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[faithfulpartner]

[A deathly pale brunette could be seen wringing out her coat as Gwen Cooper comes onto the feed. But her paleness is nothing to worry about as she speaks.]

Icing on the injury cake? Its been a bad enough day since last thing I remember was sleeping off a massive headache on the couch at the Hub.

So Jack, Ianto and Rhys you guys here?

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[im_with_stupid]

"Hey, guessing you're new. Welcome to the club. Don't worry, this place isn't as bad as it seems at first. Lots of fun, actually, if you let it be. Need some help?"

Someone may have had a bit too much custard.

[donovan_deegan]

[Immediate concern from an older man wearing a jacket pink enough to bring the headache back.] "Is the headache the only actual injury? There is a hospital here, if you need it. I hear they can cut you a pretty sweet deal if you're new in town. And free if all they do is put some ice on it, no charge at all for the icing, I think."

[Genuine concern, Deegan style.]

[faithfulpartner]

Just a headache and well the waterly landing was not on the menu either, otherwise I'm fine. Could use some asprin or coffee otherwise.

[faithfulpartner]

Yes, just confused and on the tail end of a headache. Remember napping on the sofa at the hub then poof cue the water.

[spacepeterpan]

[Congrats, you get a... totally unfamiliar face with silly hair, tweed, and a bow tie, enjoy that!]

Ohhh, Gwen Cooper, lookit you, Jack's around, yeah, he'll be thrilled to see you, I'm sure, he could always do with more familiar faces. ...lit'rally. Martha, also, you lot know Martha, yeah?

[He smiles, still, peering into the camera for a second, giving her an oddly almost Mother Hen-ish look.]

You all right? Look like you've been through a bit before showing up here.

[faithfulpartner]

[Yup, she's confused Doctor! But she perks up at the mentions of both Jack and Martha.]

Know Martha! She lent us a hand for a bit, long story. [precaution more than anything else Doctor.] And very relieved to know Jack's here.

Last thing I remember pre nap was the Dalek invasion, we won and I was hanging onto a light fixture with Ianto. Its been a couple of weeks since we lost Owen and Tosh.

[spacepeterpan]

Oh, brilliant, you'll recognize me, then, well... not me.

[He points his thumbs at himself, then off to the side.]

But old me--not old old me, y'wouldn't recognize him, either--younger old me, previous one, Matchstick Man in a tight suit, no, hold on, second thought, give him a lil' space, don't think he's met you, yet...

[He sighs and grimaces a bit, at that.]

...sorry, time streams are out of sync, makes it all a bit complicated, I know.

[faithfulpartner]

[Gwen's racking her brain but does remember a few mentions of other Doctors along with the one she met.]

Not you, met the prior you. Know about the one Jack traveled with somewhat and the other is too new I think.

And no kidding right? I'm throw for a loop and I just met you.

[spacepeterpan]

[Oh, he's just so pleased you seem to be a clever one, Gwen.]

Yes, that's the one, well, one of the two Jack knew.

[He pauses a second, that smile faltering a little.]

...this one, though, he hasn't done the Crucible, yet, you're from later in our timestream than he is. He'd been taking it all a bit hard, well, he always does, sure you can imagine, so if you could be a dear and go easy on him..? Foreknowledge's always... thorny.

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[captainspain]

[Jack smiles at Gwen warmly but with a bit of a wary expression on his face given he's ahead in the time stream by years yet again.]

Well hello there Gwen. Sad to say Ianto hasn't joined us yet, but it's good to see you.

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[faithfulpartner]

[You're a sight for sore eyes Jack and it shows.]

Hi Jack, no sign of Rhys either. And its a relief to know you're here.

[faithfulpartner]

Noted and no kidding right?

Beyond that now what? At least once I find coffee and wring out my coat.

[spacepeterpan]

Ah, well, get settled in, apparently. We've got a TARDIS and, well, three of me, still can't get out, so there's a bit of research ahead of us, yet... find a job, keep busy, all those normal you lot do, I s'pose.

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[guitar_hero]

Right, so, it seems you got welcome wagoned anyway. It's a hi and bye then. Oh, by the way, I am not an old old me. I am a rather robust old me. Slightly younger me is just jealous because I am so distinguished and he got his chin two sizes two big and his fashion sense from eu de desperation. Yes that is a legitimate thing. I checked.

[polyandrist]

Well hello. Any friend of Jack's is a friend of ours.

[Meet female Jack, basically.]

