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Ianto Jones (readystopwatch) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2016-05-09 10:00:00

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ianto jones, jack harkness, spike

Day 375 | Action | Closed
[Closed to Spike]

[Funny how he wakes up feelings tired after so much sleep but maybe all the dreams have left him exhausted. He remembers some of them, some are more fuzzy, just impressions of rapidly fading feelings and images. He does remember the one with Spike though, and for awhile he's happy just to lay here curled up together, watching him sleep until he wakes up.]

[Closes to Jack]

[A little while later and he makes his way back upstairs to their flat, feeling a little guilty even if it wasn't his fault he stayed away longer than he planned to. And there's the fact that even though the scratches on his back and bruise on his leg are hidden under his jeans and t-shirt there's no disguising the raw red marks on his wrists from the handcuffs. There's not much point in hoping Jack won't remark on those so he just decides to hope for the best as he lets himself in.]

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foreverjack
2016-05-11 07:13 am UTC (link)

"Yeah, me too. Although I am still a little concerned that you actually dream about tidying up the Hub!" he teases, even as he follows Ianto through to the kitchen.

"Are you okay? Spike forget to feed you?" It's said with amusement, because that seems very Spike, and he immediately offers Ianto the remains of the box of pastries he picked up on his way home from breakfast because even bacon, eggs and pancakes at The Rusty Spoon this morning hadn't been enough to sate his appetite. "Here. This should help!"

He picks out another doughnut for himself to keep Ianto company, and nods with his mouth full. "I had loads. A whole variety." He takes a moment to consider which to talk about, and which first, but one in particular(other than the one with Spike) has kept popping back into his head. "I dreamed about the Miracle."

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readystopwatch
2016-05-11 01:20 pm UTC (link)

Pizza and doughnuts, this really is just like being back at the Hub. He finishes making the coffee and passes Jack his mug. "Funny thing about vampires is they don't eat, which I didn't really take into account." He'll bring over some food next time and leave it in the freezer, which is not the same as moving in even if it feels like an oddly serious step.

He's under orders to find out if Jack remembers the one with Spike but his comment drives that thought from his mind. "You did? Are you alright? What happened?"

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foreverjack
2016-05-11 06:39 pm UTC (link)

Well, Jack was the one who instigated the deliveries of pizza and doughnuts way back when, so that's hardly surprising. He gives Ianto a wry look, wondering whether to comment on the fact they were obviously too busy fucking to be bothered to go out for something to eat, but decides to be tactful, since he's been there himself, more than once.

Better to focus on his dreams. "I'm fine. It's weird. I dreamed it twice - that I was standing in front of the Blessing again, with Gwen about to shoot me. The first time Martha shot me instead; the second time... I don't know who actually shot me but Chuck was there and that made it so much better. But the thing is, both times, I came back to life afterwards. Even though I didn't really expect to." He shrugs. "I don't know if it actually means anything but I can't help wondering if it means I do actually come back. That I am truly immortal again."

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readystopwatch
2016-05-11 07:01 pm UTC (link)

He can interpret that look just fine and manages not to blush, even if he's suddenly acutely aware of the raw marks on his wrists. If Jack wants to ask he knows he will, and he's decided to be as honest as he can about things. After the way he felt waking up that morning with the black band and knowing what he'd hidden from Jack he's learned his lesson.

The revelation about his dream does make him pause, looking thoughtful. "Do you really think you might be? I don't know how we'd test it out." He does know, but it's not something he wants to do and it might be hard to tell whether it's Jack's usual brand of immortality or just this place bringing him back.

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foreverjack
2016-05-12 08:18 am UTC (link)

Jack shakes his head. "No way of testing it here, that I can think of," he says ruefully. "Not until we're back in our proper bodies. But - you know - at least there's hope." He shrugs. "Either that or it's just my subconsious wanting to think I'll wake up again from it!"

He glances down as Ianto reaches for a pastry, and his eye falls on Ianto's wrist and, more specifically, the pretty red and purple colours circling it. His eyebrows go up and a smirk slowly spreads across his lips as he reaches for Ianto's hand to bring said wrist closer for a better inspection. "Don't tell me he had to cuff you to the bed to keep you there!"

Teasing. Totally teasing.

((OOC: Heh, I forgot he's wearing a t-shirt so those marks would be much more visible than normal! Let's just pretend Jack's a bit preoccupied!))

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readystopwatch
2016-05-12 02:16 pm UTC (link)

"Let's go with hope, not the subconscious thing." It would be nice to know Jack's back to normal. If they ever did manage to leave this place he'd be worried about him being mortal, whether or not he could shake a century of habits like taking a bullet for the team.

He lets Jack examine him, rolling his eyes fondly at the comment. "Ah yes, that's exactly what happened. Excellent deduction work as always, sir."

