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Strange Locution, 9/?, by LJS

Aug 08, 2009 14:08

A transitional chapter....

TITLE: Strange Locution, 9/?
AUTHOR: LJS (Lori)
PAIRING: Giles/Anya
RATING: Teen, overall.
PREVIOUS PARTS: See tag.
LENGTH, this part: 2100 words.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Joss Whedon and Co; Messieurs Gilbert and Sullivan; James Gleick's ChaosSUMMARY: Post-Chosen, AU from the start. Giles, bored and lonely and depressed, has ( Read more... )

time travel, fic: post-chosen au, strange locution by ljs

Comments 18

ayinhara August 8 2009, 19:24:57 UTC

What would it hurt if he stole a look?

Maybe everything, maybe nothing. "Curiosity killed the cat after all". Giles is probably going for the second state, "but satisfaction brought him back".

ljs August 8 2009, 20:10:08 UTC

I don't think I knew the second half of the aphorism! Cool. And I'll say that Giles has rationalised himself having a little adventure, right enough. We will see if it hurts anything. ;-)

Thank you so, so much for reading, commenting, and teaching me something new! I am grateful for all three. Thank you thank you!

kathyh August 8 2009, 21:59:43 UTC

I loved the slow passage of time here as Giles attempts to occupy himself through the afternoon. It's almost inevitable after being cooped up all afternoon that he's going to go outside...possibly not a good idea *g*. Really loving this fic :)

ljs August 8 2009, 22:51:48 UTC

Time travel is supposed to be exciting, but when one is trapped in a study and reading up on temporal magics, it is not! Poor man. Things should change shortly. ;-)

Thank you thank you thank you, K. I'm really so grateful that this transitional chapter worked for you, and I appreciate so much your reading and commenting. Thanks!

stateless82 August 8 2009, 22:55:10 UTC

Like kathyh above, I love the sense of time in this. And the way Giles' thoughts about magic and consequence fit, contrast and balance with Anya's.

ljs August 8 2009, 23:49:50 UTC

Oh, hurrah, S -- I'm so glad the clock strikes worked for you, since it was a slightly different organising device. And I'm even gladder that the "fit, contrast and balance" (how perfect a phrasing!) of Giles and Anya is working for you too.

Your comments are wonderful, and hugely appreciated -- thank you thank you thank you, S!

ladyforash August 8 2009, 23:48:57 UTC

I pretty much ditto what everyone else said.

ljs August 8 2009, 23:58:52 UTC

Thank you thank you thank you for reading and ditto-ing. :-) I am grateful for both -- much appreciation sent your way!

jenlownie August 9 2009, 05:47:24 UTC

I'm ditto-ing too. I'm so enjoying the pace here, the sense of that clock ticking away towards....something. And with Anya and Rupert - to be truthful, I'm worrying. They have such a connection, and I can't think how it's going to go well. I trust you, and am trying not to rely on the sense of hopefulness which your writing usually inspires in me. Of course that partly just means that I'm trying not to anticipate, and let your story unfold before me without worrying it to death.

May I also say, I have a surprising affection here for William. Poor fellow. Which is probably a foolish thing to say (feel) about Spike - but I'm finding myself wanting to hold his hand and reassure him somehow.

Such an interesting setup for - whatever you're going to spring on us (okay, on them)!

Jen

PS Thank you for introducing Hallie, even obliquely (so far). I've always had a fondness for her and am delighted to see her playing Cecily!

ljs August 9 2009, 12:01:46 UTC

I was worried a bit about this transitional chapter, and so your kind words are even more comforting than usual. :-)

Thank you thank you for connecting with Anya and Giles in this unfamiliar story situation, too, and for liking poor William! I am trying to do justice (in a non-vengeance way ;-)) to them all, and I'm so glad you're enjoying this.

I really do appreciate your reading, your response, and your comments. Thank you thrice, and I'm grateful!