The Trent Affair

An incident that helped lead to the Civil War.

Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Yuck, It's Gutt Reaction

Stumbling up the narrow black alley, sheets on clotheslines overhead, Derek was neither drunk nor beaten, dinner that night at the new bistro had disagreed with him. Also he was merely lame, had indeed been born that way, so he wasn't expecting Super Hans to come bounding off the penthouse fire escape, bouncing off an inflatable pool toy on someone's balcony, and landing in a dramatic crouch at his feet.
"Who did this to you?" hissed Super Hans.
"Chez Manger," said Derek.
"He just had his origin, that must be it," said Super Hans. "I have not yet fought this foe."
"It's a restaurant, it just opened on 42nd and 7th. But I don't recommend the clam sauce."
"Oh. I see. Ha ha. Aren't I the horse's ass now?"
"Don't feel bad," said Derek. "It could happen to anyone in canary tights with white wings on the wrists and ankles."
"That sounded suspiciously like an insult, citizen," said Super Hans.
"Not at all. We appreciate your watching the streets, cleaning the corridors, the hallways, the public toilets..."
Super Hans with a booming "Hah" suddenly sprung around 180 degrees behind him, instantly at the ready for beating an intruder to a pulp. Finding no one there, he cleared his throat, his white wings drooping. "The alley is secure," he said thoughtfully.
"Fine work," Derek said. "Now if you'll let me get around you, I have to throw up."
"Go right on, there's nothing to fear here."
"Seriously, I need to get by..."
"Walk unafraid, citizen, for evildoers are now trembling in their cowardly hideaways."
"Oh god, look out." Derek retched all over Super Hans's uniform.
"You have sullied my sacred robes of office," said Super Hans in disbelief.
"I told you to move, you silly bastard," said Derek, his chest heaving.
"Only one man would dare do such a thing. You're very clever. I nearly did not recognize you, Gutt Reaction. Have you escaped the German super prison where I left you all those months ago?"
"What are you talking about?"
"You have revealed yourself and now I must tie you up and return you to the proper authorities, Gutt Reaction."
"But I'm not-- Don't-- I just want to go home!"
END

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