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[guitar_hero]

[he's standing in the somewhat cluttered now void. Though there's still limiteless black behind him. There is a sword on a stand at his right and he is in front of a panel full of switches and knobs and something that resembles a rusty old spatula mostly because it is a rusty old spatula.

There are also a series of electrodes attached to various places on his head and rigged to the console and also one on the sword.]

Good morning, boys and girls. Happy snow day.

Since it's about time to get things done, I'm conducting an experiment. This sword [he gestures at it] has been possessed by void spirits. I'm going to psychically communicate with them to figure out what exactly they want and perhaps even how to free them or even to free us. They tend to have rather detrimental effects to the psyche -- so I've heard, but not to worry. I've thought of that. [grins and taps one of the electrodes]

Keyed to detect any kind of psychic attack, these will deliver about fifty-thousand volts straight into my brain with enough force to sever the connection. Don't worry about me. I won't die.

[a pause]

But if I do, at least we'll get to see what happens when you die here.

[another pause]

Unless I regenerate in which case... spoilers. Hope I do a better job with the nose this time. Bit weird when it comes down to it.

[he takes a deep breath and lets it out]

Right.

[and he throws the rusty spatula so the machine hums to life and rests his fingertips against the naked blade. At first there is nothing-- though people with keen hearing might detect a high pitched whine that pitches higher and higher and there is the sound of breaking glass.

Then there is a hideous pop and he's thrown backwards out of frame as the console catches on fire, heat rippling through the room and other things boiling to flame too before the communicator falls and all is dark]

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[captain_by_the_book]

[ With Mavis having called for help there's a very disgruntled Guardian making his way personally to Attleton University, what with emergency teams being busy and slowed down by the snow. He isn't quite sure what he can do, this looks like it needs a firefighter crew or two, but he's got to do something. ]

Doctor? Doctor, can you hear me? I'm on my way and so are the firefighters and an ambulance, but I need you to respond to me if you can.

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[guitar_hero]

No! No ambulance! All turn into sodding butterflies! [shouted. and language, yes, he knows but the last time that sort of thing happened he woke up cold and miserable and wanting to snog everyone]

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[captain_by_the_book]

[ He's been watching the conversation between the Doctor and Rose and while he doesn't seem particularly coherent, he doesn't look like he's in need of an ER either. That's better than what he'd feared. ]

Fine. We can get you to medical help of your choice, just as soon as you're safely out of there.

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[guitar_hero]

No. Just firemen. Thanks.

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[captain_by_the_book]

Firefighters are on the way, but it'll take them a while to arrive due to the snow. I'm making my way there myself right now.

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[guitar_hero]

Calvary lead the charge. [he groans slightly, twitching. Why is everyone making such a big fuss]

video /threadjack

[bigbadrose]

He's not human so he doesn't trust most other medical professionals. So long as we get him out, his wife can probably take it from there and tell you what he needs.

Not me. River Song.

video /threadjack

[guitar_hero]

Stop. Stop. Rose is Rose. River is River. Let it be. No ambulance, because Pucchini.

video /threadjack

[bigbadrose]

Yes, god forbid you sing opera. Not at all a risk if you die or regenerate, surely.

video /threadjack

[guitar_hero]

It was so sad. [sighs] All so sad.

video /threadjack

[bigbadrose]

No more sad.

Just be good and let River fix things, yeah?

video /threadjack

[guitar_hero]

Stop. Full stop. Hate being directed. Hate being fixed. Could be anyone. Even me. Even you. So just be happy.

video /threadjack

[bigbadrose]

Who's got hate?

I don't even hate daleks. You need to stop hating yourself.

video /threadjack

[guitar_hero]

That's not even the point! [groans. memo: internal: to much work every time. Best to stay away. Or travel strictly with robots. Never wanted to-- Well rarely-- travel strictly with robots with zero chemistry. Which, frankly was probably why Nardole... and also probably on the human side, Bill]

video /threadjack

[bigbadrose]

So tell me. I'm listening.

video /threadjack

[guitar_hero]

[he can't even explain the wrong end of a bee right now. Which is what he'd like to say only finds himself muttering] bee. Bee. Bee leive.

video /threadjack

[bigbadrose]

No, I'm not going to leave you be, and you're bloody daft if you think I am.

[You say yes, and I say no, you say stop but I say go go go....]

video /threadjack

[guitar_hero]

Believe. Believe! Fifty thungummy volts give me a breaker!

video /threadjack

[bigbadrose]

Jigawatts back to the future?!

[Don't kiss your Mom or you'll-- no wait.]

Breaker breaker CB radio, come in Doctor, this is Bad Wolf. What's your reading?

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[guitar_hero]

Agonizing pain with a side of heady regret. Hold the eggs.

video /threadjack

[bigbadrose]

[Giggles.] I will if you will.

Is the pain concentrated anywhere specific? [Beyond your supersized head.] How's your kidneys?

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[guitar_hero]

Black and blue. Everywhere. Teeth are humming.

[captain_by_the_book]

Noted. I've been listening to your conversation, he doesn't sound very coherent. Are you sure she can handle him? I could try to get our healer to Attleton, if he doesn't trust regular doctors.

[bigbadrose]

You'll have to ask her, not me. And I doubt she'll answer the comms for a bit. So send 'em just in case -- if they're not busy with anything else.

[captain_by_the_book]

Alright, I'll see if I can reach her, and if she can make it to Attleton through the blizzard.