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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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[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.]

[She laughs as well, breathless with relief and hugs Oswin back tightly.]

Are you alright?

'Course I am. [And extremely grateful that the bathrobe is hiding most of the damage.] Takes a bit more than that to take me down.

[She pulls back slightly to give her a peck on the lips, resting her hand on her cheek afterwards.] You?

[She smiles faintly, leaning into the touch and letting their foreheads press lightly together.] I've been worried, but...I'm alright.

Figured as much. [The smile Oswin gives her is rather tired and wane, but it's definitely there.]

[Nina kisses her forehead lightly and strokes her cheek.] ...You go get dressed and in bed. I'll fetch you something to eat.

Sounds perfect.

[Hopefully this will be the extent of her bed rest. A load of bruises aren't going to keep her from adventuring.]

[She smiles tightly and nods.] Alright, I'll...I won't be long.

You'd better not. [She pecks Nina on the cheek in farewell before turning to the wardrobe in her room and beginning to rummage around for something to wear.]

[Nina's blushing as she walks away, blossoms opening in her hair. She won't be gone long, as promised, just long enough to make up some tea and sandwiches and whatever else she thinks might suit Oswin's fancy.]

[Once Nina returns, she'll find Oswin curled up under her blankets, having grabbed something a little more suitable than a bathrobe. A little more of the bruising on her chest is visible now, but hopefully she won't notice.

She raises her head, giving her girlfriend a smile.] Took you long enough. [Not really, but even spending the past few days the way she did doesn't stop Oswin from being a brat.]

You're welcome. [Nina huffs and sits down on the edge of the bed, settling a tray into Oswin's lap.]

My hero.

[No, really. Now she doesn't actually have to get up to go raid the fridge.

Oswin gives Nina a grateful kiss on the cheek before setting in on her food. Granted, they did actually feed her once or twice, but not nearly enough to satisfy her for three days. After all, denying food was a common form of breaking for unruly humans.]

Yeah, yeah. [Still, Nina looks rather pleased with herself. She watches Oswin quietly.]

...Jenny make it back alright?

[She nods, swallowing.]

Her leg's a bit off, but it'll be alright. The Doctor's probably seeing to her now. [And back to eating. Sorry, Nina, it's her big priority now.]

Probably. [Nina nods thoughtfully, watching as Oswin eats before glancing down at her lap.]

[She finishes up quickly, wrapping her fingers around her mug of tea and leaning against Nina's side.]

...We're okay now. Both of us. [Or they will be, after a bit of rest. And after that, they'll put a stop to the farms for good.]

[Nina drapes an arm around her shoulders almost without thinking, nuzzling lightly into Oswin's neck.]

Good. [She's quiet for a moment.] I...I was terrified I'd never see you again.

[There's a quiet hum of pleasure as Nina nuzzles closer and Oswin takes the opportunity to rest her head on top of hers.]

What, with all of you lot looking out for me? [She kisses her temple.] They didn't stand a chance.