This is so perfectly written and true to the characters, but where you're taking them is pretty painful to read about (not that I would stop reading this, of course).
I'm a bit wary about the rape backstory - it used to be written into lots of X-Files fanfic (back in the day), but was rarely done well. However, I think you're a great writer so trust you'll deal with it well.
It's hard to pick my favourite line from this, but I think this may be it:
The truth was the truth was the truth — and it could not be changed.
Or possibly this, though it almost breaks my heart to read it:
She searched his eyes and concentrated on the sensation of his skin against hers, feeling it in every bone, muscle, and tendon, knowing it might be all she would ever have of him.
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Date: 2007-11-13 07:31 pm (UTC)I'm a bit wary about the rape backstory - it used to be written into lots of X-Files fanfic (back in the day), but was rarely done well. However, I think you're a great writer so trust you'll deal with it well.
It's hard to pick my favourite line from this, but I think this may be it:
The truth was the truth was the truth — and it could not be changed.
Or possibly this, though it almost breaks my heart to read it:
She searched his eyes and concentrated on the sensation of his skin against hers, feeling it in every bone, muscle, and tendon, knowing it might be all she would ever have of him.
I look forward to seeing what you write next!