[fic] In Amnion, 10/? (Torchwood; Jack/Ianto, post-COE, MA)
AUTHOR'S NOTES: Aha! *small but triumphant wave* I'm so glad I was able to keep my word and post this bit for you. A little later than usual, but still here never the less. ^__^ Still having family issues-- in fact, some of them are arguing downstairs right now X_x;-- but I managed another chapter, which is currently off at the betas. My thanks to
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You're too kind! *blushes* I really worry about the other characters taking away from Our Boys, but I needed to get everything in place before I could tackle Ianto's reawakening. It just makes my day to hear that whole story is working for you!
I love how even asleep yet, Ianto is able to comfort Jack during his nightmares.
I've always thought that Ianto acts as Jack's touchstone. The Doctor is a wildcard-- he's brilliant and a hero, but he and Jack are too much alike to balance each other. Ianto has a quiet strength and pragmatism to him, even in his most lunatic moments, that I think Jack is draw to. He needs someone who knows him for more than just the 'Charming Captain' facade, and Ianto is good for that. He believes in Jack, but he understands that, for all Jack's amazing gifts, he is still human.
And they need to learn what to be afraid of and what they don't have to fear.
That's the hardest part of being a child, isn't it? Fear of fire and fear of the boogey-monster have the same weight-- it's hard to tell what's real and what isn't. I'm glad that came through for Shuang and Ming who, of course, have additional problems telling real from pretend.
HAHAHAHAH! Loved the...subtle dig at COE.
My niece actually inspired that. She's known for sighing heavily and rolling her eyes at plot devices in alien movies, and when she saw that scene, she put her little hands on her hips and went, "Duh. You at least need a *special* gun! Or something." RTD needs to have kids as his continuity consultants. ^_~
Sorry I didn't get to reply to this more quickly-- I was halfway through replying when I suddenly discovered it was time for work. Darn RL. *grins*
I hope you'll enjoy the next chapter. It was inspired in large part by a comment you made a little while ago. I can't thank you enough for all your responses-- they keep the ideas fresh and moving!
-Meredith
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