Exchange Fic #18: We Keep the Wall Between Us As We Go

[dmacabre]

The actual identity of the writer will remain secret until all the submissions are in and posted.

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Kudos and many thanks to one of our amazing pinch hitters for this fic!

Title: We Keep the Wall Between Us As We Go
Author: aliasheist
Recipient: slobber_neck
Prompt(s): Jareth and Sarah meet for a beer - in or out of the Labyrinth, serious or ridiculous.
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Comments

[spotzle]

I read this twice on my phone before my Preggo-nap and then once again right after I woke up and I had to read it again before reviewing.

You blended just the right amounts of funny with poignant. I too would love to see more because I'm greedy but it's perfect the way it is.

[moon_lover68]

You've written an excellent combination of comedy with an underlying angst. It was very enjoyable to read with some great one-liners ;)

THANKSSSSS! ^_____^

[anonymous]

Gosh. Wow. There are so many elements of this that I love SO much. The writing assignments of which I've had identical such assignments, Jareth being fired from his job of being the Goblin King and the way you presented the news, HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE! And I adore the way you ended this fic - I am a huge fan of clever one-liners. ;)

Actually, I'm beginning to wonder if you haven't been hanging out under MY begonias!

Thank you so much. This was clever and witty, funny and mildly angsty. It was everything I could ever hope for in a gift fic. You are fabulous, Mystery Writer, whoever you are. Much love and several cookies from me to you!

Re: THANKSSSSS! ^_____^

[slobber_neck]

Aw, curses. I forgot to sign in! That was me just above.

[callmekacee]

Holy hot next door neighbors, Batman! Now, most of the time I love oneshots as oneshots, and can see no benefit to a continuance. This, however... I would LOVE to see how it would progress. Have you thought at ALL about continuing it???? GUH! Brilliant, brilliant, and bloody brilliant! Loved it! One of my favorite in the Fic Exchange thus far.

faeriesmidwife

[agentlerain]

This is sweet. Special love for how all Sarah's sneaking is explained because of her writing exercises, and gaming Toby. Such an unusually sad Jareth too, I sat there picturing him flicking through page after page alone.