017- Try and put the pieces together again

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Jack is currently sitting int he most isolated part of the Plane he could find. His knees are drawn up to his body, though his arms hang limply on either side of him. He's changed into a fresh set of clothes, though his greatcoat is missing, as is his holster; a handgun sits besides him within easy reach of his hand. He doesn't really seem to be focusing on anything at all, though occasionally he will shake his head or quickly advert his eyes]

[OOC: Ok, so here is the deal. This is Jack post-Master!torture, which means he is extremely unstable right now. Don't expect him to act friendly towards your character or even as his usual self. Chances are he might not even acknowledge their existence. He'll also attempt to acoid physical contact at all cost. Chances are that if your character persists, he will lash out, either verbally or physically. I will of course ask if it comes to anything serious, but please keep this in mind when interacting with him if you'd rather avoid things getting out of hand]

Comments

[saythistostart.livejournal.com]

... Dad?! [Guess who's sliding over and kneeling down, hands hovering nearby, but not quite touching? He's really very concerned, too, which is why he hasn't noticed the gun. Something is obviously wrong with Jack, and that takes priority over common sense.]

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Jack immediately jerks away, and as he slides back his hand reaches for his gun. All he does is slide it back with him, however]

[saythistostart.livejournal.com]

[Ryotarou doesn't move, expression worried and anxious and unsure of what he can possibly do. But, he takes the hint and moves away just a bit before sitting down.] Dad...?

[contract_star]

[Watching from a distance for awhile before walking forward, very slowly, and sitting down about six feet away from Jack. He knows what this is; after all, he can recognize it in himself, and he's seen Jack in this state before.]

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Jack glances at Hei briefly, but that's about as far as the acknowledgment of his presence goes]

[ambitious-woman.livejournal.com]

[does not directly address his state at all, there is no concern in her tone]

Hello Jack.

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Jack doesn't even seem to register her presence, his gaze turned elsewhere]

[chasingstars201.livejournal.com]

[Sits down well away from him, Haruki in her lap.]

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Jack doesn't turn or speak up, just continues to sit as he was. As if she wasn't even there]

[miseardae.livejournal.com]

[the Doctor approaches slowly, carefully, and his voice is soft when he speaks]

Jack?

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Jack doesn't reply or even move, just continues to sit as before]

[madamemoiselle]

{Diva stares curiously before stepping right up to him, looking down} Ne, Jack, this doesn't suit you.

((ooc: placeholder comment because I don't want to forget))

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Jack immediately backs away, making sure to bring the gun with him as he puts a few feet of distance between himself and Diva]

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

[considering that Jack is looking worse for the wear, the Doctor feels he should investigate]

...Jack?

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Jack doesn't respond, just keeps staring straight ahead]

[shinypaws.livejournal.com]

[Sitting at a distance, tail curled around her paws, looking upset. She doesn't say a word.]

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Jack, on his part, seems oblivious to her presence]

[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

[Ianto knows better than to touch Jack straight away when he's like this, and slowly crouches in front of him. When he does speak he keeps his voice soft in an attempt to keep him as calm as possible.] ...do you need anything?

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Jack doesn't look at him, just brings the gun closer to himself]

[dameluckypants.livejournal.com]

[Rose kneels down in front of him, and, after a few moments, reaches out to gently touch his hand] What's wrong?

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Jack immediately jerks back, trying to push Rose away and scramble back at the same time]

[cyfor.livejournal.com]

[She trots over and sits down squarely in front of him.]

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Jack doesn't really acknowledge her presence, but he doesn't move away either]

[barelyemoting.livejournal.com]

[the Brigadier has dealt with Jack mentally unstable before, so he approaches, then, empathaically (which is suprising, he's showing a bit of emotion):] Harkness?

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Jack twitches slightly, but surprisingly he doesn't move away]