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Title: A Bit of Friendly Help?!
Author: Third Charm
Fandom: Babylon 5
Pairings: None
Story Type: Drabble
Rating: All
Disclaimer: Babylon 5 and all subsequent major characters, plots, and ideas are the property of J. Michael Straczynski, Babylonian Inc., and Warner Bros.
Warnings: AU and not beta read
Spoilers: "Racing Mars" - maybe
Summary: A little bit of an inspiration scene designed to whet everyone's appetite for a certain plot bunny. During the mission, Michael learns (by what ever means) of Marcus's "state of grace", and this perhaps leads to a scene such as this one.
Author's Note: The Plot Bunny in question is: In "Racing Mars", Marcus is sent on the mission with Michael instead of Steven. How would this one change effect the rest of B5 events, if at all?" It was spawned back on good old "Jumpnow" and somehow has made it around the circuit. By the way, I believe that the bunny is still available to anyone who can give it a good home.
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A Bit of Friendly Help?!
Michael: *Shrugs nonchalantly* You know, I could help you with, um, that.
Marcus: *Chokes* WHAT?!
Michael: *Still nonchalant* Why the face? Well, I *WAS* stationed here during the War, you know. I DO know of some very nice, very discrete places with some very lovely and understanding ladies around here.
Marcus: *Flushes in relief and embarrassment* Oh, um, that's... Um... Thanks, but I don't need that kind of help. *Mutters to self in relief*
Michael: O.K. but why the face again... Unless... *grins evilly* Well, kid if that's your cuppa... I was a GROPO on the front lines and I've always been open minded, so if you think you need an experienced older man you can trust...
Marcus: *Backs away in sheer horror* NO! Stop right there! NOPE! No need for that kind of help!
Michael: *Still grinning evilly* O.K., if you're sure... But if you ever change your mind... Well, Jeff could tell you---
Marcus: ACK!!! NO! STOP TALKING NO! NO! Oh, God! It's burning my mind! Oh Valen! I need to scrub out my brain! *Runs to hide in barricaded bathroom*
Michael: *Cackles evilly while rubbing his hands together* Yup, I've *STILL* got it! Ha! Let's see you try that damned show tunes routine with me ever again, you brat! *Turns to eye the visual monstrosity of a bed* And your *ALL* mine now, baby!