The Thinker - A Little Drabble Do Ya

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This is a prelude of sorts to my Crossover Challenge story.  That's coming up beginning on the 10th of this month, over on uncle_du_jour

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"What do you think of time travel?" Illya's question was delivered without any hint of sarcasm or mirth.  It caught Napoleon off guard.

"First class or economy?"

Illya looked up with an expression of exasperation on his face.  Why could Napoleon not simply answer the question?

"I cannot guarantee either.  I do believe that, with quantum theories in mind, the idea of time travel is not completely out of the question."

"…"

"Napoleon… Never mind." With that he rose from his chair and headed for the door.  His partner had a surge of regret.

"Illya, I'm sorry. Explain it to me."