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]

I wouldn't know, we don't have hypervodka. But I'd bet that they're probably comparable.

Off-the-cuff comments, mostly. Random facts - little asides, maybe?

[51stcentury]

Well, if it is anything like hypervodka, then I can definitely understand. Some of the best times I've had that I can't remember involved that stuff. Packs one hell of a punch, let me tell you.

Random facts and asides? Interesting...

[parked]

I'll get you a bottle and you can tell me which one's better, how's that?

Yeah. He talks about you a lot, though.

[51stcentury]

You know, that sounds like the start of what could turn out be a pretty great night.

Yeah. I know. He shouldn't though.

[parked]

I could double the offer with a red engineer's uniform for you to give to Ianto and you could have a very Starfleet themed evening.

Why not? You're important to him, so it's only natural. Though it'd be nice to know more about him than about you, considering it's him I talk to.

[51stcentury]

Heh, well. Can't beat that. I've always been a sucker for a man in uniform, and red is his color.

Fair point. Although. Ianto's not much of a talker. I'm surprised that you've got him opening up to you this much at all. Even if it is like you say, and all he talks about is me and Torchwood.

[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.