Toshiko smiled, walking out towards the docks, hair pulled up in a bun. She felt the wind blow into her face, coat rumpled by a cold gust. She told herself she deserved some time to herself, despite the overwhelming responsibilities at Torchwood. Cleaning up after the Rift and driving in the SUV with Gwen had turned out to be a much more draining experience than she'd expected. Things were so different with half the personnel. Toshiko was growing accustomed to involving UNIT and the police when necessary.
She reached the railing, looking over the ocean. The sun was setting, long shadows giving depth to the cold city. Toshiko wrapped her fingers around the metal rail, watching waves crashing. She heard someone approaching, and turned her head, still grinning. "Good evening." She said, taking a good look at the stranger.
The woman was dressed in a dark jean jacket, white t-shirt underneath. "Hey, darlin'." She stood beside Tosh, giving her an appreciative sideways glance. "You just get out of work?" She asked, noticing paperwork sticking out of Tosh's purse. "Oh, yes. It was a long day. I'm Toshiko Sato." Tosh took her eyes off the water, turning to face to woman. "Alex Grey. Pleasure to meet you, Toshiko." She said warmly. "I like your haircut." Toshiko complimented her. Alex's hair was a couple inches long, sticking up in impossible directions.
"Why thank you. Care for a drink?" Alex leaned a bit closer, eyes not leaving Toshiko's blushing face. "Oh, that's quite alright, I was just headed home, and" "Oh, someone waiting for you?" The look in her eyes hinted she knew there wasn't. Toshiko shook her head. "I suppose I could…" "C'mon then, gorgeous. Let's hit the town."
Ianto groaned, stretching under the pale moonlight. He was in Owen's bed again, covered by a luxurious blanket. His hands were still bandaged, fingers itching painfully. His side was aching, ribs bruised from the weevil that had tried to tackle him, pulled off by Owen. He was sore all over. Ianto rolled onto his side, facing Owen now, watching the Londoner sleep peacefully. Ianto draped an arm over Owen's back, moving closer, glad for the warmth and close proximity. The angry red lines on Owen's arm from the alien jellyfish were fading into what looked like silvery, tangled spider webs.
He rested his head on the same pillow as Owen, breathing in Owen's soft breath. It was strange to see him so still, lifeless. Usually the Londoner was full of energy, raw emotion, passion, or a numb, cutting, stubborn anger. Ianto fiddled with his bandages, feeling clumsy and useless. How could he file or make coffee or do fieldwork all bandaged up like this? Maybe a day off with Owen- but no, they were already down to four team members, the Rift was predicted to be decently active this week, no way was he going to leave the place to Toshiko and Gwen. Still, a beautiful idea. Ianto shut his eyes, mulling all the things he could do with a day to himself.
Toshiko woke up confused, groggy. The room was dark, unfamiliar. She was curled up in a strangers bed, wrapped in a blanket with a scent she didn't recognize. Toshiko sat up, holding her head as she felt the beginnings of a hangover. Tosh was half dressed, wearing an undershirt and her knickers. She got out of bed, fumbling in the dark to find the door, dim light seeping through it. The door opened straight into a living room. Someone's flat, not anything flashy, just a place to sleep and eat. There was a beat-up couch in the room, Tosh recognized the woman from earlier, Alex. Tosh remembered meeting her, following her to a cozy bar, then into a more edgy scene, perhaps one more bar before her memories became muddled, confused by drink.
Toshiko looked around, recognizing her own coat and trousers hanging from a chair. She walked towards them, wondering if she should slip out now, in the middle of the night, without a word and forget this whole silly thing- Alex stirred, woken by Tosh's footsteps. Tosh froze, watching her wake up. Alex sat up slow, eyes bright despite obvious sleepiness. "Oh, hello again." She murmured, dazed smile coming to her face. Toshiko blushed, realizing her own immodesty. "Sorry, I was, erm- looking for the loo." She lied, embarrassed by the situation. Toshiko Sato did not go drinking all night. She did not go bar hopping with strangers. And she certainly did not sleep over at their houses wearing practically nothing. Alex raised a hand, lazily pointing at a door right next to the one Toshiko had come out of. "Thanks." Toshiko walked away quickly.
