“The Stonecutters” by Taselby (NC-17)

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Fandom: HIGHLANDER
Pairing: Duncan/Methos
Author on LJ: ?
Author Website: http://www.tenebris.org/mbb/taselby/index.html


Why this must be read:
A common theme in Highlander fiction is to ask how Mac and Methos can become friends again after all the hurt and betrayal surrounding the revelation of Methos’ violent past as one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse. I have a particular fondness for stories wherein Duncan is the one to reach out, and “Stonecutters” is a classic of that genre. This story has a lovely quiet intensity between Methos and Duncan, lovely poetic language, and Tasselby has a wonderful way with misunderstandings. This is a Methos that I can really believe in, a Methos who is often blinded to reality by his own jaded expectations.

Last, but never least, the sex in this story is really, really hot. It’s tender and passionate and real. There’s a moment at the end that just destroys me with its combined hotness and sweetness.

The Stonecutters

And there’s a sequel:

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<b>Fandom:</b> HIGHLANDER
<b>Pairing:</b> Duncan/Methos
<b>Author on LJ:</b> ?
<b>Author Website:</b> http://www.tenebris.org/mbb/taselby/index.html


<b>Why this <i>must</i> be read:</b>
A common theme in Highlander fiction is to ask how Mac and Methos can become friends again after all the hurt and betrayal surrounding the revelation of Methos’ violent past as one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse. I have a particular fondness for stories wherein Duncan is the one to reach out, and “Stonecutters” is a classic of that genre. This story has a lovely quiet intensity between Methos and Duncan, lovely poetic language, and Tasselby has a wonderful way with misunderstandings. This is a Methos that I can really believe in, a Methos who is often blinded to reality by his own jaded expectations.

Last, but never least, the sex in this story is really, really hot. It’s tender and passionate and real. There’s a moment at the end that just destroys me with its combined hotness and sweetness.

<a href="http://www.tenebris.org/mbb/taselby/stonecutters.html" target=_"blank">The Stonecutters</a>

And there’s a sequel: <a href="http://www.tenebris.org/mbb/taselby/roof_text.html" "target=_blank">A Roof Against the Rain</a>