Challenge 449 - Jack Harkness: People person

[m_findlow]

Title: Jack Harkness: People person
Author: m_findlow
Characters: Ianto, Gwen, Jack
Rating: PG
Challenge: 449 - Skills at tw100
Notes: No one charms like Jack. No one. A double drabble.

Gwen leaned her elbows on the front of the SUV, watching the scene play out across the street. Ianto sidled up next to her, offering a weak takeaway tea whilst they waited.

'I've seen it a hundred times and I still don't know how he does it,' she said, unable to tear her eyes away.

'It's a definite skill,' Ianto agreed. 'Half the time he tries it on me, I've said yes to whatever crazy idea he's come up with before I even realised I've been played, hook, line and sinker. It's almost embarrassing.'

'I know. It's that damn smile.'

'It's more than that. It's the way he gets inside your head with his compliments, breaking down your defenses, until you're a helpless pile of putty in his hands.'

'Thought you'd be immune to it by now.'

Ianto let out a rueful chuckle. 'So did I. Bastard.'

When they'd arrived an hour ago, Detective Swanson had flat out refused to let them into her crime scene. SOCO were going to get all the time they wanted before Torchwood came in and ruined their scene, stealing valuable evidence.

Jack signaled towards them, lifting up the police tape.

'Jack Harkness strikes again.'

Comments

[jo02]

Kathy should just yield to the forces of nature and come join Torchwood.

[bk_forever]

Jack has honed his skills with people to a fine edge - nobody is truly immune.