Solo, or The Vulcan Affair

Note: this is a missing scene from the pilot. The scene itself: Illya, dressed impeccably in a dark blue, three-piece suit and looking drop-dear gorgeous, arrives at Napoleon's apartment with a yearbook Waverly thinks he'll find useful. Some scenes, including this one, were cut and partially re-shot for the official first episode ("The Vulcan Affair).

~mfu~

"So, Illya, nice suit. Who is she?"

"'Who is she'?"

"You must be headed out for a date because your usual off-work attire is a turtleneck and jeans in basic black."

"You assume incorrectly. There is a lecture tonight at Hudson University."

"Wearing something that classy to a lecture will taint it for any other occasion."

"Blockheadedness is not very appealing, my friend. Your suits never seem to survive one assignment."

"Too often true, Illya. What's the topic?"

"The future of quantum computing."

"Sounds boring."

"On the contrary, Napoleon. It is quite fascinating. I should know; I'm giving the talk."

Bonus Drabble!

"I don't understand why you want me to do this, Napoleon."

"It's a pleasurable experience. Quite relaxing, actually."

"It is unnecessary, decadent, and wasteful of time and money. Not to mention dangerous."

"Dangerous?"

"Of course! Those … implements easily become weapons. We've used less ourselves."

"I promise they'll only be used for their intended purposes. You know, just come in and see what it's all about, if that doesn't offend your communist sensibilities."

"Socialist."

"Same difference. But let's not argue that point now. And you and I will be the only men. So?"

"Only you can give new meaning to manicure."