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[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

[Ianto is in the middle of taking notes on a clipboard when he appears. He doesn't seem to realise were he is for a few moments, and when he looks up the surprise on his face his clear.]

Ah. Well, it would seem the Twins aren't quite as finished with me as I'd thought.

If this is a repeat of the other August, I won't be best pleased. Can't think of any other time I've been dragged here without wanting to be.

[He sighs, tapping his pen on the clipboard then slipping it inside his suit jacket.]

Still. At least it isn't my birthday this time, I suppose...

[ooc; Experiment start! If being stuck on the Plane for two weeks doesn't kick him into activity, I don't know what will.

Also, his voice is still a little rusty. Bear with me!]

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[fruitbrandy.livejournal.com]

It seems a lovely place to be on one's birthday. At least one is rewarded with beautiful scenery instead of some place ugly, like a prison or a lecture hall.

[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

There wasn't any scenery. 'Technical difficulties', apparently.

[fruitbrandy.livejournal.com]

What's that supposed to mean?

[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

It means the stars were out. So we were stuck here in total darkness, besides torches.

[fruitbrandy.livejournal.com]

I didn't know the stars could go out, at least not all at once. Did they get new ones?

[bonnypiperlad]

[There's a wandering Scotsman, playing with with a wooden paddle ball toy that he's found somewhere, and really not paying too much attention. That is, until he happens to catch part of that conversation.]

Och, ye mean Oliver was right and the Plane does drag ye back here?

[Jamie was really kind of hoping that he had been wrong about that.]

[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

Apparently so.

[He is kind of annoyed about being dragged here when he didn't want to be, but... Well, it's not the Scotsmans fault.]

It's not as if it happens all the time, though. Some people never come back. And the last time I ended up here without meaning to was nearly two years ago now.

[bonnypiperlad]

[While it's possible Jamie could be blamed for a lot of things, this one wouldn't be it. Especially since he has absolutely no idea who this man in the suit is. Jamie is rather more roughly dressed.]

Oh. That's not so bad, then. Although ye said something about being pulled here on your birthday, aye?

[From his expression, he doesn't think being here is such a great way to spend a birthday. Or maybe he just looks this way normally. Who knows?]

[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

[Oh, good. Someone who agrees with him. He doesn't even mind Jamie's appearance, really. At least he's an improvement on Archie up at Torchwood Glasgow, the only other Scotsman Ianto usually has dealings with.]

I did. Everyone was pulled here that time. I don't think I'd have minded so much really, except we had to spend the whole time in total darkness as well.

[bodilesswarrior.livejournal.com]

[Barbara rolls to a stop with a wry smile]

That's just cruel. ...Of course, I forgot my last birthday.

[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

I think cruel's only to be expected when it comes to this place.

I take it you're not too big on birthdays?

[bodilesswarrior.livejournal.com]

Or at least callousness.

[wry smile] I get busy.

[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

So, things haven't changed too much since my last visit, then?

I know the feeling.

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

[Eeeeeee look who is happy to see you!!!!!!]

No, it's a right shame it's not your birthday. I could have made you a cake.

[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

[He'd be surprised, but guess who's already been warned?]

You still could. Although I'd advise you to wait a few months first.

[alien-catcher.livejournal.com]

[Pft, foiled again. Although we're trying not to be offended by 'a version' of Gwen Cooper. She'd like to say she's The One and Only thanks!]

Might take me that long to figure out where the kitchen is here, anyway.

[And now it's HUGTEIMS.]

Oh, Ianto, you have no idea how pleased I am to see you!

[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

[Oh, come on. He knows better than to think that by now! It doesn't mean we like her any less.]

You haven't found it yet, then?

[Well, now she's managed to surprise him. Although he does hug her back once he's got his bearings again.]

Pretty pleased, if this is anything to go by. Everything all right, Gwen?

I probably won't be able to reply properly 'til Wens but just so I remember <<

[swanseer.livejournal.com]

[Juni is watching you from a slight distance Ianto... But at least she's smiling fairly normally instead of just being a complete creeper.]

Who are you again?

Reply now, damnit >\

[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

[Oh, hey, Juni! Ianto's definitely pleased to see her again, so he can't keep a teasing grin from his face.]

And there I was thinking I was unforgettable.

How have you been, Juni?

...I didn't expect it to be this long <<

[swanseer.livejournal.com]

[And Juni really can't help herself from smiling; she always did like Ianto! He gave her free drinks.]

Sorry, that must've slipped my mind.

[And then she gives a proper grin; and strolls over- there's a slightly more queenly air to her bearing now] Oh, good, a fair few things have changed since last time.

...I'm even worse D:

[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

So I see. You're looking a bit different to the last time I saw you, anyway.

I take it you plan on filling me in?

[firstmadeson.livejournal.com]

Too busy to come lately? [Sorin can quite sympathise; damn vampires.]

[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

At times. Although it was more a matter of getting out of the habit, to be honest.

[firstmadeson.livejournal.com]

Ah, I suppose I can understand that too- if it wasn't for the rare moments of peace I wouldn't mind leaving either.

[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

It's about the only place I can get any peace.

...Which I suppose just goes to show I don't really get enough of it.