Bit of a ladykiller

Actually, that's not at all true. I'm just me, just Danny. I teach maths at Coal Hill Secondary School and I used to be a soldier, but I really, really don't want to talk about that part of my life. I do, however, have my eye on the English teacher here. She's a bit of alright, but mostly she's just.. well, I'll find out in time, won't I? (Coal Hill AU RP for Danny Pink from Doctor Who. Mun and muse are over 18, so any NSFW that happens will be put under read mores. I will not RP smut with anyone under 18, thanks for understanding.)

[msdonnanobleteacher-blog]

“All right you lot of gorgeous geniuses you,” Donna beamed at the staff assembled in the break room. “Coal Hill is putting on their first theatrical production in years and I need some volunteers to help out,” she announced.

“Behind the scenes stuff mostly… costumes, stage manager, sets, lighting, special effects, transportation, food, paint crew, make-up… You name it, we need help with it,” she admitted with a little smile.

She glanced over at Clara, I have a few people in mind for various positions, but I don’t want to dictate anything to anyone, but maybe someone who is extremely organised and doesn’t mind a lot of responsibility wouldn’t mind volunteering to be stage manager and perhaps starting a sign up sheet…? Well, I would be quite appreciative.“

Donna paused for a moment, "Oh, and did I mention? First round on me at the local after we survive our first rehearsal?”

Originally posted by anothergingerinthetardis

[coalhillmaths]

Oh, Lord, here it was. She’d mention the school production, but he’d begun to think it would never happen. He’d done them over the years, of course, and he’d been he’d done well. But he never believed it and the prospect always formed an enormous lump right in his throat. Still, this was Donna. She’d been awfully good to him since he arrived at Coal Hill.. and there were those legs of hers. Stop that, he told himself. She’s your mate, and besides she’s taken.. isn’t she?

So Danny slowly, ever so slowly held up his hand to volunteer. It was hard to escape feeling as though he were going to regret this. But ah, well. Fortune favors the bold, yeah?

[coalhillmaths]

What three things do they consider themselves to be very good/bad at?

For one thing, I do a hell of a Roger Waters impersonation on Hey You which Donna will never, ever get me to do at karaoke night. Nope. Secondly, I talk to kids, not at them. I like to think that helps me relate to them and not have them be so defensive around me. Also, give me a crock pot and I can move mountains. I can do some serious cooking with one of those things. Three things I’m bad at? I couldn’t dance if my feet were on fire. I seriously have zero sense of rhythm. Secondly, talk to strangers, just hopeless at it. Coal Hill has been different because everyone’s just been so welcoming it’s like family already. There’s a third thing, but I’d have to know you a lot better to talk about that one.

[msdonnanobleteacher-blog]

@coalhillmaths Oh, would you like to place a wager that I can not get you to sing for me, Sunshine?

[coalhillmaths]

Um.. er.. legs.. I mean.. ah.. yeah, you.. I. Well, now.

[coalhillmaths]

What three things do they consider themselves to be very good/bad at?

For one thing, I do a hell of a Roger Waters impersonation on Hey You which Donna will never, ever get me to do at karaoke night. Nope. Secondly, I talk to kids, not at them. I like to think that helps me relate to them and not have them be so defensive around me. Also, give me a crock pot and I can move mountains. I can do some serious cooking with one of those things. Three things I’m bad at? I couldn’t dance if my feet were on fire. I seriously have zero sense of rhythm. Secondly, talk to strangers, just hopeless at it. Coal Hill has been different because everyone’s just been so welcoming it’s like family already. There’s a third thing, but I’d have to know you a lot better to talk about that one.

[coalhillmaths]

If you were a triangle you’d be acute one.

Danny felt his cheeks go warm even as he grinned ear to ear. “Thanks, I really needed that actually.”

[sunflowersinhistory]

“Alright, what’s up? You’re never this quiet.” Amy all but demanded, folding her arms across her chest defiantly in front of her coworker. 

[coalhillmaths]

Danny looked up and blinked. “Ah.. not entirely sure how to answer. I’m still trying to get the lay of the land ‘round here, to be honest. So if I’m quiet I promise it’s nothing personal, just still a bit unused to things.”

[coalhillmaths]

missbosswald replied to your post “A picture I took of @missbosswald outside a bakery in Italy.”

A warning next time would be nice, Mr. Pink. At least I could have looked at the camera.

Danny shook his head and chuckled. “Who are you trying to kid? You were doing your best imitation of that silly bear and I just couldn’t resist. Now normally, I will give copious warning. But this time, I just couldn’t pass up how gorgeous you looked  how perfect the opportunity was. Mea maxima culpa.”

