SN Drabble: Random Politico

[out_there]

storydivagirl asked for a Sports Night meets West Wing story, with the line "Do you think he's really dead?"

I haven't forgotten about the CJ/Donna request, I'm just still working on it.


Random Politico

"I think you killed him," Casey announced solemnly. "But I've got to say, that was a good throw."

Dan glared at him as he trotted over to the fallen man. "I wasn't aiming at the guy's head."

"I can't believe that a trip to Washington ends up with you killing a guy. What the hell were you aiming at?"

"I was aiming at you," Dan replied. "I got distracted by a very short skirt walking past and..."

"And instead, you managed to knock somebody out. You're kind of lethal." Casey paused, playing with Dan's mind, "Do you think he's really dead?" Sometimes, it was like shooting fish in a barrel.

"Give it a rest, Casey," Dan said, but he looked fairly worried. On the good side, at least the stranger was conscious. He was sitting up, holding his head and grimacing in pain, but conscious nonetheless. "Are you okay, man?"

The guy groaned, tenderly pressing his fingers against the side of his head. "Um… no. I think-- Ow! I think not."

Casey crouched down in front of the guy, who was wearing grey sweats and a dark top. "What's your name?"

"Josh," he replied with a glare, "and, oh, that really smarts."

"I think you might need a lift to the nearest hospital," Casey said as he helped the guy stand up. "That was a nasty hit. Apparently Danny has a fairly lethal arm." He glanced behind him to see Dan nodding and oddly silent.

Casey kept his hand on Josh's arm, he didn't seem too steady on his feet. "I'd like to manly and say that I'm fine, but I think medical practitioners have their place in my life."

"In that case, it's just as well Dan drove here." Casey nodded at Dan, and Dan took the guy's other arm, and walked him to the car.

After twenty minutes of dealing with traffic, and a long wait for a doctor who eventually pronounced the guy fine, with a possible concussion, they stuck around until some blonde came and picked Josh up. Then Casey turned to Dan quizzically. "You were awfully quiet."

Dan shrugged. "I'm a quiet guy. Strong and silent type."

Casey snorted. "Yeah, and I've got a Masters in Philosophy. You didn't kill him, Danny, and he understood it was an honest mistake."

Dan pulled a face. "I know that."

"So what is it?"

"That was Josh Lyman," Dan said seriously.

Casey blinked. "I didn't think he told us his last name."

"He didn't have to. He's Josh Lyman." Dan stared at him, and Casey had the feeling he was missing something. "Josh Lyman, the Deputy Chief of Staff?"

"And your political hero-worship overcame your natural urge to babble?"

"I don't babble, Casey. I talk, I discuss, I facilitate reasoned debate." Dan shrugged. "I just didn't want to... mis-speak."

Casey rolled his eyes. "You care that much about what a random politico thinks of you?"

"You've just been dying for a reason to use the word politico, haven't you?"

"Yeah," Casey replied with a grin.

"Anyway, he isn't random. He knows Abby Bartlet."

"Aaah," Casey said slowly. "The famous Mrs Bartlet. So that's why you were quiet. You didn't want her to think you were an idiot?"

"Something like that, yes."

"Well done," Casey replied, and Dan grinned at him. "Now, she'll just think you're a hazard to public safety." Dan dropped his head to his hands and groaned. Casey had to laugh.

The End

Comments

[celli]

*snicker*

So deeply amused.

[out-there.livejournal.com]

*laughs* As you should be.

[sajee.livejournal.com]

aw! they're so cute! all of them! huzzah for inept Josh!

[out-there.livejournal.com]

they're so cute! all of them! huzzah for inept Josh!

Heh. Well, I can't blame Josh for this. I mean, poor Josh was minding his own business and got clobbered by a baseball. I'm pretty certain he wasn't expecting that.

[storydivagirl.livejournal.com]

::giggles madly::

That was great. Dan getting tongue-tied because Josh knows Abby and Casey's use of the word "politico."

Thanks muchly!

[out-there.livejournal.com]

That was great. Dan getting tongue-tied because Josh knows Abby and Casey's use of the word "politico."

It's a very fun word to say! I'm glad you enjoyed it. *g*

[(Anonymous)]

"Well done," Casey replied, and Dan grinned at him. "Now, she'll just think you're a hazard to public safety." Dan dropped his head to his hands and groaned.

Bwahahaha... And seriously, I have to stop reading these random ficlets at work. Almost bursting out laughing while the boss is just 2m away is not good.

Poor Danny... Poor Josh too. hehehe...

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