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bk_forever posting in slashthedrabble May. 24th, 2016 03:37 pm)Title: Who Needs A Dog?
Fandom: Torchwood
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badly_knitted
Characters: Jack, Ianto, Nosy.
Rating: G
Spoilers: Nada.
Summary: Jack wishes sometimes that he could have a dog, but isn’t what he’s got a lot better?
Word Count: 500
Written For: Prompt #400: First 25, using #015: Animals.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Torchwood, or the characters. They belong to the BBC.
Strolling through Cardiff with Ianto on their way back from lunch one day, Jack stopped to watch a couple across the street, walking their dog.
“I’ve always thought having a dog would be nice, but I’ve never been in a position to look after one properly,” he sighed.
“Why would you want a dog when you’ve got a Fluff?” Ianto asked. “Nosy’s way smarter than any dog.”
“Well yeah, but we can’t really take it for walks, or to the park to play ball… It’s kinda conspicuous.”
“That’s true. And crossing roads would be hazardous; Nosy’s almost long enough to be on both sides at once, I wouldn’t want to risk it getting run over.”
Jack nodded. “Fluffs are amazing, but they’re not really the kind of pet you can show off in public; not even in Cardiff.”
OoOoOoO
The following Saturday, Ianto woke Jack early.
“Ianto? What’s wrong? I thought we had the day off…”
“We do, so we’re not going to waste it. Hurry up and get dressed. Wear something casual.”
Puzzled, Jack did as he was told. As far as he knew, they didn’t have anything planned for the day.
“Will I do?” he asked, when he’d tracked Ianto down to the Hub’s kitchen. He was dressed in jeans and a t-shirt, a light jacket slung over his arm; it was early August and the weather was bordering on hot.
Ianto, who was dressed in a similar fashion, looked up from filling a flask with coffee. “Perfect.”
“So, what’s this all about?”
“We’re going on a picnic. I already loaded everything we’ll need in your SUV, just thought you’d probably want coffee.” Ianto pointed towards Jack’s striped mug, which was sitting steaming nearby. “Drink up. There are doughnuts in the car for breakfast; you can eat on the way.”
Jack didn’t need telling twice, obediently picking up his mug and drinking. The coffee was still on the hot side, but that never bothered him. If he singed his tongue it would heal before he finished drinking anyway.
Five minutes later, they were in the car and Ianto was steering them through the early traffic. Once they were out of the city on almost deserted roads, he wound down the rear windows.
“There you go!”
An excited hum came from the back seat and Jack looked over his shoulder.
“What’s Nosy doing here?” The Fluff must have been concealed under a blanket in the rear of the vehicle.
“You wanted to go walking and play ball with your pet,” Ianto grinned, “so that’s what we’re going to do. If anyone happens along, Nosy can camouflage itself or hide. I’ve got some Retcon with me just in case of emergencies, but I doubt we’ll need it. Where we’re going is quite a way off the beaten track.”
Jack grinned. “You think of everything!”
“I try.”
“If you weren’t driving, I’d kiss you!”
Ianto laughed. “Hold that thought for later.”
The three of them were going to have a wonderful day!
The End
Fandom: Torchwood
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Jack, Ianto, Nosy.
Rating: G
Spoilers: Nada.
Summary: Jack wishes sometimes that he could have a dog, but isn’t what he’s got a lot better?
Word Count: 500
Written For: Prompt #400: First 25, using #015: Animals.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Torchwood, or the characters. They belong to the BBC.
Strolling through Cardiff with Ianto on their way back from lunch one day, Jack stopped to watch a couple across the street, walking their dog.
“I’ve always thought having a dog would be nice, but I’ve never been in a position to look after one properly,” he sighed.
“Why would you want a dog when you’ve got a Fluff?” Ianto asked. “Nosy’s way smarter than any dog.”
“Well yeah, but we can’t really take it for walks, or to the park to play ball… It’s kinda conspicuous.”
“That’s true. And crossing roads would be hazardous; Nosy’s almost long enough to be on both sides at once, I wouldn’t want to risk it getting run over.”
Jack nodded. “Fluffs are amazing, but they’re not really the kind of pet you can show off in public; not even in Cardiff.”
OoOoOoO
The following Saturday, Ianto woke Jack early.
“Ianto? What’s wrong? I thought we had the day off…”
“We do, so we’re not going to waste it. Hurry up and get dressed. Wear something casual.”
Puzzled, Jack did as he was told. As far as he knew, they didn’t have anything planned for the day.
“Will I do?” he asked, when he’d tracked Ianto down to the Hub’s kitchen. He was dressed in jeans and a t-shirt, a light jacket slung over his arm; it was early August and the weather was bordering on hot.
Ianto, who was dressed in a similar fashion, looked up from filling a flask with coffee. “Perfect.”
“So, what’s this all about?”
“We’re going on a picnic. I already loaded everything we’ll need in your SUV, just thought you’d probably want coffee.” Ianto pointed towards Jack’s striped mug, which was sitting steaming nearby. “Drink up. There are doughnuts in the car for breakfast; you can eat on the way.”
Jack didn’t need telling twice, obediently picking up his mug and drinking. The coffee was still on the hot side, but that never bothered him. If he singed his tongue it would heal before he finished drinking anyway.
Five minutes later, they were in the car and Ianto was steering them through the early traffic. Once they were out of the city on almost deserted roads, he wound down the rear windows.
“There you go!”
An excited hum came from the back seat and Jack looked over his shoulder.
“What’s Nosy doing here?” The Fluff must have been concealed under a blanket in the rear of the vehicle.
“You wanted to go walking and play ball with your pet,” Ianto grinned, “so that’s what we’re going to do. If anyone happens along, Nosy can camouflage itself or hide. I’ve got some Retcon with me just in case of emergencies, but I doubt we’ll need it. Where we’re going is quite a way off the beaten track.”
Jack grinned. “You think of everything!”
“I try.”
“If you weren’t driving, I’d kiss you!”
Ianto laughed. “Hold that thought for later.”
The three of them were going to have a wonderful day!
The End
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