he has never been so humiliated

[parked]

That virus was awful. At least it prompted me to actually go through that creepy "meme" and take stock of my life. I'm more than a little concerned that some of those prompt "fills" weren't too far off, but I'm going to erase that fact from my mind.

So, at least that answered some questions as to whether or not the next virus was going to be worse than being turned into a kid. It was.


[LOCKED TO JACK HARKNESS]
And now that all I have to deal with is my immense humiliation by your hands, Jack, I really did want to talk to you. How are you, after your visit to the hospital?
[/LOCKED]


((OOC: Strikes hackable if you feel like you want to make even more fun of Sulu.))

Comments

[parked]

That's what I've been hearing.

I've heard I'm pretty good at listening. And even though he talks mostly about you and his job, well - he called me when you were in the hospital, so at least he's getting the idea that that's OK to do.

[51stcentury]

Well. It's true, you know.

It's good to hear that at least he's doing that much. And would you be trying to imply something there, Lieutenant?

[parked]

I don't know what I could possibly be implying there.

[51stcentury]

Well, I don't know either, but you seem to be implying something, will all that mentioning of you being such a good listener and all, so I'm led to believe that you're trying to get at something here.

[parked]

I'm only suggesting that Ianto might open up if you listen more. Maybe check the community if something comes up to see if he's said anything.

[51stcentury]

Why look on the community, when I've got you to fill me in?

No, I'm sorry. That was bad, even for me. I'll...look into making more of a habit of it.

[parked]

I hope I don't sound rude, saying that. I honestly don't want to seem nagging. I just don't want to have to be a go between.

[51stcentury]

No. I get it. I just. It's been a long time since I've done the whole relationship thing.

[parked]

I don't want to overstep any bounds, but from what I've seen? Talking might really help you two out.

[51stcentury]

So you've said. I...suppose a little bit of conversation never killed anybody...

[parked]

What's the worst that could happen? Other than the two of you getting into an argument about something and sulking for a while, that is.

[51stcentury]

Look. We've. Never really had that big of an argument, okay? Because we've avoided topics. And. I'm not really keen on starting any.

[parked]

I can understand that, believe me. But, if my last girlfriend was right, apparently arguments are good for relationships.

[51stcentury]

Yeah? Well, I happen to think that arguments are a pain in the ass, so. I try to avoid them when I can.

[parked]

Yeah, they're not fun. But is the risk of an argument enough to keep you two from actually talking?

[51stcentury]

Well. There's plenty of other, more enjoyable things I could be doing with my time together with him.

[parked]

Yeah, but I hear all of that's even more enjoyable after a fight.

[51stcentury]

Yeah, well. It is. Of course, that means you have to have the fight first, though.

You "hear" so, huh? Never experienced it yourself, there, soldier?

[parked]

You're assuming that having a conversation with Ianto is going to lead to a fight.

Like I said, my last girlfriend had to tell me that arguments are healthy. By then, it was more and endnote to the relationship.

[51stcentury]

No. I'm assuming that a serious, relationship conversation with Ianto is going to lead to a fight. Or at least end in tears.

So, I take it that you're not a big fan of arguments either, then?

[parked]

I don't know. It might, but risks are sometimes worthwhile.

I've... Been told that I'm sort of a passive guy, yeah.

[51stcentury]

Yeah? Alright, maybe. We'll see.

"Passive"? I'd say. That's a bit of an understatement, really. I've given you loads of opportunities to be an ass right back at me, and very rarely have you taken the chance to do so.

[parked]

That's because I don't want to be an ass to you. That's not being passive, that's being nice.

[51stcentury]

No, I think that's just being passive. Hell, I'd want to be an ass to me, okay? And. I still don't believe that stuff about you being a saint, so. Passive, definitely passive.

[parked]

I might be passive when it comes to fights, but I think by now you should have realized that I am completely capable of backtalking when I need to. I really am just not interested in being a jerk to you.