(Fic) Everything Changes
This drabble was inspired by a theory described in elisi's LJ that was originally thought up by scarlettgirl. Captain Jack Harkness from 'Torchwood' and 'Doctor Who': alternately broody and manic, charismatic, omnisexual, unkillable, immortal... Immortal? Hmm.
AU (Girl-in-Questionverse) crossover, Buffy/The Immortal, 100 words.
Everything Changes
Rome lay stretched out below, modern brick and ancient marble. He breathed deeply, stepped forward--
"Hey!"
Shocked surprise. "Buffy? What are you doing here?"
"Really not liking it. Heights: hate them. But I need to know what you think you're doing."
"It doesn't concern you."
"Like hell. Standing on top of a tall building, all billowy coat and brooding? Been there, seen someone else do that. Frequently. Either you've got a superiority complex, or you're suicidal. Which?"
The Immortal smiled bitterly. "I can't be suicidal. Watch."
And as Buffy screamed in horror he stepped off the edge of the roof…