Challenge 461 - Crossing paths

[m_findlow]

Title: Crossing paths
Author: m_findlow
Characters: Ianto, Yvonne Hartman
Rating: PG
Challenge: 461 - Report/Reporter at tw100
Notes: Ianto has a chance encounter with his future

Ianto was used to trawling the Torchwood One halls, delivering files and reports to all and sundry. After all, that was what low paid clerks were for wasn't it? Most could be pigeon holed, but some required personal delivery. The latest pile caught his eye. No, that must have been a mistake. The cover sheet read Director Hartman. He'd never been to the top floor before.

The front of the file was stamped "In confidence", in bold red ink, but despite that, its contents were made clear by the label on its side. Capt. J. Harkness.

It made him curious. What did the Director want with a file on Torchwood Three's leader? He supposed it didn't matter. Thinking about such things was well above his pay grade.

He dutifully took the lift all the way to the top, admiring the fancy glass walled offices before reaching the last door and knocking.

'Come.'

'Reports for you, Ma'am,' he said, keeping his eyes low. She sighed when she saw the name. He left without a word, eyes still downcast as he bumped into the man coming the other way.

'Sorry, sir,' he apologised to the tall man in a long grey coat.