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Rose M. Tyler (jeopardysfriend) wrote in vas_captio_rpg,
@ 2009-09-17 10:08:00

Entry tags:

!active, day 23, jack harkness, location: gym, rose tyler

Who: Jack Harkness and Rose Tyler
What: Rose could use some common sense right now...who knew it'd be Jack?!?
When: Day 23, Late afternoon
Where: The Gym
Rating: Rated Jack for crudeness, swearing, and potential leering ;)
Status: Active

The bodies were gone, but the memory of them lying there still lingered. Rose could close her eyes and easily picture her best mate's future self, or Chris' dead mother. Who the hell were these people that they even had the ability to do it? And why, if they were so keen on studying people and their reactions, would they be so willing to let them die?

And the most terrifying thought in her head...could Chris possibly be next?

She'd been taking shifts by that point, watching over the sickly Whitelighter. She and Connor tended to switch on and off, but sometimes they sat and shared idyll chit chat. Why not? It was likely going to be a long night for anyone who cared at all about Chris. And there really wasn't much they could do except keep the wound as clean as possible and get fluid into him. At that point, it was basically wait and see.

But waiting meant time to think, and thinking wasn't exactly beneficial for her. She thought about the Time Lords, both of them, and what they meant to her future self. She thought about home and how much she missed her mum, and even Mickey. She thought about a future without the Doctor and hated Remy LeBeau all over again. Really, it wasn't a good day to be Rose, was it?

Leaving Connor at Chris' side, she wandered the gym, afraid to go any further than that. If the worst happened, she'd be there. She wouldn't be one of those who ran in fear when the darkness came. If travelling with the Doctor had taught her nothing, it was to face fear and pain and death head on. He'd survived the loss of his entire planet; she could face losing one person, no matter who it was. Even when the day came that it'd be him.

The thought caused her to choke up all over again. She stood at the front door to the gymnasium, looking out at the suffocating darkness. She was sure the sun would have to come back up sooner or later. But who would still be around to see it?

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jeopardysfriend
2009-09-21 03:53 am UTC (link)

Her cheeks flushed a bit at the touch from his lips, but she didn't fight him. Nor did she turn away from the offered hug. She leaned into his hold, letting strength she didn't have consume her. "You're awful," she told him, though the words were muffled against his shirt. "Poor man's too good for you to keep him bedbound. You know most people wait until night, don't you?"

Well. Who was she kidding? If she had someone, she'd be taking advantage of every moment she could. Not to mention as far as this place was concerned, it was still night.

"I've been better," she admitted, finally pulling back, but only enough to look up at him. She felt a bit like a parasite, feeding off of his strength, but she didn't mind much. She just had to hope he didn't, either.

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capt_harkness
2009-09-21 03:59 am UTC (link)

Rose not fighting Jack or even making a comment about the kiss meant that something was wrong. They'd spent enough time together and had grown close enough that Jack could tell the moment something was bothering Rose. The only bad part was that Rose could tell when something was the matter with him. Damn those things for working both ways. "I'm not awful. He's the one with the dirty mind. Don't let the suits fool you for a moment." Jack chuckled, the sound resonating through his chest. "If you haven't noticed, it currently is night right now so I'm well within my rights to shag and be shagged by my lover." Jack lightly kissed the top of her head. "Besides... cutting down to only four times a day doesn't seem fair."

And no, Jack wasn't exaggerating either. Jack wasn't sure if he should be disturbed that Vas Captio had improved his sex life.

Sitting down on the ground, Jack tugged Rose down and into his lap, cuddling her against his chest. He didn't care that she fed off his strength -- at least he was able to help someone. That was all that mattered. "What's wrong, Rosie? Tell your captain everything."

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jeopardysfriend
2009-09-21 04:57 am UTC (link)

Her nose wrinkled at the comment regarding his 'adventures' with Ianto. As much as she adored them both? She really didn't need to know. Not only because ew, who wanted to put too much thought into that? But also because she was, admittedly, a little jealous.

