"Being able to talk to it would be such a big help." There was just the question of how to do that. Jo didn't believe it would hurt them - if that was what it wanted it surely would have already done that. Or done a better job at luring them closer.

"We can help you," she told it, "but you have to help us. Is there any way you can talk?" The unreal Doctor shook his head, which was an answer at least. Then he reached out a hand to her, inviting her to take it.

She looked over at Jack. She didn't know whether he had a reason for her not to touch it or whether it was just being curious. "It wants me to take its hand," she told him. "Do you know any reason why I shouldn't?"


ooc: Ooh, yes, I like the sound of that