Color Blind - A Little Drabble Do Ya

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Yes, we're on a sort of hiatus but I thought I could manage 100 words.
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"Are we on for New Years?"

A raised eyebrow meant the Russian had forgotten.

"We're supposed to go out, paint the town...."

The expression changed to one of disapproval.

"I am sorry Napoleon, that was a discussion I did not take seriously.  What exactly do you mean by 'paint the town' ?"

New partner, learning curve…

"There's an odd expression about going out for a good time, you paint the town … um, red."

Now the American felt a slight flush.  It sounded odd, saying that to UNCLE's resident… red.

"Ah, I see."

"Maybe you don't…"

"It sounds fun. I like Red."

Comments

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Cute. yes 100 words is just right sometimes.

Here's an interesting link explaining the origins of "paint the town red." Could make for a good follow up to your drabble perhaps?

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/paint-the-town-red.html

I'm in the middle of writing some Snapshots to post on FF.net. I have 2 more to go and that will make 200 installments. A record for this year, so I'd like to 2015 on a high note, given all the low notes that have played out for me recently.

I'm listening to the Beatles "Yellow Submarine" at the moment. :D

[jkkitty.livejournal.com]

'Red' didn't seems bothered by it, nice 100 words

[laurose8.livejournal.com]

And I like 'Color Blind'; especially the punch line. Thank you for this elegant and enjoyable drabble.

[jantojones.livejournal.com]

I like that Illya doesn't take offence. Sweet drabble.

[garonne.livejournal.com]

Hah, very clever! Love the punch line :)

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

If any one person would need to know the exact origin, it's our Russian.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

not bothered at all :D

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

The punch line had to be, because Illya is not the sensitive type. He'd be the first one with the paintbrush ;)

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Not at all, he's known for his antics after all, and painting New York red... has to be tempting.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Inspiration is fleeting, I'm glad this one took ;)

[lindafishes8.livejournal.com]

Very clever!