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Tweak says, "I've got a brand new pair"

Spike (chipswiththat) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2017-04-12 14:47:00

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ianto jones, jack harkness, spike

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[ At some point, he fell asleep, warm and comfortable and safe in a couch fort with Ianto pressed against his side. He slept and then he woke up and nothing was warm or comfortable or safe anymore. Sitting up with a start, as if from a nightmare, Spike scrambles out of the couch half prepared to find himself in a blood bath again. ]

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readystopwatch
2017-05-03 03:55 pm UTC (link)

[Rebecca does sound like their best option here. He has no idea how much something like this will actually help but it's a start and right now they all need the peace of mind.]

Will you stay here tonight?

[He's a little hesitant to ask and he can't be blamed for how tentative he sounds. It's got nothing to do with distrusting Spike on his own and everything to do with the fact that they all need this after yesterday. It isn't even about sex, they just all need to feel reassured in very different ways. Funny, he's been wanting to suggest something like this for awhile, he's just planned on much better circumstances for it.]

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	foreverjack 2017-05-03 06:28 pm UTC (link)
	Pager? [Then he remembers someone saying something about a pager for Ianto and makes the connection.] Right, yeah, something like that. Rebecca would seem the girl to ask, then! And yes, I think you should stay with us tonight. We could even take it in turns to stay awake to keep an eye on you, if you want? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

chipswiththat
2017-05-06 04:10 pm UTC (link)

[ He's hesitant, partially because he's not so sure he wants to be around people right now and partially because he's absolutely not sure he'll actually sleep tonight. Even after all this time he still skews to a nocturnal schedule and being with two more or less regular humans with daytime hours have only partially changed that.

Shifting his weight, he shakes his head. ]

It's fine. You don't have to do that. I'll probably stay up, all the same.

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readystopwatch
2017-05-06 05:19 pm UTC (link)

I doubt any of us will get much sleep. But I'll feel better knowing both of you are here and alright. [It's a deliberate choice of words to make it less about Spike and more about him and Jack. It worked before and it also gives Spike an excuse to take it if it's an offer that's not being made just because they're worried about him. He can't even feel like he's being manipulative when it's true. He will feel better having both of them where he can see them. After yesterday he thinks they could all use that.]

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foreverjack
2017-05-06 08:31 pm UTC (link)

[He glances at Ianto with appreciation because, boy, is his boyfriend manipulative and it's a lot easier to spot, and admire, when he's not the one being manipulated!]

Well, night's a long way off yet, anyway. But I would appreciate it if you'd stay with us when the time comes, Spike. You know neither of us are going to sleep much if we're just lying here worrying about you!

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	chipswiththat 2017-05-07 01:47 pm UTC (link)
	[ Ugh, why do you have to be so good at that? He can feel himself being roped into something he can't argue against and that kind of makes it worse, being aware of this whole thing as it happens. You're the worst, both of you. ] Fine, if you're going to be that way. Don't blame me when you're kept up all night. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

readystopwatch
2017-05-07 03:15 pm UTC (link)

[Let's be honest, Jack has probably been on the receiving end of that manipulation far more often than he realizes. As for Spike he'd rather have him be grouchy and unhappy with him for a bit than holed up somewhere with nothing but his thoughts and worries to obsess over. He's even relieved enough to throw in a bit of dry Ianto sexual humor.]

So just like every night I've spent with you, then.

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	foreverjack 2017-05-07 04:16 pm UTC (link)
	[He smirks.] I'm sure we can think of some interesting things to do while we're being kept up all night! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	chipswiththat 2017-05-07 05:29 pm UTC (link)
	[ He gives the two of them a lingering long suffering look. ] You two need more hobbies. [ But okay good job on getting his mind off it, temporarily. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	readystopwatch 2017-05-07 05:43 pm UTC (link)
	We have tried but they all tend to circle back to sex with us I'm afraid. [He can stand tonpoke a bit of fun at himself if it lightens the mood even slightly.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	foreverjack 2017-05-08 07:10 am UTC (link)
	Sorry. [He grins.] Even my new hobby revolves around sex! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	chipswiththat 2017-05-09 08:22 pm UTC (link)
	I'd suggest you take up knitting but I'm almost afraid to see where that'd end. [ Guess who knows how to knit. Sort of. He never finishes anything but he knows how to do it. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

readystopwatch
2017-05-10 12:38 pm UTC (link)

[Normally Ianto would have taken advantage by now of the turn this conversation has taken to put this particular hobby into practice. But with how emotionally charged everyone still is pushing for sex sounds like a recipe for disaster. He does move to take a seat on the couch as he replies and if that leads to a bit of cuddling with either or both of them he won't complain. He feels like they could all use a little closeness after yesterday.]

I'm quite sure I could create a list of sexually creative knitting projects if you're offering to make them.

