Loose Change by HG (G)

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Fandom: THE PROFESSIONALS
Pairing: Bodie/Doyle
Length: Ficlet (19k)
Author on LJ: hgdoghouse
Author Website: Archived at the Circuit Archive and the Hatstand Archive
Why this must be read: Because this is a rare moment in fic where we see and feel the bustle of the rest room before one of Cowley's briefings - the gossip, the tensions, the in-fighting, and of course our Bodie and Doyle. HG has got a lovely touch with the lads, and with the world around them, and this really feels like a snatched moment in the life of CI5, one of the in-between times that are so often missed, but which are so telling in what they reveal. (It also stands completely alone, I'm never sure why it's declared to be a sequel to Rediscovered in a Graveyard, as there's no solid connection between them that I can see... well, perhaps Doyle's suntan. *g*)

Excerpt: "Right, back to the important things in life. Has anyone got any change? I'm supposed to be getting Bodie a tea, not standing here enjoying myself."

Murphy gave an exaggerated snort of disbelief as he made a show of checking his jacket pockets. More innocent in the ways of the world, Connors obligingly handed over some coins.

With a nod of thanks Doyle ambled away, exchanging colourful insults about his still enviable suntan as he elbowed his way through the cluster of people around the vending machine.

"Independently wealthy, are you?" Murphy asked the younger agent.

"Pardon?" Conners was politely confused.

"Word to the wise. Unless you want to spend the rest of your career keeping Ray Doyle supplied with tea and anything else he can persuade the machine to cough up, keep your pockets empty of change," Murphy advised him, slandering Doyle with a happy familiarity.

Loose Change

Comments

[nickygabriel]

This is a very good rec and great story, which I like a lot :)
It’s not easy to write one with so many characters – talking – and keep them all in character.
Thank you!