Life Today - A Little Drabble Do Ya

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

A Little Double Drabble Do Ya...
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The clinking of glasses made a sound like wind chimes on a breezy day.  The mood was festive and still reflective, many of the people in attendance remembering those whose lives had been sacrificed for the cause.

"I would like to propose a toast to our fallen comrades.  May we never forget them."  Napoleon Solo raised his glass, this time in honor of those who would never again celebrate the season of Peace on Earth and Goodwill towards men.

After a round of agreement and more ringing glass, he turned to see his partner in deep concentration.

"Illya, are you all right?"  The blond nodded, his eyes still on a distant place as his heart returned to the last Christmas he had spent with his family.  The glow of a fire warding off the chill in their small apartment was a reward for his father's place in the symphony orchestra.  Little did they know on Christmas that the vicious purge of Russia's artistic community would soon deprive him of life as he knew it.

Illya shook off the memory, returning to the question posed by his friend.

"Yes, I am very well.  Happy Christmas Napoleon."

Gratitude for one more year.

Comments

[jkkitty.livejournal.com]

And may we all think of our families and friends

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Amen to that.

[ssclassof56.livejournal.com]

Very poignant reminder of how the holidays are times of both joy and sorrow. Thanks for this.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Every emotion is present, but then it should be a time of self-examination I think. Ultimately we return, like Illya, to the present and that for which we can be grateful.

[laurose8.livejournal.com]

Great last line! In fact, all of it. Thank you for sharing this moving scene, which I'm sure did happen.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

I think you're right, they wouldn't ignore reality or dispense with honoring their fellows.

[lindafishes8.livejournal.com]

Very nice!