Suzie Costello

((backdated to early Christmas morning, following this post.))

You don't know me, but J's a friend someone I care my old boss

Oh, to hell with this. I know J. You're important to him & considering he sent Mac to look for you during the plagues, you're also a shapeshifter, which might be relevant.

He's a dog right now, & he's not at all rational. Reads me as a threat, same for Mac, though she's trying to keep him from being stupid anyway.

I think he might pay attention to you if you tried to get through to him.

It looks like the most recent plague is affecting shapeshifters -- they get stuck in one form and fall ill. Considering the Biblical version killed off a good portion of the livestock, if you know any shapeshifters, this would be a very good time to find them and make sure they're receiving some form of medical care.

[Locked to Kashtta residents]

I'm looking for Luke. I don't know both of his shifter forms, but one of them's a kitten, so if you find that kitten or any other animal you don't recognise, please get him to either Juliet or Owen and then let me know you've found him.

Juliet, Owen, sorry for volunteering you, but for all that neither of you is trained in veterinary medicine, we don't have someone that is, so you're the next best thing.

[Locked to Julian Sark]



Remember what I said, Julian. If you die first, I will be VERY PISSED OFF.

Please just let me know you're all right. I know you're not in a form that can WRITE today, but please, when you get through this, LET ME KNOW.

[Locked to Gwen and Sam]

I ran into Time Agent 462O1 (currently Jason Randall) today. I still don't consider him a threat, even in the face of extreme emotional stress, which he & I were both subjected to.

He was, however, in the general area of the Kashtta. I recommend keeping a close watch on the area, in case there are any further signs of trouble. While my personal estimation remains unchanged, I don't think any of us want to risk the possibility that I may be wrong.

Currently, he seems v. conflicted, torn between the impulses and modes of behaviour associated with John Thane, and those of Jack Harkness. This is causing a great deal of emotional distress, as neither identity fits, & both are @ odds w/ each other when it comes to interacting w/ us, or the world in general.

I suspect part of him wants to make contact w/ us, as all the previous emotional baggage is still there, but he's prevented from doing so by the conviction that we would try to push him back into the role of Jack Harkness, which he quite emphatically doesn't want. I gave him the option to walk away or to talk, & he chose to stay & talk w/ me for some time, before the situation became emotionally volatile & we went our separate ways.

He appears to be a shapeshifter now, poss. related to the changes in Rift alterations which happened some time ago. I'm not sure of his forms: he went part way into the shift & then was talked back down.

Also learnt that he's the one who sent Luke our way -- Luke recognised him as Jack, &, unable to help him (& obv. feeling some distress over encountering expectations based on his prev. identity), he sent him to us, & seemed genuinely concerned when asking after him.



[Locked to Sark]

Julian, I

Could you come by my room?

I think I need

I'd appreciate it.

Is everyone all right?

[Locked to Torchwood]

Has anyone noticed that the local mayoral candidate appears to be using a subtle brand of psychic manipulation on the crowds?

Went out for a bit -- yes, Gwen, I left the Tower, so sorry, but I was going to go mad if I didn't get out of there -- and caught the end of his speech. It made me like him, want to trust him, support him. vote for him...

Can we spot the OBVIOUS PROBLEMS with me wanting to do any of those things?

And I didn't even realise until after.

As much as American politics aren't usually our business, this just might be.

[Locked to the Vesmier]

I need a favour. There was a buried packet of memories in my mind which we weren't able to deal with during the Thane situation. I think it's time I saw what was in there. The local mayoral candidate seems to be resorting to psychic manipulation. Very subtle, but it's... Familiar.

I need to know what was done to me.

Agent Thane:

You and I have something in common, I think -- right now, most of Torchwood would prefer neither one of us existed, and we both harbour grievances against the Doctor.

If you wouldn't be adverse, I'd like to discuss that with you. At a time an place of your choosing, of course.

Let's just say I'm reconsidering where I stand.

Jack, I read Elashte's journal post about the archangels. Can I help in any way?

I heard from Captain Harkness that you were looking after a friend of mine. Toshiko Sato. He didn't much care to talk about what happened, but I...

I just wanted to make sure she'll be all right.