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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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[doeswhathewants]

[It's cool, Jack, he lies about a lot of things, too.] Some people think so.

Well, if you are the dashing hero of the feature, then I expect you'll pull out a plot to rescue all of the trapped souls here from the villainous grip of The Core.

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[jackedthename]

[There's the return of that charming grin.]

Please, don't I look the part?

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[doeswhathewants]

Oh, very. [And he is being honest]

If you are ever in need of a plucky young sidekick whose untimely death will propel you to victory, I'm available.

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[jackedthename]

Oh, darling, I thought you'd never ask.

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[doeswhathewants]

I am generous like that.

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[jackedthename]

Glad to see I'm making friends already.

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[doeswhathewants]

Likely influencing people, too.

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[jackedthename]

Ooh, was that a hint?

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[doeswhathewants]

As though one of my age would work well with subtlety and hints.

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[jackedthename]

It'd probably help if I knew your age, actually.

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[doeswhathewants]

Physical or -ah cumulative?

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[jackedthename]

[A slow grin.]

Both. I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours.

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[doeswhathewants]

Oh! I like that. Physically? I'm almost fourteen. [The fact that he isn't thirteen is important, thirteen and a half, thirteen and three quarters, it is closer to fourteen than not.]

Cumulatively? A few thousand years old.

Your turn.

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[jackedthename]

I think I look pretty good for 130 or so, don't I?

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[doeswhathewants]

Markedly well preserved.

I shall take it you are no mortal human?

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[jackedthename]

Not anymore.

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[doeswhathewants]

Well... what are you now?

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[jackedthename]

A fact.

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[doeswhathewants]

As opposed to a myth?

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[jackedthename]

Hey, I may be a myth some places.

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[doeswhathewants]

Well, I've not heard of you.

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[jackedthename]

I didn't say all places, did I?

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[doeswhathewants]

I suppose not.

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[jackedthename]

Even I don't have that high an opinion of myself.