"Napoleon has an owie," for the Short Affair Challenge

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Challenge: The Short Affair

-Prompt Word 1 - Root

-Prompt Word 2 – Laugh

-Prompt Colour – Blue

Author: mrua7

Title: ‘Napoleon has an owie’

Word count: approx. 500

“Go ahead and laugh, blondie,” Napoleon sneered, though his voice was a bit muffled

“I was not laughing. I know you are in pain but the way you look is highly amusing,” Illya replied.

The partners were riding in a pale blue convertible, heading across town to Napoleon’s dentist.

Solo’s jaw was wrapped in gauze that wound up around to the top of his head and back down to his jaw, his mouth was also stuffed with cotton balls.

“You my friend look like you are in the beginning stages of mummification.”

“Illya since you have been nearly mummified, I would think you’d have some sympathy. You weren’t particularly compassionate to April and I when you darted us and wrapped us up like mummies for Halloween,” Napoleon tried his best to snarl. *

“Oh yes, that was because the two of you made light of me having been wrapped up as a real mummy while on assignment, mind you it has happened several times.” **

“True tovarisch, but you weren’t in pain while you were covered in gauze, like I am right now.”

“Oh, really? Being wrapped up like a mummy and sealed in a coffin was not painful at all.”

“I rescued you didn’t I?”

“Yes you did.”

“Good, so how about some compassion for my current situation?”

Illya was driving as usual, like a madman, speeding in and out of traffic while hitting the horn a few times.

“Illya you don’t have to drive this fast.”

“You are in pain, are you not?”

“Well yes. I have to admit this is a far worse pain than being shot.”

“Then do not criticize my driving. I am just trying to get you there faster.

“Illya, I only need a root canal, it's not like I’m going to die.”

“I have never had the need for one of those. My teeth are quite strong and healthy.”

“Despite all the chocolate and sweets that you eat?”

“Proper dental hygiene sees to that Napoleon.”

“Hey I brush my teeth and gargle with Listerine everyday, so I take care of my teeth. My smile is the equivalent of your blue eyed stare. It gets people every time.”

Illya shook his head at the analogy as he pulled up curbside to drop his partner off at his dentist’s office.

“You’re not coming in with me tovarisch?”

“What to hold your hand? Illya chuckled.

“Well I don’t like dentists, so a little back up would be a comfort.”

“No, you will be fine. I will be around the corner if you need me.”

“Doing what?”

“There is a new bakery that opened up and I would like to sample their wares.”

Napoleon scrunched up his face to show his disapproval. “Fine, rub it in.”

“That was my intention.” Illya took off down the sidewalk before Napoleon could retaliate, either verbally or physically

* ref to “ The see the pyramids along the isle affair”

** ref to “Kuryakin’s revenge”

Comments

[jantojones.livejournal.com]

Ha! Love it! Poor Napoleon. I shouldn't laugh at his pain, as I am worse than he is.

(Long story short, I have very bad teeth (and I do mean VERY) thanks to massive phobia, which was made even worse by a particularly unsympathetic dentist who once treated me. Now. because of high blood pressure, and a heart murmur, I can't be sedated (except in a hospital), and my terror means I can't be treated with local anaesthetic.)

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Glad you liked the story but sorry it brought up a touchy subject for you.

I have a couple of broken teeth, down to the gum. I brush frequently and use a special mouth wash to disinfect anything that's going on in there. My dental coverage only covers cleaning...big whoop.

Sorry to hear you have this problem on top of the other things in life that torment you. Hugs cuz!

[jantojones.livejournal.com]

Being unemployed, I could get all my dental work done for free, so I should have it done. Unfortunately, the very thought paralyses me. It's a problem I've had since childhood.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

I don't blame you. Going to a dentist can be a pretty scary and painful expense.

[sidhe-uaine42.livejournal.com]

jantojones,

I have diabetes, cardiac arrhythmia, a very sensitive gag reflex plus I tend to get a tad combative/I bite. The last time that I had a dental procedure done, I had to be put completely under for teeth extractions (I almost woke up twice during said extractions, too.)

I have to inform any/all dentists and assistants that I bite due to my tendency to do that since I was knee high to a slug. Hell, one oral surgeon threatened to call the police on me if I bit him, then refused to do anything on me after one of his assistants verified my tendency (we were in the same self-defense class once, and she saw what I will do I left teeth marks on the protective gloves that were used in class during finals [threw up then, too].)

Before you ask, the self-defense instructors suggested that I forego that form of defense against certain types of assailants.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Hey sidhe_uaine, you could have been a stand in for 'Barbara' in "The Foreign Legion Affair." "D

I have diabetes and a very sensitive gag reflex as well (among other things) Took a self defense class once too, but a bite reflex was something that never cropped up.

[alynwa.livejournal.com]

Cute story! I like it!

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Thank you! What have you been up to? Are you here or in Vegas?

[alynwa.livejournal.com]

Still here, packing daily. Every day. I can finally see progress, but I'm starting to feel like I'm living in a warehouse. I know you can relate.

I'm trying to do a bit of writing. The only entertainment I've been doing is going to the movies. I joined AMC's A-List which means for $23.95 a month, I can see up to 12 movies a month on any screen (IMAX, 3D, etc.). Not a bad deal at all.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I can definitely relate. I've started going through boxes that I packed awhile ago and am getting rid of things. Never seems to make a dent though. Yikes.

That AMC-A list thing sounds like a good deal.

We have to meet up and hang out a bit before you leave!

[alynwa.livejournal.com]

I'd love to get together, but I can make no promises. I have so much to do and I'm the only one doing any of it. I had planned to come to New Jersey this month, but I've just been unable to with all this stuff to do. I think I mentioned that I sold my car and that makes getting around a bit tougher, too.

The A-List is great if you enjoy going to the movies like I do. One IMAX movie can cost up to $25 depending on where you go, so seeing up to 12 movies for the same money is an awesome bargain. My original thinking was just to keep it while I'm in New York; there is a 3 month minimum membership, but I may just keep it, period. The AMC in Vegas is farther away than the other theaters, but it's not far, so it is probably worth my while to keep it.

I have gotten rid of and am still getting rid of so much stuff and I know what you mean about it seeming not make a dent. Yikes is right!

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

No you didn't tell me you sold your car already. I couldn't imagine being without one.

[alynwa.livejournal.com]

It's really not too bad. Most of the time, I'm riding with friends or I take public transportation. It's my excuse to stay home and pack, LOL!

And I do own a car in Vegas.