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[quietandgeeky]

[It's pretty obvious that the woman on the screen has had better days. She looks exhausted, and her face is tear-streaked; what can be seen of her clothing isn't in very good shape, either.]

This...certainly isn't what I expected. Wherever this is, it definitely isn't Cardiff, that much is certain.

Jack, Gwen, Ianto, are you out there somewhere?

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[soundsofdrums]

One of Jack's crew, are we now? [Oh, yes, he remembers sending you off to the Himalayas.]

[quietandgeeky]

[Oh, look, it's the dead former Prime Minister. That's...totally not weird at all.]

...hello, Mr Saxon.

[soundsofdrums]

[Totally not.]

Toshiko Sato, isn't it? [Smile!]

[quietandgeeky]

I didn't think you'd be familiar with the individual members of Torchwood, sir.

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[jackedthename]

Tosh? Christ, it's good to see you. There's a clinic here, don't worry. [A beat.] This might sound weird, but what year is it for you?

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[quietandgeeky]

[Tosh smiles when she sees Jack] Jack, not many questions are weird when you've been in Torchwood long enough. It's 2009 back home.

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[jackedthename]

Oookay. Good. Another question. Have I run off unexpectedly yet?

[A little pause.] Press the yellow button on the side of your comm. It'll send me your coordinates; I'll come take you to the clinic, if you like.

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[quietandgeeky]

[She gives him a suspicious look and presses the button] Yes. This is a lot of beating around the bush, Jack, it's been months since you returned.

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[kyasdaughter]

Hey - it's going to be alright.

[Katara usually isn't the first to jump on reassuring people when they arrive in Adstring, because it feels like such a damn lie. But this woman has obviously seen better days.]

There are healers here.. they can fix your arm. Is someone coming to get you? [A pause, and she seems to realized how rapidly she's talking. Katara takes a breath, before finally blurting:] I'm Katara. Welcome to Adstringendum.

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[quietandgeeky]

[Tosh gives her a wan smile, because, hey, she's trying, and she could really use the reassurance, to be honest.] One of my friends from home is coming for me, yes.

I'm Toshiko - Adstringendum, what sort of a name is that?

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[kyasdaughter]

Good. It's -- going to be a lot to take in, but try not to get overwhelmed, alright?

[She takes a breath.]

'Adstringendum.' I think it's the word in some ancient language for 'really hard to say.'

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[quietandgeeky]

I'm used to strange things - nothing quite this strange, but, well, I deal with a lot of weird stuff.

[that gets a strained chuckle] Makes sense, I suppose. Though I imagine that ending up in a strange city isn't usually one of those things that makes much sense.

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[slavishly]

[ A near emotionless woman is on the screen. What's the worst that can happen? ]

Please give me your coordinates so I can pick you up and bring you to the clinic.

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[quietandgeeky]

Ah- thank you for your concern, but one of my friends is on his way already.

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[slavishly]

Your friend? What is his name?

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[quietandgeeky]

Jack Harkness. He's my boss, back home.

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[capuletnomore]

There is a clinic, Lady, over which Lady Unohana presides. She is most skilled in medicine. I have not been myself, so I know not the coordinates to give them to you. But I hope someone else may be able to do so.

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[quietandgeeky]

Thank you for your advice - one of my friends from home is here, as it turns out, and he's going to help me get there.

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[capuletnomore]

You are most welcome. And, most fortunate to have someone from home able to help you. Not everyone is as fortunate as we have been in that respect.