Drabble, An Unexpected Ally, Lester, 12

[fredbassett]

Title : An Unexpected Ally
Author : fredbassett
Fandom : Primeval
Rating : 12
Characters : Lester, The Home Secretary
Disclaimer : Not mine, no money made, don’t sue.
Spoilers : None
Summary : Written for primeval100 challenge 760, Off Balance
A/N : posting early to avoid a repeat of last night’s computer issues!

Lester finished the mediocre champagne and considered discreetly slipping away to swallow some strong painkillers.

His head was splitting, his joints ached and he just wanted to go to bed and sleep for a week.

Instead, he had to endure an exchange of platitudes with the new Home Secretary.

The third one in as many years.

“My sons are dinosaur mad,” a soft voice murmured next to him. “Nice to meet you, Sir James.” Hannah Brightman’s smile held genuine warmth. “Can I interest you in some paracetamol and a budget increase?”

Lester returned her smile. “You certainly can, Home Secretary."

Comments

[justjo2u]

I love it. Paracetamol and a budget increase sound perfect.

[fredbassett]

I agree! Thanks!

[adafrog.livejournal.com]

I like this home secretary.

[fredbassett]

Me too! It's high time Lester had an ally!

[bigtitch.livejournal.com]

Some good news for Lester at last!

[fredbassett]

Makes a nice change!

[thelibraniniquity]

Now that's how you make a good first impression!

[fredbassett]

Definitely!

[goldarrow]

Aw, nice!
Great that Lester finally has someone on his side in the higher echelons!

[fredbassett]

Makes a nice change for him!

[knitekat.livejournal.com]

About time Lester had someone on his side. Nicely done.

[fredbassett]

Definitely! thanks!

[cordeliadelayne]

Sounds like we have a winner!

[fredbassett]

It makes a nice change!

[fififolle]

Aw, maybe she's not such a bad egg.

[fredbassett]

I think she'll be fine!