Challenge 444 - Perking up

[m_findlow]

Title: Perking up
Author: m_findlow
Characters: Jack, Ianto
Rating: PG
Challenge: 444 - Grind at tw100
Notes: Further proof that Ianto's coffe has revitalising properties

The scent hit Jack as he climbed the ladder to this office. Was Ianto wearing a new cologne? It was bit feminine and flowery for his liking.

'Ah, good, you're here,' Ianto said. 'Take these,' he said, handing Jack a pair of gardener's shears.

'What's this for?'

'That,' Ianto said, pointing out the window.

'What the... hell?' Jack said, spying the long carpet of green that had spread from the hothouse, all the way down the stairs and slowly creeping towards their workstations. Well, that explained the smell, Jack thought, seeing hundreds of peach coloured blooms nestled amongst the greenery.

'That wasn't there last night,' Jack said.

'Yeah, I think we would have noticed the hub being taken over by plants,' Ianto agreed.

Jack went out for a closer inspection, the strong perfume of the flowers making his head spin. 'I've seen this plant. It's been up there for ages. Why the sudden growth spurt now? Did Owen feed it something new?'

Ianto furrowed his brow in deep thought, then looked guilty. 'Oh.'

'Oh, what?'

'I gave Owen the coffee grinds. He said they were good for plants.'

'Well, looks like we're not the only ones impressed by your coffee.'

Comments

[bk_forever]

Ha! Even alien plants can't get enough of Ianto's famous coffee!