Drabble_weekly Challenge 329 - No touching

[m_findlow]

Title: No touching

Fandom: Torchwood

Characters: Jack, Gwen, Ianto
Author: m_findlow

Rating: PG

Length: 200 words

Content notes: none

Author notes: Written for Challenge 329 - Explore at drabble_zone

Summary: Gwen is given license to roam the hub. A double drabble.


‘Here you are,’ Jack announced, brandishing a plain white card between his fingers. ‘One non-descript Torchwood security pass that’ll get you just about anywhere.’

‘Thanks,’ Gwen said, sliding it into her back pocket. ‘Now, what would you like me to do first?’

Jack frowned at her. ‘I just gave you a card that gives you access to everything we have down here. Aren’t you just itching to go see what that is?’ He didn’t bother waiting for her to reply. ‘Go. Explore. You’re free to go anywhere that card takes you. Look, but don’t touch. That’s my only condition. At least until you know more.’

She nodded and he walked away leaving her alone with the golden ticket to Torchwood. She didn't even know where to begin, or what she might find. The weevil had been bad enough.

‘A word of advice,’ Ianto piped up from nowhere. ‘Most people around here don’t take much heed of Jack’s instructions, but he’s right. Look, but don’t touch.’

She gave another solemn nod as he began to drift past before calling out. ‘What if I get lost?’

He smirked. ‘Oh, don’t worry about that. Jack will be watching your every move on CCTV.’

Comments

[badly_knitted]

Now I wonder if Gwen can resist touching...

[siberian_skys]

I was about ready to say almost the same thing. I can't imagine she can keep her fingers to herself.