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[faceofbeau]

[The video feed pops on to the sight of a dashing- if he might say so himself- man in his seeming mid-thirties, grinning widely at the camera; he has a somewhat period look about him, dressed in a button up, suspenders, and a greatcoat that speaks of war, but there's a spark in his gaze that speaks of mischief. After all, he's taken some time to read through recent activity on the network, and he's come across one very familiar name. It's a name he had not expected to hear again for some time, but if the tone of his voice when he calls it out is any indication, he's not disappointed in the least.]

Rose Tyler: what's a beautiful girl like you doing stuck in a place like this? [Jack gives a cheerful laugh, his grin stretching wide across his face.] It's been awhile. What do you say, you, me, a little celebration for our reunion?

[His eyes all but twinkle, and then he speaks again, addressing not Rose this time, but everyone else.] As for the rest of you; Captain Jack Harkness. [One hand raises in a half salute.] At your service. I'm sure it'll be a pleasure to meet each and every one of you. Until then, I'd love to hear more about this place, this- "In Between" business.

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[parallels]

It's Clara to start the pleasure off.

[She laughs. What a ridiculous thing to say.]

Captain then? Fancy title or real rank?

Video;

[faceofbeau]

Well, Clara. [There's a spark in his eyes as he looks at her, mischievous and playful.] The pleasure is most certainly all mine. I'd offer a kiss on the hand, but- [He gestures to the screen, chuckling lightly.] I don't think the console would appreciate it was much as you might.

[A wink follows her question.] Real. World War II.

[parallels]

Dunno, they are biomechanical. Maybe a kiss via consoles is possible.

[She grins and then snorts at both the wink and the answer.]

Alright, I'm no history buff, but something about you doesn't ring 1940's.

[faceofbeau]

[Don't think he won't. As a matter of fact-] I suppose it'd be rude not to, then. [Then, with a cheerful look, he leans in close to the screen; it doesn't entirely catch the kiss, but it's clear what he's done before he pulls away again, grinning brightly.] Not quite the same as a kiss on the hand, but it'll have to do for now.

[An eyebrow raises, and then there's that mischief again.] Have you seen the 1940's? War aside, it was a great time, all those uniforms. Can't tell you what a man in a uniform does for me.

[parallels]

[Okay, now she laughs a little. Not a giggle or a titter or anything that contains a hint of shyness. She sounds amused more than anything.]

Charming. I'm starting to see what a man in uniform does for me too. Feel a bit enlightened.

[faceofbeau]

[And that's exactly what he was aiming for. A pleased grin flashes across his face, and he only half leers. Really.]

Glad I could help you broaden your horizons. [He juts his chin up a bit, brushes off the edge of his coat, chuckles.]

[parallels]

Careful.

You might unleash something dreadful.

[faceofbeau]

I'm having a hard time imaging dreadful coming from such a pretty girl.

[parallels]

Don't underestimate pretty girls.

[faceofbeau]

Never. [He grins widely.] Some of the most important people in the universe are very pretty girls.

[parallels]

Like say, one called Rose Tyler?

[faceofbeau]

Among others. [Have an interested look.] I take it you know Rose?

[parallels]

Not really... know. Getting to know.

I met her here.

[faceofbeau]

[She gets a nod, and a warm smile.] Have you been here long?

[parallels]

Only two weeks or so. Getting my bearings. Meeting my fellow captives.

[faceofbeau]

Captives, huh? [Jack chuckles.] Sounds like you're not too happy about being trapped here. Not that I blame you. If it weren't for the company, present included, I'd already be antsy to get back. And I just got here.

[parallels]

It's the truth, isn't it? Pulled away and unable to leave?

[She exhales through her nose.]

Company does help.

[faceofbeau]

[He raises his hands, as if in surrender.] You've got my wholehearted agreement. The situation here strikes me as Bad News, with capital letters, and I for one plan on figuring it out.

[Eventually. Because, while he won't admit it out loud, having Rose and the Doctor here tempts him to just relax.]

[parallels]

You and everyone else here.

Though I'd say, all capital letters. "BAD NEWS."

[faceofbeau]

Glad to know everyone else is in agreement. Should make it easier, as long as people are willing to compare notes and share information.

[That is to say, share theirs with Jack.]

I like that- all caps, screaming almost. Sounds right for a place people end up in and can't leave.