[Console; Video] Fresh Meat

[wellhello]

[The video opens on a somewhat charming smile. The man in it seems very sure of himself, and utterly unrattled by his new situation.]

Hey. Captain Jack Harkness here, and I've got to say it's a pretty nice turtle you've got. She's not exactly where I was trying to get, but seeing as this place seems short on the killer reality tv shows...pretty minor quibble.

I've already met a few of the locals - thanks again guys, and sorry about those vegetables - but I'm always open to meet more people. Local, not-so-local, I don't really mind either way since it looks like I'll have some free time.

Other than company, all I'm in the market for right now's a job and maybe some tools, if someone's willing to lend them - I have a piece of tech that got broken in transit somehow, and I'd really rather get it back in one piece.

[He raises his left arm to show off a leather cuff with what appears to be a communicator inside. It's been fried.]

I'm sure we can work something out in exchange, I've been told I'm pretty good with my hands.

[He laughs a little, at his joke, and there's a moment of dead air after it. Just when the pause starts to get uncomfortably long he makes a show of clearing his throat.]

And oh, Doctor, Rose? [His smile tightens, just barely. Appears just a bit forced.] If you're out there, looks like I'm alive after all. Which I'm kind of hoping you two didn't know, because seriously? There are much nicer ways to let a guy down.

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[de_evilise]

Hello there, Captain. Unfortunately I don't think..we have any tools- [ that is her and her ..uh.. it's complicated-roommate ]

But I was going to head out to get some supplies, so I could offer to pick up something for you. What do you need? [ A hammer, or a screwdriver or something, right? ]

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[wellhello]

[Jack's smile brightens back up some at his first response.]

Hey. I appreciate it, but I don't want to put you out of your way. Anyway, this baby needs some pretty specialized stuff. She wasn't made to be that easily cracked open.

[He looks down like he's trying to formulate a shopping list in his head.]

We're talking a set of precision screwdrivers, side cutters, half dozen different types of pliers, some tweezers, a de-soldering tool, files, pick-up tool hex wrench...utility knife, some strippers... that's pretty much just for getting in. You need a voltage detector, and a bunch of other stuff once you get to figuring out what's wrong. Let alone fixing it and putting it back together. But it's mostly stuff anyone who works on electronics'll already have, and anything they don't I can probably swing something.

[His shrug is just about visible on camera, and he looks maybe a hint guilty at all the over-share before something occurs to him.]

But like I said - I appreciate it, and I just realized I didn't even ask for your name.

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[redlightgreenlight]

[Valdis starts up the video, her long, dark hair loose around her shoulders and a slight, amused smile lighting up her fair features.]

And what are your credentials, Captain?

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[wellhello]

Well, I'm good pretty good with machines. Also, I spent a little time in the RAF - sorry, Royal Air Force. Hence the 'Captain'.

[His smile there is a little flirty.]

I'm a fast learner, fast runner - should that ever come up. You'll have to excuse me - all my paperwork was in my last pair of pants, and they got a little dematerialized last night.

I'll try just about anything once.

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[celticromanstone]

[ The face on the view screen is eighteen, but the eyes are older. But, still, she smiles - coy, inviting. And her accent? Decidedly British. ]

Sorry, darling, I don't believe we have a Doctor Rose here. Have you been shown to the hotel yet?

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[wellhello]

[Oh, Jack spent enough time around the Doctor to know old eyes when he sees them. It doesn't stop him from returning a flirty smile, and the accent especially doesn't.]

They're two different people, but trust me if he was here...I'm pretty sure you'd know. As a matter of fact I haven't. My new friends only showed me as far as this place. Would you happen to have some spare time?

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[commandandcontrol]

Hello, Captain!

My name is Sonja. I'm one of the two representatives for the Foreigner's guild here in Keeliai. I might be able to help with the job seeking.

Have you been to the Hotel yet? If you get a chance, come visit me. I do reception and administrative work for the proprietor, Klaus. I'm running a Temp Agency on the side. You can tell me what your qualitifications are.

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[wellhello]

As a matter of fact I just had a nice young lady from the Healer's Guild volunteer to take me over there. I can definitely look you up once I'm there.

[He gives her a friendly wink.]

Really though, it sounds perfect. I'm pretty used to having some variety in my life.

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[purered]

[Klaus appears on screen. Sorry about the unfortunate expression, that really is just how his face is.]

Greetings, Captain Harkness, and welcome to the city of Keeliai. It's certainly not... [Did this man really just say "killer reality tv show"? Wow. Sounds like someone has been through the wringer.] ...well, what you said. But there has been a recent rash of attacks, so I would advise taking some measure of precaution.

I am Klaus Reinherz, current proprietor of the Midnight Hotel. If you haven't found lodging yet, we have a number of vacancies. And should you require tools, there are a number in the garage for use - though they may not be apt for repairing more advanced technology.

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[wellhello]

Well, hello there. That's good to know - once was enough for that one. [He sounds more joking than anything else about that.] I had gotten some warning there - something about cultists and chemical weaponry, if I got the gist of it right.

I'm unarmed right now, Klaus, but I can handle myself in a brawl and I'm great with improvisation. What kind of precautions are you suggesting? Just so I've got an idea.

[He moves on quickly from the modicum of serious.]

I'm actually in the process, just waiting for my new friend from the Healer's Guild to walk me over there. I'm very glad to hear about that garage though, something's a better start than nothing and it's always good to have a decent workspace.

