and loved the sorrows by thedeadparrot (PG)

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Fandom: THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.
Pairing: Napoleon Solo / Illya Kuryakin
Length: 2096 words
Author on LJ: thedeadparrot
Author Website: She has a number of stories archived at AO3
Why this must be read: Napoleon and Illya have been through it all together, always together. Now they're spending a quiet Autumn day in New York reflecting on the past and considering the future. This is a sweet, endearing story without being maudlin or overly sentimental. The author strikes a nice balance here with gentle humor highlighting the piece. It's just a lovely little story about a decades long relationship that has aged as gracefully as the men involved have.

and loved the sorrows