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Social Graces, by MacGeorge (NC-17)
Fandom: HIGHLANDER
Pairing: Duncan/Methos
Author on LJ: None
Author Website: http://www.wordsmiths.net/MacGeorge/
Why this must be read: I love the old romantic comedies, and this story is firmly in that tradition. Think of The Philadelphia Story with Duncan as Cary Grant pairing off with Methos as Jimmy Stewart, yep that's the ticket. It's a goofy and charming comedy of errors -- with Methos literally leading everyone down the garden path.
As usual, MacGeorge serves up an solid and intricate plot, this time in the service of humor: there's an ex-wife and a new husband-to-be, young love thwarted by parental disapproval, and a couple of immortal friends on their way to becoming lovers, all thrown together in a big bash of a wedding where they bounce off each other in hilarious maddening confusion, as Methos sets everybody up with a hapless Duncan. But eventually they all pair off as they should -- or form a threesome as the case may be -- and everyone's happy, including the reader, splitting sides notwithstanding.
When Lord Andrew's daughter asks sarcastically if she should maybe "invite Mr. Perfect Duncan MacLeod to be my escort at the wedding?" Methos starts laying his plans...
An evil thought then presented itself in Methos' brain, elegant in its duplicity, sublime in its potential for mischief. He stretched his hand out, picking idly at the ragged edge of a fingernail. "Why not?" he asked. "As a matter of fact, I do have my suspicions about MacLeod. A bit too perfect, if you know what I mean. And all those questions about Andrew's travels, even about me? Ever since, all your father can talk about is the great Duncan MacLeod. I suspect he might be trying to...well," he let his voice crack a little, and swallowed.
Caroline's eyes got large and she sat forward. "You think he's trying to steal Daddy from you? Why that...that's horrible!"
"But I don't know how to find out for certain, or to expose him even if it's true." Methos pushed himself out of his chair and crossed to the windows, crossing his arms tightly. "But if I could get them into a situation where MacLeod thinks Andrew is vulnerable, and catch them at...you know. I know your father has his little affairs on the side, but I didn't trust that MacLeod fellow from the moment I met him. All his fine airs and tailor-made clothes, taking us to concerts and hanging around here for dinner and drinks. I think he wants to worm his way into the family, and eventually push me out entirely." He voice faded to a pained whisper, and he felt Caro's hands on his back, patting him in sympathy.
"I'm so sorry, Adam. I didn't realize..." she said. "Well, there's only one thing to do. We can kill two birds with one stone. I'll ask him to escort me to the wedding, Dad will inevitably get pickled and we'll just see if Duncan MacLeod shows his true colors!"
Social Graces
Pairing: Duncan/Methos
Author on LJ: None
Author Website: http://www.wordsmiths.net/MacGeorge/
Why this must be read: I love the old romantic comedies, and this story is firmly in that tradition. Think of The Philadelphia Story with Duncan as Cary Grant pairing off with Methos as Jimmy Stewart, yep that's the ticket. It's a goofy and charming comedy of errors -- with Methos literally leading everyone down the garden path.
As usual, MacGeorge serves up an solid and intricate plot, this time in the service of humor: there's an ex-wife and a new husband-to-be, young love thwarted by parental disapproval, and a couple of immortal friends on their way to becoming lovers, all thrown together in a big bash of a wedding where they bounce off each other in hilarious maddening confusion, as Methos sets everybody up with a hapless Duncan. But eventually they all pair off as they should -- or form a threesome as the case may be -- and everyone's happy, including the reader, splitting sides notwithstanding.
When Lord Andrew's daughter asks sarcastically if she should maybe "invite Mr. Perfect Duncan MacLeod to be my escort at the wedding?" Methos starts laying his plans...
An evil thought then presented itself in Methos' brain, elegant in its duplicity, sublime in its potential for mischief. He stretched his hand out, picking idly at the ragged edge of a fingernail. "Why not?" he asked. "As a matter of fact, I do have my suspicions about MacLeod. A bit too perfect, if you know what I mean. And all those questions about Andrew's travels, even about me? Ever since, all your father can talk about is the great Duncan MacLeod. I suspect he might be trying to...well," he let his voice crack a little, and swallowed.
Caroline's eyes got large and she sat forward. "You think he's trying to steal Daddy from you? Why that...that's horrible!"
"But I don't know how to find out for certain, or to expose him even if it's true." Methos pushed himself out of his chair and crossed to the windows, crossing his arms tightly. "But if I could get them into a situation where MacLeod thinks Andrew is vulnerable, and catch them at...you know. I know your father has his little affairs on the side, but I didn't trust that MacLeod fellow from the moment I met him. All his fine airs and tailor-made clothes, taking us to concerts and hanging around here for dinner and drinks. I think he wants to worm his way into the family, and eventually push me out entirely." He voice faded to a pained whisper, and he felt Caro's hands on his back, patting him in sympathy.
"I'm so sorry, Adam. I didn't realize..." she said. "Well, there's only one thing to do. We can kill two birds with one stone. I'll ask him to escort me to the wedding, Dad will inevitably get pickled and we'll just see if Duncan MacLeod shows his true colors!"
Social Graces