Wow. Great scene. Just imagine how many times they've been this close to death! I'd only suggest that Illya swear in Russian - one's native tongue usually comes back when you are hurt. Great job!

Very nice!

Lovely story. I like the general image of Section 2 we get, the intimate look at our Golden Boys, and the insight into the subtle vengeance and loyalties of the HQ staff. Nice.

Thanks for such a wonderful read, short but so very, very sweet, I love the way you write Napoleon and Illya, you get them so right.

I really liked this short story. I have to admit I mostly find longer stories more to my taste, but this was just such a great captured moment. How the Section II agents are seen from others inside the organization yet still outside that loop of danger is good fodder for such a "glimpse" narrative. I loved it!

The only thing that gave me a bit of pause was the "I'd heard the rumors" bit suggesting the two men of being generally suspected as lovers by the rest of the organization. I thought that totally unnecessary in this context. Friendship that deep doesn't need to be hinted at including sex. It's a wonderful thing all on its own, and having a deep friendship fully appreciated as such with no sexual overtones creeping into the mix is something I think is often missed in various stories. (And from a personal viewpoint, I don't think that in the 60s, considering the profession of the two men, most people would have viewed or speculated about the relationship between Napoleon and Illya being one of a sexual nature.)

Oh CRAP, that's freakin' squee material!

Love it!

...no, more than love it, adore it!

.."my arms full of wonderfully hard Russian delight."

Now *that* is a well-turned phrase!

A gem like this is a reminder that we don't need all the extraneous garbage that clutters up so many stories - just the well-thought out, well-written, well-structured realization of the characters who are so dear to us - *that* makes for great fan-fiction. You are the best! I bow to the master!

Aw, this was just unspeakably gorgeous!

Brilliant, Uncle Charlie! Thanks for giving us another grand tale about 'the boys' ...

I remember reading this on LiveJournal and loving every moment of it. I can think of at least 3 people who would love to be in Rose's shoes - including one called Jack...

I really enjoyed this story! I've read an number of your other MFU stories posted on FanFic and really appreciate your writing style and understanding of the characters. (I'm a big MFU and Dr Who fan). I look forward to reading more of your work in the future! (And good luck to your son on broadway! - my husband is a working actor and I know how hard that is.)

Great job as always!

I really love this. A lot.

Thanks, Charlie

-Loth

My oh my! (fanning self) This was very well done. I could picture the scene as I read it, and, being a secretary myself (let alone a breathing female), I could definitely identify with Rose! I especially like your descriptions of "Section Two guys" and of the women's reactions to them.

Just have to wonder - were the flowers from one partner or both..?

Thanks for sharing this one!