The NCIS Daily Drabble

by Proseac

A massively ambitious endeavour to watch one NCIS episode per day, and write a drabble thereon, every single day, starting July 1, 2011. Starts with the 2-part JAG spin-off. Now complete! See The NCIS Weekly Drabble for future instalments.

196. Episode 9x09: Engaged Part 2

NCIS Daily Drabble

Prompt: ncisdrabble100 challenge #186 - 'Episode Related'
Episode 9.09 – Engaged (Part 2)
Original Airdate: November 14, 2011
WARNING: SPOILERS!

Title: 'The Burden of Command'
Characters/Pairings: Vance, Gibbs
Word Count: 100
Rating: G

Summary: "Careful. People are gonna think you care."

Beta by Karaokegal

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It took serious effort and political savvy to claw his way to the top. At the time, Leon was certain it was what he wanted. It still is. That's not to say he doesn't have moments when he wishes the weight on his shoulders would lighten up just a bit.

Work is work. Fun is...not work, and never the twain shall meet. He was never like Jethro; carefree and in-your-face are not his style. Even from 4,000 miles away, treating the Secretary of the Navy like a frat brother is a dangerous move.

Leon would never get away with that.