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foreverjack
2016-05-12 04:18 pm UTC (link)

Jack laughs, reaching for his other hand so he can examine that wrist too. "Both hands, eh?" And metal rather than his preferred leather, judging by the bruises. He brushes a finger over the purpling marks and lifts his eyes to Ianto's face. "You're okay with being marked like this?"

Somehow, it's not something he's ever thought of, with Ianto. Love bites, sure, he knows Ianto likes those, but this is on another level entirely. He wonders how many other things he's avoided playing with just because he assumed Ianto wouldn't be into them.

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readystopwatch
2016-05-12 08:35 pm UTC (link)

Ianto lets him turn his wrists over, examining them. It's a complicated question, and he thinks he's more into it because it's the two of them. Knowing one of them is going to leave something the other will see is an unexpected turn on for him. He's almost excited for Jack to see the mark on his thigh, the scratches on his back. But even removed from that context, if it were just the two of them, he thinks he would still like it. It's like a physical indication of what they've been doing, of their feelings. Is not something he needs or always wants but it's an exciting prospect.

So he just smiles, innocently and somehow not at all. "I suppose you'll just have to leave some marks of your own and see whether I like it or not."

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foreverjack
2016-05-13 07:18 am UTC (link)

He watches Ianto's face, grinning slightly in response to that smile because he does so love Ianto's ability to seem proper and incredibly flirtatious at the same time.

"Well, I seem to remember marking your shoulder up quite nicely the other day!" He knows Ianto likes that, much as he does himself, but whereas he mostly enjoys savouring marks for himself, touching them and catching sight of them at odd moments, he senses that for Ianto, right now, it's more about showing them off to his other partner.

"I guess I just never thought you'd be into marks this... formal, this obviously BDSM-related," he muses, pressing his finger into one of the darker bruises just to make it throb a bit, watching for a response.

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readystopwatch
2016-05-13 12:51 pm UTC (link)

Ianto's fingers twitch as Jack presses down on the bruise but otherwise he stays still, letting him push for reactions. They've never really pushed things too far in this direction so it's not even something he knew he enjoyed or would be interested in. And while it's not some sort of need for him it's not something he minds exploring. If last nights simple handcuffs were good he imagines Jack can be much more imaginative.

"I don't know that I did, either. It's not some sort of overwhelming need with me but I don't mind exploring t a bit if you'd like." He's always liked this about Jack, how easy it is to talk about sex with him. It never makes him feel self conscious or unsure.

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foreverjack
2016-05-13 01:17 pm UTC (link)

Oh, Jack is already getting all sorts of ideas, just from watching his reactions and listening to what he says, and the way he says it.

His grin widens a bit, appreciative as always of Ianto's willingness to try new things. "I'd enjoy that," he agrees, letting Ianto's hands go and reaching for his coffee instead. "I mean, I don't want to turn this into some sort of pissing contest between me and Spike as to who can mark you up the most, but... it would be nice to experiment with some low level pain, perhaps?"

Still watching for Ianto's reactions as he arches an eyebrow and adds, "I believe I do owe you a spanking, after all!"

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readystopwatch
2016-05-13 01:51 pm UTC (link)

He is always willing to try new things, which was initially why ther worked so well together when it was just sex, no feelings involved. Everything he's done with Jack has been new to some extent after all and he has no complaints so far.

So he actually smiles at the suggestion, and at the chance to go for his own coffee as well. "I'd like that. And yes, I believe you did promise that. I believe the library was involved in that suggestion."

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foreverjack
2016-05-13 07:26 pm UTC (link)

"I believe it was!" Jack agrees archly. He cocks his head, and grins. "Late one night, perhaps. I know we do pretty well at the keeping the noise down, mostly, but I'd rather be undisturbed for that one."

He takes a sip of his coffee, and says thoughtfully, "You know, it seems like ages since we planned out a scene like that. I'm not saying we haven't had sex, but lately a lot of it's seemed to be spontaneous and/or trauma-related. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but I do love the anticipation of looking forward to something like that too!"

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readystopwatch
2016-05-13 09:45 pm UTC (link)

"I think Sam is getting a bit tired of walking in on us," He agrees with a chuckle over the rim of his mug. And it sounds like this might be a bit harder to keep quiet during than their usual library antics. "Sometime in the next few nights, maybe? I'll work late."

It does feel good and he nods in agreement. "We've had too much go wrong lately. I miss this." It feels like things went so well here for so long but lately it's been nothing but drama. Starting with when he died, maybe, but it feels like he's been desperately treading water and trying to keep his head up any way he can since then. Only now in the last few days has it started to feel like he might be starting to get things under control, which is odd considering how complicated they've become.

