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[you_dont_work_alone]

[The network comes on to show a man’s face. His brow is creased with worry and he attempts a smile, though it’s not entirely successful.]

I understand we’re all trapped here. And this is.. Wonderland? Or so I’m told. I find that notion pretty ridiculous. No doubt we’re all being fooled. We just have to look at this logically to figure out how to get back home. I’m sure the parlor tricks here are very impressive, but we can’t honestly believe we’re being held here by magic, of all things.

Anyway, my name is John Watson. I was in the British Army and I’m a doctor. If anyone needs medical attention, let me know. I’ll do what I can to help.

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[unsleeved]

[Not to worry, bro. It sounds fucking stupid to Daryl, too, and he's been here for a while.

He shakes his head.]

Couple people've said they don't think she's runnin' the show. Trustworthy people.

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[you_dont_work_alone]

Then something has to be responsible for bringing us here. Are there no leads at all?

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[unsleeved]

We got a few.

[...Which he isn't quite sure he's going to share, not until or unless John's signed that paper James had thought up. They have a safeguard in place for a reason, after all.]

So you in?

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[you_dont_work_alone]

[John considers it, glancing over the man briefly. He knows nothing about this guy, but he does seem to be honest about all this.]

Yeah. Okay.

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[unsleeved]

[And Daryl knows next to nothing about John... But the fact remains that the only way they're gonna get bodies into this whole resistance thing is by, you know, trusting people. A little bit.

Not entirely- everyone has to sign Jame's paper- but just a little.]

Alright. Next time we're gettin' together I'll give you a heads up. [And it probably goes without saying, but:] Best keep it quiet, especially inside.

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[you_dont_work_alone]

Of course. I won't speak of it.

[Except to Sherlock, of course, but it won't be in the house.]

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[unsleeved]

[Nodding, he crosses his arms. That's what he wants to hear.]

You got any more questions about this place? Can't make no promises but I been here for a while.

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[you_dont_work_alone]

[John smiles a little. He appreciates the offer.]

I don't think so. From what I've heard already, there's so much to take in just for the moment. But if something comes up, would you mind if I asked then?

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[unsleeved]

[Daryl nods.]

Sure. Got nothin' but time here.

[Which is just so completely ass-backwards to him it's almost mind blowing.]

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[you_dont_work_alone]

Sounds pretty dull.

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[unsleeved]

Can be. Give it a week or so.

[There's bound to be another event soon and when that happens, they'll all be wishing for the dullness in between.]

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[you_dont_work_alone]

I'll keep an eye out for things, then.

[He doesn't like the sound of that.]

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[unsleeved]

Never a bad idea. [He'd been steering them back to the front of the mansion; once they've made it there, he turns to peer out across the grounds. He's been meaning to check a few things out, namely the corresponding area on this side where the end of the line had been over on the mirrorside.] Anyway... I got some shit to do... Like I said, you think of anything you let me know.

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[you_dont_work_alone]

[John nods.]

Thanks, I will.

[He'll do a little exploring on his own.]