A Matter of Interpretation

Fandom: The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Category: gen

Rating: G

Word Count: 109

Notes: Written for the LiveJournal group MFUWSS December 2009 Challenge #16 – “stockings”

 

It took both of them to hold the hose steady. But as soon as the fire was dampened, gunfire from the storage facility returned with vigor, forcing both men to take cover.

“What are they stocking in that warehouse? Ammunition?”

“Silk. You know,” Napoleon smiled, “as in ‘ladies’ undergarments’. I hope they don’t damage the merchandise too much.”

“Only you would give a darn about a supply of impractical female accessories,” Illya scoffed. “Is it going to take a sock in the jaw to get you to focus on the problem at hand?”

“They don’t go over their hands, Illya,” Napoleon said dreamily, drawing his Special to return fire.