Time seemed to freeze in commissary. The words ‘Commie Bastard’ had caused a collective intake of breath, and everyone watched to see how the new Russian agent would react.
Illya Kuryakin, who was used to such verbal abuse, slowly turned to face the man who had uttered the apparent slur.
“I am assuming you intended for that epithet to be an insult,” he stated calmly. “Unfortunately, a person cannot be insulted by the truth. I am indeed a ‘Commie’, as you so crudely put it. You will also come to learn that I can also be quite a bastard sometimes.”
Illya Kuryakin, who was used to such verbal abuse, slowly turned to face the man who had uttered the apparent slur.
“I am assuming you intended for that epithet to be an insult,” he stated calmly. “Unfortunately, a person cannot be insulted by the truth. I am indeed a ‘Commie’, as you so crudely put it. You will also come to learn that I can also be quite a bastard sometimes.”
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Date: 2015-07-15 04:31 pm (UTC)This is actually a semi-autobiographical tale. I was once called a 'Fat Bitch', and my response was 'You're correct! On both counts'.
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Date: 2015-07-15 05:52 pm (UTC)That is one of the best compliments a writer can get?
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Date: 2015-07-16 09:33 pm (UTC)Nice retort, Mr. K. Nice drabble, Janto.
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