I'm sure you're a busy man, but maybe if you get some spare time you can show me your tools once I've gotten settled in.

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[spoilsfun]

Were you expecting killer reality tv shows?

[Conan was hoping he didn't mean that literally. ]

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[wellhello]

Not expecting, exactly, but let's just say it wouldn't be the first time. [Again, his tone is light enough that he almost has to be joking - right?]

[ruinsprofessor]

[Everything seems more or less average. The last message is clearly personal, and clearly meant for someone else, but it pings Raine's curiosity.]

I take it your friends presumed you were dead, then?

[...or perhaps he was dead, and hasn't realized this world lets people continue, yet?]

I'm Raine Sage; I help run the Healers' Guild here.

[wellhello]

That's what I'm presuming. I thought I was a goner there too though. Woke up just in time to see them leave.

[Is he bitter? Hurt? No, that would be ridiculous. He sounds more incredulous than anything.]

Nice to meet you.

[lasergrenades]

Welcome to Keeliai, Captain Harkness. [Pepper is smiling broadly. Most newcomers aren't this relaxed when they get here, so the contrast is sort of intriguing. Plus, the guy is seriously charming.] I'm not great with tech, but my best friend Tony is. He has a lab at the College and can probably help you, or at least show you around the tools or whatever.

[Beat.]

I'm... sorry if you're the only one from your world here. It happens to a lot of us. Hopefully, your friends didn't leave you on purpose. They'd be sucky friends if they did.

[wellhello]

[He tries.]

I think I've had him recommended to me once already - but I appreciate the information. That does sound pretty promising.

[Jack shakes his head, dismissing the idea of any of that being a problem. There's another smile in there too for her trouble.]

I'm alright flying solo if I have to, don't worry about me. I'll run into them sometime, hopefully, and see what happened. You know though, you introduced your friend but not yourself.

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[no_light]

[ There's a rather sullen man on the screen, sizing Jack up with more than a little bit of disdain, and impatience. ]

Aren't you cheerful. [ And he disapproves, he doesn't even try to hide it. ] What are you a Captain of?

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[wellhello]

Well excuse me for trying to look on the bright side here. Sorry if you were expecting someone else.

[The gloom doesn't seem to bother him, just bring out an extra helping of sarcasm. He gives a small half-laugh, remembering a comment.]

The Innuendo Squad. [Another wave of his hand and he smiles.] No, but really, it's a military rank. Royal Air Force - RAF for short. Wasn't there for long but I tend to make my time count.

I'd still say I'm pretty qualified to help you find out what's got your panties in such a bunch though.

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[annihilist]

[Have a snarky British vampire who's been watching some of these exchanges with interest.]

Please tell me our air force hasn't sunken so low as to accept Yanks on anything other than an exchange basis, Captain.

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[wellhello]

[Hello.]

Oh, don't worry about that. Times of war, etcetera, etcetera. All things told I wasn't even there all that long.

[He flashes another smile. The fact that he wasn't American was kind of a null point, he knew that was where his accent erred when looking at that century. He could live with it.]

I will have you know I'm definitely worth dealing with a 'yank'.

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[wrathfulkhan]

Hello, Captain. Anyone given you the rundown yet or still getting greeted?

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[wellhello]

Hello. I've gotten a few of them, as a matter of fact. Little more intel never hurt anyone though. Tell me, what do you think is the most important thing to know around here?

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[upshore]

Yeah, I hear you. I've been dying for some shitty TV.

[Some rather unsubtle flirting from this guy, but as long as he doesn't chase Miles around naked while waving a machete, they'll be okay. Hi there, terrifyingly weird neuroses!]

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[wellhello]

[By the time this particular call comes through, Jack is relaxed enough that he can't really help a laugh that spills out. It doesn't stop him from rolling his eyes after.]

You came to the wrong place then. Trust me though, it was barely television.

We really at that much of a lack for entertainment around here? Warn me now, and let me know what people do for fun around here if not. I've got some go-tos but it's good to be open.

[Not likely to happen, unless he gets exceptionally drunk while in possession of a machete, and then probably only if he's being chased by something himself. He's safe!

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[highprofilerichkid]

Hey, Captain. I'm the tech guy. [Someone's probably mentioned him. He's kind of a big deal. (Or he likes to think he is.)]

Come by the college and ask for Tony Stark, I'll fix whatever you've got. I do it all the time for new people – it's kind of an unofficial part of the welcome package.

What kind of work do you do? Are you an engineer? [It sounded like he thought he'd be able to fix the gadget himself, and he said he was good with his hands – maybe a hobbyist, at least, if not a professional. (Innuendo, Tony's head, whooooshhh.)]

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[wellhello]

I was already planning on it - you come pretty highly recommended. Mostly I was just hoping to borrow a few tools, take a crack at this baby myself. If that's okay with you.

[Showing off the nuts and bolts to someone else meant showing off what his vortex manipulator could do exactly. He was getting the idea that no one would blink at it, but old habits died pretty hard.]

Engineer? Nah. I dabble, and make sure I know enough to keep anything I might run into going. Kind of a passion really. I know this particular bit of tech like the back of my hand. [It was kind of an understatement but at the same time it wasn't like he'd ever done anything really close to engineering. He was just kind of a geek about it all.]

No job, though I guess I've been a soldier more than anything. Did a little work in sales. [That was said as if it was a joke. Technically, he'd had to sell things to people before he pulled a fast one on them.]