A Difficult Situation - A Little (Double) Drabble Do ya! - August 21st

[jantojones.livejournal.com]

Napoleon listened carefully to Section 2’s newest agent, Jack Metcalfe. He had a serious complaint about Illya Kuryakin; though Solo suspected that there was an underlying issue. It was one which cropped up every so often. According to Metcalfe, Kuryakin was picking on him. He claimed to be the victim of a concerted campaign of hate and bullying.

“Though what can you expect from a pinko.”

There it was. Metcalfe’s true grievance.

“Leave it with me,” Napoleon told him.

As CEA, Napoleon couldn’t just side with Illya without there being a thorough investigation. Although he knew that Metcalfe’s claims were fabricated, it still came as a relief to find no evidence against the Russian. To avoid accusations of favouritism, Solo handed the results over to Mr Waverly.

“Will the day ever come when people realise that being a Russian doesn’t automatically make a person evil?” the Old Man asked; not expecting an answer.

“What will you do to Metcalfe?” Napoleon asked him.

“He has great potential,” Waverly answered, “And I am sure that, after travelling the world, his beliefs will be modified. However, side-step any possible trouble, I’ll have him transferred to Los Angeles.”

Napoleon nodded at the wise decision.

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Comments

[jkkitty.livejournal.com]

Too bad it's still that way today with other groups

[jantojones.livejournal.com]

Not just with other groups.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Mister Waverly is one smart old fox, not only in handling the situation but not tossing someone aside until that person gets a chance to really understand they way of the world and the people in it. Good double drabble!

[jantojones.livejournal.com]

Thanks Cuz :-)
I think a lot of the world's troubles stem from people not being exposed to the rest of the world. Some of the most rampant Brexiters in my town have never travelled beyond 50 miles, and view books and education with a deep suspicion.

[duckys-lady.livejournal.com]

Wise move on Waverly's part -- although maybe he should send Metcalfe to someplace less welcoming than LA.

[jantojones.livejournal.com]

Thank you :-)
He'll maybe use the stick if the carrot fails to work.