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Ianto

Hope the subject of this email wasn't enough to put you off opening it. You thought anymore about my offer? It's been a few weeks now - just wanted to check we were still on the same page. Of course, if you've changed your mind, that's fine...

Jack

Jack

Upon receiving your email, I assumed the subject was indicating that you had forgotten how to use your calendar. (I am pleased that wasn't the case.)

Depending on which page you're on, I'd say that I am still willing to take you up on your offer. I'm not sure why you'd think I had changed my mind on that - unless you've changed your mind?

Ianto

Ianto

Of course I haven't changed my mind. Why would I have sent the email if that were the case? I was just checking because you've been pretty quiet these past few weeks, and it's been unnerving me. Usually you're last to leave the Hub, but you've been making quick exits recently.

Jack

Jack

If you've noticed me being 'quiet,' it's probably due to the whiplash of not seeing you for three months, followed by you returning and acting as if everything's exactly the same as it was before.

Sorry. That was a bit harsh. I think we're all just trying to settle into old routines once again now that everything has changed once more. I'm sure we can talk about it when we go out.

Ianto

Ianto

Harsh, for sure, but necessary to say. I've said sorry already, but I imagine you're gonna need more convincing than that.

You mentioned "when we go out." Does this mean you're saying yes? :-)

Jack

Jack

Yes. To both things you mentioned in that email.

Ianto

Ianto

Great! I'll start planning immediately. Let me know when you're free at some point.

Jack

Gwen

What's the nicest date you've been on with Rhys in Cardiff? I've been living here for generations, but I realise I know nothing about the city. That's what you get for living in a secret underground base, I guess? Ha ha.

Thanks, Jack

Jack

I'll have a think and send some places your way in a bit. There was this lovely French place, but I can't quite remember the name. I was always bad at French!

Any reason for all this?

Gwen

Gwen

Thanks a bunch - you're brilliant. And to answer your question, no. No reason in particular. :-)

Jack

Hiya handsome

Do you remember the name of that French restaurant we went to a few months back? I'm so bad at French that the name's slipped from my memory!

Seems a quiet workday today, so I'll hope to be back by 6. Got anything planned for tonight? I was thinking dinner, movie... perhaps some other 'evening activities'? ;-)

Gwen x

Guys

Anybody have any idea why Jack would send me an email asking for help and then ask me where I've been on dates around here? I know he's only been back a couple of weeks, but do you think he's met someone?

Gwen

You really didn't need to use "Important!" as the subject of that email. Who cares about who the captain's fucking? He's must've been through at least half of Cardiff by now.

Owen

Owen, shut up. I think that's great news! I don't have any clue who Jack's talking about, but I hope he has a good evening!

Do you know anything, Ianto? You seem to know his calendar best.

Tosh

No, Tosh, unfortunately, I don't know much about this. (Or perhaps fortunately - I don't think I want to know what kind of things the captain does in his spare time.)

Might I remind you all that as the head of Torchwood, Jack can access all emails sent over the server if he wants? Best not to gossip too much or you'll inflate his ego even further...

Ianto

Hey lovely

You're thinking of "Cote Brasserie," right? Any reason why? It was really nice there, we should go back some time.

Evening plans sound wonderful. Hope to see you home on time.

Rhys x

Gwen

I must remind you that any emails sent to users not in our database will be flagged and directed my way. Just thought I'd let you know before you emailed Rhys anything you didn't want me seeing...

Ianto

P.S. If you're quiet, I can cover for you at 5 this evening. Go enjoy your evening :-)

Ianto

You are an absolute dear - and I'll stick to texts from now on!

Gwen

Ianto

Found an idea for our date. Link.

Let me know what you think. Have attached a few of their menus.

Jack

P.S. Are the others gossiping about me?

Jack

Must admit, I was a little bit nervous to click on any link you sent for fear of it taking me to some sort of X-rated site. Though, if the date goes well...

Menus look good. Lunch or dinner there suits me just fine. I don't have anything on (other than work) so it's up to you. We could make an evening of it and go for dinner at the weekend or if Torchwood keeps us busy, Cote have a restaurant on the Bay which we could take lunch at. Will ask Tosh what the Rift predictions are looking like.

Ianto

P.S. If you email Gwen asking for advice, don't expect her not to gossip about you.

Ianto

I'd prefer to do this properly and spend the evening with you rather than a quick lunch. I meant what I said before. I came back for you, and this time around, I want to do you right.

Check with Tosh and let me know. I'll make reservations once you do. I'm looking forward to it already :-)

Jack

Jack

I'm glad to hear that you are serious about all this. I too am looking forward to it.

Talking about food is making me hungry, though. Shall I order some lunch in?

Ianto

Ianto

Come up to my office and I'll help you order...

Jack

On my way.