Détente - PicFic Tuesday

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One of them would give in.  The Russian was determined that it wouldn’t be him.  The cat was equally intent on having the last long look at this blue-eyed adversary.

“What, exactly, is the point of continuing to sit here and stare at that cat?”

Napoleon couldn’t understand the mindset of either of the protagonists.  His partner, the blond, had decided to outlast the black cat with the gold eyes that now occupied the Russian’s chosen spot for impromptu lunches in the park.  When Illya took a notion to eat outside on a pleasant day, this step was his place to sit and enjoy the experience.

Today was different.  Today the black feline had made a decision to not yield to this intruder who rudely demanded his departure.  The cat liked this spot and had been here longer, endured more and established a territory that others understood and respected.

Illya stood resolutely opposite the serene animal, his every attempt at intimidation failing miserably.  The cat seemed immune to charm as well.

“Krasivyy chernaya koshka s zolotistymi glazami, I will share my lunch with you perhaps, but only if you move."

The cat did not comply, regardless of the compliments being paid to the shiny black coat and glimmering gold eyes.

Illya was frustrated but not yet angry.  The cat had some right to this step, that was indisputable.  In a properly socialist context, the spot belonged to the one with the greatest need, and should be willingly relinquished, without privilege or entitlements getting in the way.
This was not a properly socialist situation, however.  The cat was ... a cat.  And, Illya was hungry and he wanted to eat his lunch; the wonderful lunch he had purchased hot from the deli on the corner, and which was now cooling off at a rate proportionate to the amount of time it was taking to persuade the black cat to move.

"Kitty, I have paid you compliments, offered you part of my lunch and been altogether too forgiving of your impertinence.  I demand now that you move."

"Why don't you just pick him up and ..."

Both Illya and the cat turned to look at Napoleon, eyes wide with disbelief at the barbaric nature of his comment.  The cat dismissed the man, instinct telling him that this one was not yet ready to deal with his species in an intelligent and civilized manner.  The other one, the blond ... he at least respected the cat's rights concerning the step.

"Napoleon, I am not going to pick up the cat.  I merely want him to move ... just a little will do.  I ... I like it there, where he is."

The Blond Russian and the Black Cat finally reached an agreement.

Napoleon thought they were both out of their minds and found the entire scene comical, as though the cat understood his friend’s intentions.

The beautiful black cat with the golden eyes understood everything.

Illya ate his lunch on the next step.

Comments

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

So greatly visual, with a war of wills. Yes detente is the solution when dealing with a cat. In my experience now, especially with a black one...

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Thanks, the cat evokes so many emotions :D

[avery11.livejournal.com]

This is delightful. I loved Illya's "properly socialist" take on the situation, and the cat's tolerance of the annoying humans, so less evolved than he. Napoleon's reaction to the absurdity of the situation was spot on. It definitely put a smile on my face.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Oh good, a smile is worth a lot in the healing process :D Thank you very much.

[laurose8.livejournal.com]

Like it all very much. Especially the last line! Quite right, and very socialist.

All three characters were most well done.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I liked the last line too.

[alynwa.livejournal.com]

Very few living things can withstand a glare from the Russian! He met his match in that cat. Good story!

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Thanks, the cat is so inspiring :D

[avrovulcan.livejournal.com]

A real battle of wills. I love the following paragraph:

Both Illya and the cat turned to look at Napoleon, eyes wide with disbelief at the barbaric nature of his comment. The cat dismissed the man, instinct telling him that this one was not yet ready to deal with his species in an intelligent and civilized manner. The other one, the blond ... he at least respected the cat's rights concerning the step.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I appreciate you enjoying that paragraph. Cats think in detail, don't you agree.

[injj.livejournal.com]

solemates on steps.

thank you. that'a a wonderful story:)

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, I appreciate the comment.

[orockthro.livejournal.com]

Awww! I like this one. ;) One stubborn soul meets another, hehe!

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Thanks. This was written for one of our PicFic challenges. You should stop in and give it a try, we'd love to have you join us. Just click on the Calendar tab to see what's coming up.

[orockthro.livejournal.com]

I admit I've poked around, but I've been a little intimidated by the speed of things 'round here! The calendar seems like a good place to start, then. :) Is there a newbie how-to post somewhere as well?

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

There are usually guidelines every time the prompts post. Short Affair is every Monday, 300-500 words; based on two random words and a color. It makes for some interesting ideas. You can see the current prompt by hitting the short_affair tag and look at last weeks prompts.
Drabbles are every other Wednesday, so 100 words to tell your tale. Definitely pull up the calendar, and it post weekly so will be up tomorrow.

[orockthro.livejournal.com]

Awesome, thanks! I guess I'm just having a brain block (haven't had my tea yet!) So, for example, these Monday prompts... do those mini fic have to be posted that Monday then? Haha, I guess I'll figure it out. :)
This place is 100% gen + light het right? Just don't want to step on toes. :)

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Last week's prompts are for tomorrow's post. And yes, we're Gen here. We started at a time when there were considerably less gen stories being written, so it seemed like a good idea to build a house for the genre since there was already a slash site with muncle.
Prompts for tomorrow are here:http://section7mfu.livejournal.com/932823.html

[orockthro.livejournal.com]

Oooh I got it now, that makes it much more feasible. I was like WOW you guys just churn these things out in like 5 hours holy Hannah! Lol!
:D And thanks! I'll check it out. :D