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	foreverjack 2016-05-14 08:18 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah," he nods, smiling, leaning in to plant a brief but affectionate kiss on Ianto's mouth. Then he pulls back, coughing slightly, as Sam's name rings bells in his memory. "Oh, god - Sam! I - uh - shared an unexpectedly hot dream with him yesterday. I really doubt he's going to want to be walking in on us any time soon!" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	readystopwatch 2016-05-14 05:52 pm UTC (link)
	"Really? With Sam?" That's not what he would have expected, and he looks surprised. "That's going to make for some entertaining awkwardness with him. Any other sexy dreams? I assume most of yours were." He promised Spike he'd do his best not to tip Jack off that he remembers their dream, even if he does think it would be for the best if they both remembered. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	foreverjack 2016-05-14 08:40 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh yeah, loads of awkwardness. It was a full-on, kinky take on traditional Time Agent trust exercises. He is going to be so embarrassed. Gotta say, though, boy's got a hot bod under all those baggy shirts!" As for the rest, he just grins. "What on earth could give you that idea?" he asks airly, as if he hadn't just gone and slept with half the dome yesterday. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

readystopwatch
2016-05-14 09:00 pm UTC (link)

"I'll make sure to make some pointed comments next time I encounter him to see how much he blushes." Objectively Sam is attractive, but he doesn't exactly see him that way. They have a book club, their friendship is basically the opposite of sexy.

"No idea." Bland innocence. He has no doubt Jack will read right through it but he did promise to try to be discreet. It's not his fault if Jack knows him well enough to read between the lines.

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foreverjack
2016-05-15 11:36 am UTC (link)

Yeah, Jack never really saw him that way either before yesterday, and even yesterday was relatively impersonal - literally just sex with no emotional charge to it. Rather refreshing, for a change, considering just how emotionally charged his recent couplings with Ianto and (very recently) Spike have been.

He considers Ianto's innocent expression with an amused one of his own. In actual fact, considering how many sexy dreams he had yesterday, he wasn't thinking specifically about the one with Spike, and he hadn't really got as far as working out that Spike might have mentioned it to Ianto. He's working it out now, though, because that expression on Ianto's face is way too innocent to be for real.

Two can play at that game, though. He grins disarmingly and confides, "I had loads of sexy dreams, actually. Promise you won't get jealous if I tell you about them?"

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readystopwatch
2016-05-15 01:29 pm UTC (link)

Oops. Well he can't say he didn't try and it's not as though he actually mentioned anything or deliberately gave it away. "I don't think I'm in much of a position to judge you for anything sexual." After the thing with the black bands he's fairly sure Jack's allowed to do what he wants, at least where situations like this are concerned.

"And before you ask you were the only sex dream I had." Which may surprise him but it's true. He had a dream with Spike but aside from some kissing and lots of handholding it was mostly just talking.

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foreverjack
2016-05-16 07:10 am UTC (link)

"Seriously?" His eyebrows go up. "Though I guess you have been getting extra sex in your actual waking hours, or as awake as we actually are in this place. I guess me sleeping with half the dome while I was dreaming is my way of compensating for that!"

He bites his lip, because he feels he ought to tell Ianto this. "I had two dreams with Kitty, and in both of them I was in love with her, and in a relationship with her. I don't know how much of that was coming from our subconscious and how much was prompted by the wardens, but sometimes it really does feel like they're out to make trouble with my relationships!"

As if things aren't complicated enough trying to make things work with both Ianto and Spike!

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readystopwatch
2016-05-16 01:20 pm UTC (link)

"Or I occasionally do enjoy doing other things besides sleeping with people," He suggests dryly. Although at this point it does seem to be an activity that's become more of a priority for him than he expected.

He nods, privately feeling worse for Kitty than for Jack. He knows she's worried about getting back together with Reid and somehow he suspects this won't help. "Maybe they get bored. Have you talked to her today?"

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foreverjack
2016-05-18 07:17 am UTC (link)

He tilts his head in acknowledgement. "Chuck was telling me the other day that I should get some hobbies that don't involve sleeping with people," he agrees. "I'm sensing a theme here!"

And yeah, he suspects this is going to be much harder on Kitty than it is on him. He shakes his head. "Not yet. I kind of wanted to talk to you first, make sure you're okay about it so I can reassure her?"

Not that how Ianto's taking it will be anywhere near the top of her worries, but it might help a bit?

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readystopwatch
2016-05-18 12:02 pm UTC (link)

Frankly he can't imagine what sort of hobbies Jack would take up. It seemed like Torchwood filled that void before coming here. He can't help but laugh a bit at the idea of Jack taking up knitting or water colors or something. "Maybe she just wants to recruit you as a waiter."

He quirks an eyebrow at him. "I really don't think I'm in any position to judge you for sleeping with someone. It won't bother me if you talk to her."

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foreverjack
2016-05-18 08:29 pm UTC (link)

"A waiter?" He hadn't thought of that idea, and it makes him chuckle. "Nah, that's your sort of thing, not mine! She suggested family bowling nights when I'm... at a loose end, which sounds like fun. And I have thought vaguely about taking Kanji up on his offer to help me start knitting again. I learned years ago but I'm a little rusty!"

Spookily echoing Ianto's thoughts without realising it. He's really not into water colours though.

"And okay, thanks. I'll give her a call later."

When he can work himself up to it.