Old Dogs And Older Tricks

[gogollescent]

Title: Old Dogs And Older Tricks
Prompt: the Things They Learned
Words: 100
Points: the Watch

First came Keel.

A few watchmen who'd known him outlived the lilac. He hadn't been much of a teacher, but from him they'd learned, good and hard, what it was to be a copper. They'd learned underhanded blows, an outdated oath, where to buy muffles for their

Comments

[roruna]

.... *weeps uncontrollable*

*like a baby. like a hungry, angry baby.*

that was just so... beautiful and sad and... gut wrenching and... *weeps more*

[gogollescent]

...was it that sad?

Well, good, I guess.

[roruna]

It was a moving piece of art, child. *reads it again and weeps without shame.*

[gogollescent]

Duly noted.

...did you just call me child? Can I go back to being mongoose now? Child is slightly worrisome, I have to tell you.

[gogollescent]

Thank you. :)

[evilstorm]

Oh. Awwww.

[gogollescent]

I dub this the Pleasing Interjections Comment.

[evilstorm]

Hee. I have personally always maintained that interjections can convey heaps and heaps of meaning; it's a good way to write a short review that nevertheless concisely tells the author just how you felt.

[gogollescent]

'Nnnnngh' is a personal favorite.

[gogollescent]

Thank you very much!

[deathbyshinies]

*sniff* Aw. This is horrible, but awesome at the same time. Thanks.

[gogollescent]

BEST COMPLIMENT EVER.

Give me your nasties, give me your horribles... *sings*