When Monday morning rolls around, Ianto wakes up early feeling both excitement and dread. Why did he feel dreadful? He sits up and glances at the calendar before remembering that he didn't work at the school any more. He quickly realizes he has to meet Yvonne at 7:30. Looking at the clock, he sighs a breath of relief when he sees that it's only 5:45 am. Earlier than he likes waking up, but it gives him enough time to get ready. He looks through his closet to find an outfit for the day, and decides to go with a black suit, white shirt, and a deep red tie. Just enough color without making him look unprofessional. He takes his clothes to the bathroom and lays them on the counter before taking a shower.
As Ianto stands in the shower and lets the warm water flow over his shoulders, back, and chest, he thinks about what today will bring and what it will be like to no longer be a part of the children's lives at the school. Ianto thinks to Lucy and Jason and wishes he could do more to help keep them safe. Isn't that what he's doing at Torchwood though? He'll be helping keep not only them safe, but everyone else as well. After Ianto's relaxed, he makes his way from the shower and gets dressed before doing his hair. After making sure he looks presentable, Ianto goes to the kitchen and makes himself some coffee and toast for breakfast. At 6:45, he leaves the house to go to One Canada Square.
When he arrives, it is 7:15 am, and the sun is just starting to peak over the horizon. Ianto stands there waiting checking his watch every few minutes. As soon as the watch reads 7:30, Ianto hears something and turns to see a man standing behind him. "Mr. Jones" asks the man. Ianto nods, so the man steps closer to him. "I'm Dr. Rajesh Singh. Yvonne sent me to get you. Shall we go in?" Ianto nods so the man leads him to the entrance.
Once inside, Ianto can't help but look around. "You'll be working in the archives organizing, and researching. You'll also be in charge of cleaning when you have time." Ianto nods only half listening as he tries to take everything in at once. Ianto suddenly stops. "Would you like a cup of coffee?" Dr. Singh looks at him. "We've almost finished the pot. If you want to make another, the coffee grounds are in the cupboard above the pot. Ianto tries to contain a sound of disgust at the mention of coffee grounds. "Coffee will be ready in seven minutes. How many people am I making coffee for?" Dr. Singh stops to count. "There are six people here, counting you. There's Yvonne, who's the director, Samuel is one of our best scientists, Adeola Oshodi is our other scientist, me, you, and Lisa. I don't know what she does, or where her work station is. Good luck finding her." Ianto nods, and goes to make coffee for everyone.
After the coffee is brewed to Ianto's standards using his own beans and grinding them himself, He places all six mugs on a tray that he's found and begins to pass them around. After handing Yvonne her coffee, she takes a sip of it and sighs happily. "Can you make our coffee too?" Ianto nods. "Great. I'm adding that to your duties." Ianto smiles softly before turning. He just has to find Lisa now. Not knowing where to start looking, he starts wandering around carrying both of their coffees.
He's almost made it completely around the building when there is a quit voice behind him. "Excuse me? That smells incredible. I was wondering if there was any left." Ianto turns around to see a beautiful woman in front of him. He's captivated by her skin and eyes. "L-Lisa?" he stammers. The lady nods. "Lisa Hallett. I take it you are Ianto Jones?" Ianto nods and quickly hands her a cup. Lisa takes a sip and smiles. "It tastes as wonderful as it smells. Thank you." Lisa looks around a little. "What does your job include?" Ianto looks at hr. "Making coffee, cleaning, organizing, and researching." Lisa smiles "I'm in charge of organizing everything. We'll be working together. What did you do before you came here?" Ianto stops. "I.. I worked as a secretary and nurse at a school. It was the best job, ever." Lisa looks down at him comfortingly. "Why did you leave?" Ianto looks up at her and opens his mouth before stopping. "I don't really know. Yvonne came up to me and rested her hand on my shoulder, and then I just went with it. I really don't know why. I want to go speak with her." Lisa nods, and Ianto sets off to go find Yvonne.
When Ianto arrives at her office, he takes a deep breath before knocking. "Come in" Yvonne calls to him. Slowly Ianto walks in. "Ms. Hartman, I was wondering if I could talk with you." She nods, so Ianto sits down. "I was wondering why you wanted me to work here." Mrs. Hartman nods, and reaches under her desk for something Ianto can't see. He blinks briefly as he catches a faint scent of oranges, and figures she's put on lotion. Mrs. Hartman smiles before continuing. "I wanted you, because you were the best. You're young, healthy, and quite frankly, intelligent. You must know the records from that school by heart. Before you started working there, student attendance was what?" Ianto pipes up immediately.
"72% when I first started, and 94% when I left." Mrs. Hartman nods. What was the graduation rate before you started?" Ianto takes a breath "65% when I started, 87% when I left. If I did so well at the school, why take me away from the students who need me?" Mrs. Hartman smiles "You made the school better with your organizing, and cleaning. We need your resourcefulness here. We think you'd be a good fit, and could help us along the way to improve. We need your eye here." Mrs. Hartman stands up and rests a hand on his cheek. Again, Ianto smells oranges. It isn't unpleasant, just out of place in the cluttered office that looks like it hasn't been cleaned in years. 'She must have put on some lotion or perfume then' Ianto thinks. "Now be a good little boy, and stop asking questions. Go about your jobs, alright?" Ianto nods and turns to leave. "Thank you Mrs. Hartman." He walks quickly out of her room to start his work without pressing it further.
