Okay, this is for everyone who didn't got to my profile page but plans on following this…I PLAN to update every Tuesday, until the story is finished. Introduced in this chapter is Captain Carrot. And of course, Jack's still flirting. He can't help himself, I think…
"Rose?" The Doctor called as he entered the TARDIS.
"Yeah?"
"We're back."
"Hadn't noticed." She rolled her eyes, "What took you so long? You said five minutes."
"One question Rose, and answer me truthfully on this, would you eat a sausage inna bun that was right next to a rat inna bun?" Jack asked, leaning against the TARDIS door, crossing his arms.
"What?"
"Answer me, Rose." Jack insisted.
"No, but…Doctor?" She turned to stare at him incredulously.
"Look, you can't be sure that it was a rat inna bun!"
"It had a tail!"
"Could've been a mouse!"
Rose stared at the quarreling time travelers, open mouthed. "Oi!"
"Yes?" The asked, turning to face her.
"What do I wear?"
"Ah." The Doctor looked at Jack, who grinned.
"Too hungry to notice what pretty women were wearing? Good thing I've got my priorities set straight. Here, let me help you look Rose. I'm sure there is something on this ship that will look stunning on you." He smiled winningly.
"Well," She grinned back, "Alright." She took Jack's arm and he lead her out of the room.
"Always with the flirting." The Doctor sighed and sat down, waiting for them to reenter.
Jack arrived about fifteen minutes later, "She seems happy with what she picked out."
"That's fantastic. Where are we gonna go once we're out there?"
"I don't know. Maybe we could go to a bar."
"Could go exploring. Find something new."
"And we could have a nice drink."
"See some sights."
"Meet people."
"Sorry, what?"
"A bar. Drinking. That's all I suggested."
"Nah, got to see the sights."
"If I promise to be back home in time for dinner, can I go drink?" Jack asked wryly.
"Don't bring home any strange people. And Rose and I will drop you off at the bar of your choice."
"Yes, Dad." Jack rolled his eyes.
The Doctor grinned, "We'll probably be at the house of the government or where something is going 'bang' really loudly, if you get bored."
"Fair enough." Jack leaned back and kicked his feet up.
A moment later Rose entered the room. She twirled around a bit. "Figured I'd dress down a bit, you know?" She smiled and twirled around in a dress that was vaguely 18th century. It was a pale pink with a few black accents. In fact it was very similar to the dress she had worn on her second adventure in the TARDIS. It had less flounce in the skirt and long sleeves, though. "Well?"
"You look fantastic!"
Jack stepped forward and took her hand, "Beautiful." He kissed her hand and smiled up at her quickly.
"Always with the flirting!"
"Can't help myself. I see a beautiful woman, I flirt!"
Jack, I think you see something vaguely humanoid, and you flirt."
"Habit. Have to keep my hand in practice!"
"Now, Rose, Jack and I are splitting up: He wants to go drinking; I plan to go exploring. What do you want to do?" The Doctor cut off the discussion.
"I'll go with you. Wouldn't want to cramp Jack's style." She smiled. "Where would we be going?"
"There's a palace. Got to be something interesting at a palace."
"Am I dressed alright for a palace?"
Jack laughed at her question, "You're dressed fine, Rose. He's planning on being a tourist."
"Eat the food, use the wrong verbs, get charged double and end up kissing complete strangers?" Rose grinned, "Or is that just you?"
"Nah, we've got Jack now. He can kiss complete strangers."
"Probably will." Jack smiled and stood up, "Come on, let's go."
"Aye, aye captain!" Rose laughed and followed the two out of the TARDIS.
"Now, where would a good place to go drinking be?" Jack asked once they got outside.
"What sort of place are you looking for?" A male voice asked from behind them.
"Oh, a loud, bustling place full of people." Jack smiled widely and charmingly as he turned to face a tall 6 feet tall man with red hair.
"Well, the most bustling place I can think of is the Mended Drum, just down that way."
"Thank you. I'm Captain Jack Harkness, but you can call me Jack." Jack replied with a winning smile and a wink.
"Captain Carrot Ironfoundersson, but everyone just calls me Captain Carrot. If you need anything, just ask me."
"Oh, believe me, I will." Jack said, making certain his meaning was very obvious.
Carrot smiled, apparently not catching Jack's drift. "Well, welcome to Anhk-Morpork. I hope I see you around!" He waved as he turned and walked away.
After a moment, Rose stepped forward. "Jack?" Rose asked. "Jack, um, you can close your mouth now."
"He's…hmm? Right." Jack threw one more glance over his shoulder as he followed The Doctor and Rose down the street. "Wow."
"I believe the word you're looking for is 'impervious'." The Doctor called back. "Humans. Always wanting what they can't have."
"Who says I can't?"
"Jack!" Rose laughed as they turned on to the street Captain Carrot had indicated.
"Which bar do you think it is?" The Doctor asked, looking around.
Jack smiled and pointed, "That one."
Rose gapped at it, "What makes you so sure?"
"It looks like it's been broken before." Jack grinned widely. "See you two later."
"I'm not sure if the right word for that place was 'bustling' or 'brawling'." Rose commented after Jack wandered off.
"He'll be fine." The Doctor replied, "Now let's go exploring." He offered her his arm, and with a grin, she took it.
…Jack. Is loose. Alone. In the Mended Drum…Nothing good can come of this. So PLEASE review! Sunshine and smiles, remember? Did I use that one yet? Anyway, I will be extremely grateful if you review! This next chapter introduces two more characters.
Spoilers, though.
