So Much Filing

[ask_aboutcoffee]

I am buried in the Archives today, but I am logging on briefly to make it very plain that I do not dance around the flat when Mambo Number Five comes on the radio, and if Jack shows you photos or video of such a thing they are fakes.

Especially if I'm wearing the Snoopy boxers.

And Andy, you didn't tell me your old dad was Chief Superintendent

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[ask_arealdoctor]

I found this in the TARDIS. I don't think it means anything IMPORTANT, you know. I don't even think the Doctor we have here knows anything about it. There are probably a lot of ... leftovers strewn around the spacetime continuum, and I think the TARDIS picks up detritus to clean up after ... you know.

I thought it was just a painting of an old sailing ship. Probably late 18th century. But then I saw the name painted on the side. "Mala Loba". Look at the figurehead, Jack.

I... thought you might like to keep it. But if not I understand.

[ask_captainjack]

Just because I'm clutching it to my chest and breathing heavily doesn't mean that I'm particularly moved. I guess I'll keep it around. I have to go finger the frame in private now. BRB.

[ask_arealdoctor]

I thought you might like it. She -- I mean it, it's a beautiful painting.

You can talk to me anytime, Jack. If you want. About anything.

[ask_captainjack]

ok.

[ask_aboutcoffee]

JACK BE CAREFUL

That's an old painting! Stop crinkling it.

Let me frame it. I'll put it under glass for you.

[ask_arealdoctor]

It looks like Jack wants to keep it, Ianto. I thought he might.

Give him a few minutes. Then I'm sure he'll want it very well taken care of.

[ask_aboutcoffee]

I've no objection to keeping it, but it ought to be properly...

You know what? I will let him do whatever he needs to do and not interrupt him. I know that face he's making.

[ask_arealdoctor]

That might not be a bad idea. Then take him a cup of coffee. In the greenhouse or somewhere, you know?

I hate it when he makes that face. It's not natural on him.

[ask_aboutcoffee]

Me too. Usually he wants to hug a lot after.

[ask_arealdoctor]

It's your mission, Mr. Jones, if you choose to accept it.

[ask_aboutcoffee]

I will take one for the team, but nobody's allowed to call me silly for hugging in public.

[ask_arealdoctor]

That's kind of why I mentioned the greenhouse or somewhere similar, in case, um, "extreme hugging" is called for.

[ask_captainjack]

You're a thoughtful doctor, Martha! FULL OF GOOD THOUGHTS.

[ask_captainjack]

Mm mm okay! I just want to know where it is at all times. Hang on, I'm not done touching it.

Ok. No wait.

Ok.

[ask_aboutcoffee]

It'll only take a few minutes, I have some stretchers and a frame around here somewhere.

Jack, you have to let go of it if you want me to frame it. Take your time, I'm just saying.

[ask_captainjack]

What if I just press up against you so I'm close to it. I'll just stand here and make anxious noises against your neck.