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	foreverjack 2017-05-10 09:15 pm UTC (link)
	[He laughs, heading over to join Ianto on the couch. He always has time for cuddling.] I already knit. And I had actually thought about taking it up again as something to while away the time while you two are off enjoying yourselves without me! [He tilts his head.] Though I have to admit, I'd never thought of trying to knit something sexy! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

chipswiththat
2017-05-11 07:29 am UTC (link)

[ Closeness is all good and fine in theory, but Spike is still feeling pretty raw and anxious so rather than join the other two at the couch, he finds a window to hang out by under the pretence of lighting another cigarette. Truth be told, at least part of this is him not being entirely sure how to deal with the whole three-way thing. It still feels like he's breaking something up, rather than adding to it. ]

Lord help us all. [ Said with enough sarcasm to allow a vampire to take that name in his mouth. ]

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readystopwatch
2017-05-11 03:59 pm UTC (link)

[Ianto curls up against Jack's side, just relieved to have him there again. He always tries to find a moment to reassure them both after his deaths, even if this wasn't really a death. Sometimes they aren't able to do more than exchange anlook before getting back to shooting aliens but he always feels better being able to just be close to him, to remind them both that it's alright. As for Spike he doesn't push it but he does give him a look that's impossible to interpret as anything but an invitation. This is different from anything the three of them have done before. Usually the focus is on sex rather than emotional contact and he doesn't want to force it even if he hopes they can adapt to this part as well as they have to the rest of it.]

Are you really that bored when we're gone that you've resorted to knitting?

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foreverjack
2017-05-12 03:57 pm UTC (link)

[He wraps himself around Ianto as he snuggles in. It's such a relief to be able to touch him again, after spending yesterday so entirely alone. It wasn't really that different from dying, given that he felt very much like a ghost amongst them.

His relationship with Spike is different enough that they haven't really progressed to cuddles yet, except post-coitally, so he's not going to push on that one either. He understands that Spike needs his space, but he tries to make it clear with his body language that he is totally invited to join them in their cuddling if he wants to.]

What's wrong with knitting? People keep telling me I need to find things to do that don't revolve around sex, and I might as well do something useful with my time!

[He might actually be secretly knitting each of them a mug cosy, to keep their respective coffee or blood warm.]

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	chipswiththat 2017-05-12 06:03 pm UTC (link)
	It's a useful skill to have. [ So there. Dru always liked it when he made her lacy scarves, though he rarely finished any of them. ] A useful skill that you've now ruined with your debauchery. For shame. [ Okay, so maybe he's slowly coming out of the sour mood. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	readystopwatch 2017-05-12 07:50 pm UTC (link)
	Oh I know for a fact there are plenty of other things he can ruin with his debauchery. [He can feel the mood listing ever so slightly but doesn't point it out because that would just ruin things. He gives Jack a teasing glance as he starts checking things off his mental list.] I know for a fact we can include any and all games on that list. Also office supplies. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	foreverjack 2017-05-12 08:03 pm UTC (link)
	What? How have I ruined it? [Over the top innocence, but also genuine protest because, in his eyes, making something sexy only makes it more valuable, not less. He grins round at Ianto, giving him a quick squeeze.] It's called perverting things, making ostensibly non-sexual items into sexual toys. And it's a skill, not a - a curse! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

chipswiththat
2017-05-14 05:22 pm UTC (link)

Wasn't talking about his — I was talking about yours. [ A smirk and a nod to Ianto — you're both terrible, you know that right? No wonder he's exhausted already, just from being in the same room with you two and totally not from barely sleeping and stressing himself into a wet smear. ]

Not that it matters much now that Jack's gone ahead and admitted to shagging tea cosies.

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readystopwatch
2017-05-15 12:51 pm UTC (link)

Well in that case I don't mind taking a bit of credit. And I think it's a safe assumption that if anyone is going to propose something sexual related to tea or coffee it's much more likely to be me. [The fact that they're having this conversation at all after the stress of yesterday is such a relief he can't help but smile. Also would you just come snuggle on the couch before you fall asleep on your feet you surly vampire?]

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	foreverjack 2017-05-16 03:54 pm UTC (link)
	For the record, I have never and never intend to shag a tea cosy! [With a playfully exasperated look at Spike - and then a raised eyebrow at Ianto.] Have you? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	chipswiththat 2017-05-19 07:20 am UTC (link)
	[ You say that now, Jack. Spike's not going to put too much faith in that statement. He's also going to hang by this window and finish his cigarette, thank you very much, he's fine, he's not even sleepy. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	readystopwatch 2017-05-19 12:54 pm UTC (link)
	I have not, thank you. [Spike might not be sleepy but Ianto is starting to feel yesterday's efforts andna sleepless night catch up with him and shifts around to get more comfortable against Jack.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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