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Couldn't you just go to a shop?

It was a figure of speech, I wasn't going to literally kill someone for a cup of coffee. [This gets a cheeky smile from Jack.] Though the idea has crossed my mind a few times before.

That seems to be a common thing with people doesn't it? 'Give me coffee or I'll kill you.'

I'm left to believe that the majority of the human race is addicted to three things, caffeine, sex, and food.

I would never argue that in a million years. Mostly because there's a lot of truth in that statement.

If you have been around as long as I have? I'm going with that statement being completely true. [He's going to be a total brat about this.]

[Don't lie Jack, you're always a brat. It's part of what makes you charming... probably...]

Oh I know. I've seen them at the beginning and I've seen them at the end and truthfully there are some things that never, ever, change.

[It is a huge part of his charm and Jack knows it. Slipping his hands into his coat pocket, Jack smiles.] It's what sets us apart from the rest of the universe, except from the sex and food part.

How do you take it?

Black and strong.

One second. [Joelle steps over to the coffeemaker and makes him a cup, returning with it and setting it down in front of him.] There you go.

[Jack watches her as she walk over to the coffee maker, and once she returns he offers her a smile.] Thanks. And, how about you? I mean, how do you take your coffee?

Cream and two sugars - sometimes three if I'm not awake enough yet. [She says, sipping at her own mug.] Look at enough paperwork, you start to nod off.

Sometimes three? [He playfully teases, and he reaches for the mug infront of him to take a sip of coffee. It isn't what Ianto used to make, but he isn't that picky when it comes to food.] I know a thing or two about paperwork, and there's other things to do besides drinking coffee to make it enjoyable. [He places the mug off to the side of the desk, and he hasn't touched a anything resembling paperwork since the previous fall.

I'd love to hear suggestions. [Joelle replies with a mirthful smile. She's still new, and still downshifting from her old career into this desk job of hers. She settles into a chair.] I can't complain too much. It's also nice to have something low-stress and stable.

The magazines in the breakroom are filled with ideas. [Jack was new himself, the job was simply a cover to allow him to investigate some disappearances. He holds the mug in his hand still, and he arches an eyebrow. Fttf. ] I find low-stress somethings to be really boring.

Not me. [That makes her laugh.] Compared to my last job this is like a vacation. Just without scenery. [She's sorting paperwork on her desk.] I'm Joelle.

Well they have things that are like coffee on other planets. Everyone has their little vices don't they? The sex and food part is more or less a staple for the entirety of the universe though, that much is true.

[That gets a raise of an eyebrow from Jack, and of course the last time these two met with one another it was at bar. He holds a finger up in the air. ] You didn't just say they grow coffee on other planets, did you?

Oh! That's right.

[He'd forgotten the last time he'd seen Jack was when he was about to regenerate he has to laugh just a little.]

New face.

New face... New fa...[Jack stops, and his voice brightens up at the very thought of it.]... Doctor! You look like a kid!

I miss my old job, and I miss the scenery that came with it. [Jack has left his paperwork just pile-up, and it will likely result in one pissed off manager.] It's a pleasure, Joelle. And I'm James.

[He smiles and leans in for a hug. After all it's been quite a while and he didn't have much time to say hello last time. Not properly anyway. When he pulls away he looks insulted.]

I do not! What do you mean by that!?

Nice to meet you. I don't so much miss my old job as I miss my old partner. He is a really great guy and now? I don't know anybody here.

[Jack throws his arms around The Doctor, a kiss comes with the package. It has been too long, and Jack did indeed worry for his old friend and mentor. He uses his hands to shape-up, The Doctor.] Compared to the last two regenerations, you look like you're, twelve!