After the Christmas Party....
Ianto is silent as he walks next to Alex, heading back to their flat after leaving Minerva's party. He's regretting that he even asked Alex to go with him in the first place. It's dark out, and the streets are wet, reflecting the glow from the street lights. He thrusts his hands into his pockets, staring resolutely at his shoes as they rise and fall from the pavement.