[Drabble] Influence...

Title: Influence
Original Fiction
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 100
Warnings: Violence.
Prompt: #113 - Influence (for fiction_drabbles)

"There's been a breach downtown, m'lord," his subordinate said, as she turned on the television.

The elder directed his gaze reluctantly to the flickering screen in the corner of the room where the nightly news was being reported live. He hated all technology, especially television, but even he had to admit that keeping up to date on current events was better than maintaining his stalwart, old-fashioned standards.

"Have our contact in the police department cover it up," he said. He pointed his finger at the television with purpose. "And kill that reporter. She no longer works for me."

Exposed...

Title: Exposed
Fandom: Final Fantasy 7
Characters: Reno, Tseng, (mentions Rufus)
Rating: PG-13 (Language)
Word Count: 100
Prompt: #113 - Bare (for ff7_drabbles)

His palms were sweating. Reno couldn't remember the last time he'd been so apprehensive. He put his hands in his trouser pockets, and tried to wipe away the evidence.

"Reno," Tseng said. "Please correct your posture. The Vice President is here."

As he watched the door swing open, Reno blinked with disbelief at his sudden realization. He was afraid that Rufus wouldn't acknowledge him -- that he wouldn't remember the night before. The idea that he might be so easily forgotten weighed heavily on Reno's mind, but even heavier in his heart.

"So much for being a hard-ass," he thought.