20- It's just a clean slate

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Jack is on the Plane, looking rather lost. He's frowning and scanning the area around him, as if he's never seen this place before. One moment he's there, and the next he drops from the Plane, looking quite startled as he comes back. There's a pause, and then he does it again.

And again. And again.

Finally he settles for staying on the Plane, looking frustrated and running a hand through his hair, catching sight of his wristband as he does. Curiously, he turns his wrist this way and that, examining it. After a moment he starts fiddling with it, pressing buttons here and there. When nothing noticeable seems to happen, he finally let's his arm drop] Now what?

[ooc: So, experiment start! This time, Jack's memory has been completely wiped out, courtesy of the Twins. Yes, I am evil like that. He won't remember anything at all, either from his canon or the Plane, so don't be confused if he gives your character a wtf look. Feel free to bother him as much as you like, but just remember; he'll remember all this once the experiment is over ♥]

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[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

[He noticed that but chooses not to say anything] I'm a Time Lord. Two hearts, if you want to see for yourself.

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

Nah, I believe you. [It took effort to say no to that Doctor, just so you know. A lot of effort]

What are Time Lords, exactly?

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

We're quite like we sound, actually. Lords of time.

[but then he raises his eyebrow and steps closer] Though, really, you're sure about that? You don't want to confirm it? Not everyday you meet a humanoid with two hearts.

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Jack is about to ask more, but then there is a Time Lord in his personal space. He should be backing away. But he's not backing away. Why can't he get his body to back away]

You don't need to prove that to me.... [But already he's sounding less opposed to the idea, his hand coming up]

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

[he looks a bit amused] How the tables turn.

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[He frowns at that, quickly pressing his hand against one side of the Doctor's chest. He leaves it there for a second, then slowly moves it to the other side] .....oh. Two hearts.

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

[he laughs] See?

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[pulls his hand away, looking down. He still wishes he could make himself take a step back] Ok, so you have two hearts. I believed you the first time.

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

[shrugs] I like showing it off a bit.

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[see icon] ...right. People must touch your chest all the time.

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

[raises both eyebrows this time] They usually like to confirm it. Most people have trouble believing it.

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

I didn't....[Jack is not sure if this is a good or bad thing]

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

[smiles] Might be your subconscious - or is it your unconscious? Well, something in you tells you it's right.

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

Should I trust it then, whatever it is? Not just for this, but for other things.

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

I think you should. It might help you, at least. Is it telling you other things?

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Hesitates, looking away again] I keep wanting to reach out and touch. Just little gestures, but I like the physical contact.

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

That's perfectly natural for you. You're always touching others.

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Ok, pointedly sticking his hands in his pockets] I'll have to rethink simply listening to my instincts then.

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

[blinks] There's nothing wrong with that.

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

Is that what everyone thinks, or just you?

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

[he tries not to sulk] Blimey, upbringing is everything. Well, it depends on the era someone was brought up in. You come from an era that is quite open about everything.

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

...does that mean that I can?

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

Touch people? I don't see why not. You used to anyway.

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[There is a fraction of hesitation, and then Jack reaches forward and takes the Doctor's hand, smiling as he does]

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

[gives an amused little smile and links their fingers together] Interesting first impulse.