I don't really listen to Ani, but I can see how Ianto and his canonically "constant" pain could bring those lyrics to mind. I really think that Torchwood (and the Doctor Who it prompted me to watch) has warped my understanding of how much angst a person should experience on a day-to-day basis. I find myself feeling a bit empty because I'm in stable, long-term relationship and have a number of close friends who seem to more or less understand and accept me. That's not how life's supposed to be!

Your description of Owen & his body language is spot-on--so good that I kinda want to hit him, just like I do in every episode of the show. Good luck with the rest of the fic!