Cyberwoman in the Basement

[sariagray]

Title: Cyberwoman in the Basement
Author: sariagray 
Characters/Pairings: Ianto, OCs
Rating: G
Word Count: 173
Spoilers: Cyberwoman, but assume the whole series.
Warnings: None.
Disclaimer: I do not own Torchwood, its characters, or anything else with which it may be involved.
Author’s Note: Autumn nights are making me melancholy and nostalgic and romantic. I apologize in advance. This just wouldn't leave me alone, and I was desperately trying to get to sleep! Also, I should probably have my iTunes revoked. Immediately.



My heart went cold and only hollow rhythms resounded from within
But then he rose, brilliant as the moon in full
And sank in the burrows of my keep
And all my armour falling down, in a pile at my feet
And my winter giving way to warm, as I'm singing him to sleep
          “Pale September” Fiona Apple
Full song can be heard here.

Cyberwoman in the Basement

     Ianto sat peaceably in the warm glow of a well-stoked fire. The autumn evening had been chilly, tempting him to pursue the cozy plush chair of the local café and the creamy hot cocoa currently holding vigil by his side. They hit him the most in autumn, these moments when he wanted to be alone but not lonely, driving him to private musings in public places.
     Over the clatter of milk pitchers hitting steam wands, clanking porcelain cups, and hushed mumblings, he caught hold of voices that were straining against the bonds of decorum.
     “I know, Sean. I do. But I love Jon, and I promised I would stand by him.”
     “He isn’t who you think he is. He doesn’t treat you right.”
     “He’s not the monster you think he is.”
     “Fine. If that’s what you want.”
     As he gazed into the flickering flames, the realization cascaded over him like welcome waves over a desert; everyone has a cyberwoman in the basement, but not everyone has a Captain who refuses to admit defeat.

End

 

Comments

[sariagray.livejournal.com]

*Nods* I hear you on the Cyberwoman fics, though I ended up reading a bunch last night (got the angst out of my system BEFORE writing!) I wanted a Ianto who had been through enough time to reflect, come to grips, and was able to make his keen observations!

And thank YOU! All your reviews are so lovely and insightful! :) *hugs*

[lyryk.livejournal.com]

If you want a really beautifully-written post-Cyberwoman fic, try beesandbrews's 'Thirty Days in Purgatory', if you haven't read it already. It's based on the wonderful premise that Ianto spends his month-long suspension on Flat Holm. There isn't much Jack and the story's based on the premise that they didn't immediately resolve things between them, but it's gorgeous in terms of Ianto's character and how he reacts to what he's been through.

You're most welcome, love. If I read something I like, the least I can do is take a minute to tell the author that I enjoyed it. :-)

[sariagray.livejournal.com]

I have read it; it is fantastic! One of the first things I read when entering the fandom, actually! I was a bit starved after I finally watched CoE....:)