Hidden Smiles - A Little Drabble Do Ya! - May 6th

[jantojones.livejournal.com]

Illya Kuryakin had a reputation for rarely smiling; something which led to him being labelled as miserable and grumpy. Anyone who had even the slightest knowledge of Russian people knew that this was very much a cultural thing. Illya and his fellow countrymen really only smiled when they had something the smile about. Napoleon Solo was all too aware of this fact, but over the years he’d learned to read his partner’s, apparently, emotionless expression. He’d realised that Kuryakin’s smiles were often pointed inwards; hidden from the rest of the world, for fear of losing his carefully constructed icy demeanour.

Comments

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Good observation. It's that little 'almost' smile we love to see.

[jantojones.livejournal.com]

Oh definatley! As much as I adore his full smile, it's that 'almost' smile which my heart flutter.

[laurose8.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Well written and very canonesque.

[jantojones.livejournal.com]

Thank you :-)

[jkkitty.livejournal.com]

Culture is often overlooked when trying to understand a person

[jantojones.livejournal.com]

Exactly. We all have a tendency to judge others by our own backgrounds.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Ah you made use of that Russian smiles post. Very nicely done!

[jantojones.livejournal.com]

Thank you :-)
I've been trying to use it ever since I posted it.

[insaneladybug.livejournal.com]

A lovely little insight into our outwardly frosty Russian. :)

[jantojones.livejournal.com]

Thank you :-)
I love the frosty IK, but a glimpse of that little half-smile is wonderful.