[Challenge #247: Remember] Doctor Who: 'Embassy Ball'

[but_can_i_be_trusted]

Title: 'Embassy Ball'
Fandom: Doctor Who
Rating: G
Notes: Crossposted to whatif_au

Diplomatic affairs were always tedious. This embassy ball was no exception. Small talk with people who had more clout than brains...there were better ways to spend an evening.

The ennui, in fact, was almost enough to help Doctor Smith forget his perplexity at even being invited to this soiree. To the best of his knowledge, minor-level research scientists didn't tend to rate something so seemingly important.

Well, tedium or no, at least it was a new experience--

A hand slid into his, squeezing warmly.

"Play along," a soft voice whispered into Smith's ear, followed by a sultry purr at slightly louder volume. "Sweetie, I've been looking for you everywhere!"

He blinked, finding himself staring at an attractive woman with a mass of gorgeous curls. Though she was smiling at him, her eyes were carefully scanning the room.

"I, uh, don't think--"

She pressed a finger to his lips. "Sssh." Again, that whisper: "I don't have much time to explain. I'm Agent Song. This function's a front for a secret organization that I'm trying to infiltrate. I pulled strings to get you invited here. Remember: If anyone asks, we're newlyweds."

Suddenly this little affair wasn't looking so dull.

Oh, darn it! Sorry; it's two hundred words. I forgot!😰

Comments

[misbegotten]

We'll let it slide. ;)

[but_can_i_be_trusted]

Whew! Thanks! <3