Fic: Finding the Level

[sparrow2000]

Title: Finding the Level (chapter 3 of Tools of the Trade)
Characters: Xander/Oz
Warnings: Nothing to worry about.
Disclaimer: Joss and Mutant Enemy et al, own everything. I own nothing.
Summary: Xander and Oz eat lunch, contemplate history and think about the future
Word Count: 2,956
Beta extraordinaire: thismaz
Written for 2011 spring_with_xanThis is the third and

Comments

[mulder200]

“Roast Beef and Horseradish,” Oz replied. “I like a little bit of tang with my meat.”

Xander nearly choked on the bit of tomato he was eating and took a swig of water to ward off a coughing fit. Staring at Oz, he shook his head. “I can’t believe you just said that.”

“Neither can I, but then that’s part of the fun,” Oz replied, smiling serenely. “Every minute can be a surprise. It’s exciting.”

*snort* LOL!

“Because then it’s the full moon. I’m being selfish, but I thought we could maybe have the next three days. Then it will be time for the wolf and I won’t try to talk you out of it

[sparrow2000]

Hee, that was a fun exchange. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

It is bittersweet, I agree. It was very tempting to let Xander settle, but he's got too much of a sense of duty to do it, and he still needs to find himself out of the shadows of other people before he settles. But you're right, as Oz said, who knows when they'll meet again.

Thanks for reading, hon and taking the time to comment. :)

[windandsummer]

I loved this. I'd like to think that the boys find each other again. But Xander needs to learn to be his own person. I absolutely adore the fact that you didn't try to use a relationship to validate him. :D

[sparrow2000]

Thank you sweetie, I loved, that you loved it! *g*

Yes, I really wanted him to realise he needs to go out and find his feet. The fact that Oz might have given him a little nudge is neither here nor there! :)

Saturday, 30 April 2011

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[texanfan]

This was lovely! I loved the change in perspective discussion. Who you're with can definitely influence the feel of a place. Personally, i've always loved the idea of picnics in graveyards (during daylight hours, of course) but I always thought I was alone in that. :)

Oz putting Xander on his path feels right and the analogy of the level is spot on and ideal for Xander.

[sparrow2000]

Thank you sweetie, I'm really glad you enjoyed it. I've also always loved the idea of a picnic in a graveyard, but Xander understandably isn't so keen! *g*

I loved the idea that of all the people who could put our boy on the right path, Oz was the one person who wouldn't try to influence his decision, but would listen to him work it out for himself.

Much love to you
s xx

[thismaz]

*attempts to look innocent*
*fails*

I love your Oz. looked back at Oz, who was still ambling, but this time behind him *laughs* Ambling is such a wonderful word to describe him.

And I still love that last line.

[sparrow2000]

I've never seen anything look less innocent in my life!

Thank you hon. I'm really glad you enjoyed and thank you as always for the beta!

much love
s xx