The New Kid on the Block~chapter 3

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link to chapter 2: http://section7mfu.livejournal.com/162902.html
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   A woman seated at a desk outside of Alexander Waverly's conference room smiled as April approached her.

"Hello Miss Dancer, and welcome. I'm Lisa Rogers, Mr. Waverly's assistant. I'm sorry I wasn't here to greet you when you first arrived, but there was a change over in staff. Mr. Waverly seems to go through assistants rather quickly, so I hope I'll be sticking around for a while.

"Thanks Lisa," April shook hands with the woman. "Glad to meet you."

"I went to Survival School and did well. I thought I wanted Section II but decided it wasn't for me and I opted for this job instead. Mr. Waverly is a cunning old fox and needs someone to keep up with him and I'm just the gal to do it," Lisa grinned, "and I can be his assistant and a sort of bodyguard at the same time, given my training. None of his other assistants went to Survival School, so I think that gives me an edge."

"I'm sure you'll do great,." April returned the smile, thinking she liked Lisa Rogers a lot.

"Good luck to you Miss Dancer."

"Call me April, and good luck to us both in our new careers."

A yellow light came to life on Lisa's desk console. "It's okay April, you can go in now."

The grey door opened silently and before stepping in April took a deep calming breath.

"Ah welcome Miss Dancer," Alexander Waverly greeted her, " It is indeed a pleasure to have you added to our Section II ranks. Be prepared, though, as the sole female among of male agents, you'll no doubt face take some guff... a woman in a man's world and such. Now please my dear be seated."

She smiled, thinking Waverly didn't mince words at all and pulled up a chair opposite the man and sat down, folding her hands in front of herself. She realized that was a rather defensive position, so she moved one of her hands to her lap.

"I was raised with six brothers sir, and will have no difficulty dealing with the male ego, you can trust me on that one."

"Good, then I will expect no complaints from you in that regard." The man cocked his bushy eyebrows, and glanced down to his wristwatch. His attention was drawn to his office door as it opened again and in walked Napoleon Solo.

"Nice of you to join us Mr. Solo, again, must I lecture you on the merits of being prompt?"

"No sir, sorry. I'll try not to let it happen again. " Napoleon answered, as he seated himself at the table, one chair away from April."

"Ahem," Waverly cleared his throat. "Please Mr. Solo, do not make promises that you cannot keep...now to business. April Dancer this is Napoleon Solo number one Section II and CEA of Section II. You will answer directly to him, when not dealing with me."

"Miss Dancer and I have already met sir, Mr. Slate was showing her around headquarters earlier."

Napoleon and April watched as Waverly picked up his pipe, taking a moment to fill it from his humidor and light it. He took a few puffs on it, sending rings of smoke up into the air.

Napoleon glanced at April, giving her a 'you'll get used to it' look.

"Mmm yes."Waverly finally spoke. "Mr. Slate and Miss Dancer have been officially partnered but for the moment Miss Dancer working with you n the field Mr. Solo, where you'll be sharing your vast knowledge and experience with her, showing the tricks of the trade as it were. Mr. Slate, though experienced, does not have the years under his belt as you do. A few brief weeks working with you will help our newest member of U.N.C.L.E. gain her footing."

"Yes I'm sure Mr. Solo will want to show me quite a few of his tricks." April snickered.

"Excuse me Miss Dancer?" Waverly stared at her.

"I mean tricks of the trade sir, suggestions for working in the field."

"Quite." Waverly mumbled.

Napoleon held back his laughter, covering his mouth while clearing his throat.

"Now dismissed you two...and Mr. Solo, please refrain from showing Miss Dancer anything else that is not work related?"

"I will endeavor to follow your instructions sir," Napoleon quipped.

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The two of them strolled out of the office, walking side by side down the corridor.

"So what exactly did you mean by that 'tricks' remark?" Napoleon asked outright.

""Please, Napoleon dear...you're reputation with the ladies precedes you. I'm not going to be one of your conquests, so don't even think of trying."

"Moi, surely what you've heard have been exaggerations. Now I've been given an order by the Old Man, and intend to carry it out. We can make it an amicable experience, or not. It's your choice." He was feeling just a little miffed at the moment.

April sensed it. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to insult you. Let's face it, there are some pretty wild stories about you circulating around headquarters."

Napoleon blushed. "They are aren't they ?" He chuckled. "Look, I promise no funny business, Scouts honor." He looked at her with wide puppy dog eyes.

"You know I can see why the girls all fall for you. I have to admit, you're pretty good."

"Just pretty good?"

"Oh all right, very good."

"Thank you, it's nice to have affirmation." He flashed a disarming smile at her. "How about we meet at the 21 Club on Saturday night...strictly a business dinner, I promise."

"Sorry Napoleon darling, but I'm going with Illya to Little Russia."

"Wait, you're going out with my partner?" Napoleon scrunched up his face in disbelief. The Russian beat him to her and he wondered how 'Mr. Personality' had managed that?

"Damn," he muttered.

April glared at him. "No cussing when you're around me if you please." April turned on her heels, leaving Napoleon Solo standing alone in the corridor with his mouth hanging open."

"You win this round, tovarisch." he finally smiled.

Comments

[jkkitty.livejournal.com]

Sounds like April has his number, can't wait for next chapter.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Hee hee hee, or so she thinks. Thanks! Lots of chapters to come, this is going to finally be a longer story. I guess my muse is named April...

[laurose8.livejournal.com]

A nice chapter. I'm glad mutual defensiveness isn't getting out of hand. But then, Napoleon's good nature is one of the reasons he's so popular.

I do like "Just pretty good?"

"Oh all right, very good."

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Hee hee! Thank you! I think April has to get over some of the rumors about him, but at the same time, she's a woman in a man's world and has to be just a little tougher. In the GFU show she was more a damsel in distress and I'm not going to go that route with her characterization.

[laurose8.livejournal.com]

Your angle on April is much preferred by this reader. The bit about Lisa Rogers is interesting, too.

(I hope you don't mind I always go to lj for these fics. I enjoy your pictures.)

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Actually the angle on Lisa was an homage/shout out to my friend Alynwa. She comes up with some very interesting takes on the lesser known characters such as Del Floria and Lisa Rogers. :D Glad you like my take on April.