Disclaimer: I don't own Due South in any way, shape or form. No copyright infringement is intended. This is just for fun. I think that fanfic is a good way to explore what happens in between, and as a result of, the episodes. So, on with the exploration.
Notes: Early season one, before Dief gets his wolf licence.
Pairing: Gen - Dief & Fraser
Rating: K+
Length: 298
Prompt: gloves, turtle, day
Patience, It's A Human Thing
Fraser is talking, which he often does, but right now he's lecturing, which is just downright annoying. Dief lets out an involuntary yawn. His pack-mate's attention snaps fully back to him immediately. Good hearing, for a human.
"Are you listening to me?"
Dief barks his assent. Yep, turtle, hare, patience wins the day. Got that.
Fraser gives him a dubious look, so Dief returns it with his most practised, innocent, 'would I lie to you' look. The one that works on every other human in the Yukon and the Greater Chicago area. The one that always makes Fraser's lips narrow in suspicion. Kind of like now.
But right now, Fraser doesn't have time to worry about it, and Dief knows it. The Mountie returns his attention to finishing up his morning routine... And finishing up his lecture.
"Now it won't be long..."
Dief interrupts him with a disbelieving whine.
"All right," amends Fraser, with a long suffering sigh. "I'm sure it won't be very long." He grabs his gloves and checks his appearance in the small mirror. "Until then you'll just have to be patient."
Fraser stops on the way to the door, and gives his companion another thoughtful look, so Dief makes a deliberate show of settling down with his head rested on his paws. See, I'm fine. I don't need a baby sitter.
It's enough. With a small smile and a nod Fraser finally decides to leave. Dief gives him a few more moments, just long enough to make sure his pack-mate isn't coming back.
Patience, it's a human thing. Fortunately, wolves have far more practical ways of spending their time. He makes quick work of the flimsy window latch and descending the fire escape below, before loping off down the alley in search of Jelly Donuts.
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