Challenge 645 - Everything comes at a cost

[m_findlow]

Title: Everything comes at a cost
Character: Ianto, Rhiannon
Author: m_findlow
Rating: PG
Length: 200 words
Content notes: none
Author notes: Written for Challenge 645 - Free at tw100
Summary: Sometimes free advice comes at a cost. A double drabble.

'You're in trouble again, aren't you?' Rhiannon said, having already flipped the kettle on and fetching mugs from the cupboard without even asking Ianto if he was thirsty. It had become something of a routine between them. Ianto turned up, his sister fed him and palmed off a stack of discount coupons on him so it was a few less to post around the neighbourhood. Occasionally he even used them, but mostly offered them to aliens trying to settle in that city who had nothing but the roof Torchwood put over their heads.

'Why do I have to be in trouble?' he replied, automatically dissembling. 'Can't I just come and visit?'

Rhiannon fixed him with a look. 'In the middle of the day when you know the kids are at school and Johnny's off at work? No chance.'

'Maybe I'm just thirsty and didn't want to waste two quid on a takeaway.'

Rhiannon snorted. 'Dad was the spendthrift in the family, not you. You spend a whole week's wages on a tie. Just admit you've come around for some good advice.'

Ianto smirked at that. 'I don't know about good, but at least it's free.' And God, he needed some.

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[bk_forever]

What else are big sisters for?