[locked to "Jack" who knows Martha Jones, and to the Guardian Angel of Martha Jones]
[she means Jack Harkness and Wes GannonMy name is Medusa, and I wish to help protect Martha Jones - from the dangers of Chicago and any dangers she may bring upon herself
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Did something happen? Why don't I know about it?
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Time is for fools, are you acquainted with this city at all?
I am trying to be there even when she does not want me to be, although it seems it can only happen once another disaster has struck.
I am very worried she will become involved with the ones threatening Wanderers and I refuse to let this happen.
She - we have spoken and each time she seems more and yet less herself. I do not know how to explain it. After the tornado - she was healing too many. She has no concern for her own safety and only the safety of others.
I understand loss. I understand anger. But it is this strangeness in her that has me frightened concerned.
Are you the angel or Jack?
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She needs to stop feeling the pressure of everyone needing her to be okay immediately. She needs to stop having everyone forcing expectations if she's not ready to meet with them yet.
She might not appreciate it now, but there've been enough people that she's lost. Hang in there.
Agreed. It's not in her best interest to make any decisions when she's that angry.
I would have stepped in, but she and I--we're linked. The healing she took on is healing that I took on, except I don't have her gift. I was unconscious after a while, or I would have helped.
Sorry, I should have specified. I'm the angel.
My name is Wes Gannon, Medusa. At your service.
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I will defer to what you believe is best, if this linking you speak of is true. But I do not like it. It would be appreciated if you could tell me when it would be wise to push her.
I - are you chiding me? I am simply concerned! She does not need to be healed immediately but some kind of hope is necessary - she will kill herself if she continues in this manner.
Unconscious?
[lots of very very strident black scribblings that would definitely tear paper]
That you were unconscious proves to me that she is no proper judge of how to use her gift. Is there any way to stop her?
[after a moment]
I am sure it was very difficult for her to know she caused you suffering. I am sorry.
[another, longer pause]
You react well to me, and this is pleasing. I, too, am at your service, as you are in the service of Martha Jones. Thank you for what you have done for her.
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If I'm honest with you, I can't be certain what would work. I only know what she feels and I can theorize from there. I know she's already pushing herself enough and if we do it as well, there's a great likelihood it would make it worse.
An irrevocable worse.
[Medusa would be very displeased to know Wes chuckled quietly at the 'chiding' remark.]I wouldn't dream of chiding you. Believe it or not, I agree with you. She'd be enraged to know we're even having this conversation, but it's necessary ( ... )
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I do not wish to make anything worse. That is the farthest wish from my heart.
[Yeah, good thing she doesn't know about the laughing. Because she is loving this guy.]
You are wise. And Martha Jones appears to be enraged at many things that are good for her, which is why I felt compelled to contact you.
Even if she does not forgive me it will still be worth it to keep her safe. She is needed.
I am somewhat out of practice but I am still very strong and have faith in my abilities. I will be glad to physically restrain her should occasion call for it.
I do not know if I wish that you were unconscious or not. I was wounded and therefore could not stop her as I would have wanted. And I suppose I was afraid of pushing her too hard, as you say.
[she does not know how to react to being thanked. There was a time when she would have EXPECTED it, but she has been in Chicago too long]If we proceed together we will be stronger ( ... )
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I believe you. I don't wish to make it worse, either. I also don't wish to keep stalling but...maybe this is something we need to play by ear, if that makes sense.
Like I said, I'm relieved you did. I'm aware she might not see it our way, but we can't leave her alone while she spirals. We need to do what's right for her, whether she likes it or not.
She would do the exact same thing for either of us if the roles were reversed.
I'd like to say I hope that won't happen any time soon, but this is Chicago. Disasters are happening more frequently with every passing day.
I wish that I hadn't been. I wish I could have helped. I wish I could have done my job. I guess it doesn't matter anymore.
[Aww, Medusa! Wes will give a thank you where it's due.]I'll have hope in it, too. I don't know what else to do at this point, but something must be done. It can't stay this way, and I'll be damned if we let Martha Jones lose herself ( ... )
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"Play by ear" has always seemed a strange phrase to me, but I understand your meaning. We will wait and see what she appears to need. (I trust you will give me any warnings or updates as needed as soon as possible over the journals?)
I agree strongly with all you say. This is very pleasing. She would do the same! She has. She is so insistent I rest whenever I have the slightest of injuries ...
Just know that I am here, at a moment's notice, and will most definitely "have your back".
[cop shows. INDISPENSABLE for learning helpful modern phrases.]
Should anything like that occur ever again, I will do whatever is in my power (and that will not be too much of a pushing) to take your place and do whatever she permits me it takes.
[Medusa is suddenly blinking back tears, wtf]
Yes. I will be damned as well. And so it will not happen.
Yes! The same to you. And thank you again. You are a very good man.
[room number]
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That's exactly what I mean, yeah. Sometimes a day can make all the difference, you know? Get someone into a different head space. (If I feel it's needed, I will definitely do so.)
Martha is fiercely protective of her friends and loved ones. It's only logical that those same friends and loved ones would respond in kind.
There's too much at stake.
Martha's lucky to have a friend like you.
[PHOEBE IS PREENING SOMEWHERE AT THE COP SHOW SKILLS, MEDUSA.]
I'd like to hope that won't happen again once I talk to her. I wouldn't want to resort to that but my Calling, the way I'm built, I wouldn't be left with no choice.
You're welcome. I'm glad you think so.
I'm trying
I'm really trying.
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YES.
YES. Especially now.
The same can be said to you, Wes Gannon.
[BWAHAHAHA MEDUSA KNOWS SHE IS A BAMF BECAUSE OF YOU, PHOEBE!]
I wish you good luck in that endeavor. [lookit the icon] I must admit I have no such hopes and am only glad to have an ally in restraining her.
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