The Waiting Game

[donutsweeper]

Title: The Waiting Game
Pairing/Warning/Rating: none, rated G
Word Count: 167
Summary: How Jack passes the time while waiting to come back to life
Author's Note: Discworld crossover

The explosion was massive.  Jack had been killed instantly, dead before his body even crashed through the wall.  His team, for the most part, seemed to have fared better.  Ianto was wrapping a blanket around Tosh, who, although slightly dazed, smiled in thanks.  Owen was bruised but busied himself treating Gwen. 

Gwen, however, wasn’t moving.

“Are you here for her?”  Jack asked the figure behind him.

NO.  IT IS NOT HER TIME.

“Wasn’t mine either.  Well, not really.  But you still came for me.”

IT IS MY JOB.

“Well, given the damage, I figure we got a few hours to kill.  Did you bring cards this time?”

YES.

“Good.  But we’re not playing poker again.  You cheat.”

I DO NOT CHEAT.

“Then how do you explain the fact you always draw aces and eights?  Do you know how hard it is to beat that hand?”

THAT IS NOT MY CONCERN.

“It’s mine though.  And I say no poker.”

WE COULD PLAY CRIPPLE MR ONION.

“Fine.  You deal.”

Comments

[kensieg.livejournal.com]

hee! what's cripple mr. onion?

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

No idea, it's the card game they play in Pratchett's books.

[smithy161.livejournal.com]

Cripple Mr Onion (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cripple_Mr_Onion). Legendary amongst Discworld fans.

[smithy161.livejournal.com]

YAY. Brilliant. I like the moment of 'eep' when he wonders if it's Gwen Death is there for. And Your Death is fantastic. plus - Jack knows how to play Cripple Mr Onion! Whee!

(I have to write a fic with Jack in the city watch sometime)

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

geekgirl here actually looked up the rules to it! Death is a fun character to write for. Although, I wouldn't put it past him to cheat...

[aeron-lanart.livejournal.com]

hahahaha or should that be HAHAHAHAHA. Or it is after the passing 'is it Gwen' moment. I love DEATH and him and Jack must be on at least cordial terms by now as they bump into each other so much. Love this *huggles*. I'm so glad that you're a crossover whore too *g*.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

"Crossover whore"

Yep, I suppose that title fits now. Jack crossing over into Doctor Who, Due South, Stargate Atlantis, Discworld, Dresden Files.... *g*

[persiflage-1.livejournal.com]

Cute and funny...

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

thank you!

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

Wonderful! I'm working up to my 'Jack in Discworld' story at the moment, and this is a great reminder of how well it works.

Much enjoyed :)

*pootles off to find some Discworld icons*

[smithy161.livejournal.com]

Oooh! I've got a Jack-in-Discworld story in mind, and it really does work. Can't wait to see yours!

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I hope you find the plot point you need for your discworld story!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_medley_/]

Oh, that's just perfect! Of course Death cheats, and I love the idea of Death showing up for Jack every time and keeping him company.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

well, Death would get "Dead Man's Hand" each time he plays, right? :)

[crystalshard.livejournal.com]

*snicker* Lovely crossover. I like the way that Jack is so used to Death turning up, and how the team just leave Jack alone to get on with his resurrection.

I wonder what Jack's lifetimer would look like?

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

hmmm, good question- a klein bottle maybe? Endlessly folding in on itself?

[phoenix64.livejournal.com]

*giggle* I don't even read Discworld and I still loved this.

Jack really is the little black dress of fic, isn't he?

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

In my world, yes. Although, I'm sure there are fandoms he wouldn't slip into as easily...

[darthhellokitty.livejournal.com]

DIES.




COMES BACK.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

*icon love!*

and...err... sorry for killing you and all that....

[the-dark-side.livejournal.com]

LMAO...that is SO Jack.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

Glad you liked it! :)

[karaokegal.livejournal.com]

That's our Jack. Playing with death. Gotta love it.

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

Thank you! *g*

[eumenidis.livejournal.com]

Person, anthropomorphic entity, abstract concept, animal, vegetable, mineral, or anything else!

[dune-drd.livejournal.com]

Mwahaha!

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

Glad you liked it! :)

[echo-fangirl.livejournal.com]

But I thought Death didn't like Cripple Mr Onion. He couldn't remember all the rules, or so he claimed with Granny Weatherwax. Course, maybe he just didn't want to challenge a champion... ;)

Don't know why, but this is one of the few discworld crossovers that actually kinda works. It makes me giggle. :)

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

I kind of thought Death just didn't want to play Granny.. but then again who would?

Glad you liked it!

[chatona.livejournal.com]

Death! I love Death! *beams*

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

Death- possibly the only character Jack will not flirt with. Maybe... ehh, who am I kidding?

[silverbrow.livejournal.com]

oh, Death, how I <3 you

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

Isn't Death awesome? Terry Pratchett is amazing

[laurab1.livejournal.com]

Ha! Brilliant :)

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[mad-jaks.livejournal.com]

Hey and I missed this one too??
That is just unforgivable of me...

Loves the idea of Death bringing cards :D

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

I think Death would appreciate someone like Jack, who isn't afraid or confused and has time for a chat...

(I don't think anyone understood my line about Death always getting aces and eights though *sigh*)