H:tLJ drabble challenge response

[marycrawford]

Why yes, I am procrastinating. *g*
Crossposted to herc_xena100.

H:tLJ, 100 words, rated G.
Challenge words: 'selfless/selfish'.



Rescue

Slumped sideways against the dank dungeon wall, Iolaus tensed when he heard a familiar whirr. Rats? But then, without warning, the manacles slipped from his wrists. "What the..."

"What, you want me to put 'em on again?" said a sardonic voice behind him.

"Auto?"

"Stop yelling, Curly, or everyone will want one."

"What are you doing here?" Iolaus whispered as he followed Autolycus to the pulley rope, trying not to stumble in the dark.

"Looking for the baths," Autolycus said as they shot upwards. "Speaking of which, you could do with one. Yeugh."

Iolaus took a deep breath. "...Thanks."

Comments

[falzalot.livejournal.com]

So, does this mean your next bit is to write the bath scene? :->

((((ducks & runs!!))))

[marycrawford.livejournal.com]

Eeek! You evil woman. Although it could be very funny, but no, it's not in the works. *g*

[barbaraa.livejournal.com]

Awwww...a selfless act by Autolycus. Probably a selfish motivation in there somewhere, but still!

[marycrawford.livejournal.com]

Probably a selfish motivation in there somewhere

And if there wasn't, he'd make one up just to keep his self-respect. *g*

[halimede.livejournal.com]

I've been AWOL from LJ for a couple of days, so I only just now saw this (and I'm not properly caught up yet, in fact). I'm cat-vacuuming too, I'm almost tempted to sit down and beta this. However, at this point that would probably be a bad idea for both of us...

[marycrawford.livejournal.com]

I'm cat-vacuuming too

Ha, I can tell you've been reading r.a.s.c.
Of course I would like the beta, but no, must be firm - no beta'ing til July! Or well, til we have achieved firstdraftitude. *g*