Five Times Ianto Jones Refused to Work for Mycroft

by Pawfoot

And one time he didn't. A fill for the Sherlock BBC Kink Meme prompt, "Ianto Jones as Mycroft's former PA/Anthea's predecessor who he initially sent to Torchwood London to keep an eye on them that comes back to work for him eventually."

4. Chapter 4

4. Pre-Reset

The fourth time Mycroft asks, but the third time either of them remember, it's over the phone. Unless it's absolutely necessary for them to speak to Jack, Ianto handles most of the bureaucratic type communications. It's better for everyone involved.

"It's such a relief to hear Torchwood is willing to cooperate with UNIT on this," Mycroft says. "I can't tell you how many people were convinced Harkness wouldn't hear of it."

"There's a condition," Ianto says easily. Mycroft appreciates his confidence; that's how you can tell he means it. Torchwood isn't going to take no for an answer. So few people can negotiate like that, without sounding unsure or apologetic.

"What is it?"

"Captain Harkness is only willing to work with Dr. Martha Jones. As we understand it, she's already been working the case; it shouldn't be much trouble."

Mycroft nods at Anthea, who starts tapping at her Blackberry, making the necessary arrangements.

"No trouble at all."

"Thank you, sir."

"And Ianto?" Mycroft adds before Jones disconnects. "The offer still stands."

"And my answer hasn't changed," he replies and end the call.