsession with bow ties.

[Do they really have to sober up for business?] The Core... big machine thing no one's really ever seen up close. Locked away somewhere and guarded, most likely. Although it might just be lost. Can never really get a straight answer. Its what's keeping people here. On this island. You get too far away from it and you start hurting.

It also gives regular humans powers, apparently. Some sort of resultant radiation, as far as I can tell.

video|private ; IT'S ALWAYS LIKE THAT.

[jackedthename]

Yes, I just left you and then I was ..well, here.

[A laugh.] You haven't met some of my exes. [And then, just a slightly amused look.] Instead of an oddball with trainers and a big brown coat? Or one with a leather jacket that can't dance?

[No, not really. It's one of the special things about being them, okay.] Sounds fun. Maybe we should go on a hunt for it.

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[universaljanitor]

Ah, bit behind Rose and me, then. [A pause] Oh! She's here, by the way. Rose Ty-lah. Safe and sound on this side of reality. Sharing a flat, we are. An actual flat. Ha! Pretty incredible when you think about it.

[He's practically poutingby now, though] Hey now, watch it. What's wrong with my trainers? I like my trainers!

Oh I'd love to. Proper search party, torches in hand, walkie talkies strapped to our belts, hard hats and video cameras and all. Proper investigative squad, us!

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[jackedthename]

I know, I saw her before I saw you.

Nothing's wrong with your trainers! I quite like them. Ianto might disapprove, though.

[A snort.] Hard hats? I don't think we'll need those, but the thought is nice.

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[universaljanitor]

Well, Ianto and I need to have a little chat, then. My trainers in particular are at the very peak of fashionable functionality!

[He's being a teasing little asshole, but really. They are. His tracks are the best.]

Come on, now. Have to protect that head. Might be important one day.

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[jackedthename]

Not with a suit, darling.

[Whatever, man. :|]

Hey. Both of my heads are important.