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Tweak says, "We don't need rings or vows"

Captain Jack Harkness (cpt_jack) wrote in whoville,
@ 2009-10-20 08:44:00

Entry tags:

cpt_jack, neverthelast, themasterreborn

Lis' Doctor
Jack had taken as much time as he'd let himself with Jason, but there was one more thing he needed to do before heading out. Carefully, cautiously, he re-opened the place in the back of his mind that linked to Brant. Not enough to call out, just enough to be aware of his presence, and for Brant to know he was there. Not enough to let Brant know (hopefully) what was going on inside his head.

Then, he showered again, ate again, drank more water, put on fresh clothes that still didn't involve his coat because he was disheartened every time he felt how big it was on his wasted frame, and went out in search of the Doctor. The TARDIS was a bit of a clue, but he wasn't confident enough to use his key, stopping outside instead to rap a rhythmic knock on the closed doors.

And belatedly hoped that River wasn't around.

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	neverthelast 2009-10-20 02:10 pm UTC (link)
	The Doctor came to be the door pretty quickly. He studied Jack for a second, taking in how emaciated he looked, trying to figure out which one this was. Hundreds of years in the ground sort of obscured the telltale stance and feel of the man. "Hello, Jack. Come in, if you like?" (Reply to this) (Thread)

	cpt_jack 2009-10-20 02:15 pm UTC (link)
	Bigger on the inside, Jack reminded himself, doing his best not to flinch from the Doctor's study. "Thanks. I like." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	neverthelast 2009-10-20 02:25 pm UTC (link)
	"Then you're welcome," he said, stepped back to let Jack in. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cpt_jack 2009-10-20 02:31 pm UTC (link)
	Jack drew a deep breath, squared his shoulders, and went in, relaxing very slightly at the familiar feel of the TARDIS. "This isn't exactly a social call." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	neverthelast 2009-10-20 02:35 pm UTC (link)
	"I kinda figured as much," he said, giving Jack a quick smile. "Is there something I can do for you?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cpt_jack 2009-10-20 02:37 pm UTC (link)
	"I don't know." It hadn't been the answer he'd intended to give, but it was an honest one. "Doctor, how much do you know about memory manipulation?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	neverthelast 2009-10-20 02:48 pm UTC (link)
	"Not quite as much as the Master, but a fair amount." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cpt_jack 2009-10-20 02:48 pm UTC (link)
	"Enough to block a memory?" That was the crux of the matter, really. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	neverthelast 2009-10-20 02:51 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes," he admitted. "I can do that." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cpt_jack 2009-10-20 04:53 pm UTC (link)
	"Will you?" That was another question entirely. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	neverthelast 2009-10-20 05:01 pm UTC (link)
	"I guess that depends. What's going on, Jack?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cpt_jack 2009-10-20 05:11 pm UTC (link)
	"There something I need to forget." Something he really didn't want to have to describe. "Until I leave here." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	neverthelast 2009-10-20 05:20 pm UTC (link)
	"Ok. First thing I should tell is I'm not too sure whether you'll get it back when you go." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cpt_jack 2009-10-20 05:33 pm UTC (link)
	Jack nodded slowly. "I think I'll need it. There." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	neverthelast 2009-10-20 05:36 pm UTC (link)
	"Did Grey turn up?" he asked quietly. "I don't want to jump to conclusions, but." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cpt_jack 2009-10-20 05:37 pm UTC (link)
	"Grey found me," Jack agreed, throat tightening. Chest tightening, fuck, beyond his control to beat back the reaction. "Grey..." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	neverthelast 2009-10-20 05:40 pm UTC (link)
	He automatically reached out to try to touch and ground Jack. "I think I know." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cpt_jack 2009-10-20 05:41 pm UTC (link)
	"You know?" That would make things a lot easier. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	neverthelast 2009-10-20 05:43 pm UTC (link)
	"He buried you. Is that right?" He laid a hand on Jack's shoulder, lightly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cpt_jack 2009-10-20 09:47 pm UTC (link)
	Jack flinched, before he could stop himself. No buffer against the cool touch of Time Lord hand, and the touch on top of the memory was almost more than he could handle. "He buried me," he agreed, voice very carefully neutral. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	neverthelast 2009-10-20 09:52 pm UTC (link)
	He grimaced. "I'm sorry, I should have asked permission before I touched you. I'm guessing it's not over?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cpt_jack 2009-10-20 10:05 pm UTC (link)
	"It's not over." Somehow, it was easier if he just repeated the Doctor's words. "I don't even know how long it's been." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	neverthelast 2009-10-20 10:06 pm UTC (link)
	He rubbed both hands over his face. "Has anyone checked out your lungs?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cpt_jack 2009-10-20 10:07 pm UTC (link)
	Jack folded his arms protectively over his chest. "No one's checked out my anything. This is me. I'll be fine." He was always fine, eventually. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	neverthelast 2009-10-20 10:09 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm pretty sure you'd rather not die of pneumonia. Am I right?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)