Bute Park, Cardiff

[likesthecoat]

It's chilly but clear out--though it will rain by nightfall, from the look of the clouds in the distance--and Ianto spreads a blanket on the grass near other picnickers and kneels down to unpack the basket. "Cheese and crackers for starter?"

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[hisdarklady.livejournal.com]

"But he does care for you doesn't he? And," Martha bit her lip and sighed, "and he is actually here for you..."

[morethanteaboy.livejournal.com]

"Yes," Ianto says quietly. "I think he does. And he is here . . ."

He sighs and leans on his elbow to look at her. "But is that enough? Proximity and affection? Sometimes I think it is and sometimes I think I must be mad for getting in this deep. I just--I just wanted him for so long . . ."

[hisdarklady.livejournal.com]

"I know I said to hold on to hope, and you should, but, I'll be honest, I'm a physical person. It's not just about the sex, its about being able to be there, being able to see and touch... I need that, some people don't. And maybe you're one of the ones that don't but..."

[morethanteaboy.livejournal.com]

"Oh, no," Ianto says quietly. "I do. I do."

[hisdarklady.livejournal.com]

Martha sighed and leaned over, resting her forehead on his shoulder, "So maybe, hold on to hope for Lorne, but realise that right now neither of you can make commitments to each other and can't do a long distance relationship... And maybe leave it at that?"

[morethanteaboy.livejournal.com]

"Yeah. I know that's the only thing to do. I'd feel better about it, though, if Lorne had somebody, too."

[hisdarklady.livejournal.com]

"Lorne has his job," Martha says softly, playing with the grass by her elbow. "I'm sure he knew when he took this post that, everything else in life would be put not just on the back burner but... off the stove entirely. If you want to keep with that metaphor."

"And, at least this way, the only interaction you guys have had is just chatting online right? So I mean, you can still talk to each other... You just, realise that..."

[morethanteaboy.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, we talk. And talk and talk and talk . . . and have cybersex." He coughs and looks away.

[hisdarklady.livejournal.com]

It had just been bad luck that Martha had attempted to take a small sip of her juice, as it went spitting everywhere, "You do what? Ianto Jones, I'm surprised at you... Looking all innocent and then... this development."

Martha pauses for a moment before looking at Ianto with a sly grin, "Well, how is it? Is he any good?"

[morethanteaboy.livejournal.com]

Ianto buries his face in his arms and nods vigorously.

[hisdarklady.livejournal.com]

Martha can't help bursting out into giggles, "And they say I'm the TIC decadent."

She shakes her head and nudges Ianto with her shoulder, "I never would have suspected you of that. It kinda leaves me in awe and wonder. I'll admit to having been... Curious myself but..." Martha nudges Ianto and tries to pry his arms away from his face.

"Oh come on this is me here, stop hiding."

[morethanteaboy.livejournal.com]

Ianto blushes scarlet. "What are you asking? Yes, we have cybersex. Yes, I'm getting remarkably proficient at one-handed typing. And yes, it's very hot."

[hisdarklady.livejournal.com]

Martha smiles, "Sorry, no idea what I'm asking either. Probably don't want to go into further details than that. Well, I guess one of my arguments for going back to being friends just got shot through..."

[morethanteaboy.livejournal.com]

"After we both realized we weren't just flirting anymore we said we'd go back to being friends. That lasted about two days."

[hisdarklady.livejournal.com]

"What happened? What made it change? ...if you don't mind me asking."

[ooc: I think the mun was peeking through a bit too much with the whole cybersex convo. yes she DOES want to know more about it kthx]

[morethanteaboy.livejournal.com]

Ianto shakes his head. "I'm not even really sure, just . . . talking to him makes my whole day better. And he doesnt' mind my dorkier moments, and we can tease each other an dit's so much fun, and he's comforting when I'm down and I want to make him happy, and it's just . . ." He sighs.

"And we both were getting frustrated with not being able to touch, and Jack had suggested cybersex and I suggested it to Lorne, and so . . . we did it."

[hisdarklady.livejournal.com]

Martha sighs a bit, a happy sigh and shaking her head. "The complexities of your relationships are a bit mind boggling. One lover giving advice on what to do with the other... But I can see why you're a bit overwhelmed by all of this."

Martha pauses before looking at Ianto again, "Well, I know you have been getting advice from me and Near and Jack... But what do you think you want to do?"

[morethanteaboy.livejournal.com]

"I told you Jack's got a unique perspective. He doesn't do jealousy.

"What I want . . . is to lock Lorne and me in a room for a week and have my fill of him, that's what I want."

[hisdarklady.livejournal.com]

'A real unique perspective apparently... But is a week enough?"

[morethanteaboy.livejournal.com]

He smiles at her. "It's enough to start."

[hisdarklady.livejournal.com]

"So from all of this talking, discussing back and forth the benefits and detriments of both Jack and Lorne... Things aren't likely to change at all. And I don't know why this makes me almost as depressed as you..."

[morethanteaboy.livejournal.com]

Ianto chuckles wryly and leans his head against her leg. "And so many people think I have nothing going on but work."

[hisdarklady.livejournal.com]

"Little do they know that work barely makes up a fourth of your time."

[ooc: mun be back in one hour or so]

[morethanteaboy.livejournal.com]

"No, because I'm too busy juggling two lovers and a life of intrigue." He sighs.

[ooc: Kaykay.]

[hisdarklady.livejournal.com]

Martha giggles at his 'life of intrigue' comment, "Actually a super secret spy on us Ianto?"