Mar. 28th, 2019

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While commonly referred to as a season of events, Mardi Gras was actually only one day. The words Mardi Gras translated from the French meant ‘Fat Tuesday, or sometimes referred to as Shrove Tuesday.” Napoleon said.

“Yes it grew out of Shrovetide which is an English term, meaning the last day before the period called Lent. Shrove means to confess or be absolved of sin, “ Kuryakin added.

“The floats, parades and, to put it mildly, partying as well as debauchery that lead up to  Mardi Gras is actually called Carnival. The day after Fat Tuesday, all the nonsense is supposed to stop; there’s forty days to try to remember what one did and ask forgiveness for it on Ash Wednesday,” Napoleon snickered.

“I think forty days are not long enough for you my friend,” Illya laughed.

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A continuation of sorts of yesterday's drabble, "What It's Like."  Click on the link to go to AO3.

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Napoleon Solo emerged from the bathroom of the hotel suite he was sharing with Illya. The pair were in New Orleans a day early for an assignment so, naturally, Napoleon had decided to chance his luck at finding a willing companion for the evening. Illya, on the other hand, opted to go over the pre-mission reports and test the head of accounting’s patience by enjoying a little room service. He looked up as Napoleon crossed the room.

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