[coalhillmaths]

A picture I took of @missbosswald outside a bakery in Italy.

[coalhillstudents]

Why is Miss standing next to a bear? And why isn’t she smiling? Mum says you should always smile when your picture is taken.

[coalhillmaths]

And normally, she’d be right. But our rotten old taxi driver was late so bit of a bummer, yeah? Anyway, normally you should, absolutely. Well spotted.

[coalhillmaths]

A picture I took of @missbosswald outside a bakery in Italy.

[coalhillmaths]

Who was the last person you dated? Why didn't it work out?

Not once in my entire life have I ever gotten to a dating stage. I know that sounds ridiculous but it’s entirely true. Still, hope for the best, yeah?

[coalhillmaths]

You two are priceless. Danny Pink, pleasure to meet you both. Sorry, fella, if those were advances I don’t play for that team. And nope, no PE here. I’m the new Maths instructor.

[captaincoalhill-blog]

Shame.

But I’m Captain Jack Harkness. The pleasure is all mine, assuredly. Don’t mind the Doctor. We walked into a bar and he hit his head on it… he’s never been the same since. 

So, Danny, where were you before Coal Hill?

[coalhillmaths]

Combat Engineers for Her Majesty services. Which, I have to say, is a very nice way of saying well digger with a uniform. But y’know, I liked it because we were the only thing that got those people fresh water sometimes. The looks on their faces just about made it all worth it, y’know?

[coalhillmartha-blog]

Listen up.

[coalhillmaths]

Gorgeous ladies - including my favorite ginger - a bar and shenanigans to boot? Count me in! Somebody find a karaoke machine, yeah?

[msdonnanobleteacher-blog]

Flatterer! Not too sure I am feeling up to the beach at this moment, but if I don’t make it, I promise you a private concert sometime, How’s that, Sunshine?

[coalhillmartha-blog]

Danny makes three! Thank you Danny!

And, Donna, even if you’re not coming to the beach and we manage to find a bar with karaoke, you have to at least come to that. There’s a certain song you need to sing.

Originally posted by ramblingsofamadgirl

[msdonnanobleteacher-blog]

Martha everyone might have a better time if I sit this one out. Doesn’t mean I won’t deliver on my promise though. I wouldn’t do that to my Mate.

I can talk to you more about it in a bit, yeah? Cause if I go, then Chris will probably come and yeah… We’ll have to talk. I need to lay down for a bit. The sun is bloody gettin’ to me I think.

Originally posted by butisaidplease

[coalhillmaths]

Aw, geez. I didn’t stir up something I shouldn’t have, did I? Awfully sorry if I did, Donna. 

[msdonnanobleteacher-blog]

Nah, you are fine Danny. Right as rain. As always.

Originally posted by donnascullys

[coalhillmaths]

Okay, Donna, if you say so. You - and miss Martha - are both total sweethearts. Thanks for making a daft old squaddie feel so welcome.

[coalhillmaths]

“Two ways, actually. One, Adrian. He can’t stop raving about you, like you’re the sister he never had or something. Two, you’ve got a whopping big poster of his bust and sayings on your classroom wall, so it wasn’t much of a stretch to guess,” he chuckled.

“I’m not complaining!” he averred. “Marcus was a good man, one of the best. Just about the first thing I thought of when I found out we were all coming to Italy was hoping I’d get a chance to see that hill again. Just such an aura of history about it.” He stopped and grinned bashfully. “I should probably hush up and let you talk. My gob tends to run away with me.”

[missbosswald]

“Oh,” Clara’s lips retained the shape of the vowel as she looked on, admittedly feeling a bit… surprised. Though whether it was by Mr. Pink’s keen observation skills or her apparent completely transparent love of Marcus Aurelius, she wasn’t sure. Not that she minded, it was nice of someone to take notice. “Somebody’s been brushing up,” she teased, she was good at teasing. 

“No, it’s nice – it’s… lovely,” she shrugged, feel a bit bad she might have given him the impression he should hush up. “I don’t mind. It sounds incredible. I’d love to see it.”

[coalhillmaths]

Danny grinned, ear to ear. “Entire trip was worth it just to see that smile on your face right now. Glad I could be of service, then.” She really did have an absolutely magical smile, like it could light up the entirety of Rome. “Yeah, suppose I might have a bit. What can I say? You’re one heck of an interesting subject, Clara Oswald. Well, suppose I ought to get ready for Martha’s beach do. Are you coming, he asked hopefully? Depending on how your tolerance for dodgy singing is, you might even get to hear me do karaoke, Lord help us all.”

