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bk_forever) wrote2018-03-07 06:34 pm
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Double Drabble: On Two Wheels
Title: On Two Wheels
Author:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
badly_knitted
Characters: Ianto, Jack.
Rating: G
Written For: Challenge 490: Signal at![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
tw100.
Spoilers: Nada.
Summary: Ianto decides it’s time Jack learned to ride a bike.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Torchwood, or the characters.
A/N: This one’s a double drabble.
“I can’t believe you never learned to ride a bike!” Ianto laughed.
“It didn’t seem important. I went straight from one kind of horsepower to another; driving cars. Even back in the early twentieth century Torchwood was very progressive.” Jack sounded a bit defensive.
“Well, it’s about time you learned. It’s really very easy once you find your balance.”
Jack quickly got the hang of pedalling around Torchwood’s underground garage, so Ianto decided to take him out on the streets, choosing a quiet suburban area with very little traffic.
“Ready?”
“I suppose so, but… where are the indicators? You know, for when I want to change direction.”
“They’re on the ends of your arms.”
“Huh?”
“Cyclists use hand signals, Jack. Even you must have noticed that at some point. If you’re turning right, check for traffic, stick your right arm out, and cycle to the centre of the road before turning. If you’re going left, stick your left arm out.”
“Oh. Okay.” Jack mounted his bike, pushed off, and cycled along the street, almost immediately heading down his first hill.
“Ianto! What’s the signal for ‘I can’t stop’?” he yelled.
Ianto rolled his eyes. “That’s what the brakes are for!”
The End
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Ianto, Jack.
Rating: G
Written For: Challenge 490: Signal at
tw100.Spoilers: Nada.
Summary: Ianto decides it’s time Jack learned to ride a bike.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Torchwood, or the characters.
A/N: This one’s a double drabble.
“I can’t believe you never learned to ride a bike!” Ianto laughed.
“It didn’t seem important. I went straight from one kind of horsepower to another; driving cars. Even back in the early twentieth century Torchwood was very progressive.” Jack sounded a bit defensive.
“Well, it’s about time you learned. It’s really very easy once you find your balance.”
Jack quickly got the hang of pedalling around Torchwood’s underground garage, so Ianto decided to take him out on the streets, choosing a quiet suburban area with very little traffic.
“Ready?”
“I suppose so, but… where are the indicators? You know, for when I want to change direction.”
“They’re on the ends of your arms.”
“Huh?”
“Cyclists use hand signals, Jack. Even you must have noticed that at some point. If you’re turning right, check for traffic, stick your right arm out, and cycle to the centre of the road before turning. If you’re going left, stick your left arm out.”
“Oh. Okay.” Jack mounted his bike, pushed off, and cycled along the street, almost immediately heading down his first hill.
“Ianto! What’s the signal for ‘I can’t stop’?” he yelled.
Ianto rolled his eyes. “That’s what the brakes are for!”
The End
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Poor Jack. Being on an out of control bike isn't fun. I didn't learn to ride until I was eleven and it was a very painful process with lots of stacking. My first bike had a back pedal brake and I still can't get used to braking with hand brakes, though I haven't ridden for years. I freak out when I backpedal to stop and the gears just spin around.
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Jack will learn quickly.
Thank you!