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M/M | for cowboyhippie | 100 words | 2023-03-16 | the lamb | AO3

Charles "Chachi" Arcola/Roger Phillips

Charles "Chachi" Arcola, Roger Phillips

Drabble, Inspired by Music, Source: Genesis, Source: Peter Gabriel


"I don't get it, Roger. Nowhere in here does it say that beavers smell like vanilla. Did you lie to me?"

"Chachi, why would I ever lie to you?"

"A-HA!" There came Chachi, over the back of the couch, half-leafed book in hand. Where had Roger seen this before...? Oh, right: Patton.

"That's how I KNOW you're lying. See, only a rotten liar would be looking for a reason to lie to someone. Most people just say 'Would I' and drop it."

"Chachi."

"Yeah, liar?"

"Why would you ever lie to me?"

"Oh, well, there could be a few reasons..."