Fanfic, Title: Barcode, Fandom: Leverage

[vampire_rey]

Nathan knocked on the door to Eliot’s office. Technically, he knew, he owned everything in the offices of “Leverage Accounting,” but it didn’t hurt anything for him to be polite.

“Yeah, come in.”

He turned the knob and opened the door. Eliot had his back to him (incredible change that it made in the potential danger that the man represented), and

Comments

[havenward]

Oooh, intriguing. I look forward to seeing where you go with this if you do more of it. I'm with dameange if you go the slash route, however I'll adore you just as much if it stays gen. (There's simply not enough Nate/Eliot in the world, not that I help that very much.)

I like the balance of minimalism and revelation that you have. I'm kind of jealous.

Keep up the great work!

[vampire_rey]

Thank you so much! And here I thought I was just being too lazy to write a proper ending... :D (I seem to be very fond of emoticons today...) I hope my muse hasn't gone on vacation, and will help me write more soon. She also seems to agree that Nathan + Eliot = so ♥ much ♥ win.

[havenward]

Nathan + Eliot = so ♥ much ♥ win.

Yes! They were actually the first pairing I saw (other than the Sophie anvil, anway) and I only ended up writing Eliot/Alec because they are my second favorite, and there was immediate feedback from friends who prefer the pairing...

::tempts your muse back with promises of chocolate::

[vampire_rey]

My muse says: If you can give us an idea for the immediate aftermath of this scene, we will be VERY happy to write it. At least, I think that's what she said... She's putting in a lot of little random scenes from future bits just to piss me off.

[havenward]

Oooooh. I like your muse, I can tell already.

The only thing is I don't know enough about your 'verse to prompt you properly yet. Maybe some kind of flashback from Eliot about that gap of years Nate references? Nate had a reason for stopping in, as well, maybe something to do with the next job? Something that would reveal more of the tension between them?

I also have random questions that may spur on more of those annoying future snippets, but my curiosity always gets the better of me though sometimes it's helpful.... Is there a reason Eliot seems particularly distrustful of Alec? (It may just be that he was focused on more because of the tech, of course.) Is there a reason he's keeping from Nate for staying the night in his office? Possibly related to the tat? Would the group be coming into play later, or is it just part of Eliot's psychology and part of what ties him and Nate together?

::gives your muse more chocolate, and wanders off to find mine...::

[vampire_rey]

I know I've been vague about the 'verse for this bit (it was just a beginning), but you still gave her a starting point, which tends to be the hardest part. :)

[havenward]

I know I've been vague about the 'verse
I just mentioned it because I didn't know what you'd already figured out or planned, which could possibly make suggestions moot. I figured the verse was just starting to take shape, or that you were being purposefully vague to preserve any revelation scene (mmmm revelation scenes). Sometimes, vague is made of win :)

you still gave her a starting point
Shiny! <3

[vampire_rey]

Oh, and I forgot to ask--

Would the group be coming into play later, or is it just part of Eliot's psychology and part of what ties him and Nate together?

What did you mean by that? I'm confused.

It's too late to write right now (plus I just took nighttime cough meds, so I should be asleep soon), but I think I know what the next installment will be! Keep bugging me; I should get it up within a couple days. (PLEASE, keep bugging me so I don't get distracted.)

[havenward]

I just woke up and the caffeine may not have kicked in, so it's entirely possible I might not make more sense hehe.

What I meant by the question was would the evil-mysterious-group-responsible-for-Eliot's-scary-face be figuring in the present day plot, or is it only a part of Eliot's past that comes up as flashbacks and defines his psychology. The bit about tying him and Nate together is that only Nate knows about the group, only Nate would begin to understand anything about it, or his motivations that stem out of it. It's a point of connection, if that makes any sense. And if it doesn't ::handwaves:: don't worry about it. Just tossing around ideas :)

I'll bug you as best I can but... I'm about to be in between homes and don't know what my internet access will be. ::feeds your muse extra chocolate, just in case::

[vampire_rey]

Sorry--She also says: If not, we're watching TV all evening, which means SOMETHING ficlike is going to be written or at least inspired.

[havenward]

\o/
Yay!