A/N: Two steps forward one step back..." is a reflecting on and about a frog trying to climb out of a water well; for every two steps the frog climbs, it falls back by one step, hereby making its progress.
Angst, vignette. Rated G. Ten/Jack. Betaed by JennMel.
Frog In a Well
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"So. I trust you are happy, here? With them?" The smile felt crooked and alien.
A quick smile, a quick nod, a little too-quick dismissal. "Yeah. I'm good."
Hands in pockets, he rocked forward on his heels. "Important work, people to save, right?" Heel, toe. Heel, toe.
"Important people, this lot. Need to look after them, though, with all the trouble they get into."
A sudden gust of wind made caused a shudder. "Right. Give my regards, then, to..."
Firmly, "Ianto." A slow pause. "And Gwen."
A quick eyebrow lifted, a surprised amused glint in brown eyes. "Companions, eh?"
A brief shrug, a somewhat bittersweet smile. "Companions."
Another gust, a different shiver. "I better..." Heel, toe. Heel, toe. Heel.
"Yeah. See you around, I guess."
"You know me." Hands twitching, eyes suddenly shy.
A slow sigh. A too-wide grin.
"Captain." Formal. Always so formal.
"Goodbye, Doctor." Always too knowing.
The door closed. The familiarity of the Tardis soothed. He would always be looking back.
The sound came, and eyes closed as a sigh escaped. Time to go.
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End.
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