Drabble and a Half (A Dribble?)

[threecee.livejournal.com]

Meeting on an Ornamental Bridge

He stared at his reflection in the tranquil lake, breathing slowly and deeply, trying to calm his turbulent thoughts. A partner! An arrogant, smug, American partner! He had thought Alexander Waverly respected him, so why wouldn’t Waverly let him work alone as he always had?

He stormed through the park. A partner! Waverly had forced a partner on him! A skinny young Russian egghead! Waverly knew he worked best alone! ...Speak of the devil!

“I just want you to know, I have nothing against you personally. I just prefer to work alone. Just don’t mess up in the field and get our reports in on time and we’ll get along.”

“I also prefer to work alone. However, as long as you don’t ‘mess up’ I’ll bring you back alive, mission permitting, of course.”

“Of course. Want to get a drink?”

“You are buying? Very well.”

[I hope I'm not posting in the wrong place at the wrong time. I think this was originally started for a Picfic that I should have finished a long time ago.]

Comments

[otherhawk.livejournal.com]

Oh, really nice. You manage to show so much of who they are in so few words. I love this as the start of everything, thank you. Oh, and love the title suggesting both a literal and figurative bridge.

[threecee.livejournal.com]

You're very kind. It was originally a picfic prompt for a Chinese style bridge in a garden, but I couldn't get the picture to post.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

This was very good. A lot said in few words!

There's open posting all the time on Section VII, though Wednesdays we usually have "A little Drabble do Ya!" drabble day. So if you have any more drabbles and stories up your sleeve, feel free to post them!

[threecee.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

I know there is a schedule for different types of posts, but I couldn't find it yesterday.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

The weekly schedule is posted every Monday on Section VII, so you can see what's coming up. Lots to keep track f and Lindafishes does an outstanding job posting the calendar for each month.

If you're not sure about something feel free to pm me anytime! :D

[laurose8.livejournal.com]

Thank you for this elegant and satisfying ficlet.

[threecee.livejournal.com]

Thank you for this generous compliment.

[spikesgirl58.livejournal.com]

Very nice! It's good to see you writing!

[threecee.livejournal.com]

I've been trying to get back to writing, but have been producing confused garbage. Drabbles may be the way to get started again.

[spikesgirl58.livejournal.com]

There is nothing wrong with drabbles. If you are comfortable with them, then I say go for it.

[jkkitty.livejournal.com]

Oh the two of them are going to learn aren't they