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[chronosexual]

He said yes.

[Private to Tim // Torchwood Security]

How's it coming?

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[stopwatchesandcoffee]

Really, Jack? The Network?

[Someone is a flustered bunny]

[chronosexual]

Of course. Did you honestly think I'd let that adorable photo go to waste?

[stopwatchesandcoffee]

Just make sure that's the only photo you share. I know where you sleep.

[chronosexual]

I couldn't share the other ones. They give too much away. Besides, you know how jealous I get over you.

[stopwatchesandcoffee]

Let's hope it stays that way.

[Seriously. He is still not sure he believes this happened at all.]

[chronosexual]

Well if I shared them, then it wouldn't be nearly as good when I send them to you while you're working, now would it?

[stopwatchesandcoffee]

I [Congratulations Jack. Ianto is speechless. He clears his throat and straightens his tie, looking away.] Yes, well.

I would say turnabout is fair play but I think in this case you win in either direction.

[chronosexual]

I can't think of anything I wouldn't want people to know anyway. I think they already assume the worst from me. You, however...

[stopwatchesandcoffee]

How am I ever supposed to win if you always cheat? Unfair advntages count as cheating, you know.

[chronosexual]

And I'm not sorry. What are you going to do about it?

[stopwatchesandcoffee]

I guess you'll just have to wait and find out, won't you.

[chronosexual]

Tease.

[stopwatchesandcoffee]

You have no idea



Yet.

[chronosexual]

So no hope for a sneak preview? Tsk. I guess cheaters truly never do prosper.

Unless I'm the cheater.

[stopwatchesandcoffee]

If I spoil the surprise I lose the only element I have going against you. You'll just have to wait and find out.

[chronosexual]

Very well. I can be patient. In the meantime, I may just have to entertain myself.

[detectivewonder]

Congratulations!

[Private to Jack//Torchwood security]

I'm trying to correct for background radiation and other sources of noise... but it doesn't look like the film was edited. The camera was hit by a burst of beta radiation. Intense beta radiation. I don't know if that's deliberate interference to cover things up or a natural part of the process, but either way... theoretically, it's detectable and measurable.

[chronosexual]

Thank you. Couldn't have done it without you.

[Private to Tim // Torchwood Security]

Is there a way to tell if it had been building up until that point? Like a surge of energy?

[Private to Jack // Torchwood Security]

[detectivewonder]

Not based on the footage alone. Insulation on the wiring would shield the camera up to the critical spike.

What we need are large scintillation counters, at least three of them around the apartments, and another three around the hospital. Not a small project, but if we can triangulate, and if we know based on releases and new arrivals when there ought to be a surge... but beta radiation diffuses quickly. If there are gamma rays as well we could detect it for sure...

But then, if release causes gamma rays, eventually everyone living in the apartments is eventually going to get cancer.

[Private to Tim // Torchwood Security]

[chronosexual]

Sounds like we've got a new project, then. Well, after this thing with the prison.

It wouldn't be likely that there would be traces still in his cell, would there?

[Private // Torchwood Security]

[detectivewonder]

No. That's not the way it works.

If I'd been able to get some baselines of the cell to do a before and after, we could look for evidence of ionizing radiation, but with just the 'after' shot, there's not much we could do.

[Private // Torchwood Security]

[chronosexual]

Well, getting anything is better than nothing. Shame we didn't get in on this right away. Would be helpful if this wasn't so damn random.

Back home, when we'd get things coming through the Rift, we could usually detect a spike in the energy it gives off, making it predictable up to the second. We need that here. Even if we can't stop it, just having it so that people can say their goodbyes would be enough.

[Private // Torchwood Security]

[detectivewonder]

The kind of equipment needed is large, complicated, and expensive. It's going to take a while to set up.

While we're at it, if we can find a deep and isolated enough site underground, I'd like a neutrino detector, as well.

[Private // Torchwood Security]

[chronosexual]

Well it's a good thing we've got space.

Underground we might be able to do. You remember the ruins we were taken to last year, don't you? I've been meaning to go back to have a look.

[Private // Torchwood Security]

[detectivewonder]

That'd be a good start.

[librariansheart]

Ah! Congratulations! That's wonderful news! Will you be having a wedding?

[chronosexual]

Might do. It might be small and quiet, though.

[librariansheart]

Oh, yes, of course. It's just so nice to see people so happy, and able to make a life for themselves here. You know, I think this is the first wedding I've heard of since I've been here!

[sasstastic]

Congratulations.

[chronosexual]

Thank you, Doctor. Means a lot.

How're you holding up?

[sasstastic]

Bit stir-crazy, but when am I not? When is the wedding?

[chronosexual]

Good point.

Don't know yet. We've only just gotten engaged, Doctor. Gotta take things one step at a time.

[sasstastic]

Everything takes time. It's dull, what's the point in waiting?

[tookthename]

Congrats!

[chronosexual]

Thank you. Glad I finally get to share this with everyone.

[tookthename]

When's the ceremony?

[chronosexual]

Not sure yet. I think it's still a little early to have any kind of solid answers on that.

[hawkingbird]

Oh my gosh! Jack! Ianto! Congratulations, I'm so happy for you. Is there going to be an engagement party?

[chronosexual]

Maybe. I'd be all about hosting one if Ianto is up for it.

[hawkingbird]

Oh come now, you shouldn't have to host your own engagement party! Maybe Tim and I can throw you one.

[chronosexual]

Is that how it works? It's been a long time since the last time I got engaged. Things were a lot different back then.