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[borntolove]

[He really, really doesn't want to comment to this but - Jack is living at the Tardis and will probably bring up the drama that is going on]

Don't. Just don't tell me things that haven't happened. Alright.

As far as Jack goes - he's at the Tardis.

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[faithfulpartner]

Noted and looks like that will be my next stop, after coffee.

[faithfulpartner]

Hi, don't think we've met?

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[faithfulpartner]

[Gwen's being reminded of Owen for the snark, she misses that.]

Some things never change.

[donovan_deegan]

"Well, as I taught my son, there are ways other than magic or medicine to heal and soothe. Care for the company of an aging bard and his axe?"

[im_with_stupid]

"Yeah, well, this place does that to you. Not so bad though, once you get used to it. I got my time machine, got my boys, I'm happy enough here. I figure when the Doctor gets bored enough, he'll find us all a way home, those of us who want to leave. Till then, just going to sit back and enjoy myself."

[Rose, when she arrived had been so careful. Amy? Is Amy.]

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[captainspain]

It's better if he isn't here.....this place is....different.

[Jack sighs softly]

This is going to be a weird question Gwen...but what is the last thing you remember us doing?

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[faithfulpartner]

Dalek invasion, it was a couple of weeks after we lost Tosh and Owen. Earth was pulled home and I crashed on the sofa, massive mirgaine.

[polyandrist]

No. But I've heard of you. And perhaps you've heard of me. Professor River Song.

[faithfulpartner]

A few mentions here and there since landing here.

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[captainspain]

[For a split second Jack's happiness wars with his sadness and it all can be seen on his face, but then it's gone leaving his "I'm in charge" expression in it's place]

Okay....I'm ahead of you in the timeline Gwen and I need to lay down a big rule. You can't ask me what I know.....I still don't know what happens or what we remember when we leave here and I refuse to damage the timeline by telling you something you could try and change when or if you go back. While I can't speak for Martha I'm sure she'll lay down the same rule. Two of the Doctors are in one part of his timeline and the other one is further back. If the younger one finds out something he shouldn't know if could hurt all of us.

I'm sorry I'm keeping more secrets Gwen....deeply sorry, but I care too much about all of you to damage the timeline.

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[faithfulpartner]

[Its not the first time so Gwen's oddly at peace with Jack's request. She knew from events over the last few years timelines are tricky as it is.]

I can accept that. [And honestly its more than likely a good thing since some of that timeline is only going to get worse.] The timelines are a factor and I respect that.

[polyandrist]

I see. Well, it's lovely to meet you finally, Gwen.

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[bigbadrose]

Gwen?

[WAVES AND WAGGLES FINGERS.] Dunno if you remember me, I'm Rose. Rose Tyler. Friend of Jack's. You just get here?

[Chews her bottom lip without even thinking about it. Gotta be before Ianto died. Rhys though? Rose didn't know that name.]

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[faithfulpartner]

Rose? We met during the mess with the Daleks!

And literally just landed here, waterly landing and all.

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[bigbadrose]

Good! Yeah! The Doctor, the one with the tie and fluffy hair doesn't remember that. Well, he hasn't lived it yet. Time travel. [Shrug.] Welcome to -- I guess a pocket dimension. I haven't tested the full boundaries, but even the TARDIS can't get out. She doesn't do well out of the regular four. Bloody well hates the fifth. Total shut down. [Snaps fingers, like she expects Gwen to follow this at all.]

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[borntolove]

The Tardis is in Nova City. Do you have a key?

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[guitar_hero]

[he raises his eyebrows at that]

You'd be surprised.

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[faithfulpartner]

No key, only keys I have are for the apartment and the car. [Gwen's digging in her pockets as she speaks.]

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[borntolove]

[Eventually, Ten does find Gwen and along the way has been wrestling with the idea of giving Gwen a spare key or not. She hasn't earned Ten's trust; however, she has earned Jack's judging from replies. And someone basically raised Jack. Which Jack will probably want Gwen living with them. He stands there in his long brown coat and blue pinstriped suit and red sandshoes - eyeing her. Probably judging her. Goodness he hates- hates how the timelines are and she doesn't seem to know his face.]

Hallo, I'm The Doctor.

[Someone is sad/grumpy about something. Which it's nothing personal Gwen. Though you're not helping at the moment. Too much drama. Then pulls out an extra Tardis key and offers that to her; with a don't make him regret this look]

But do understand - that with the timelines out of sync - thar's a lot going on because people are blabbermouths.

[There's your drama warning]

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[captainspain]

Thank you I promise some day I'll explain..just not now.