Alrighty. Long time no write. My bad. Inspiration needs to strike for this or I just sort of hobble through it...And I hate doign that so...yadda yadda It results in a long wait. Anyways
THANK YOU to bloodredblack for this (these) words today we have courage or dragon. I couldn't decide between the two either and this is the result. I hope you all like it...
Really. I'm sorry if you don't
06 - Courage or Dragon
I had been very surprised this morning when I walked into the office and the secretary did not say good morning to me. Usually regardless of whether I was glaring or not she slathered attention onto me and Wufei. It was a nuisance, but this morning she did not even glance up around from her conversation with another receptionist.
Instantly alert, I listened into their conversation as I walked by, "I can't believe Agent Chang has to do that."
"I wonder what they'll call him."
"There is an office suggestion list and a couple of bets going right now."
"What's your favorite?"
"I don't think it's on there but I would like to suggest hottie or stud muffin."
I tuned them out and proceeded to get onto the elevator. They were simply gossiping, which as far as I was concerned is better then conversing with me. Sure Wufei was mentioned, but what was I to do about that?
Oh well, it didn't concern me. Office gossip was something I generally tried to avoid. Especially since I appeared in it more often then my behavior should warrant.
Arriving in the office I was glad to see that Wufei had not yet arrived. It had been five days since the dream incident and I was determined to stop thinking about Wufei in any way. Unfortunately a side affect of my plan appeared to be complete alienation of Wufei, who was usually able to bear the blows of my odd personality quirks.
He seemed to know something was wrong when I was silent for the first two days. I figured that no interaction with him would allow me to avoid thoughts that should not be brought up about him. So no interaction verbally was the number one priority.
The third day he invited me to work out at the Preventer's gym with a sparring match an event we usually did once a week. I told him no and turned back to my work. Wufei's personality went to ground that day as he seemed to be angry with anyone who had crossed his path after that.
Finally yesterday or the fourth day he just seemed to be quietly confused and thinking to himself. Not interacting with me what so ever. Which was…good. I guess…
But I did miss his sarcastic comments on anything while we were working together. After all I was able to mesh with his personality and that worked well because it was him. Perhaps I should at least talk with him today. Just to… be assured that we were still good working partners.
…No. I can't risk it. Time to focus on work.
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Wufei walked into the office; I didn't turn from my work. He was silently glaring at my back. I could feel it, but I didn't know how to break the silence.
I heard him go into his tray and pull out a file. Finally he started towards the door again and paused at it. "Did you hear the secretaries this morning?"
I looked up from my work "Not specifically. What were they discussing?" He had given me an opening. I was somewhat…relieved despite my hesitance t o interact again.
"My Preventer code name was uncovered in on of the court cases. Une needs me to select a new one by lunch. They are currently taking bets on which one I'll select off a list that several coworkers 'voluntarily' compiled. Anything they feel embodies me they have been writing down." I nodded.
Suddenly his eyes turned on me. "What do you think it should be? Think about it and let me know by lunch." He left.
Hmm… A new code name that represented Wufei. That would be difficult to narrow down. I should work on my mission outlines… but I would have another two weeks before those were due. And I wouldn't want to let Wufei down after he gave me such an opening.
I rose from my desk heading for the desk of our mission organizer on this floor. She visited every agent at least once a day so normally she knew what was going on at the moment and was usually the source of the gossip chain.
I stopped in front of her desk and she looked up at me apparently shocked. I suppose it is because the only time this ever happened was on my first day as a Preventer when I was introduced to her.
"What are the top two names on the list for Wufei right now?"
She was gapping at me silently before she remembered to inhale, then took a sheet of paper from under the clipboard she was working on, "Ummm… the uuhh... second from the top right now is 'Agent Courage'…and the first place name right now is 'Agent Dragon'." She looked up at me still stupefied and said nothing.
I turned back and strode back to my office. Other agent's in the eyes were tracking me back. Shoot my abnormal path was being noticed by others.
Closing the door to my office to avoid hearing the buzz of activity that was sure to follow I sat down at my desk.
Courage or Dragon? Which would suit Wufei better?
Turning back to my laptop I did a quick search. Courage was a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear. Well shoot. That fit Wufei perfectly. Danger they dealt with every time they went on a mission. Pain was encountered several times under torture and he would slip into a meditative trance and show no fear at all. I have never once seen fear on Wufei's face.
Searching dragon came up with several things. Constellations, large reptilian animals, fire breathing women. It was strange. General consensus was the large reptilian animal. Wufei wasn't one of those though. I must have missed something. Wufei is part of the Dragon Clan after all.
I scanned further down the page for other descriptions…Symbolism? I clicked on it.
--Often dragons are referred to as formidable and dangerous creatures, but in some cultures the dragon is representative of ideal traits to live by. Examples include strength, courage and honor. These traits can be seen in stories such as—
Well shoot. That fit Wufei too and it had the word courage in it. Now to think. Courage or dragon.
Agent Courage. It didn't sound right, not like Wufei at all. It was blatant and out there. Plus it was so obvious. And Wufei wasn't defined by just those qualities of withstanding danger or pain without fear. He was more complex, deeper then just that. He was peaceful, and caring and patient with me. He enjoyed reading alone quietly or joking occasionally with Duo. It just didn't fit. It was good…but…
Agent Dragon. I still didn't like it. So obvious again. Everyone knew he was from the Dragon clan. It embodied him more then courage alone could. But it advertised his past. I don't think Wufei would appreciate such an invasion of privacy… I almost liked it...but it had to be more subtle and sound better too.
I looked up as Wufei walked in. Wow time had flown. He watched me for a moment before heading to his desk and sitting down, setting the file he was working with on his desk. "So. What have you come up with?"
I paused. Subtle, but him. "Agent Ryuu. It's-"
"Japanese." I nodded as he looked at me. The warm buzz was starting again as he sat there and then a small smirk appeared on his face. "You really thought about this didn't you? That wasn't even on the list they have circulating"
I nodded again. "None of them know Japanese. I thought it was you, but hidden." Wufei got up and went to the door. He paused and looked back at me.
"Thank you Heero. I like it." Then he was out and the door was shut.
The warmness was still filling me and it felt good. I had forgotten it felt that way to help him and be with him. And I didn't have an erection so that was good too. He liked my idea.
I could be around him and interact with him…without the negative effects. I just needed to not fall asleep at work. Our partnership could still work and I didn't want to go back to no contact with Wufei. It felt to right.
Agent Wing and Agent Ryuu were meant to work together. I won't let my unconscious stand in the way of that again.
TBC...
Alright! Thank you once again bloodredblack I really appreciate your participation! Reviews would be lovely!
Silverserpent
