Very nice piece of work, pity it's so short. I do appreciate that it's a daunting prospect to write about Vimes at length, but I would so like to see this fleshed out more. It's a tantalizing glimpse at the intriguing psychology of Vimes.

Nice little drabble, and I grovel at your feet for being able to write Vimes, even if it's young Vimes - as a muse, he's almost as intimidating as Denethor. I did pick up one typo: 'he’d rung his bell loud enough to insure' - I think it should be ensure instead. Apart from that, all clear. And I love the reference to the mime, although hopefully he'll learn the words.

~Enelya (or Elvenpiratelady, if we're going by livejournal handles)