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quiet_tiger) wrote2011-12-27 07:30 am
quiet_tiger) wrote2011-12-27 07:30 am
Ficlet: Too Much of a Good Thing
Title: Too Much of a Good Thing
Author: Quiet Tiger
Universe: General
Genre: Humor
Rating: PG
Characters/Pairings: Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent
Word Count: 441
Warnings: None
Summary: Holiday parties bore Bruce.
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batfic_contest theme "Festivity."
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Only a few more hours to go…
Bruce pretended to drink more champagne as he pretended to be approaching tipsy. The Wayne Industries holiday party had only been going for a short time and already he wanted to go home. Or if not home, put on his other work clothes and find a comfortable gargoyle from which to survey his city.
He waved to people as they passed him, and talked politely with those employees brave enough to approach him. Pleasantries as they tried to get in a good word for themselves or department. Hoping that Bruce knew who they were but not expecting him to know. Little did they know he did more all day than pace his office, buy expensive cars, and play golf.
Finally a familiar and welcome face appeared in front of him, long trench coat no doubt hiding a red cape and blue tights. “Happy holidays, Mr. Wayne.”
“Thank you, Mr. Kent. I’m glad you and the other Planet employees could make it to the party.”
“We already had ours, but who would turn down the official Wayne Industries event?”
“I’d like to.”
Clark’s smile reached his eyes, making them brighter. “It’s your party. Though it would certainly make a statement to not make an appearance.”
“Not the kind of statement I’d like to make, unfortunately. I need to impress my stakeholders, not alienate them.”
“Will you be attending the other party?”
The Justice League holiday party was the next evening, and Bruce had been dreading attending that one, too. “I will make an appearance and then return home.”
“Such a party animal.”
“It will be my fifth holiday party in a week and a half. I need a break.”
“To get work done, no doubt. The holidays are a perfect excuse for the break from work.”
“ I admit the change in scenery is nice. Trees and lights, color and frivolity. The city looks beautiful.”
“Enjoy it.” Clark looked around, and his eyes set on something that made him smile again. “I need to go rescue Lois from one of your board members. I’ll see you later. And if not, then tomorrow.”
“Go be a hero.”
Almost blushing, Clark answered, “Every day.”
“I know.”
Clark disappeared, and Bruce caught sight of Lucius waving him over from across the room. Putting on a grin, Bruce made his way across the room. More talking before he could go home and be productive.
But like Clark said, he’d try to enjoy it. Business was good, and his night job had been slow. He had time to indulge himself and enjoy the parties.
At least until after New Year’s.
Author: Quiet Tiger
Universe: General
Genre: Humor
Rating: PG
Characters/Pairings: Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent
Word Count: 441
Warnings: None
Summary: Holiday parties bore Bruce.
For
batfic_contest theme "Festivity."~*~
Only a few more hours to go…
Bruce pretended to drink more champagne as he pretended to be approaching tipsy. The Wayne Industries holiday party had only been going for a short time and already he wanted to go home. Or if not home, put on his other work clothes and find a comfortable gargoyle from which to survey his city.
He waved to people as they passed him, and talked politely with those employees brave enough to approach him. Pleasantries as they tried to get in a good word for themselves or department. Hoping that Bruce knew who they were but not expecting him to know. Little did they know he did more all day than pace his office, buy expensive cars, and play golf.
Finally a familiar and welcome face appeared in front of him, long trench coat no doubt hiding a red cape and blue tights. “Happy holidays, Mr. Wayne.”
“Thank you, Mr. Kent. I’m glad you and the other Planet employees could make it to the party.”
“We already had ours, but who would turn down the official Wayne Industries event?”
“I’d like to.”
Clark’s smile reached his eyes, making them brighter. “It’s your party. Though it would certainly make a statement to not make an appearance.”
“Not the kind of statement I’d like to make, unfortunately. I need to impress my stakeholders, not alienate them.”
“Will you be attending the other party?”
The Justice League holiday party was the next evening, and Bruce had been dreading attending that one, too. “I will make an appearance and then return home.”
“Such a party animal.”
“It will be my fifth holiday party in a week and a half. I need a break.”
“To get work done, no doubt. The holidays are a perfect excuse for the break from work.”
“ I admit the change in scenery is nice. Trees and lights, color and frivolity. The city looks beautiful.”
“Enjoy it.” Clark looked around, and his eyes set on something that made him smile again. “I need to go rescue Lois from one of your board members. I’ll see you later. And if not, then tomorrow.”
“Go be a hero.”
Almost blushing, Clark answered, “Every day.”
“I know.”
Clark disappeared, and Bruce caught sight of Lucius waving him over from across the room. Putting on a grin, Bruce made his way across the room. More talking before he could go home and be productive.
But like Clark said, he’d try to enjoy it. Business was good, and his night job had been slow. He had time to indulge himself and enjoy the parties.
At least until after New Year’s.
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Love the interaction between Bruce and Clark. They can be rather adorable together. :)
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Clark and Bruce together really are adorable, no ifs ands or buts. They just *get* each other and they both need that!
Thanks for reading and commenting!
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I think it's exhausting enough to play Brucie on a semi-regular basis, but in December it must be like every day. Parties, meetings, functions, bah. I love having Bruce be able to play off of Clark, who's so different. Clark is like the spirit of Christmas Present--large, joyous, eats a lot, and it's hard to refute what he's saying about the goodness of relaxation and merriment, especially in their line of work where it doesn't happen always.
Thanks for reading and commenting!
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I loved how Bruce just wanted to get out of the party and then Clark made an appearance and then he saw things in a new light. Thanks for sharing :D
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I picture Bruce as just bored out of his freaking mind after so many similar parties, and for a guy who can sit motionless for hours in bad weather, that means a lot.
I think Clark's job--one of them--is helping Bruce keep things in perspective. Things could always be worse. Joker could crash the party and kill a bunch of people--isn't making small talk with your staff better than that?
Glad you liked this, thanks for reading and commenting!