Primeval drabble: Playing With Fire

[knitekat]

Title: Playing With Fire
Author: knitekat
Word Count: 100
Characters: James Lester, Philip Burton
Rating: 12
Disclaimer: Primeval belongs to Impossible Pictures. Certainly not me. Writing for fun and will replace.
A/N: For the P100 challenge 361: Playing With Fire. Part of my Making An Impression drabble series. Thanks go to Fred for the beta, cheers m'dear.

“James.” Philip waved his men back. “So good of you to join me.”

“Stop this, Philip.” Lester just needed to buy his people time. “Are you really willing to risk the end of the world for the sake of your ego?”

Philip shook his head mockingly. “Are you really that insecure about Connor? That he'd come to me when I succeed?”

Lester laughed. “Do you really believe Helen? She's already tried to wipe humanity out once, if you'd bothered to read the reports... dealing with her is like playing with fire. You'll get burnt and take the world with you.”

Comments

[aunteeneenah.livejournal.com]

Good Grief! Burton really needs to get a grip. James loves Connor (and is in no way insecure about how Connor feels) but this isn't about Connor, it's about Burton being a stupidhead! Trust Helen? You know, for a supposedly smart man, he really is a stupidhead. (my new favorite word) *g*

[knitekat.livejournal.com]

Burton is somewhat obsessive when it comes to Connor and Helen can be very persuasive ;)

Thanks for reading.

[goldarrow]

Bravo James. Tell Philip a few home truths!
I'm surprised the man hasn't yet worked out what a liar Helen is - but then maybe his ego won't let him see it...

[knitekat.livejournal.com]

James ftw! Unfortunately, Philip won't listen to him and Helen is telling him what he wants to hear.

Thanks for reading.

[cordeliadelayne]

Burton really needs taking down a peg or two!

[knitekat.livejournal.com]

*nods* At least.

Thanks for reading.

[kristen-mara.livejournal.com]

Burton, it's head out of your arse time!

Go, James!

[knitekat.livejournal.com]

LOL, he does. But will he?

James appreciates your support.

Thanks for reading.

[nietie.livejournal.com]

She's already tried to wipe humanity out once Lester has a very good point there, Burton!

[knitekat.livejournal.com]

Lester does, but I'm sure Helen's come up with some explanation for that if Burton ever asked her.

Thanks for reading.

[samueljames]

There's definitely some ego involved here but Philip would be wise to listen to the warning about Helen.

[knitekat.livejournal.com]

Definitely, the boys have clashed since day one. Unfortunately, I don't think Philip will.

Thanks for reading.

[fififolle]

Oh yeah. Siding with Helen is the best definition of playing with fire I can think of!
Great drabble.

[knitekat.livejournal.com]

James agrees 110%.

Glad you liked it and thanks for reading.

[dreamer-98.livejournal.com]

Philip should heed his warning, but something tells me he won't.

[knitekat.livejournal.com]

This is Philip, of course he won't listen.

Thanks for reading.

[stealingpennies.livejournal.com]

Oh Philip! Much as Lester and I adore Connor there are bigger things at stake here. Hopefully he'll listen to sense.

[knitekat.livejournal.com]

Philip is somewhat totally obsessed with Connor.

Thanks for reading.

[eriah211.livejournal.com]

Good for Lester, nobody will say that he didn't try to reason with Burton.

[knitekat.livejournal.com]

He had to try... and it gave his people more time.

Thanks for reading.

[lsellersfic.livejournal.com]

Lester's not wrong!

[knitekat.livejournal.com]

He's not, but Philip just isn't listening.

Thanks for reading.

[deinonychus-1.livejournal.com]

Somehow I don't think trying to reason with him at this stage is going to work.

[knitekat.livejournal.com]

Lester knows that, but he's got to try. It also keeps Burton distracted from what the team are up to.

Thanks for reading.