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[This sort of thing wasn't exactly new, all sorts of species being forced into slavery. Oswin's seen it loads of times when they were out, and every time, they've been able to put a stop to it.

She would've thought it'd be the same here, some distant planet where it was humans, her own species, being kept locked up and stored away in farms. It was really only one little faction on the whole planet, renegades that weren't technically breaking any laws but weren't exactly doing the right thing either. Nothing too different from the norm, but it still made Oswin faintly sick, to see anyone treated like this.

All four of them, Oswin, Jenny, Nina and the Doctor, had been poking around where they didn't belong, as per usual, trying to find out more information about this place, something that'd help them maybe. Unfortunately, that'd been cut short, and before Oswin could grab the Doctor's hand and let him pull her under a closing door, she'd been grabbed, captured and taken away to one of their farms.

That was three days ago.

And three days was a long enough time for them to figure out that Oswin Oswald was not going down without a fight. No matter what they'd done, no matter how hard they'd tried to break her, nothing had worked. She still fought and bit and did everything she could to evade whatever it was they wanted to do with her, be it making her a pet or...something worse. She'd heard more than enough whispers of a breeding program that was said to calm even the strongest spirits.

For now, though, they've got her out in one of the pastures. There's a thin layer of snow on the ground, and Oswin shivers faintly in the plain gray dress they've given her for clothes. At least she's got something though, she's seen humans with little to nothing. For the breeding program, she figures. At the moment, she's huddled up under a tree, trying to spot some fault in the high, chain-link electrified fence, anything she can use to escape.

Because she will escape. There's no doubt about that, it's just a matter of waiting. Which is something Oswin isn't good at, unfortunately.]

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[Oswin does her best to muffle the cry of pain she lets out as she's shoved, pressing herself up against the tree and shutting her eyes tightly.

Please let them just pass by...

[Jenny gives her a quick apologetic glance, mouthing "sorry" at her and crouching down beside her. She swallows as the voices draw nearer.

If worse comes to worse, she knows she can at least put up enough of a fight to keep the guards distracted long enough for Oswin to run. Silently, she presses the sonic into Oswin's hands and readies herself mentally.]

[Her eyes open once the sonic's in her hand and immediately, Oswin looks over at Jenny. At first, her gaze is questioning, but after just a second, her eyes widen.

She shakes her head vigorously. Oswin's not leaving without you, Jenny.]

[Jenny nods furiously in response to that and glances out from behind their tree. The guards are getting closer.

She takes a deep breath, and is about to fling herself out at them, when a familiar and distinct noise draws her attention.

The TARDIS.

She materializes around them, their forest surroundings flickering into the interior of the time machine.]

[And Oswin's just about to grab her and put a stop to it, but when that sound starts up she nearly melts with relief.

Looking up once they're properly inside, she smirks faintly.] Brilliant timing.

Oh, thank god.

[Jenny just lets herself sort of...slump over, sprawling out on the console floor gratefully.]

That was a little too close for comfort.

Story of our lives, yeah? [Oswin sinks heavily down into the nearby jumpseat, resting a hand on her stomach and wincing faintly. She's going to need seeing to, but right now, just resting sounds good.]

Your leg alright?

[She laughs breathlessly and nods.] True enough.

[There's a glance down at her knee and Jenny shrugs.] I don't think it's anything too serious. How are you holding up?

Good. [The last thing the Doctor needs is both of them injured. He'd probably worry himself into regenerating.

Idly, she runs her hand over her middle, trying to access the damage.] Should be fine. Just a bit banged up's all. [And a little sleep-deprived. And hungry. But it's nothing she's never been before or hasn't been the past few days, really.]

I don't know about you, but a bath sounds really tempting right now. [She stands, a tad wobbly, and offers her hand to Oswin.] Coming?

Mm. Definitely.

[She smiles faintly, taking Jenny's hand and getting to her feet.] How long did they have you for?

Uhhh...a few days? I came in a few hours after they took you. [She stretches out, wincing a little.]

...Blimey. [And here she'd thought Jenny hadn't gotten it as bad.

She bites her lip briefly, trying not to feel guilty.] Sure you're alright?

It's nothing I can't handle. [She smiles slightly, before abruptly pulling Oswin into a gentle hug, careful not to be too tight.]

...We missed you a lot.

[She tenses briefly, an instinct left over from the past few days, but relaxes well enough, smiling a little more readily as she returns the embrace.]

Has Nina gone into fits yet? [Or the Doctor, for that matter. Oswin doesn't doubt he's made himself sick worrying.]

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Couldn't even touch her. She had all these wicked thorns everywhere. [Jenny's smile fades, and she sighs a little as she hugs her close.] She'll be so relieved to see you.

[Oswin bites her lip briefly, debating.]

...Probably better get cleaned up before I go see her. She'll just start fussing over me if I don't. [Not that Oswin wouldn't mind a little fussing at the moment, but it's probably best to save Nina the worry.]

Probably. [Jenny lets go finally.] That's what I'm thinking about Dad too. Come on, quick shower and we'll be fine.

Last think we need's him worrying anymore than he has. [She gives her a brief smile.]

See you in a bit, then?

[There's a soft laugh at that and a nod.] Yeah.

[Giving Jenny one last smile, Oswin heads off to her room to shower and change.

And possibly raid the kitchen after she's seen to Nina and the Doctor.]

[Oswin must be mid-bath by the time Nina hears she's back.

She doesn't want to interrupt, but oh, she wants to see her so bad. So instead she just waits awkwardly outside the door.]

[Honestly, Nina. Oswin probably wouldn't really care either way if you came in while she was still soaking.

However. It's only about five minutes or so before she emerges, clad in a fluffy bathrobe for the time being that thankfully covers up most of her bruises and the fact that she's obviously lost weight.

She blinks in surprise as she opens the door and comes face to face with her girlfriend.] ...Nina. [Oswin is the smoothest operator.]

[Nina's lost in her thoughts when the door opens, and looks not unlike a frightened deer when Oswin steps out. For a moment, she says nothing, just looking her over.]

I...um...I just...

[Oh, Nina. Oswin has to let out a quiet, good-natured laugh before pulling her into her arms.]

Doesn't sound like you missed me much. [She teases lightly, giving her a squeeze.]