Professional Blunder

[shapinglight]

Time to turn the page on my beautiful calendar of BtVS/AtS fanart by sueworld2003. This month, it's BtVS season 2 Spike month, and once again I've written a not very good drabble to go with the picture. As I'm always saying, drabbles really aren't my forte, but I think at least I've managed to get the 'punch word' at the end this time (speaking of which, I went back and fiddled around with the January and February ones and I think they're better now).

Professional Blunder

Setting: A photographer's studio, somewhere in London, late-1990s
Rating: G or PG-13, I suppose



"Get a bloody move on, mate. Haven't got all day. Places to be, people to kill."

The photographer wiped sweat from his forehead.

"I'm sorry." His voice came out a squeak. "I'm sorry," he tried again. "This isn't working."

His subject raised a scarred eyebrow. Otherwise, his relaxed, big-cat pose didn't change.

"Yeah? Why's that, then?"

The photographer tried to smile a professional smile, but he didn't let go his death-grip on the camera tripod.

"Unfortunately, I can't see you through the lens. Mirrors, you see."

The vampire hissed through gleaming fangs. "Wanker! Thought I told you to use digital."


And here's what the poor, soon-to-be ex-photographer was trying to photograph.

Comments

[sueworld2003.livejournal.com]

Oh that works wonderfully love!

[shapinglight]

I've just changed it a bit, Sue. Had misunderstood how a camera works. I think it's okay now.

[twilightofmagic.livejournal.com]

Oh yes. That's exactly what went on to provoke that look.

[shapinglight]

Glad you agree, ToM.

[hello-spikey.livejournal.com]

*sigh* he's so pretty!!!

[shapinglight]

Isn't he lovely? I wouldn't want to meet him on a dark night, though.

[kseenaa.livejournal.com]

Makes sense, don't it? Since they can't be seen in mirrors... ;-)

[trepkos.livejournal.com]

Not really - the mirror in the camera is just used to reflect light, not the image of the subject. If they can't be photographed, it isn't because of the mirror component - it must be some more ethereal notion.

[shapinglight]

Well, I've just changed it a bit, as mirrors aren't necessary to take the actual photo. Think it still works, though, given that traditional cameras do contain mirrors.

[trepkos.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's where the mirror comes in.

[shapinglight]

Phew! Think it works okay now.

[trepkos.livejournal.com]

Lovely picture!

[shapinglight]

Isn't he pretty? Bit scary, though.

[moscow-watcher.livejournal.com]

Lovely drabble and a great excuse to ogle Sue's work again.

[shapinglight]

As if any excuse were needed. Thanks, Moscow.

[rebcake.livejournal.com]

Relaxed big cat. *purrs*

Captures Spike beautifully, both story and art.

[shapinglight]

Thank you, though I just re-wrote it slightly because I'd misunderstood how traditional cameras work.

[spikes-evilbint.livejournal.com]

Great picture and fun drabble! Hee!

[shapinglight]

Thank you, and the pic is wonderful, isn't it?

[spikes-evilbint.livejournal.com]

It is totally drool worthy :D

[acacia5.livejournal.com]

Lovely manip, he's so beautiful.
He does have a dangerous, pissed off look about him. Maybe he was so pleased with the final result though, that he let the photographer go. Or maybe not.*g*

[shapinglight]

You never know. I think with Spike you possibly had a slim chance of escape, but not with Dru. Not at all.

[whichclothes.livejournal.com]

Pretty, pretty pic, and the drabble's perfect for it.

[shapinglight]

Thank you. Isn't he lovely?

[treadingthedark.livejournal.com]

Rowr, and shiver.

[shapinglight]

Not someone you'd want to meet on a dark night, is he?

[just-sue.livejournal.com]

Oh, he looks bad! And pretty! *drools*

Love teh accompanying drabble too, hun.

[shapinglight]

He does look pretty, doesn't he, Sue? And nice to see you, btw.

[thismaz.livejournal.com]

Soon to be ex-photographer, indeed *g* Yes, perfect combination, he looks so relaxed, but we know he can spring up in a moment. And he's just beginning to think about it.

[shapinglight]

Yep, I think the poor old photographer's had it.

[candleanfeather.livejournal.com]

Didn't comment at the time, but I do like your drabble, you've reached a good balance between chilling and humourous.

As for a photographer, Spike in all his incarnations is certainly an excellent subject, though evil Spike would require some precautions like some the use of a solid cage (for the photographer or Spike, depending if you're feeling kinky or just like a naturalist.:) )

Sueworld did a very good work.

[shapinglight]

Sue did great, didn't she? I'm not so sure about my drabble, but never mind.