A novel solution - drabble and a half for A Little Drabble do ya

[otherhawk.livejournal.com]

Illya hadn't turned up to breakfast, which was unusual enough that Napoleon had turned right around and headed back upstairs to check on him. He stood outside his partner's hotel room, knocking, waiting and slowly starting worrying. Just before he reached the point of forcing the door, he heard shuffling footsteps and a second later Illya pulled the door open.

For a long moment they just stood there looking at each other, Illya, red nosed, bleary-eyed and wearing a dressing gown with at least a half dozen handkerchiefs poking out the pockets.

"I'b not sick," he announced stuffily.

"Uh huh." Napoleon raised an eyebrow. "I'm not sure I believe you, pal."

Illya sighed huffily and broke off coughing. "I might be gedding a cold," he admitted. "But I ab treating it."

"WIth what?" Napoleon asked involuntarily.

There was a pause. Illya's eyes narrowed. "Resentment," he hissed.

Comments

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Hahahaha! Very good.

Great minds think alike. I have a 'sick Illya' story written for Monday's Short Affair. (am keeping ahead while I can in preparation for the conclusion of the Round Robin)

Speaking of which, are you ready for tomorrow? This story is going really well!

[otherhawk.livejournal.com]

Thanks! There can never be too many sick Illya stories, right?

Almost ready, I'm just finishing it up now.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Can't wait. looking forward to it!

[katb357.livejournal.com]

Oh, this was just fabulous! I can so see and hear this conversation!! I am still laughing as I am trying to type this! Perfect!!!

[otherhawk.livejournal.com]

Thank you! So glad it made you laugh.

[laurose8.livejournal.com]

Very neat! I hope Waverly lets him have a sufficient break.

[otherhawk.livejournal.com]

That depends on whether he's willing to admit to being sick, I guess!

[alynwa.livejournal.com]

Ha! Cute.

[otherhawk.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[lindafishes8.livejournal.com]

Laughing out loud! Perfect last line. You've done it again. XD

[otherhawk.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[jkkitty.livejournal.com]

Never tried that cure

[otherhawk.livejournal.com]

I had a cold last week and that was my answer to it. I will say enough burning resentment can get you through the day.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Resentment... is that anything like a cold shoulder? ;) Get it? Cold... shoulder :D

[otherhawk.livejournal.com]

Groan. :)

[lilidelafield.livejournal.com]

Hooting with laughter here!! Thanks for this, I can just picture it!!!

[otherhawk.livejournal.com]

Thank you! So glad you liked it.

[spikesgirl58.livejournal.com]

What a great last line! Go, Illya!

[otherhawk.livejournal.com]

Thanks. It's pretty effective, really.