047 - [Action]

[mydadsthedoctor]

[Tonight, even in the night, something is noticeably off about the fountain. Specifically, the water seems darker, and there seems to be something laying face down in the water. Upon further inspection, you'll notice that that something is actually the pale, and lifeless body of a blond girl. There seems to be bullet holes all over her, as well as

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[im_brilliant]

[The Doctor whips out a stethoscope from his pocket and checks both sides of her ribcage for heartbeats. When he hears nothing, another look of panic washes over his features before shifting to fierce determination. He gets all the way down and lowers his ear to her chest, using acute Gallifreyan hearing for any signs of internal activity. Judging by her skin temperature which feels to be about the same as what's internal, he's able to discern that she's been down for short while. The blood still appears fresh, however.]

Alright, there's a chance that this isn't the end of it. It's happened before where she was gone and then got better. I don't know for how long she was out then, but I do know we're able to slip into a corpse-like comatose state when severely injured to devote energy to the healing process. I think it would be best if she's brought home and put somewhere where she can lie still. Give her a couple days, if nothing, well... [He really does not want to think about that.]

We need to figure out who or what might have done this. Jr., Cameron, do either of you know of anyone who might have had a grudge or something against Jenny? Any reason at all she might have been attacked like this? I'd have considered an animal if not for the bullets. Whoever did this is sentient and most likely humanoid. And whoever they are, somehow they're very much armed.

{ooc: I guess we can BS some sort of posting order? XD}

[captain_in_you]

[Jack stands by the Doctor's side, feeling helpless as the other takes charge in his usual way. He hasn't known Jenny very long, but he knows how much she means to the Doctor, and he considers her a friend too.]

If she doesn't regenerate... what then?

[He steps forward, close to the edge of the fountain, touching Jenny's cold shoulder sadly.]

I can help carry her home. Unless... [He looks to Jr., not wanting to step on anyone's toes.]

[[OOC: As I said, feel free to skip me in the order if I'm not around. I'm working a loooong day tomorrow and may only have time to throw out a few tags during breaks.

[reconciledtwins]

*He shook his head sadly.* I saw her do that once, when...nevermind. But if someone loses their wings, it's over. We're gonna have to wait for the Malnosso to bring her back and hope they don't take anything too important. As for what bastard did this...I have no damn clue. The only person that I knew had a grudge against her is long gone.

*At Jack's offer he forces his hands to open and takes his longcoat off, laying it on the ground and walking over to lift her out of the water, with surprising ease for someone his size.* But like hell I'm just gonna leave her here.

(I say the order that's sort of established itself.)

[cameronbaum]

[Cameron almost offers to pick Jenny up for them, except she catches on Jack's cue and steps away, going instead for a secondary option--switching her visual scanners to nightvision and clicking off the safety on a Glock]

A lot of people in Luceti have guns. They might still be around. We should move her soon.

[she glances back down at Jenny's hair] They wanted to have fun, not just kill her.

[im_brilliant]

[He listens to Jr. and Cameron, nodding slowly while it all registers. And now he goes on being his usual Doctor-ly self when it comes to handling situations.]

Jack, I'd like you to take her body back to the house. Lay her somewhere she can be completely flat and still. Let me know when you're done with that and we can plan a rendezvous. Cameron, if you can, go with him and keep an eye on her. You've been here a while so I'd reckon you'd know how to handle the Malnosso with this sort of situation.

Jr. [The Doctor turns to face him.] I'd like you to come with me. We're going to look around and figure out who did this, and if she's not the only one. If there's someone out on a murdering spree, they need to be stopped and fast. Do you have anything for self defense?

[captain_in_you]

[Jack nods and moves to Jr.'s side. He understands why the Doctor is splitting them up this way... he needs someone who knows Luceti with him, and Jr. doesn't need to be alone with a dead girlfriend right now.]

[He picks Jenny's body up gently, keeping Jr.'s coat wrapped around her, then gives Jr. a nod.] I've got her.

Doctor, if there's someone on a murdering spree, you know I'll be the best one to be out here. I'll come back and meet you as soon as I can.

[reconciledtwins]

*He nods, shifting into soldier mode now that the possibility that others could be in danger had been brought to his attention. He didn't say a word as Jack took Jenny's body from him, even as the water and blood soaked into the bright red leather and made dark spots that would probably never go away.* Yeah, I've got these. *He pats the twin handguns at his hips.* And I can fight with my bare hands and magic if I have to. You don't have to worry about me.

[cameronbaum]

[Cam doesn't argue and her expression is still grim.]

I've never seen someone come back in Luceti. I don't know how it works. But I'll keep a lookout. It's our house. And she's my friend.

[since Jack's got his hands occupied, she clicks the safety off another handgun for good measure] You will call if you need help, won't you?

[im_brilliant]

Certainly. [He nods.] Keep on the lookout and take care of yourselves. [The Doctor looks at Cameron then shifts his gaze to Jack.] Both of you.

It would probably be best to start around the houses and go from there. [He says this more so to Jr.] See if anything else strange is going on. Perhaps someone else might be in a bit of a predicament as well. So long as we find some sort of clue.

If anything comes up- [Back to Jack and Cameron.] Send word out. I'll be back as quickly as possible.

Any questions or ideas before we split up?

[captain_in_you]

[Jack shakes his head and shifts Jenny a bit more comfortably in his arms.] I'll see you soon.

[He nods to Cameron, noting her weapons.] Someone who knows how to use them too, good. Ready when you are.