[coalhillmartha-blog]

Listen up.

[coalhillmaths]

Gorgeous ladies - including my favorite ginger - a bar and shenanigans to boot? Count me in! Somebody find a karaoke machine, yeah?

[msdonnanobleteacher-blog]

Flatterer! Not too sure I am feeling up to the beach at this moment, but if I don’t make it, I promise you a private concert sometime, How’s that, Sunshine?

[coalhillmartha-blog]

Danny makes three! Thank you Danny!

And, Donna, even if you’re not coming to the beach and we manage to find a bar with karaoke, you have to at least come to that. There’s a certain song you need to sing.

Originally posted by ramblingsofamadgirl

[msdonnanobleteacher-blog]

Martha everyone might have a better time if I sit this one out. Doesn’t mean I won’t deliver on my promise though. I wouldn’t do that to my Mate.

I can talk to you more about it in a bit, yeah? Cause if I go, then Chris will probably come and yeah… We’ll have to talk. I need to lay down for a bit. The sun is bloody gettin’ to me I think.

Originally posted by butisaidplease

[coalhillmaths]

Aw, geez. I didn’t stir up something I shouldn’t have, did I? Awfully sorry if I did, Donna. 

[coalhillmartha-blog]

Listen up.

Donna and I are thinking about finding a beach and a bar and getting a big group together to go there. Anyone interested?

Originally posted by panlyra

[coalhillmaths]

Gorgeous ladies - including my favorite ginger - a bar and shenanigans to boot? Count me in! Somebody find a karaoke machine, yeah?

[queenofcoalhill]

Stuff Your Crusts [OPEN]

“ALL RIGHT EVERYBODY,” Missy bellowed, letting the front door slam shut behind her for dramatic effect (and because her arms were painfully full. “Gather round, one and  all – it’s about time I introduce you to an old Italian tradition,” she continued speaking as she made her way into the kitchen and unceremoniously dropped twelve boxes onto the dining room table.

“Who’s up for a pizza eating contest?!”

[coalhillmaths]

Danny got up to help, gallant as ever. “I could do with a bite or six. You must be the famous Missy, yeah?” He hadn’t had real Italian pizza in so very long, this was going to be a treat.

[coalhillmaths]

What are three of your favourite bands/singers/musicians and a favourite song from each?

Oh, gosh. Right off the top of my head I’d say Pink Floyd and “Echoes” from Meddle, Jethro Tull and “Locomotive Breath” and B.B. King’s criminally underappreciated tune “Lucille”. Loving these questions!

[coalhillmaths]

Do you believe in true love? Do you think you'd recognise it if you found it?

I want to believe I do, if that makes any sense? I mean I’ve seen it in enough people that I know it does exist. But I’ve also seen enough utterly miserable quote unquote couples that I think  people fool themselves into thinking certain feelings and needs are love when they aren’t. Now you ask would I recognize it if I found it? I truly hope so. I hate the thought that I’d encounter The One (or Two or more) and didn’t know it, just let them slip on by because I was being thick as two short planks. Fantastic question, thanks for asking!

[coalhillmaths]

Who was the last person you dated? Why didn't it work out?

Not once in my entire life have I ever gotten to a dating stage. I know that sounds ridiculous but it’s entirely true. Still, hope for the best, yeah?

[coalhillmaths]

What kind of name is that? The kind of name that annoys overly grouchy old Scotsmen, so perfectly fine by me!

More like a combat engineer than a soldier - mainly dug wells so the innocent folks could have clean water. Go ahead, try and find something to complain about with that!

[firstnamethe-blog]

If you listen to Jack Harkness much longer you’ll find yourself seduced by him.

Not that I ever have been, nor will I ever. I’m immune to his charms.

Anyway, your name isn’t the only thing that annoys me. Your face does too, but that’s another thing we can’t change, is it? Unless you’ve got a spare chunk of change laying about.

So… you were in the army? Soldier.

The water probably took too long to get to them.

[coalhillmaths]

Oh, that was a bad idea. Danny’s shoulders swelled and then went back to normal as he took several deep breaths. “No, it didn’t,” he answered with quiet calmness. “Lives were saved every blessed day and the local medical men could actually do their jobs with expectations of clean water because of our work. What we did helped make those peoples lives a little more bearable and if your lordly Scottish self has a problem with that then.. look. I don’t know why you decided to give me grief. But I am going to walk away, right now, because I frankly have better things to do with my time in Italy than let you deliberately antagonize me for no reason.”