Alex was completely awake by the time Toshiko emerged. "Hope you enjoyed yourself." She said, setting her feet on the ground. She wore long black and white striped socks, grey boxer shorts and was pulling on a shirt. "Of course. You- I don't remember, did you pay for all of that?" "Don't worry about it." Alex shrugged off the question, flashing a sleepy smile. "You going back to bed?" She asked. Toshiko looked over at her clothes, at the clock on the wall which read 3:39. "Um, I suppose so. Can I use your shower in the morning?" "'course. I've even got a change of clothes that might fit you." Alex collapsed back onto the sofa, apparently going right back to sleep.
Gwen was the first one in that morning. She went to her desk and pulled up the paperwork from yesterday, checking some of Tosh's latest predictions for Rift activity. She'd give the others an hour before calling them in, there was a surge of activity due in the afternoon.
The cog door rolled open, Ianto and Owen walking through, Ianto wearing jeans and a jacket. Gwen did a double take, realizing they were Owen's clothes. "Erm- Good morning!" She called across the hub. Ianto nodded, shared a look with Owen, and turned towards the coffee machine. Owen walked over to Gwen, hands in his pockets. "Tosh make it in yet?" He asked, leaning one hip against Gwen's desk. She shook her head. She opened her mouth to ask about him and Ianto, but Owen had already turned and walked away.
Toshiko swore loudly, realizing the sun was pouring through the windows. "Sorry to wake you up, love, but I've got to head out." Alex was sitting on the side of her bed, handing her a towel. "I've taken a shower already. Helps with the hangover." She explained. Toshiko thanked her, snatching the towel and bolting into the bathroom. There was a surge of rift energy predicted around noon, it was probably quarter to by now. She scrambled all over the unfamiliar bathroom, taking one of the fastest showers of her life. She stepped out, realizing she had nothing but a towel to wear. She opened the door, towel wrapped tightly around her.
Alex walked out of the bedroom, handing Toshiko a pile of clothes. "Sorry none of my clothes are quite as dressy as what you seem to like. Breakfast's ready." Toshiko nodded, taking the clothes. Her towel slipped a bit, and she could feel Alex's eyes latch onto her. Toshiko stepped back into the bathroom, sorting out the clothes she had to choose from. She picked out a pair of jeans that fit well, maybe a bit tight. There was a hole through the knee. Tosh laughed at the belt they'd come with, it was black leather, studded with dull metal spikes, something Toshiko would never wear. She put it on for fun, decided to leave it on. Tosh found a black tank top that fit, but couldn't find a blouse her size. They were all slightly small on her. Toshiko sighed, deciding she'd just throw a coat on over it.
Tosh stepped out of the bathroom, following the smell of bacon and toast into the kitchen. Alex smiled, seeing what she was wearing. Toshiko grabbed her jacket from the chair, rushing over to grab a piece of toast which she stuffed in her mouth, pulling her shoes on quickly. "Sorry I'm in such a rush, thank you for last night- oh this is delicious!" Tosh almost choked on the bacon, accepting a glass of orange juice. Alex laughed, walking over to get the door for her. "See you around." She gave Toshiko a one-armed hug, giving her a chaste kiss on the lips. Toshiko's eyes widened. Alex stepped away, flashing a smile. Toshiko nearly tripped as she backed out the door. Alex winked. Toshiko turned, running off toward the Hub.
Ianto set a coffee down at Tosh's workstation. Strange, she was usually in by now… The cog door rolled open, Toshiko running in, gasping for breath. She dumped her purse at her desk. "Sorry! Sorry I'm late." Ianto raised an eyebrow at the pants she was wearing. "Thought you went straight home last night?" He questioned. Tosh shook her head. "Um- went drinking with a friend." She said simply, booting up her computer and picking up the mug of coffee. "Thank you, Ianto."
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