"Saying Goodbye" ( a double drabble) ~ for a Little Drabble Do Ya!

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

“Into your hands, O Lord,

we humbly entrust our brother William

In this life you embraced him

with your tender love;

deliver him  now from every evil

and bid him enter eternal rest.”

The prayers were concluded and each of the agents present placed a rose atop the coffin, saying their last goodbyes to their coworker.

Kuryakin remained off to the side; not a believer in such rituals. When you were dead, you were dead...that was it.  End of story.

As he and Solo departed the cemetery, Napoleon challenged him.

“Why couldn’t you see Billy off?”

“My placing a flower or not is immaterial. He is gone. At least there was enough left of him to bury. That was seen to...is that not enough?”

“Gee I hope you don’t act this way when I’m gone.”

“Would you prefer wailing and the gnashing of teeth?”

“Well not such an extreme, but I’d hope you’d show some emotion.”

“Just because I do not show my feelings, does not mean they are not there my friend. I will mourn you when you are gone, just do not make it too soon?”

Napoleon smiled at that answer.” I’ll try not to chum.”

Comments

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

He's crying on the inside :( Not too soon, very specific instructions.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Other than his specific instructions to Napoleon, there was a lot of emotion behind those words. His coldness is just a wall that he's erected around himself.

thanks for the comment!

[jantojones.livejournal.com]

My drabble sort of resonates with yours. I didn't read this until after I posted, so I guess it's a case of great minds :-)

This was a very nice piece. Illya doesn't need to show his emotions for Napoleon to see them.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Haven't read yours yet, but going to do so now. Glad you liked my story and I'm sure I'll like yours cuz!