Discovered in Thirty Days and Thirty Nights - May 6th

[ubicaritas9.livejournal.com]

Inspired by the May 1st photo posted by macklingirl.

Here’s Looking At You, Sunshine

You know, it really gets up my nose when Doyle does that.

Looks at me from over the top of his blasted sunglasses, like he’s some kind of disapproving taskmaster. Even our real taskmaster doesn’t do that! Cowley glares at us equally with or without his big heavy spectacles in front of his eyes… in fact, he practically has it down to an art form, putting them on and taking them back off again, all for effect, I’m sure!

But Doyle, well, he likes to hide behind those giant shades sometimes. And I get that, you know. There are times when it’s best that he does. His eyes can be so expressive… wide-eyed integrity, blazing anger, simmering heat… but that’s a story to tell another time. The point is, right now he’s frustrated with me. On the edge of losing his patience. And he’s not afraid to let me have the full effect of that unflinching emerald gaze.

I’ll calm him down, though. Later, after we’ve met with my grass and passed the information he’s promised back to Cowley. When we’re back home and safe in my flat, I’ll let Ray glower at me… to his, and my, heart’s content.

photo credit: macklingirl

Christ, Bodie is being more obtuse than usual right now! He’s dragged us down to this little walking trail by the coast, where we’re supposed to meet with one of his more mysterious informants. On our day off, no less! The first one we’ve had in more than two weeks! Not that I’m complaining about the location, mind. Any excuse to get out of the city, and all that. But now this sodding grass is late! And not just a little tardy.

Bodie’s trying to smooth-talk his way out of this, of course. Good thing he can’t see me rolling my eyes behind my sunglasses, because they’re really getting a workout. This whole trip has been a giant cock-up from the start, although he’s trying to convince me otherwise. Dammit, even my glaring daggers at him isn’t shutting him up this time. Can’t he see how frustrated I am?

I’ll let him calm me down, though. Later, after this meeting, if it ever happens, and our stop at headquarters to brief Cowley. Then I’ll let Bodie ply me with a good takeaway and some of his best malt whisky, and I’ll give him a good dose of my evil eye.

End

Title: Here’s Looking At You, Sunshine
Author: ubicaritas
Slash or Gen: Slash
Archive: Yes
Disclaimer: Just having a bit of harmless fun with the lads.

Comments

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

That's a nice story to go with the picture. I'm glad I could inspire you to such a nice one. Thanks for sharing. :-)

[ubicaritas9.livejournal.com]

Thank you for posting such great inspiration! I could hear the 'conversation' almost immediately. :)

[shooting2kill.livejournal.com]

,i>His eyes can be so expressive… wide-eyed integrity, blazing anger, simmering heat… but that’s a story to tell another time. The point is, right now he’s frustrated with me. On the edge of losing his patience. And he’s not afraid to let me have the full effect of that unflinching emerald gaze.

Love the way you describe Doyle's eyes and gaze. Very nice, writing, thank you.

[ubicaritas9.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Our Doyle has an excellent stare, doesn't he! And Bodie's got him to a T... *g* Very nice - sounds like the perfect ending to their day! *g* Thank you!

[ubicaritas9.livejournal.com]

Thanks!
Now, I could spend some time just staring at your userpic... :)

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

Oh good job with your little tales inspired by this. Nice! Thank you!

[ubicaritas9.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I enjoyed working off a photo that really did speak to me.

[hagsrus.livejournal.com]

Thank you - I enjoyed that!

[ubicaritas9.livejournal.com]

Thanks... I really enjoyed having the voices in my head, and of course, imagining that 'emerald gaze'... :)

[ali15son.livejournal.com]

Thankyou for the read, i really enjoyed it.

Thankyou.

[ubicaritas9.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It was good justification for spending some time staring at a photo of the lads... :)

[merentha13.livejournal.com]

Lovely writing. Your description of the expressiveness of Doyle's eyes was perfect. Thanks for this.

[ubicaritas9.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I do love watching Doyle's expressions, and especially his eyes. :)

[dawnebeth.livejournal.com]

Oh, love that stare over the top of sunglasses. Fun story.

[ubicaritas9.livejournal.com]

I think we see Doyle looking over his sunglasses a couple of times, with Bodie on the receiving end. Thanks for the comment. :)

[cim3745.livejournal.com]

Thanks for a nice start into the day :-)

[ubicaritas9.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

[sw33n3y.livejournal.com]

I like the lenses perspective you've used here. It's original and effective. Nice work!

[cyanne]

Oh, this is very clever!

[freetraveller15.livejournal.com]

wide-eyed integrity, blazing anger, simmering heat
Oh, you've nailed perfectly the essence of Ray Doyle and his expressive eyes! And I love, in the 2nd part, narrated from his POV, how he reflects on his ability to use his frustrated glare in Bodie's presence.

Well done!