Yet another Drabble!

[probodie.livejournal.com]

Title: Memories.

Prompt: Pocket watch

It didn’t seem right.
Going through things that had meaning once upon a time, and held a million memories. Ideas, thoughts, and feelings, that *he* had felt.
The pocket watch felt strong in his hand. The time ticking away as it had done since the day it’d been bought.
Like an egg timer counting down the days to death. A morbid view but true.
“Ray?”
“What?”
“Look at this. It’s his watch. Wonder how long he had it. Wonder what memories it holds.”
A single glance.
“You always were his blue eyed boy.”
“I know. I’ll miss Cowley.”
“I know.”

Comments

[myrebelcat.livejournal.com]

Aw, that's very sad! But sweet, too. I was wondering right up to the end who was dead. I like it!

[probodie.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I wasnt sure, when I had the prompt, how I could work it in, to be honest. Then I had a bit of a thought *g*

[elizabethhelena.livejournal.com]

Oh God, you killed the Cow! (Hides under bed whimpering)

But yes, that watch would have witnessed a great deal of history, both public and very personal. Oh dear. Must stop now before I invite any sordid bunnies into my home.

Lovely use of the watch symbolism for both the passing of time and of Cowley's life.

[probodie.livejournal.com]

If it's any consolation *g* he'd just come to the end of his life, normally, not killed in a shootout! Sorry to upset you though, but thanks for the comments :D

[callistosh65.livejournal.com]

Smn killed the Cow! But you did it beautifully and made the whole moment very sweet without being sickly - well done!

[probodie.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much. I killed him off nicely though, as a normal part of life not in a shootout, if it helps *grins*

[schnuffi.livejournal.com]

Gods, that's so sad and so beautiful. I'd miss the old man too. You know, I first thought that it was Doyle who was dead. No idea why. Great drabble.

[probodie.livejournal.com]

Thank you - I just figured that Cowley would be the one most likely to own a pocket watch you know?

[heliophile-oxon.livejournal.com]

Beautifully done - sad, but they'll have each other and remember him and perpetuate his legacy ... ::sniff::

[probodie.livejournal.com]

Indeed they will. Thanks, glad you liked it.

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

*Sniffle*

Lovely.

[probodie.livejournal.com]

Thank you hun, sorry I made you sad.

[crimson-37.livejournal.com]

You know for a death drabble this is beautifully done. It's sad, and yet you have taken the focus not only off of our lovely dear Cow, but placed it on the watch and the passage of time, it also focuses on the sadness of those left behind. I love it. Thank you! ((hugs))

[probodie.livejournal.com]

Thank you hon, so pleased it evoked those thoughts in you too.

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

Good heavens, but now I am misty-eyed. Very sad, but nicely done. It's a good thing it's not longer! I'd be hunting for a tissue. Thank you.

[probodie.livejournal.com]

Sorry I made you misty-eyes, but I'm glad you liked it.

[moth2fic.livejournal.com]

Sad, but touching and evocative.

[probodie.livejournal.com]

Thank you :D

[magnifica7.livejournal.com]

I so enjoyed your drabbles - and especially this one!

Brava! :)

[probodie.livejournal.com]

Aww thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed them.