But that was neither here not there when she was pulled into that warm, comfortable spot in Jack's lap. It was easy to accept the snuggles he offered when all she wanted was to sleep for a month. "Don't call me Rosie," she said first, grinning a bit. Not that she really minded, but sometimes it was good to remind Jack who was in charge. Or, at least make him share power.

"What's wrong?" she asked, then, chuckling softly. "You mean other than waking up with a non-dead dead guy who's the future version of the bloke I love to bits and by the way, did I mention the bloke I'm snogging got bitten by his own zombie mother and is terribly sick and God help me if he turns into one of them?"

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capt_harkness
2009-09-23 05:21 am UTC (link)

It wasn't Jack's fault that Vas Captio had been a help to his sex life! And it wasn't his fault that he and Ianto had appropriated as many bottles of slick from the chemist's as humanly possible and kept them under the proverbial lock and key. And really, it wasn't too bad watching two men kissing -- a lot of women did find it attractive.

Jack would always be there to offer Rose the cuddles she needed. This was what he was here for and he always would be here for her. "How about Rosie-Posie?" Jack asked. "Or Wosey? Or..." Jack frowned. "No, I can't keep that going. Sorry." There also was no getting Jack to share power either. He liked having it thank you very much.

"Well," Jack rubbed his chin thoughtfully, "Sounds like you're having a bit of a day."

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jeopardysfriend
2009-09-23 05:39 am UTC (link)

Some women did. Rose did, if she let herself think about it. But it was a bit different when she actually knew the blokes in question. They could show affection all they wanted, and she'd find it beautiful. But that didn't mean she could sit and listen to talk of their lovemaking and not be a bit burned by it.

But he was there and he was comfortable and she? Was feeling weak. The otherwise strong Time Lord's companion was now just another victim of this awful place. She was tired and she was ill and she just wanted to go home. So what if it made her sound about ten? She was still practically a kid as it was.

"A bit of a day?" she snorted, tucking her head under his chin. "That's a bit of an understatement, love. I swear, this place is going to make me mental long before it kills me." Then again, maybe that was their point.

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IJ & notifs = suxx0rs

capt_harkness
2009-09-27 04:51 am UTC (link)

Wasn't Jack's fault that his lover was here with him in Vas Captio and it also wasn't his fault that, strangely, they were closer here than they'd been back in Cardiff. And, really, Rose was to blame for it as she was the one who said Jack should start saying the "L" word more often. Consequently, Ianto was more apt to pounce following such admissions, even if his stock response tended to be 'I know'.

Bastard.

"I'm a master of the understatement. It gives us a place to start from and go up from there," Jack replied, rubbing the top of her head with his chin. "It'll only make you go mental if you allow it to make you mental. Yes, I know that was profound, wasn't it?"

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jeopardysfriend
2009-09-27 01:07 pm UTC (link)

Rose rolled her eyes at his oh-so-deep statement. Actually, she would've stuck her tongue out at him if he were anyone else. But Jack, being Jack, would likely have considered it an invitation. As much as she adored him, and despite the little part of her that still fancied him, she believed a relationship needed loyalty. Even if Ianto were willing to let her snog his partner, she wasn't going to. Just not her way.

"I appreciate your very astute observations, Captain," she teased, grateful to be able to tease despite the events of the day. "I just don't... How? How does this place even function?" Sighing, she shook her head before hiding back in that warm place against his chest. His bare chest, thanks to that mostly unbuttoned shirt. Crazy how that didn't bother her in the slightest. Any other man she'd have started snogging five minutes ago.

"Have you heard? We're talking again, the Doctor and me. I... He just showed up this morning when I woke up to... You know. He was there when I needed him. Like always. Like nothing had changed, or would change." Oh, hell. The tears were in danger of falling again. Dammit. "And I love him for it, but something's going to show up someday and take him away from me and...how am I supposed to make it through that?"

Sorry, Jack. You were the first honest ear she'd had to bend in quite some time. Just tolerate her, pat her on the head, and feel free to send her on her way.

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