Summary: Aerial Silks


Jenny watched Vastra curiously as the Silurian used a ladder to reach the ceiling to hang ropes from it. "Ma'am? What are you doing?"

The Silurian continued to reinforce the ropes as she answered. "Attaching rope to the ceiling."

"But why are you doing that?"

"I'm bored."

Jenny stared for a moment longer at Vastra before shrugging and exited the room. Hopefully she wouldn't have to "accidentally" throw away something again, like a certain violin.

When she came back an hour later, Vastra had removed the ladder and put some mats under the rope. The Silurian was about 15 feet above the floor. Suddenly, Vastra was falling head first and stopped several inches from the floor.

"Ma'am?!" Jenny ran toward Vastra who flopped onto the mat with a laugh.

"I'm fine, though will need to try something other than rope." The Silurian looked up at Jenny who was trying to calm her heart rate.

"What the hell are you doing?"

"Getting rid of my boredom."

Jenny placed her hands on her hips and glared at Vastra, who felt strangely chastened. "It's perfectly safe. Sort of."

At Jenny's continued glare and silence, Vastra sat up and scratched her headcrest. "Fine, it's been many years since I've done it but it's something you can't forget. I know what I'm doing"

The human rolled her eyes and let out a resigned sigh. "Try not to end up splattered all over the mats."

Vastra mockingly saluted her. "Yes, Ma'am. Perhaps you'll join me one of these days."

Jenny shook her head as she grabbed a chair to watch Vastra a bit. "Ha, that'll be the day."


For the twentieth time of the day, Jenny wondered how Vastra convinced her to do this. Hand to hand combat was useful. Improving her reading and writing was practical. Even learning how to sneak and pick locks had it's uses especially in their line of work. But hanging off 5 feet from the ground with only silk holding you up while they dug into your body painfully? Not so useful or practical.

"Alright, now let go."

Jenny let out a breath before tumbling down until she was several inches from the mat. The human breathed again as she untangled herself and flopped to the mat.

Vastra sat on the mat, while Jenny caught her breath. After she rested, the human got up and held onto the silk. "Another go?"

Vastra smiled in response.


Vastra and Jenny tied their silk ends to a strong looking pole bolted to the floor. Once secured, they dragged the silk over to the hole in the ground to see how the Doctor and Clara were doing against Half-Face and his minions. They quickly secured the ropes around their bodies so they could have one hell of an intimidating entrance.

"Ready, my love?"

"Absolutely."

With one more look at each other, they dove into the hole.