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Part 562 of Dictionary.Com Word of the Day Drabbles , Part 14 of One shots - McGee centric
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Malcontent

Summary:

A sulky McGee causes Ducky to worry.

Notes:

Another dictionary.com word of the day drabble. This time from 11/14/2000 for the word malcontent.

malcontent
One who is discontented or dissatisfied.
A discontented subject of a government; one who opposes an established order.
Discontented; uneasy; dissatisfied.

This is for the ncis-drabble community on LJ's challenge: #249 Book.

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Malcontent

“What’s wrong, Timothy?” Ducky probed, noticing that McGee appeared out of sorts.

McGee briefly glanced up and then returned to his book. “Nothing.”

Ducky stared at McGee in concern. This was not at all normal behavior for the young man. If Ducky didn’t know better, he’d think that McGee had been replaced with a malcontent. “Now, I know that’s not true. Tell me what has you upset.”

“It’s my book.” McGee murmured.

“What about it, dear boy?” Ducky prodded.

“Well I kind of based it on the team, but now I’m not so sure that was the best idea and the book is already with my publisher.” McGee worried his lower lip.

“Oh dear, that is quite the problem. It’s a bit late to be having an attack of conscience since your publisher already has the book. I dare say you will just have to make the best of it.” Ducky encouraged.

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