Fandom: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
Pairing: None
Length: ~13,500 words
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: Helen's Fanfic PageWhy this must be read:Several years ago, I posted a request on the sadly-now-inactive Mag7Challenge Yahoo list for "Stories which explore events which are pivotal in establishing the standard canon/fanon relationships amongst the guys. This can be initial meetings or critical early encounters." Among the responses was this wonderful story.
You know the cardinal rule of storytelling, "Show don't tell"? Well, this story proves that rules are made to be broken. The set-up is simple: ATF!Ezra offers to answer three questions each from the other six. Who asks what; why; and how; and how Ezra answers, gives a lovely portrayal of where the men are in their lives, what's important to them, their relationships with each other, and their desire to bring Ezra more fully into the group. So I guess there's plenty of showing here after all!
( A taste )Three Questions