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Rod was in town promoting a hypnotist everyone was raving about. Some smartarse Ianto hated on sight, his huge smile as he talked with Jack making Ianto's teeth jingle.

"Look at this" Rod said suddenly, leaning into the conversation with a flyer "Bunny Rabbid. Singing tonight here at the bar, wonder what she's like."

Jack went to reply and Ianto placed a hand on his thigh to let him know he was uncomfortable letting them know it was him so Jack leaned back and let them make plans to go see her. He was sure they would be surprised and hoped this would put them on the back foot as Adam seemed too interested.

That evening Bunny swept into the bar and the place went silent as everyone watched with glee, her swishing skirts making her more flouncy than usual and her songs were all ones of sexuality while Jack leered happily.

Bunny was between sets taking a quick drink when Adam appeared, "hello pretty lady."

Bunny blinked and stepped back, "Hello."

"Wow, you are spectacular. What is the story with you and the Captain there. I thought he was with the man with a stick up his arse" Adam leered, "You are something else."

"I am his wife" Bunny explained as she tried not to bristle, "Ianto is Quinn's uncle."

"Ah!" Adam smiled, "So … wow. I am impressed. A shitty little town like this and such a hidden gem."

Bunny felt alarm as Jack came up behind him, his face changing as he heard the comments and Bunny spoke quickly before there was bloodshed, "Yes. This bar is wonderful, we see many shows here. I believe yours is tomorrow night?"

Adam started as Jack stepped around him and laughed weakly, "Yes, the acoustics are great, you must come. Complimentary tickets for both of you, ah … one for the suited man?"

"Sounds great, yeah?" Jack said excitedly before she could motion that she didn't want to go. "Me and Ianto?"

"Oh, Ianto can't come" Bunny said firmly, "He will be minding Quinn. I will be there with bells on … well, maybe ribbons anyway."

Adam laughed and poked Rod who looked at her with renewed interest then gave Adam a look that she didn't understand but didn't like much.

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They entered and found seats reserved near the main stage, Bunny demure in the Hepburn outfit that had some commenting on how petite her waist was and those long legs looked lovely in the pants.

Adam came down from the stage and reached out to place his hands around her waist and Jack made a noise as he stepped between them "Sorry partner, I don't like her touched. She's mine and bruises easily."

Adam smiled softly as he stepped back, his look changing as he held his hands up, "Understood. Now, let's get the show underway."

As the show progressed he asked several times for volunteers, finally encouraging Jack up and now the place was in an uproar as Jack clucked and pranced about, even Bunny placing her hands on her ribs as she laughed at him, Gods he will be embarrassed. She noted some were taping and knew she had to get a copy.

As the evening drew to a close Adam leaned in close to talk to Jack, then stepped back and released everyone back to their seats. Jack came back and flopped down, "See? Knew he couldn't get me."

"Bunny? How about you love?" Adam asked and everyone clapped, her frown as she looked at Jack imminence as she was surprised that he didn't defend her.

"I don't like losing control you all know that" she said as she rose to address the room.

"Nothing embarrassing, I promise" Adam begged "I just want to show that no one is immune."

Bunny rose, feeling slightly trapped as she stood on the stage and Adam reached out, tapping her arm three times as he whispered something under his breath.

Bunny blinked.

"No, you will sing 'You are my Sunshine' for us all" Adam demanded and Bunny blinked again, glancing at Jack who seemed to think it was funny. She decided to let him keep his illusion and she sang it loud and clear, then as she finished another voice rang out.

"I think that's enough. Bunny is special, don't pick on her!" shouted one of the waitresses from the café, others adding their agreement.

Adam nodded reaching for her arm, three taps and he said "When I say Valhalla you will be released."

"Valhalla."

She made a show of looking around and blinking, everyone cheering as she demanded to know if she laid an egg too.

Laughter as she went back to her seat and Jack leaned in, "You were lovely up there. Very nice."

The drive home was in silence and she kept glancing at Jack with confusion. Something was off and she couldn't work out quite what.

As much as they had enjoyed the evening Jack seemed almost annoyed.

Bunny wished they hadn't gone.