http://vostok-n2o4.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] vostok-n2o4.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] groznyj_grad 2006-10-31 05:58 pm (UTC)

“Wait. Are you sure I can’t torture him?” The Fury asked one last time, genuinely hopeful. “Even just a little?” The sizzle of burning flesh promised to be much more rewarding than simply torching the Major’s prized possessions, but Ocelot seemed insistent.

Burning a few plants seemed anticlimactic, and he was certain he could find someone else to sign for tetroxide and hydrazine. Maybe even Volgin, who had seemed so pleased with the first working hovercraft model.

“Fine. I won’t touch him.”

Taking a sudden interest in something just beyond the yellowed window, an idea suddenly struck him.

“Since we have reached a grudging truce, I will advise you to warn your men to keep clear of the greenhouse tonight, around dusk.” The Fury nodded to himself as his plan became clearer. “And since we have reached this momentary ceasefire, I thought I might mention that the Krasnogorje flame patrol will be dining on the roof of the East Wing tonight. An impromptu dinner before the show.”

The Fury turned and began to pace as he worked out the details, every step punctuated by the characteristic clink of his jetpack. “You have an open invitation to join us, Major, and bring a few of your men along.”

The cosmonaut immediately recognized mistrust creeping into the Major’s bright blue eyes.

“No tricks,” he promised quickly, “just us, and you, and vulture harvested fresh from the Krasnogorje mountain, with glow cap mushrooms and glazed golova sauce -- the way Deimos prepares it, you can’t even tell you’re eating carrion-bird.”

And, he thought afterward, Krauss’ precious greenhouse being blown sky high with the new explosives delivered special from Europe…but it was better to let that be a surprise.

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